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Kiski Area’s Andrew Finney defends on a pass intended for Knoch’s Wyatt Fraser last week.
Don’t poke The Birdie as he makes his A-K Valley Week 1 picks
August 28, 2024
Last week: 7-2 (77.8%)

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Plum’s Emily Grubich celebrates with Allison Porter (left) after scoring a second-half goal against Franklin Regional on Monday.
Plum girls thinking Bigger after shutout win over Franklin Regional
August 26, 2024
Olivia Bigger kicks extra points for the Plum football team.

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Riverview sophomore defender Juliette Brun practices Aug. 21, 2024, at Riverside Park.
Riverview, Plum girls soccer teams look to maintain winning tradition
August 25, 2024
The Riverview and Plum girls soccer teams open their seasons this week with high expectations as experienced leadership returns for both the Raiders and the Mustangs.

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Franklin Regional’s Elijah Bennett (right) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Jake Weir in the second quarter Friday.
Franklin Regional continues dominance vs. Plum
August 23, 2024
Plum hoped to stop a five-game losing streak to rival Franklin Regional when the neighbors met to open the season Friday evening.

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Riverview’s Katerina Tsambis (left) was an all-WPIAL pick last season.
A-K Valley girls soccer preview: Riverview ready for new challenges
August 22, 2024
Senior defender/midfielder Katerina Tsambis said she can’t stop smiling when she thinks of Riverview’s run last year to the WPIAL and PIAA Class A title games.

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Kittanning’s 1944 team practices at Gilpin Field. The school was given permission by the federal government to play night games if the lights were turned off at halftime. Schools were advised to play daylight games in order to conserve electricity during World War II.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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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.

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Jeannette coach Tom Paulone during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week Zero
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week Zero of the 2024 season:

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby pulls in a touchdown pass past Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown last season.
When it comes to Westmoreland County high school football picks, The Birdie always delivers
Last season: 109-29 (79%)

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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon works past Shady Side Academy goalkeeper Noah Levitt to score the winning goal on Sept. 5, 2023.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.

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