Tag: Leechburg

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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.

Leechburg quarterback Jaden Floyd throws during a 7-on-7 tournament in July at Burrell High School.

Leechburg continues to build on trips to WPIAL playoffs

August 19, 2024

Leechburg football made history last year becoming the first Blue Devils team to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs three years in a row.

Senior Lucas Gamble practices at a light workout Aug. 16, 2024, at Leechburg’s Veterans Memorial Field.

Undersized defensive end Gamble ready to push Leechburg back into WPIAL playoffs

August 18, 2024

Lucas Gamble isn’t the biggest defensive end in the WPIAL, but Leechburg coach Randy Walters said the Blue Devils senior makes up for it with dogged determination to get the quarterback and cause havoc in the backfield for opposing offenses.

Deer Lakes’ Zier Williams (left), Zack Grant and Sam Guthrie are key returning players in 2024.

A-K Valley football teams work to find formula that brings consistent success

Deer Lakes football has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs four times in its history.

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

Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

Fort Cherry coach Tanner Garry talks with quarterback Matt Sieg during the WPIAL Class A championship game last season.

WPIAL Class A preview: Fort Cherry enters season with target on its back

Fort Cherry got a taste of a PIAA championship game atmosphere last fall. Now the Rangers want to return to Cumberland Valley and raise a state championship trophy.