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Alle-Kiski notebook: Highlands coach Zendarski stepping down

 By Bill Beckner Jr.
After 18 years, Mike Zendarski is stepping down as Highlands’ softball coach. “It’s time,” Zendarski said. “I have a 5-year-old daughter and an 18-month-old son. …
Slam carries Greensburg Salem girls over Highlands in playoffs
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Greensburg Salem’s softball team didn’t waste much time getting on the team bus after a furious finish Thursday. The players and coaches hugged family members …
Highlands coach Brancato competing at national level again
By Dave Yohe
Highlands swimming coach Beth Brancato isn’t ready to give up competing. She’s been like a fish out of water for years. “Every time I step …
Valley News Dispatch spotlight athletes: Riverview’s Greg Wagner, Highlands’ Gabby Miller
By Dave Yohe and D.j. Vasil
Greg Wagner Class: Senior Sport: Track School: Riverview Report card: Wagner broke a 25-year-old school record in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 9 minutes, 44.3 seconds at the Mars Invitational. He followed that with a seventh-place finish last week at the Baldwin Invitational. Was setting a school record …
Alle-Kiski roundup:
By Staff Reports
A wild final day of Section 5-AAA softball left several local teams confused about their playoff fates Tuesday evening. A 9-6 loss in its section …
Alle-Kiski Roundup: Highlands softball hits five homers in win
By Staff Reports
Highlands won the home run derby at Indiana. The Golden Rams softball team ripped five home runs — three by Cassidy Runyan and two from …
High school notebook: Alle-Kiski Valley track athletes look to defend titles
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Local track and field athletes will continue to gear up for the postseason with a pair of key events this weekend. Several Alle-Kiski athletes and teams will compete at the Mars Invitational set for Friday at the Mars Athletic Complex. Burrell, Deer Lakes, Ford City, Fox Chapel, Freeport, Highlands, Kittanning, …
Kittanning girls record much-needed victory
By Matt Grubba
Kittanning used small ball to capture a big softball win. Courtney Edwards allowed three hits over seven innings, and the Wildcats turned in an efficient …
Valley News high school roundup: Highlands baseball wins suspended game
By Staff Reports
A one-day suspension of play gave the Highlands baseball team’s opponent, Valley, time to revive after a poor start, but the Golden Rams held on to the lead they established before the weather became a factor in the Section 5-AAA matchup. Highlands won, 10-5, Wednesday after play resumed in the …
High school roundup: Highlands wins belated season opener
By Staff Reports
Highlands was the only WPIAL Class AAA baseball team not to play a game heading into Saturday’s action. Scratch the Golden Rams from the list …
Kittanning’s Henry leads East boys to win in Cager Classic
By Bill Beckner Jr.
The Cager Classic committee might have to send the East team a long-distance bill. Repelling numerous comeback attempts by its West counterparts, the East dialed …
Area basketball players gear up for Cager Classic
By Bill Beckner Jr.
A bow that ties just about every Alle-Kiski basketball season together, the Cager Classic is furnished with finality — in a good way. For senior …
Highlands grad Micah Mason leaving Drake after 1 season
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Micah Mason wants to come home. The former Highlands basketball standout was granted his release from Drake after one season and plans to transfer to …
Valley News Dispatch’s Spotlight Athletes: Highlands’ Mike Masarik, St. Joseph’s Nikki Mielecki
By Dave Yohe and D.j. Vasil 11:52 p.m.
Mike Masarik Class: Senior Sport: Swimming School: Highlands Report card: Masarik has qualified for the WPIAL postseason in six events: the 50-, 100- and 200-yard …
High school notebook: Cager Classic All-Star rosters released
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Coaches and teams and have been chosen for the 17th annual Cager Classic All-Star basketball games set for March 23 at Highlands High School. The main change this season is the addition of West Shamokin players and coaches. That school replaces Shady Side Academy, which has had fewer participation in …
High school roundup: Highlands boys end losing streak
By Staff Reports
Highlands won’t make the WPIAL boys basketball playoffs after seven straight trips, but the Golden Rams broke a 20-game losing streak that dated to last …
Former Highlands swimming great returns to roots
By Jesse Huba
For former All-American swimmer Beth Brancato, home is where her heart is. Brancato had an illustrious prep and college swimming career and found herself wanting …
Highlands wrestlers making best of shorthanded roster
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Undermanned Highlands has competed in just one wrestling tournament this season, so the team has spent most of its time in the practice room. It …
Hampton girls basketball beats Highlands
By Jerry Clark
This season’s version of the Hampton Lady Talbots basketball squad is a stark contrast from its predecessors. In years past, coach Mary Bukovac had a …
Valley News Dispatch Soccer All-Stars
By Tribune-Review
VND BOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR Gifted with high-level technical skills and vision, unselfish nearly to a fault and possessing an overwhelming love of …