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Imani Christian Academy’s Caiden Akitoye (51) celebrates following a safety during the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at UPMC Graham Field.
Saints march on to WPIAL semifinals after rallying past No. 9 Highlands
November 8, 2024
Imani Christian is moving on.

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Beaver’s Drey Hall fends off Avonworth’s Bryce Metz on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Beaver.
5 things to watch in WPIAL football: Rematches galore in 2nd week of playoffs
Rarely does a WPIAL football team play the same opponent in back-to-back games, but that’s the situation facing Beaver.

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Despite both teams coming into the game with just one victory each, a huge crowd at Fox Chapel watched the Foxes (dark jerseys) and Tarentum play on Nov. 7, 1964. Defensive players for the Redcats included Terry Rapsinski (88), Mark Pavlik (72) and Joe Otwell (74) as Tarentum posted a 33-21 victory.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note
November 7, 2024
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 history.

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Highlands’ Jahmar Wright is a member of the 2024 football team.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 11
November 6, 2024
Player of the week

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Highlands’ Menage Lucas carries the ball during a game against Elizabeth Forward on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Highlands.
Semifinal berth on the line in rematch between Highlands, Imani Christian
Points were at an unexpected premium when Imani Christian and Highlands met at Wilkinsburg’s Graham Field on Sept. 20.

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Freeport’s Amos Glenn breaks into the secondary past Mt. Pleasant’s Jonah Townsend during first-round WPIAL playoff action Friday.
The Birdie learns his lesson, makes A-K Valley playoff picks
Last week: 2-2

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Highlands’ Aiden Burford is lifted by Morgan Smith, celebrating a toutchdown against Burrell on Oct. 11.
Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for Nov. 4, 2024
November 4, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Highlands Golden Rams

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Southmoreland’s Stanley Betters is pursued by Highlands’ Jahmar Wright (1) on a kickoff return during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round game Nov. 1, 2024, at Southmoreland High School.
A-K Valley football notebook: Highlands gets rematch with top-seeded Imani Christian
November 2, 2024
When the WPIAL football pairings for Class 3A came out last Saturday, Highlands players and coaches saw that there was the potential for a rematch with No. 1 Imani Christian in the quarterfinals.

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Highlands dominates short-handed Southmoreland in 1st round
November 1, 2024
A football playoff victory and an eight-win season have eluded Southmoreland for years.

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Apollo-Ridge receiver Alex Smith reaches for a pass against Beaver Falls defenders Cody Long and Javon Turner as the Vikings won their first WPIAL playoff game, 58-40, on Oct. 31, 2014.
Through the Years: Apollo-Ridge earned 2nd playoff win in ’14
October 31, 2024
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 history.

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