Tag: Highlands

Riverview’s Rio Stotts throws up the peace sign as he enters the end zone before Carlynton’s Devonte Dean dives for the tackle last season.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
August 18, 2024
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

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Jahmar Wright returns at safety for Highlands.
Highlands’ veteran defensive backfield looks to create ‘No Fly Zone’ over Natrona Heights
August 15, 2024
Highlands’ move into the Class 3A Allegheny 7 Conference brought about some exciting rivalry matchups with nearby A-K Valley foes such as Burrell, Deer Lakes, Freeport and Valley.

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Highlands’ Darius Cherry breaks a tackle during a preseason practice.
With drop to Class 3A, Highlands prepares for playoff push
August 14, 2024
A change in classification can serve as a reset for a football program. With Highlands moving from Class 4A to 3A, the team can reignite rivalries in the A-K Valley.

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Hampton celebrates with the trophy after beating North Catholic to win the WPIAL Class 3A girls volleyball championship Saturday Nov. 4, 2023.
Hampton leads Class 4A standings to claim school’s 3rd Trib Cup
July 12, 2024
It was 11 years for Hampton between winning its first Sports Cup in 2011 and second in 2022.

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New Highlands boys basketball coach Bill Flow
Highlands goes with the Flow, finds new boys basketball coach teaching English class
June 28, 2024
Highlands likes to play fast, up-tempo basketball. It always has, even when a new coach took over.

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Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker delivers against Southmoreland during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.
Freeport’s Sydney Selker selected Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of Year
June 22, 2024
Player of the Year

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Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker delivers against Southmoreland during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.
Plum set to host inaugural senior all-star softball game
June 17, 2024
Many of the top senior softball players in the WPIAL will gather Tuesday evening for an all-star game at Plum High School.

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Plum’s Emily Grubich celebrates with Rayla Smith after scoring the winning goal in overime against Latrobe on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Plum.
Plum, 29 student-athletes, 2 coaches honored with Positive Athlete Western Pa. Awards
June 6, 2024
Plum athletic director Drew Karpen was not surprised with the number of student-athlete nominations for the Positive Athlete Western Pennsylvania Awards.

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Highlands senior Kyan Chambers
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Kyan Chambers
June 3, 2024
Highlands senior high jumper Kyan Chambers wants to leave high school knowing he’s made an impact.

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Highlands coach Corey Dotchin watches from the bench during a game against Shady Side Academy on Dec. 12, 2023.
Chartiers Valley poised to hire Corey Dotchin as boys basketball coach
May 14, 2024
Former Highlands boys basketball coach Corey Dotchin is poised to take over Chartiers Valley’s program.

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