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Valley quarterback Frank Milito (12) celebrates with his father, Vince (right), moments after the Vikings’ 14-8 upset over Kiski Area on Sept. 21, 1973. The win ended Kiski Area’s 45-game conference winning streak, a WPIAL record that lasted 26 more seasons.
Through the years: Valley ended long Kiski Area winning streak in ’73
September 21, 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.

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Highlands’ Menage Lucas stiff-arms North Catholic’s Gavin Kamody on Friday, at J.C. Stone Field.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 4
September 20, 2023
Class 5A Big East Conference

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Burrell’s Devin Beatie gets past Deer Lakes defenders Sept. 1.
The Birdie stays on brand with his A-K Valley Week 4 picks
Last week: 7-5 (58.3%)

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North Catholic’s Brady Koziara celebrates with Trey Purnsley after Purnsley fell on a fumble by Highlands’ Luke Bombalski during a punt on Friday.
North Catholic defense shines, shuts out Highlands
September 15, 2023
North Catholic came into its Greater Allegheny Conference opener allowing more than 36 points per game. Highlands had started the season undefeated in large part because of a stingy defense and a great running attack.

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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.

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Jeannette coach Roy Hall shares a laugh with former head coach Joe Mucci before their a 2015 WPIAL playoff game against Serra Catholic.
Legendary Jeannette coach Joe Mucci among national high school hall of fame nominees
Legendary Jeannette and Greensburg Central Catholic coach Joe Mucci is among 50 nominees — players, coaches and teams included — for the second National High School Football Hall of Fame class.

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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%)

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Highlands’ Luke Bombalski (33) and Daniel Long sack North Catholic quarterback Jason Siket in the fourth quarter Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 at Highlands High School.
Highlands motivated to start Greater Allegheny Conference play against North Catholic
For the Highlands football team, the road to the WPIAL playoffs kicks into high gear Friday.

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Burrell’s Stephen Hasson	celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown Friday.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Kiski Area, Springdale, Burrell get 1st wins
September 9, 2023
Kiski Area and Burrell swallowed the bitter pill of defeat the first two weeks, but the Cavaliers and Bucs experienced the thrill of putting one in the win column Friday.

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Captains for Chartiers Valley and Highlands meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Friday.
Highlands overcomes penalties to beat Chartiers Valley
September 8, 2023
When Chartiers Valley and Highlands met for the first time last year, they played a tight contest with the Golden Rams prevailing by eight points.

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