Tag: Highlands
North Catholic defense shines, shuts out Highlands
September 15, 2023
North Catholic came into its Greater Allegheny Conference opener allowing more than 36 points per game. Highlands had started the season undefeated in large part because of a stingy defense and a great running attack.
Through the years: Field goal foiled Freeport in front of big crowd in 1983
September 14, 2023
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.
Legendary Jeannette coach Joe Mucci among national high school hall of fame nominees
Legendary Jeannette and Greensburg Central Catholic coach Joe Mucci is among 50 nominees — players, coaches and teams included — for the second National High School Football Hall of Fame class.
The Birdie keeps his head held high heading into Week 2 in A-K Valley high school football
September 13, 2023
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)
Highlands motivated to start Greater Allegheny Conference play against North Catholic
For the Highlands football team, the road to the WPIAL playoffs kicks into high gear Friday.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Kiski Area, Springdale, Burrell get 1st wins
September 9, 2023
Kiski Area and Burrell swallowed the bitter pill of defeat the first two weeks, but the Cavaliers and Bucs experienced the thrill of putting one in the win column Friday.
Highlands overcomes penalties to beat Chartiers Valley
September 8, 2023
When Chartiers Valley and Highlands met for the first time last year, they played a tight contest with the Golden Rams prevailing by eight points.
Through the years: Willie Thrower TDs, trick play sparked Ken High to win in 1948
September 7, 2023
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 2
September 6, 2023
Player of the week
The Birdie is feeling lucky with his Week 2 A-K Valley football picks
Last week: 7-3 (70%)
