Sports
PIAA worried teams using covid-19 issues to avoid unfavorable opponents
September 15, 2021
The PIAA is worried teams may be using covid-19 issues as a way to avoid an unfavorable opponent, so the board on Wednesday debated at length a policy that would’ve made regular season cancellations forfeits.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 15, 2021: Tennis postseason gets underway
Two days before conference play begins for many teams in WPIAL football, the first postseason event began in district girls tennis.
Trib 10: Belle Vernon makes big jump in WPIAL football power rankings
The first two teams have been bounced from Trib 10 power rankings after head-to-head showdown losses in Week 2.
Westmoreland girls soccer notebook: Latrobe ready to ‘exceed expectations’
Hello, Latrobe.
PIAA board approves vaccine mandate for officials, doesn’t foresee shortage
The PIAA does not expect its covid-19 vaccination mandate to cause a shortage of game officials since the new policy applies only to inter-district state tournament games.
Westmoreland boys soccer notebook: Fewer practices makes perfect for Greensburg Central Catholic
Practice doesn’t make perfect. At least that is the case at Greensburg Central Catholic.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2021 Week 3
Collin Dietz
The Birdie plays the name game, makes Week 3 A-K Valley football picks
Last week: 7-3 (70%)
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 3
Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference
Something’s got to give when unbeaten Springdale, Bishop Canevin collide
It’s hard to imagine two teams that have combined for 198 points over three games engaging in a defensive struggle.
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 3
Friday
Before watching Westmoreland County football, The Birdie watches what he eats
Last week: 7-4 (63.6 %)
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 3
Class 6A
Mt. Pleasant, Latrobe looking to correct flaws, get back in win column
For some high school football teams, conference play begins this week.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2021 Week 3
Jaydin Canady
Freeport/Apollo-Ridge football game canceled because of covid, quarantines
The Freeport and Apollo-Ridge football teams will not play their Week 3 nonconference varsity game Friday at Owens Field in Apollo or Saturday’s junior varsity game at Freeport.
Golf game accelerating quickly for Southmoreland’s Goehring
Tinkering is a big part of Austin Goehring’s life, whether it be on the golf course or in the garage.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Franklin Regional’s Caroline Tragesser
Caroline Tragesser
Greensburg CC girls volleyball has sights set on WPIAL title after falling short last season
It’s not likely to be a situation where a new coach inherits a talented team, then appears to be a genius if the team goes on to new heights.
Freeport golf team adjusting to facing Class 3A competition
It doesn’t take much to think back to the days when the Freeport golf team was a member of Class 2A. It was only two years ago.
