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Freeport’s Tom Hunter (31) celebrates the winning touchdown with Mike Petras (14) while kicker Mike Brestensky carries his white kicking shoe back to the bench as the Yellowjackets downed Jeannette, 9-7, to win the Allegheny Conference title on Nov. 2, 1984.

Through the Years: 40 years ago, Freeport finally got the better of nemesis Jeannette

November 21, 2024

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch has taken a look back at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Highlands’ Troy Bielak plays Shady Side Academy last season.

Highlands boys basketball team seeks respect under new coach

November 17, 2024

Ali Shareef doesn’t have to bear the burden of being saddled with the same high expectations as recent Highlands boys basketball teams.

Tyarah Woody is Highlands’ only returning starter.

Highlands girls basketball welcomes fresh faces

First-year coach Dan LaGamba is open to all possibilities for the Highlands girls basketball program this season. The Golden Rams only have one starter — Tyarah Woody — returning from a team that reached the PIAA Class 4A playoffs.

Freeport’s Jim Charlton (33) embarks on an 87-yard touchdown run on Nov. 9, 1984 that lifted the Yellowjackets to a 14-6 victory over Serra Catholic in an opening round Class 2A playoff game at soggy Freeport Borough field.

Through the Years: 87-yard run sparked Freeport to playoff win in ’84

November 14, 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 history.

Imani Christian Academy’s Caiden Akitoye (51) celebrates following a safety during the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at UPMC Graham Field.

Saints march on to WPIAL semifinals after rallying past No. 9 Highlands

November 8, 2024

Imani Christian is moving on.

Beaver’s Drey Hall fends off Avonworth’s Bryce Metz on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Beaver.

5 things to watch in WPIAL football: Rematches galore in 2nd week of playoffs

Rarely does a WPIAL football team play the same opponent in back-to-back games, but that’s the situation facing Beaver.

Despite both teams coming into the game with just one victory each, a huge crowd at Fox Chapel watched the Foxes (dark jerseys) and Tarentum play on Nov. 7, 1964. Defensive players for the Redcats included Terry Rapsinski (88), Mark Pavlik (72) and Joe Otwell (74) as Tarentum posted a 33-21 victory.

Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note

November 7, 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 history.