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Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers gets past Highlands’ Garrett Snow during a game earlier this season.

A-K Valley soccer notebook: Deer Lakes boys pushing for another section title

September 19, 2024

Another year and another opportunity for Deer Lakes boys soccer to win a section title.

Freeport coach Don Earley collected his 100th coaching victory on Sept. 20, 1974 as the Yellowjackets won at Mars, 20-13. Earley would go on to win 100 more games before retiring in 1985.

Through the years: Freeport coach collected 100th win with thrilling victory over Mars in 1974

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.

Plum’s Nick Odom is a member of the 2024 football team.

A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 4

September 18, 2024

Player of the week

Springdale’s Briana Ross celebrates after scoring against Greensburg Central Catholic on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Springdale.

Springdale takes GCC’s best shot, still dominates

Springdale senior forward Briana Ross wasn’t shaken when the Dynamos allowed a goal for the first time in five matches Wednesday night.

Deer Lakes’ Dom Sciubba (left) beats Freeport’s Cole Troutman (right) to a loose ball on fourth down late in the fourth quarter last Friday.

The Birdie turns whining into an art form before making his Week 4 A-K Valley picks

Last week: 9-2

Riverview’s Rio Stotts looks for a pass opening against Leechburg on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Veterans’ Memorial Field in Leechburg.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 4 of the 2024 season:

Knoch’s Justin Conklin returns an interception for a touchdown, eluding Burrell tacklers Matt Christoforetti (76) and Mike Collodi (78) as the Knights won an early-season, Greater Allegheny Conference showdown on Sept. 17, 1999.

Through the years: 25 years ago, Knoch ran past Burrell

September 12, 2024

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.

Springdale’s Tessa Derringer celebrates with Molly Hurley (right) after Hurley’s winning goal in overtime to beat Riverview on Wednesday.

No. 3 Springdale girls soccer beats No. 1 Riverview in overtime

September 11, 2024

Scoring opportunities were at a premium Wednesday evening when cross-river rivals Riverview and Springdale met in a matchup of two of the top three ranked girls soccer teams in WPIAL Class A.