Tag: Highlands

Leechburg’s Nathan Shinko dives safely back to first base next to Springdale pitcher Justin Botinovich during their game Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Springdale High School.
A-K Valley baseball teams earn key wins to rebound from slow starts
April 16, 2019
A seemingly comfortable six-run lead shrank to one for Valley in a handful of minutes during a Section 1-3A baseball game last week at East Allegheny.

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Highlands High School custodian and equipment manager Eddie Teorsky and Athletic Director Chuck Debor make their way to the school cafeteria on Dec. 7, 2018.The two have worked together for 24 years and are close friends.
Highlands athletic director Chuck Debor resigns
April 15, 2019
Chuck Debor spent the past handful of years working part-time as Highlands’ athletic director, but he’ll soon go back to doing what he loves full-time.

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Butler’s Ethan Morton scores against Pine Richland during boys 6A semifinal WPIAL action Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at Fox Chapel Area School.
Butler’s Ethan Morton brings home 3-on-3 tournament title
April 14, 2019
Opponents would rather not go one-on-one against Butler rising star Ethan Morton.

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Freeport’s Allison DeJidas makes a running catch on a ball hit by Burrell’s Rikki WybleWednesday, April 3, 2019 at Freeport Community Park.
A-K Valley notebook: Perfect start for Freeport softball
Freeport finished the 2018 regular season as one of only two undefeated softball teams in the WPIAL, and the Yellowjackets are picking up where they left off.

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Highlands looking into restarting girls volleyball program
April 12, 2019
Highlands is setting itself up for a return to the WPIAL in girls volleyball after three seasons away.

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Highland’s Noah Gillette during fielding practice Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Highlands High School.
A-K Valley notebook: Pitchers finding early-season success
April 11, 2019
There’s been a call to arms in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Whether it’s from a mound or a circle, local pitchers are dealing.

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Springdale coach Anthony Pototo celebrates with Brianna Thompson after she scored during their game against St. Joseph Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Kotecki Memorial Park.
Alle-Kiski Valley lookahead for Week of April 8., 2019
April 7, 2019
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Freeport’s Maya Borghol rounds the bases past head coach Sam Ross after hitting a home run during a game against Deer Lakes Friday, April 13, 2018, at Freeport Community Park.
Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: Freeport’s Borghol out indefinitely
Already without key pieces because of graduation, Freeport’s softball team is dealing with the loss of one of its most productive returners.

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Highlands’ Johnny Crise dunks during the fourth quarter of a WPIAL Class 4A boys semifinal against New Castle Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at North Allegheny High School.
Highlands’ Johnny Crise named Valley News Dispatch Boys Basketball Player of the Year
April 6, 2019
Valley News Dispatch Boys Basketball Player of the Year

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North Catholic’s Kylee Lewandowski drives past Central Valley’ Kaithlyn Lyons during the 4A girls WPIAL Championship at Petersen Events Center.
WPIAL players selected to USA Basketball 3×3 teams
April 5, 2019
Some of the rising stars in WPIAL basketball that will take the court next season will test their skills against talent from around the country next weekend in Colorado.

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