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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.

West Mifflin’s Armand Hill carries past Avonworth’s Andrew Kuban during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Ohio Twp.

WPIAL Class 3A football roundup: Freshman Armand Hill carries West Mifflin past South Park

October 28, 2023

A week after running for nearly 500 yards, freshman Armand Hill rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns as West Mifflin scored a 35-0 win at South Park (6-4, 3-3) to lock down second place in the Class 3A Western Hills Conference on Friday night.

Ken High’s Joe Giordano takes a breather after returning a kickoff 93 yards for the decisive score as the Red Raiders kept their hopes alive for a third straight WPIAL title with a 25-19 victory at Ambridge on Oct. 25, 1948.

Through the years: In 1948, Ken High won bruising battle with Ambridge

October 26, 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.

Burrell players celebrate an interception during a game against Derry on Friday.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 9

October 25, 2023

Class 5A Northeast Conference

Kiski Area coach Sam Albert works with his team during practice on Oct. 11.

The Birdie gets playoff hopefuls fired up before making Week 9 A-K Valley picks

Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

Pitt’s Wayne Williams guards Duquesne’s B.B. Flenory in Pitt’s 72-65 victory at Fitzgerald Field House on Feb. 22, 1978.

High school notebook: New award to be named after Valley graduate B.B. Flenory

October 22, 2023

Baron “B.B.” Flenory’s name is woven into the fabric of Western Pennsylvania basketball.

Participants line up to take part in Senior Night activities prior to the start of a high school football game between Valley and Freeport on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Sarver.

Freeport eliminates Valley from playoff contention

October 20, 2023

A funny thing happened Friday night at Freeport Area Athletic Stadium: Two winless high school football teams in conference play squared off with the winner still in the hunt for a WPIAL Class 3A playoff berth entering the final week of the regular season.

Har-Brack quarterback Tim Karrs confers with his father, head coach Johnny Karrs (white shirt), on Oct. 18, 1963. The younger Karrs threw a pair scoring passes as the Tigers recorded a 20-14 victory over Ken High that tied the all-time series between the two schools at 15-15.

Through the years: 60 years ago, Har-Brack topped Ken High in thriller

October 19, 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.