Tag: Highlands

Brady Stivenson (left) and his Freeport teammates can clinch a playoff spot with a win Friday against Burrell.

George Guido: Time to start thinking WPIAL playoffs

October 9, 2021

The football season is set for the stretch run, and now might be a good time to go over WPIAL playoff qualification.

Montour’s Caleb Williams carries during practice on Aug. 18, 2021, in Robinson.

WPIAL Class 4A roundup: Williams helps Montour to victory over Blackhawk

Caleb Williams ran for 263 yards and two touchdowns to lead Montour past Blackhawk, 28-27, in a WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference game Friday night.

Deer Lakes senior Jordan Fragapane heads for the end zone against West Shamokin on Oct. 7, 2011. The 40-14 victory was the first for the Lancers on the season and the 40th consecutive loss by West Shamokin set a new WPIAL record.

Through the years: 10 years ago, West Shamokin sets futility record

October 7, 2021

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

Plum’s Eryck Moore runs against McKeesport last season.

Upsets have Birdie’s feathers ruffled while making A-K Valley picks

October 6, 2021

Last week: 5-6 (45.5%)

A host of Riverview tacklers bring down Carlynton’s Shawn Curry earlier this season. The Raiders visit Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 6

Class 5A Northeast

Highlands and Plum players compete on Oct. 1, 2021, at Highlands.

Plum edges Highlands for conference victory

October 1, 2021

It was Military Appreciation night Friday at Highlands’ Golden Rams Stadium, night but Plum showed up for a car show.

Springdale’s Jess Moses (35) finds running room to his left on Oct. 2, 1971, against Knoch at Veterans Memorial Field. The Dynamos won the game, 21-20, on a 2-point conversion with 3:13 to go.

Through the years: 50 years ago, Springdale edged Knoch on 2-point conversion

September 30, 2021

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.