Tag: Plum

Highlands running back Phil Hayden (31) scored on a 1-yard plunge behind a block from Brian Rigatti (48) against Plum on Aug. 30, 1985 at Mustangs Stadium. Hayden’s two scores were not enough, however, as Plum came back for a 27-12 victory.
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Plum rewarded new coach with season-opening win
August 21, 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.

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Kiski Area lineman Wilson Spencer (right) works out during the first day of practice Aug. 11 at Kiski Area.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week Zero
August 20, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero in the A-K Valley:

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Deer Lakes running back Ryan Love (front) leads the charge in a pursuit drill during practice Aug. 6.
Straight talk from The Birdie as he makes his Week Zero picks in the A-K Valley
If you count the City League, independents and Kiski School, Trib HSSN produced 128 high school football team preview stories to get ready for this season.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby makes a catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 17 at Hempfield.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week Zero
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero in Westmoreland County:

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Southmoreland coach Dustin Shoaf looks on as quarterback Dawson Wolfe throws during WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 17 at Hempfield.
The Birdie is ready to feast his eyes on Westmoreland County football in Week Zero
Last season: 102-34 (.75%)

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Deer Lakes’ Claire Cacurak (left) was all-WPIAL as a junior last season.
A-K valley girls high school soccer preview: Deer Lakes ‘shooting for higher ground’
The Deer Lakes girls soccer team made a number of long trips for section matches last season and faced a few unfamiliar foes.

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Plum running back coach Deji Karim conducts handoff reps with his players including CJ Hart, front, during practice Aug. 4.
EJ and CJ: Running back duo looks to carry on Plum tradition in ground game
August 18, 2025
Over the last several years, Plum has had the running back position locked down.

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Plum’s Tyler Baleno, left, and Landen Ekiert, right, run defensive reps during practice Aug. 4 at Plum High School.
The Birdie offers up some preseason pigskin poetry for A-K Valley teams
August 17, 2025
Moments after The Birdie turned in his preseason prediction column, his phone rang. (Crazy Train ringtone. RIP, Ozzy.) It was the boss.

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Burrell coach Dom Girardi looks on as players run sprints during practice on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at Burrell High School.
A-K Valley football notebook: Longtime broadcasters change teams for 2025 season
August 14, 2025
After 25 years of calling Highlands sporting events, Mike and Mike have taken their talents across the Allegheny River.

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Plum’s Antonio Hanzlik, right, and John Nonnenberg, conduct passing drills during team practice on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 at Plum High School.
Feeling ‘light years ahead from last season,’ Plum seeks playoff return
August 6, 2025
For Plum coach Matt Morgan, the 2024 season didn’t end the way he or the team wanted. The Mustangs finished with a 2-8 record and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

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