Tag: Armstrong

Apollo-Ridge’s Duane Brown dodges a tackle by Deer Lakes’ Justin Everetts (23) during the first half at Deer Lakes on Oct. 23, 2015.
Through the years: 10 years ago, Apollo-Ridge’s Duane Brown had night for the ages
October 23, 2025
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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Norwin’s Carson Miller tries to trip up Latrobe’s AJ Yeboah on Sept. 5.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 9
October 22, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 9 in Westmoreland County:

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Southmoreland’s Stanley Chapman celebrates after dropping Mt. Pleasant’s Richard Shawley for a loss Oct. 6.
Please appreciate The Birdie as he makes his Week 9 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 11-2

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Norwin’s Ava Bobby fights for the ball with Penn-Trafford’s Ellie Lebe on Oct. 6, 2025 at Norwin High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 20, 2025: Rematches highlight 4A girls soccer 1st round
October 19, 2025
The opening round of the 2025 WPIAL soccer playoffs continues Monday with first round matches in three brackets, including girls Class 4A.

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A blocking sled (right) is among practice equipment situated beyond the end zone at Penn-Trafford prior to the start of a WPIAL football game against Armstrong, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Harrison City.
Penn-Trafford cruises past Armstrong to seize playoff spot
October 17, 2025
As he watched his football team stumble, fumble and bumble its way through most of the first quarter Friday night, Penn-Trafford coach John Ruane perhaps was figuring on a tougher test from visiting Armstrong.

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Highlands running back Kevin Johnson leaps over a Churchill defender for a 19-yard gain on Oct. 18, 1975 as the Golden Rams held on for a 14-13 home victory.
Through the Years: Chuck Sypula sparked Highlands to win 50 years ago
October 16, 2025
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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Greensburg Salem’s Braydon Miller is tackled by Derry’s defense on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at Greensburg’s Offutt Field.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 8
October 15, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 8 in Westmoreland County:

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North Allegheny’s Mason Brown takes down Norwin’s Giovanni Rothrauff on Sept. 19.
The Birdie ponders what might have been for Norwin, makes Week 8 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 11-1

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Valley’s Donny Booker (22) leaps over Highlands defender Justin Bouch on Oct. 13, 2000 on his way to a two-touchdown, 157-yard performance to give the 7-0 Vikings a 21-7 victory.
Through the Years: In 2000, Valley stayed unbeaten at Highlands’ expense
October 9, 2025
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’ Tevin Owen-Cratsenberg dives for extra yardage past Freeport’s Luke Selinger last Friday.
The Birdie hands out game balls, makes Week 7 picks in A-K Valley
October 8, 2025
Last week: 7-4

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