Tag: Highlands

Central Catholic’s Matt Aulicino tries to work his way into the paint against Highlands’ Wahkeem Roman during their nonsection matchup Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
Central Catholic tops Highlands in overtime
February 16, 2021
Throughout this season, teams have learned they need to be ready on any given day, and Central Catholic was an example of that Tuesday.

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OLSH’s Dante Spadafora (11) celebrates with B.J. Vaughn after a Chargers score next to Springdale’s Logan Reddinger during their game on Feb. 5.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 12, 2021: Boys basketball champs to meet
February 12, 2021
Last year at this time, both Highlands and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart were planning to begin their postseason journey that led them to a pot of district basketball gold.

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Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst plays against Mars on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Mars Area High School.
Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst becoming accustomed to bigger role with Golden Rams
February 11, 2021
When the Highlands Golden Rams played Knoch last Wednesday, sophomore guard Jimmy Kunst took over in the second quarter and scored 13 of his team-high 23 points.

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Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst (left) celebrates his 3-pointer in the final seconds with Wahkeem Roman during the fourth quarter against Mars on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Mars Area High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL/City League sports for Feb. 8, 2021: Highlands, Mars set for rematch
February 8, 2021
Last year, they played for a WPIAL boys basketball title in two different classifications. One found a pot of gold at The Pete. The other settled for silver after a two-year championship run.

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Leechburg guard Dylan Cook looks to avoid pressure from two Propel Andrew Street defenders during their section matchup on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Dylan Cook hits 1,000 points for high-scoring Leechburg
February 4, 2021
Last Friday, Aquinas Academy’s super sophomore Vinnie Cugini became the fastest player in WPIAL history to reach the 1,000-point milestone, and although it was a historic night for Cugini, he wasn’t the only player to accomplish the feat that night.

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Highlands’ Chandler Thimons works against Knoch’s Ryan Lang during their game on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at Highlands High School.
Highlands gets back on track with blowout victory over former section rival Knoch
February 3, 2021
Highlands suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday, but it didn’t take the Golden Rams long to get back into the win column.

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Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst (right) celebrates with teammates after time expired in their 52-51 victory over Mars on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Mars Area High School.
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: No. 3 Highlands stacking up wins
January 28, 2021
One year after winning their first WPIAL championship since 1995, the victories keep coming for the Highlands boys basketball team.

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Senior guard Dom Pesci plays defense on Plum’s Will Brewer during their Section 4-5A matchup on Jan. 19, 2021
Defensive effort leads Highlands boys to blowout of Plum
January 19, 2021
When the Highlands Golden Rams took the court for the second time this season Tuesday, they were ready to make another statement after taking down then-No. 1 Mars last Friday on a late 3-pointer.

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Highlands senior defensive tackle Jeremiah Nelson breaks through the line during a practice on Sept. 16, 2020.
3 Highlands football players set to play in All-American game in Alabama
January 16, 2021
Three Highlands players are getting one more opportunity to show what they are capable of on the football field.

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Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst (1) celebrates his 3-pointer in the final seconds with Wahkeem Roman during the fourth quarter against Mars on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Mars Area High School.
Highlands erases late lead to knock off top-ranked Mars
January 15, 2021
Heading into this season, Highlands boys basketball coach Tyler Stoczynski knew he was going to have to ask sophomore point guard Jimmy Kunst to carry the scoring load.

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