Tag: Highlands

Highlands head coach Corey Dotchin watches from the bench on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Hampton.
Corey Dotchin steps down as Highlands boys basketball coach
April 15, 2024
With his first child on the way, Corey Dotchin decided that a daily commute to Natrona Heights wouldn’t work anymore for him and his growing family.

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St. Joseph’s Julie Spinelli shoots a 3-pointer against Union during the WPIAL Class A championship game.
St. Joseph’s Julie Spinelli headlines Valley News Dispatch girls basketball all-stars
March 30, 2024
Player of the Year

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Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer takes off on a fast break after grabbing a loose ball from Forest Hills’ Brandon Gregovich during a PIAA Class 3A second-round game.
Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer leads Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars
Player of the Year

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Fred Paganelli is a member of the A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
A-K Valley HOF inductee Paganelli has storied baseball past
March 23, 2024
Every Sports Hall of Famer has stories about the great plays they made or a number of championships they won.

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Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer grabs a loose ball over Mercyhurst Prep’s Alex Manendo during PIAA Class A first round action Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School.
A-K Valley’s top seniors set for 27th annual Cager Classic basketball all-star games
March 13, 2024
Some of the top senior boys and girls basketball players from the A-K Valley and beyond will take part in the 27th annual Cager Classic, set for April 6, at Highlands High School.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Alec Warden turns a double play against Chartiers Valley on April 11, 2023.
2024 WPIAL Class 4A baseball preseason breakdown
March 12, 2024
Hopewell won its second WPIAL championship in three years last season for the program’s fifth district crown.

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Elizabeth Forward celebrates with starting pitcher Shelby Telegdy after beating Belle Vernon in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals June 8, 2023, at Robert D. Kalp field at Hempfield Area High School.
2024 WPIAL Class 4A softball preseason breakdown
Competition was spirited in Class 4A softball last season, and several contenders again look to have rosters ready to battle for WPIAL and PIAA glory.

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Upper St. Clair’s Tyler Robbins blocks a shot by Baldwin’s Nathan Wesling during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 9, 2024: PIAA basketball 1st round continues
March 9, 2024
Opening weekend of the 2024 PIAA basketball playoffs continues Saturday with first round games in boys 6A, 3A and 2A, along with girls 5A, 4A and A.

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Burrell’s Macky Bennis celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Deer Lakes during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for March 9, 2024
March 8, 2024
PIAA basketball playoffs

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Knoch’s Karlee Buterbaugh (center) battles Highlands’ Kalleigh Nerone for a rebound earlier this season.
A-K Valley girls basketball teams hit reset button heading into state tournament
March 6, 2024
Coming off WPIAL consolation wins over Section 1-4A rivals Greensburg Salem and Knoch, the Highlands girls basketball team is preparing for what lies ahead in PIAA tournament play.

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