Tag: Kiski Area

Highlands’ Dean Besterman plays against Shady Side Academy on Oct. 14, 2025 at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium.

A-K Valley soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 20, 2025

October 19, 2025

WPIAL soccer playoffs

Players from Kiski Area and Plum meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Oct. 17, 2025, at Plum

Trio of late interceptions helps Plum pull away from Kiski Area, bolster playoff hopes

October 17, 2025

Plum trailed Kiski Area by two points late in the third quarter of Friday’s nonconference rivalry clash at Mustangs Stadium.

Highlands running back Kevin Johnson leaps over a Churchill defender for a 19-yard gain on Oct. 18, 1975 as the Golden Rams held on for a 14-13 home victory.

Through the Years: Chuck Sypula sparked Highlands to win 50 years ago

October 16, 2025

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Kiski Area's Aven Shirley is a member of the 2025 football team.

A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 8

October 15, 2025

Player of the week

Apollo-Ridge’s Zach Myers runs behind Gino McCullough against South Allegheny last Friday.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 8

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 8 in the A-K Valley:

Freeport’s Kason Barker pulls in a catch between Highlands’ Taiyvon Partlow and Jahmar Wright (1) on Oct. 3.

Here are a few of The Birdie’s favorite things … and his Week 8 picks in the A-K Valley

Last week: 9-2

Valley’s Donny Booker (22) leaps over Highlands defender Justin Bouch on Oct. 13, 2000 on his way to a two-touchdown, 157-yard performance to give the 7-0 Vikings a 21-7 victory.

Through the Years: In 2000, Valley stayed unbeaten at Highlands’ expense

October 9, 2025

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.