Tag: Fox Chapel

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Fox Chapel freshman London Bitar won a Drive, Chip & Putt qualifier earlier this summer.
Fox Chapel freshman showing skills in Drive, Chip & Putt competition
August 31, 2024
London Bitar learned that the regional qualifiers of the Drive, Chip & Putt competition were a step up in pomp and circumstance from the circuit she fought through to get there. When Bitar reached that level a few years ago, she was battling many distractions.

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Plum’s Sloan Humphries (left) breaks up a pass intended for Franklin Regional’s Darwin Jones during their Week Zero game last Friday.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
August 28, 2024
Nonconference

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Kiski Area’s Andrew Finney defends on a pass intended for Knoch’s Wyatt Fraser last week.
Don’t poke The Birdie as he makes his A-K Valley Week 1 picks
Last week: 7-2 (77.8%)

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Fox Chapel’s Maya DiPasquale battles North Allegheny’s Aubrey Wells for possession during a game last season.
Fresh off WPIAL title, Fox Chapel girls face new challenge in Class 3A
August 25, 2024
The defending WPIAL Class 4A girls soccer champions are dropping down a class, but Fox Chapel coach Carlo Prati knows that repeating as champions likely won’t be any easier in Class 3A.

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Riverview’s Katerina Tsambis (left) was an all-WPIAL pick last season.
A-K Valley girls soccer preview: Riverview ready for new challenges
August 22, 2024
Senior defender/midfielder Katerina Tsambis said she can’t stop smiling when she thinks of Riverview’s run last year to the WPIAL and PIAA Class A title games.

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Kittanning’s 1944 team practices at Gilpin Field. The school was given permission by the federal government to play night games if the lights were turned off at halftime. Schools were advised to play daylight games in order to conserve electricity during World War II.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant celebrates after a kickoff return for a touchdown last season.
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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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon works past Shady Side Academy goalkeeper Noah Levitt to score the winning goal on Sept. 5, 2023.
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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Riverview’s Rio Stotts throws up the peace sign as he enters the end zone before Carlynton’s Devonte Dean dives for the tackle last season.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
August 18, 2024
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

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Fox Chapel’s Blake Krushinski pitches during the 2024 season. The rising junior has committed to West Virginia.
Fox Chapel’s Blake Krushinski commits to play baseball at West Virginia
August 17, 2024
Blake Krushinski has a clear path forward for his baseball career. By committing to West Virginia to play baseball before his junior season at Fox Chapel, Krushinski can focus on self-improvement.

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