Tag: Highlands
After tumultuous season, Highlands boys ready to run
November 23, 2025
Troy Bielak heard the edict from Highlands boys basketball coach Mike Foster. The Golden Rams are going to have to be the “Running Rams” to satisfy their new coach.
Through the Years: Freeport played final game at Swartz Memorial Stadium in 2015
November 13, 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.
Work on special teams keys No. 3 Central Valley’s quarterfinal victory over Highlands
November 7, 2025
Highlands and Central Valley were separated by just four points in the early stages of the third quarter of their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal Friday at Central Valley’s Sarge Albert Stadium.
Big-school rematches highlight WPIAL playoffs — 5 things to watch in Week 11
Pine-Richland coach Jon LeDonne is already familiar with the Rams’ next opponent and not just because he spent three seasons as Shaler’s coach.
Kicker Jackson Babinsack provides reliable weapon for Highlands in visit to No. 3 Central Valley
November 5, 2025
Jackson Babinsack has been a well-known special teams name among Highlands football faithful since his freshman year in 2023.
The Birdie talks WPIAL realignment before making A-K Valley playoff picks
Last week: 4-3
Seniors selected for We Serve First Foundation’s all-star volleyball classic
November 4, 2025
The We Serve First Foundation has released the list of senior girls volleyball players who will compete in the fourth annual all-star classic Dec. 6 at Kiski Area High School.
A-K Valley football notebook: Highlands secures rare shutout victory in postseason
November 1, 2025
Highlands’ 14-0 victory over Derry on Friday marked the first time the Golden Rams shut out a WPIAL playoff opponent.
Defense, ground attack lift Highlands past Derry in WPIAL Class 3A 1st round
October 31, 2025
Not a lot of tricks, but plenty of treats to go around on Halloween night as both Highlands and Derry had their share of mistakes.
