Tag: Highlands

Latrobe’s Robert Fulton avoids the tackle attempt by Franklin Regional’s Zach Bewszka on a touchdown run Sept. 2.

1st-year coaches look to lead Highlands, Latrobe into playoff win column

November 2, 2022

Two teams with first-year coaches will square off Friday night in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs.

Southmoreland’s Kadin Keefer delivers a pass against Belle Vernon Oct. 22.

Meeting or no meeting, The Birdie is psyched to make Westmoreland County playoff picks

Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

Highlands’ Aaran Randolph avoids Mars’ Luke Goodworth on the way to the end zone in the second quarter Sept. 30.

Birdie counts down highlights of season, makes A-K Valley playoff picks

Last week: 8-1

Leechburg’s Tim Andrasy runs the ball against Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Greensburg Central Catholic.

Challenging opening-round foes await A-K Valley football teams in WPIAL playoffs

October 29, 2022

Call it the Avenue to Acrisure.

Highlands’ Chandler Thimons avoids Armstrong’s Jack Valasek Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Highlands High School.

George Guido: A-K Valley teams add to historical milestones in WPIAL football playoffs

Playoff time is here, and six Alle-Kiski Valley teams will be part of the WPIAL’s 109th quest for football champions.

Hampton and Highlands players meet for the coin toss on Oct. 28, 2022, at Hampton’s Fridley Field.

Highlands defense shuts down Hampton, but Talbots still qualify for playoffs

October 28, 2022

In a game with playoff implications in the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference, Highlands defeated Hampton, 19-7, Friday night.

We Serve First Foundation to host inaugural girls volleyball all-star event

Area high school girls volleyball seniors, and the game itself, will be celebrated Dec. 10 as the inaugural We Serve First All-Star Classic will be at Kiski Area High School.

Burrell’s Tom Brown scored on a 5-yard run with 4:30 to go and booted the subsequent extra point to give the Bucs a hard-fought, 14-13 victory at Knoch on Oct. 25, 1982. Brown later played for Pitt and the Dolphins.

Through the Years: 40 years ago, Brown boosted Burrell toward playoffs

October 27, 2022

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.