Tag: Leechburg

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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

September 13, 2023

Class 5A

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.

Leechburg uses blocked field goal return to help hold off Bentworth

September 8, 2023

Leechburg already has been on the wrong side of a scoop ’n’ score this season in its season-opening loss to Apollo-Ridge. But Friday night, Randy Walters’ squad took back one of its own in a 28-21 victory over Bentworth.

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.

Valley’s Dorian Briggs (left) celebrates a first-half touchdown last Friday.

The Birdie is feeling lucky with his Week 2 A-K Valley football picks

September 6, 2023

Last week: 7-3 (70%)

Highlands quarterback Aaran Randolph had a 99-yard touchdown run in the Golden Rams’ victory Friday night.

A-K Valley high school football notebook: Highlands’ Randolph equals WPIAL record

September 2, 2023

Aaran Randolph tied a WPIAL record Friday.

Apollo-Ridge sophomore Brian Newton goes in for the second of his three touchdowns against Leechburg on Sept. 4, 1998, at Owens Field. Newton finished with 221 yards rushing in the Vikings’ 28-7 victory.-

Through the years: Apollo-Ridge’s Brian Newton made strong 1st impression

August 31, 2023

Each Friday 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.