Knoch boys use balanced scoring, physical approach to top Highlands
December 19, 2025
Roman DeFelice can see how the Knoch boys basketball team has been ready for the dialed-up intensity that comes with section play. The Knights’ demanding nonconference schedule already has put them through the ringer.
Highlands boys basketball team off to solid start but knows there is room to grow
December 18, 2025
The Highlands boys basketball team is off and running this season with a 4-2 record, but it’s still searching for more as section play heats up and each game becomes more important.
Tensions boil over as fight overshadows Highlands’ wrestling victory over Valley
December 17, 2025
The tension between Valley’s Nolan Bodycombe and Highlands’ Taiyvon Partlow started during the lineup introductions. When Partlow offered to shake hands, Bodycombe shook his head no.
Highlands sophomore Tevin Owen-Cratsenberg named Valley News Dispatch offensive player of the year
Tevin Owen-Cratsenberg carried the ball 23 times for 122 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Highlands’ 31-28 victory over Class 5A playoff qualifier Armstrong to begin the 2025 season.
Burrell girls build big early lead, rout undermanned Highlands
December 11, 2025
The Burrell girls basketball team was businesslike in its effort Thursday night in the Section 1-4A opener against undermanned Highlands at Burrell High School.
WPIAL girls basketball Class 4A season preview for 2025-26
November 26, 2025
When Oakland Catholic got past Blackhawk in a memorable Class 4A championship game last March, it was the Eagles’ first WPIAL title in almost 20 years.