Tag: Highlands

Finucan brothers lead Knoch to overtime win over Highlands

January 16, 2024

Zarian Finucan sat on the bench and watched his younger brother, Teegan, hit shot after shot Tuesday night.

Highlands’ Shelby Wojcik battles Greensburg Salem’s Kaitlyn Mankins for a loose ball during their game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Highlands.

Supporting cast comes up big for Highlands girls in win over Greensburg Salem

January 11, 2024

The majority of Highlands girls basketball’s opponents have focused their attention defensively on Kate Myers.

Highlands’ DeJamire Suber works against Knoch’s Braylee Ireland at 114 pounds on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Highlands Middle School.

Highlands wrestling routs section rival Knoch

January 10, 2024

Highlands maintained its unblemished record in Section 5-2A Wednesday with victories in nine of the 13 contested bouts with rival Knoch at a packed Highlands Middle School gym.

Highlands girls step on gas pedal in win vs. Freeport

January 4, 2024

The Highlands girls basketball team carried a lot of momentum from a pair of wins at its holiday tournament into a Section 1-4A matchup with Freeport on Thursday at Highlands High School.

Hampton’s Peter Kramer celebrates after scoring during the first quarter against Highlands on Tuesday at Hampton.

Fast start leads Hampton past Highlands in key section clash

January 2, 2024

Sometimes games are decided by a fourth-quarter run, but Hampton showed Tuesday that the first few minutes can be just as crucial.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Jordyn Tavarez

January 1, 2024

Last season, current Highlands senior guard Jordyn Tavarez was a versatile role player for the Golden Rams.

The Deer Lakes boys basketball team celebrates as time expires in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against OLSH on March 3 at Petersen Events Center.

2023 in A-K Valley sports: High school athletes make their championship dreams come true

December 30, 2023

The year 2023 will long be remembered for many monumental happenings, from a landmark announcement by the PIAA to A-K Valley athletes’ accomplishments and championship performances and teams bringing home gold at the district, regional and state levels.