Tag: Highlands

Highlands players huddle before the start of Friday night's game against Valley.
Highlands offense overpowers Valley, secures home playoff game
October 24, 2025
Highlands running back Tevin Owen-Cratsenberg inflicted pain on Valley on three consecutive drives Friday at Golden Rams Stadium.

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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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Apollo-Ridge’s Zac Myers carries the ball during a game against South Park on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at South Park.
A-K Valley 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 the A-K Valley:

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Highlands’ Jahmar Wright pulls in a catch over Freeport’s Kason Barker on Oct. 3.
The Birdie picks his own Walk of Fame before making Week 9 picks in A-K Valley
Last week: 10-1

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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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Highlands’ Dean Besterman plays against Shady Side Academy on Oct. 14, 2025 at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium.
A-K Valley soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 20, 2025
WPIAL soccer playoffs

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Highlands’ Ryan Maloney plays against Shady Side Academy on Oct. 14, 2025, at Highlands’ Golden Rams Stadium.
Highlands boys soccer excited for 1st WPIAL playoff game in 21 years
October 16, 2025
For the first time in 21 years, the Highlands boys soccer team is heading to the WPIAL playoffs.

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Kiski Area's Aven Shirley is a member of the 2025 football team.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 8
October 15, 2025
Player of the week

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Apollo-Ridge’s Zach Myers runs behind Gino McCullough against South Allegheny last Friday.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 8
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 8 in the A-K Valley:

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Freeport’s Kason Barker pulls in a catch between Highlands’ Taiyvon Partlow and Jahmar Wright (1) on Oct. 3.
Here are a few of The Birdie’s favorite things … and his Week 8 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 9-2

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