Tag: Highlands

Shaler’s Olivia Sachs scores against Plum earlier this season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 13, 2024: Softball, lacrosse playoffs commence
May 12, 2024
Warm and sunny is a perfect way to start the 2024 WPIAL playoffs, with softball and lacrosse first-round contests getting the ball rolling Monday.

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Plum pitcher Riley Stephans celebrates a strikeout with Jaiden Gentile during their game against Shaler on Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2024, at Shaler.
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 13, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Highlands senior Brooke Signorella
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Brooke Signorella
May 6, 2024
Trying new things has become something of a habit for Highlands senior Brooke Signorella.

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Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer to end the first half against Archbishop Carroll during the the PIAA Class 4A championship game March 21, 2024, at Giant Center in Hershey.
23 WPIAL players picked to 2024 all-state boys basketball team, including 2 players of the year
April 24, 2024
A pair of WPIAL boys basketball standouts were recognized as players of the year in Pennsylvania on Tuesday in a statewide vote of media members.

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West Mifflin’s Rylee Dobnak pitches to Highlands’ Mallory Zandarski on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Young players deliver for West Mifflin softball in win over Highlands
April 15, 2024
Youth continues to be served on the West Mifflin softball team as the Titans put themselves in good position for another playoff push with section victory over Highlands on Monday.

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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
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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