Tag: Belle Vernon

Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert celebrates with kicker Willie Schwerha after his field goal during the 2022 PIAA Class 3A championship game.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Kickers giving teams a leg up
September 7, 2023
Kickers often are undervalued, at least by spectators who would rather see big plays and touchdowns. But those special teams leaders could play a key role for Westmoreland County teams as the season moves ahead.

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Hempfield’s Henry Mutschler defends on a pass intended for Greensburg Salem’s Maxim Topper on Aug. 25 at Spartan Stadium.
The Birdie’s Westmoreland County picks stand the test of time
September 6, 2023
Last week: 7-4 (63.6%)

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Franklin Regional’s Kyle Dupill carries the ball during a game against Latrobe on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week 2
Connellsville (2-0) at Franklin Regional (1-1)

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Pine-Richand’s Tyler Derks battles Norwin’s Daniel Maddock for possession during their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Norwin High School.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Norwin’s Daniel Maddock showing scoring touch
Norwin is the only Westmoreland County team left in the Trib Live HSSN rankings. Things, of course, could change as the season carries on.

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin runs against Laurel Highlands on Friday.
Defending champ Belle Vernon leaves no doubt with shutout at Laurel Highlands
September 1, 2023
Defending WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A champion Belle Vernon earned a convincing road win to begin its title defenses Friday night.

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Ligonier Valley’s John Jablunovsky sprints to the end zone in the fourth quarter against Apollo-Ridge last season.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Top runners clash when Ligonier Valley, Southmoreland meet
August 31, 2023
John Jablunovsky and Da’sjon Craggette ran wild in their season openers, each rushing for more than 200 yards as their teams won.

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Jeannette quarterback Payton Molter (right) drops back to pass behind protection from teammates Carmine DeAnnuntis (63) and Michael Mason (center) last Friday at Burrell.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week 1
August 30, 2023
Class A No. 2 Bishop Canevin (0-0) at Greensburg Central Catholic (1-0)

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Hempfield’s Jacob Hornyak pulls in an interception against Greensburg Salem last Friday at Spartan Stadium.
Turn to The Birdie for all your landscaping needs … and for Westmoreland County Week 1 picks
Last week: 7-4 (63.6%)

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Belle Vernon’s Trevor Kovatch (right) goes up against West Mifflin’s Aiden Marks (left) last season.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Belle Vernon to host annual kickoff classic
It would not be the start of boys soccer season in the Mon Valley without the Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic at Belle Vernon.

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Latrobe and Norwin players meet with officials before playing in the Moe Rosensteel Memorial Kickoff Classic last season.
Westmoreland County girls soccer notebook: Schedule set for Moe Rosensteel Kickoff Classic
August 29, 2023
The 2nd annual Moe Rosensteel Memorial Kickoff Classic will be Saturday at Norwin Knights Stadium.

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