Tag: Belle Vernon

Derry’s Dominic Patrick goes through drills with teammates during a heat-acclimation practice.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 1
September 10, 2020
Here’s a look at some don’t-miss matchups in Westmoreland County for Week 1:

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Jeannette head coach Roy Hall talks with Emilio Huerta during practice on Aug. 13, 2020.
Westmoreland County Week 1 matchups have Birdie grinning from ear to ear
The Birdie went to the dentist earlier this week for his six-month checkup, and, aside from getting his gums poked and prodded, accidentally swallowing some fluoride treatment and pocketing a free toothbrush, he received a boost of confidence.

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Norwin’s Lacey Bernick scored 16 goals last season.
Westmoreland County girls soccer preview: Good luck keeping up with Norwin
September 8, 2020
Team speed is a trait often associated with girls soccer at Norwin. Opponents can feel more like track sprinters as they chase the Knights down the field and back.

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Franklin Regional’s Cole Kaforey (left) participates in a scrimmage with teammates during boys soccer practice at the high school stadium Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.
Westmoreland boys soccer preview: Franklin Regional chasing 3rd straight WPIAL title
September 6, 2020
Forty-two wins, 33 shutouts, 15 goals allowed.

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Penn-Trafford’s Chase Vecchio pulls in a one-handed catch during workouts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at Warrior Stadium.
Westmoreland County coaches give The Birdie the old ‘social distancing’ treatment
September 5, 2020
The Birdie has been asked to social distance before so the concept is not altogether new to the local prep football expert.

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Belle Vernon’s Isabella Laurita and West Mifflin’s Alyssa Deacon compete during the Paul Sasko tournament Sept. 1, 2018, at Belle Vernon.
Standout Izzy Laurita returns to Belle Vernon soccer team
September 3, 2020
Senior Izzy Laurita has rejoined the girls soccer team at Belle Vernon.

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Belle Vernon’s Cole Weightman goes through drills during workouts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at James Weir Stadium.
Belle Vernon linebacker’s name starting to carry weight with college recruiters
September 2, 2020
Cole Weightman sees himself playing on a big college stage some day, maybe digging in behind the defensive line, his speed gauge set to downhill, with an eye toward ruining Saturdays for opposing quarterbacks.

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Belle Vernon’s Jillian Butchki competes during the Paul Sasko tournament Sept. 1, 2018, at Belle Vernon.
Westmoreland notebook: 5 soccer players on All-American game watchlist
August 29, 2020
Fifteen WPIAL players are up for the country’s premier soccer all-star game.

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Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan (right) works past Devin Murray during a team scrimmage on the first day of WPIAL fall sports practice Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in West Deer.
14 WPIAL players nominated for All-American soccer games
August 27, 2020
Fourteen WPIAL players have a chance to play in the country’s premier soccer all-star games.

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Belle Vernon’s Cole Weightman goes through drills during workouts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at James Weir Stadium.
Belle Vernon has pedigree to contend
August 23, 2020
Since Matt Humbert was hired as the football coach at Belle Vernon in 2014, the program has seen steady improvement.

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