Tag: Armstrong

Highlands football coach Tim Karrs is doused with ice water by Scott Struhar in celebration of the coach’s return from the teachers’ strike to lead the Golden Rams to a victory over rival Valley on Oct. 1, 1999, at Nick J. Staresinic Stadium in Natrona Heights, Harrison.
Through the Years: With coach back on sideline, Highlands shut down Valley in ’99
October 3, 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.

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Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake (1) runs past Hampton defender Josh Anderson as the Cavaliers defeated the Talbots, 21-17, to record the 300th win in school history on Sept. 27, 2019. Blake scored all three Kiski Area touchdowns.
Through the Years: Kiski Area collected milestone win in 2019
September 26, 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.

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Players from Armstrong (left) and Latrobe meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Sept. 20, 2024, at Latrobe.
Latrobe finally ends scoreless skid, shuts out Armstrong in Big East win
September 20, 2024
Scoreless for nearly 7 1/2 quarters, Latrobe finally found the end zone. It was a good thing: The Wildcats were growing tired of these three-and-out defensive struggles.

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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
September 19, 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.

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Franklin Regional’s Heath Sliva breaks up a pass intended for Latrobe’s Andy Tatsch last Friday.
The Birdie out to build his brand with Westmoreland County Week 4 picks
September 18, 2024
Last week: 7-7 (50%)

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Greensburg Salem’s Maxim Topper intercepts a Ligonier Valley pass and returns it for a third-quarter touchdown Aug. 30, 2024, at Offutt Field.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 4 of the 2024 season:

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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.

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Viviana Didomenico (29) and her Fox Chapel teammates will try to beat undefeated Mars on Monday.
What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 9, 2024: Mars girls soccer team faces tough test
September 8, 2024
On this ninth day of the ninth month, it is a busy night of WPIAL girls soccer action to kick off another busy week of high school sports.

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Deer Lakes seniors Dennis Lager (85) and Tom Parker (21) lead their team onto the field for the first game at Lancers Stadium on Sept. 7, 1974. Freeport, however, spoiled the opening festivities, handing Deer Lakes a 30-7 setback.
Through the Years: 50 years ago, Freeport spoiled a Deer Lakes housewarming party
September 5, 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.

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Highlands players take the field for their game against Armstrong on Friday night.
Armstrong turns back Highlands at goal line in OT thriller
August 23, 2024
Frank Fabian isn’t sure who halted Highlands quarterback Menage Lucas’ twisting effort at the goal line.

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