Tag: Highlands
Muddled Big East playoff picture has The Birdie’s feathers ruffled
October 9, 2019
Overall record: 54-21 (72%)
Highlands soccer implementing unique analytical approach
October 7, 2019
Professional sports teams often use anything they can to gain a competitive advantage, and in recent years, different forms of analytics have become a norm across the country.
Montour rides wildcat to victory over Highlands
October 4, 2019
Despite the absence of quarterback Luke Persinger, the Montour Spartans have “wildcatted” their way into the Class 4A playoff race.
Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: ‘Competitive’ start for Highlands volleyball reboot
October 3, 2019
When the Highlands girls volleyball program returned last month after a three-year hiatus, 68 players came to tryouts.
Like A-K Valley running backs, The Birdie can play through pain
October 2, 2019
Overall record: 48-16 (75%)
A-K Valley don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 6
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Some high school athletes take on two sports in same season
September 30, 2019
In recent years, high school athletes have started to specialize in one sport in hopes of improving their chances at playing in college.
Highlands back in Class 4A playoff race after shutting out Ambridge
September 27, 2019
After a slow start, the emergence of young players has allowed Highlands to crawl back into the Class 4A playoff race.
A-K Valley Through the Years: One century ago, Owens Field made debut
September 26, 2019
Each Friday 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.
Birdie fired up for Burrell-Deer Lakes air show
September 25, 2019
Overall Record: 40-14
