Tag: Deer Lakes

The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero

August 21, 2024

At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.

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A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder

It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.

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WPIAL Class 3A preview: Moving down from 4A, Central Valley has Acrisure aspirations

August 18, 2024

Avonworth had to play second fiddle to Belle Vernon the past two seasons in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game.

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A-K Valley football teams work to find formula that brings consistent success

Deer Lakes football has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs four times in its history.

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The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season

Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

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Deer Lakes turns the page after historic 2023 season

August 14, 2024

Deer Lakes made program history last year with its first playoff victory.

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Running back Zier Williams ready to carry bigger load for Deer Lakes

August 12, 2024

Zier Williams was the workhorse of the Deer Lakes running game last year and helped the Lancers make playoff history.

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‘Everyone is optimistic’ as high school football camps open around the A-K Valley

A small but enthusiastic group of 21 Springdale football players greeted first-year Dynamos coach Chad Walsh on Monday afternoon for the first day of official preseason camp in the shadow of Springdale High School.

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Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL boys basketball alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

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Quaker Valley dethrones North Catholic to win Class 3A Trib Cup

July 10, 2024

A year after seeing its three-year Trib Cup run end, Quaker Valley has ended the four-year run by North Catholic in Class 3A in the closest competition in the 2023-2024 school year.

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