Tag: Highlands
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week Zero
August 21, 2024
Jayden Floyd
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.
WPIAL Class 3A preview: Moving down from 4A, Central Valley has Acrisure aspirations
August 18, 2024
Avonworth had to play second fiddle to Belle Vernon the past two seasons in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game.
A-K Valley football teams work to find formula that brings consistent success
Deer Lakes football has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs four times in its history.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)
Highlands’ veteran defensive backfield looks to create ‘No Fly Zone’ over Natrona Heights
August 15, 2024
Highlands’ move into the Class 3A Allegheny 7 Conference brought about some exciting rivalry matchups with nearby A-K Valley foes such as Burrell, Deer Lakes, Freeport and Valley.
With drop to Class 3A, Highlands prepares for playoff push
August 14, 2024
A change in classification can serve as a reset for a football program. With Highlands moving from Class 4A to 3A, the team can reignite rivalries in the A-K Valley.
Hampton leads Class 4A standings to claim school’s 3rd Trib Cup
July 12, 2024
It was 11 years for Hampton between winning its first Sports Cup in 2011 and second in 2022.
Highlands goes with the Flow, finds new boys basketball coach teaching English class
June 28, 2024
Highlands likes to play fast, up-tempo basketball. It always has, even when a new coach took over.
