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Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller competes at the Kiski Invitational on Sept. 15, 2023, at Northmoreland Park.

Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller captures 3rd Kiski Invitational title

September 15, 2023

Three is the magic number for Eliza Miller.

Freeport’s Dave Seagriff (53) blocks a field goal attempt by Jeannette’s Mark Brasco during their game Sept. 16, 1983, at Freeport Borough Field. Jeannette went on to win 3-0 after Brasco hit a 20-yard field goal with 7 minutes, 44 seconds remaining.

Through the years: Field goal foiled Freeport in front of big crowd in 1983

September 14, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

Burrell coach Shawn Liotta signals for his team to attempt a 2-point conversion following a touchdown last Friday.

The Birdie keeps his head held high heading into Week 2 in A-K Valley high school football

September 13, 2023

Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

Apollo-Ridge’s Karter Schrock (8) runs against Deer Lakes in the first half last Friday at Apollo-Ridge’s Owens Field.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 3

Class 5A

Freeport senior co-captain and defender Ava Slaugenhaupt works on her touches before the start of practice Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Freeport High School.

Freeport girls soccer off to strong start despite heavy graduation losses

September 12, 2023

The Freeport girls soccer team earned a WPIAL playoff berth last year for the 10th season in a row. Only Plum, with 11, has a longer streak in the Alle-Kiski Valley.

Coaches association releases latest WPIAL girls volleyball rankings

September 11, 2023

With section play in full swing, teams in all four WPIAL girls volleyball classifications are making their move with impact victories on the court.

Two-time defending WPIAL champion Ken High scored on its first three possessions, opening the season with a 20-0 victory over Central Catholic on Sept. 10, 1948. Willie Thrower (27) tossed two touchdown passes and guard Renaldo Kozikowski scored from 57 yards out on the old Statue of Liberty play.

Through the years: Willie Thrower TDs, trick play sparked Ken High to win in 1948

September 7, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.