Tag: Highlands

Kittanning’s Zane Dudek breaks away from Yough’s Eric Borkovich on Nov. 1, 2013. Dudek scored on runs of 47, 49 and 67 yards, but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars won their first playoff game, 57-42.

Through the years: Yough outslugged Kittanning in 2013 playoff barnburner

November 9, 2023

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

Central Valley captains head to midifeld for the coin toss before their game with Highlands on Nov. 3, 2023, at Central Valley.

Fast start propels Central Valley to WPIAL 1st-round victory over Highlands

November 3, 2023

Central Valley’s defense was up to the task in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs Friday night.

Chad Ryan (33) of Highlands celebrates a 21-yard scoring pass from Jarrod Sleppy following a botched field-goal attempt Oct. 30, 1998. The Golden Rams finished their first perfect season with a 40-0 victory over Kittanning.

Through the years: In 1998, Highlands crushed Kittanning for 1st perfect season

November 2, 2023

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

Kinoch’s Ethan Alwine is a member of the 2023 football team.

A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 10

November 1, 2023

Player of the week

Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd stiff-arms Clairton’s Jaece Booker on Sept. 22.

A-K Valley high school football playoff matchups for 2023 Week 10

Class 4A first round

North Catholic’s Jack Fennell tries to bring down Highlands’ Luke Bombalski on Sept. 15.

Time flies and so does The Birdie as he makes his A-K Valley playoff picks

Last week: 7-2 (77.8%)

Members of Highlands’ varsity football team take to the field against Hampton on Friday, at Highlands High School.

After strong finish, Highlands, Kiski Area ready for tough tests in WPIAL playoffs

October 28, 2023

Highlands and Kiski Area took care of business in their final two Greater Allegheny Conference games to punch their tickets to the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs.

Hampton’s Brock Borgo (22) is tackled by Highlands defender Braden Litwicki on Friday.

Highlands defeats Hampton, gets needed help to qualify for WPIAL playoffs

Highlands entered senior night with a lot on the line. Playoff implications, of course, were the main topic of conversation Friday night at Golden Rams Stadium.