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Arnold’s Carl Mele scores a touchdown against Springdale at George Leslie Memorial Stadium on Nov. 10, 1961. The 35-14 victory gave the Lions what was then the best record in school history at 9-1.

Through the Years: Arnold capped best season in 40 years in 1961

November 11, 2021

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

Central Catholic’s Gannon Carothers hurdles Mt. Lebanon’s Tommy Boehner during their game on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.

An educational course might help Chick’s Picks improve high school football prognosticating

Welcome to Week 11.

Springdale’s Legend Ausk is a member of the 2021 football team.

A-K Valley football players to watch for 2021 Week 11

November 10, 2021

Legend Ausk

Freeport’s Ben Lane tries to leap over Deer Lakes Conner Walker on Oct. 29 at Lancer Stadium.

Freeport aims to find winning formula against Elizabeth Forward

Now that Freeport has won the first WPIAL football playoff game ever held at Freeport Area Athletic Stadium, it is time for the Yellowjackets to hit the road.

Fox Chapel’s Zidane Thomas reaches out to stiff-arm Franklin Regional’s Logan Donnelly on Sept. 17.

The Birdie learns an important football lesson, picks A-K Valley playoff games

Last week: 4-3 (57.1%)

Freeport’s Cassidy Dell sets up a kill in front of Plum’s Maria Hunter (12) and Caroline Hunter during their PIAA Class 3A first round playoff match on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Freeport.

WPIAL girls volleyball teams learn sites, times for PIAA quarterfinals

Twelve WPIAL teams began the girls volleyball state playoffs on opening night Tuesday. Four saw their season come to an end while eight District 7 teams were winners and are moving on to Round 2.

A-K Valley girls athlete of the week: Freeport’s Erica Lampus

Erica Lampus

Freeport’s Josie Russo (left) celebrates with Sydney Selker after a kill during their PIAA Class 3A first round playoff match against Plum on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Freeport.

Freeport volleyball avoids WPIAL title hangover, beats Plum in PIAA 1st-round match

November 9, 2021

Freeport girls volleyball coach Tom Phillips has always worried about the potential for a “hangover” from winning a WPIAL championship going into the first round of the state tournament.