Tag: Highlands

Muddled Big East playoff picture has The Birdie’s feathers ruffled

October 9, 2019

Overall record: 54-21 (72%)

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Highlands soccer implementing unique analytical approach

October 7, 2019

Professional sports teams often use anything they can to gain a competitive advantage, and in recent years, different forms of analytics have become a norm across the country.

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Montour rides wildcat to victory over Highlands

October 4, 2019

Despite the absence of quarterback Luke Persinger, the Montour Spartans have “wildcatted” their way into the Class 4A playoff race.

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Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: ‘Competitive’ start for Highlands volleyball reboot

October 3, 2019

When the Highlands girls volleyball program returned last month after a three-year hiatus, 68 players came to tryouts.

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Like A-K Valley running backs, The Birdie can play through pain

October 2, 2019

Overall record: 48-16 (75%)

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A-K Valley don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 6

Class 4A Northwest 8

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Some high school athletes take on two sports in same season

September 30, 2019

In recent years, high school athletes have started to specialize in one sport in hopes of improving their chances at playing in college.

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Highlands back in Class 4A playoff race after shutting out Ambridge

September 27, 2019

After a slow start, the emergence of young players has allowed Highlands to crawl back into the Class 4A playoff race.

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A-K Valley Through the Years: One century ago, Owens Field made debut

September 26, 2019

Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

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Birdie fired up for Burrell-Deer Lakes air show

September 25, 2019

Overall Record: 40-14

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