Tag: Springdale

Springdale ready to show improvement after winless campaign

August 20, 2023

The graduation of 16 seniors from Springdale’s 2021 Class A quarterfinal-qualifying team left a void from which it was tough to recover.

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The Birdie writes a sweet column to kick off football season in the A-K Valley

The Birdie

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Battle within the battle: A-K Valley defenses have challenge of facing various schemes, formations

Legendary Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once said, “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.”

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Union makes history by capturing Trib Cup in Class A

July 9, 2023

History was made in the chase for the Trib Cup in Class A in 2022-23.

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Springdale’s John Hughes earns Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year award

June 24, 2023

John Hughes produced some eye-popping statistics this spring.

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Springdale’s 1973 football, soccer championship teams hosting reunion

Springdale High School’s dual football-soccer WPIAL champions from 1973 will gather for a reunion Friday at the Krivan Club in Springdale.

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Springdale softball star Erin Exler Bish to take her place in A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame

April 2, 2023

Like most exceptional athletes, Erin Exler Bish seemed to be at her best at the most crucial moments.

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Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars: Deer Lakes’ Bryce Robson strikes gold

April 1, 2023

Here are the 2022-23 Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars:

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2023 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown

March 18, 2023

Union edged West Greene, 3-2, to capture its first WPIAL Class A softball title last season.

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A-K Valley softball preview: Realignment freshens local matchups

March 16, 2023

To Katie Armstrong, it seems like just yesterday the Burrell softball team was making its run in the WPIAL and PIAA playoffs en route to a 14-3 final record.

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