Tag: Burrell

Burrell’s Lea Coffman works out in the gym Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019, at Burrell High School.

Burrell softball motivated for final run under coach Brian Eshbaugh

March 9, 2019

Evidence of the Burrell softball team’s motivation — and its persistent practice — lies in some beyond-battered equipment.

Norwin, Penn-Trafford bowling teams claim regional titles

There will be quite a contingent of Westmoreland County bowlers heading east to Lancaster next week for the state bowling championships after a stellar performance from several area teams Saturday at the Western Pennsylvania regionals at North Versailles Bowl.

Greensburg Salem’s Megan Kallock drives past Knoch’s Abbey Shearer during their game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Greensburg.

Heavy Westmoreland presence expected for Roundball Classic

Rosters are out for the Roundball Classic all-star basketball games, set for April 12-13 at Geneva College in Beaver Falls.

Deep, experienced pitching staff has Burrell baseball optimistic

Success in high school baseball can become an arms race, and Burrell believes it has plenty of firepower.

Valley’s Noah Hutcherson battles Chestnut Ridge’s Jared McGill in the 170-pound class AA semifinal during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Hutcherson lost 17-2 by technical fall to McGill.

Burrell, Valley wrestlers to compete in Saturday’s PIAA Class AA medal rounds

March 8, 2019

HERSHEY — There won’t be a golden ticket in Chocolate Town for Burrell or Valley wrestlers, but they will come home from Pennsylvania’s biggest high school wrestling tournament with a consolation prize.

Frazier’s Thayne Lawrence wrestles for a score against Notre Dame’s Derek Berlitz in the 160-pound class AA quarterfinal during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

7 WPIAL wrestlers advance to PIAA Class AA finals

HERSHEY – Things didn’t start out well for WPIAL wrestlers in the PIAA Class AA semifinals Friday night.

Derry’s Ty Cymmerman wrestles Greenville’s Bryce Knauf in the 126-pound quarterfinal during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Cymmerman won the match and advances onward to the semi-finals on Friday night.

5 Westmoreland County wrestlers advance to PIAA Class AA semifinals

Ty Cymmerman found himself down three points in the second period of his quarterfinal match at the PIAA Class AA wrestling championships Friday.

Derry’s Ty Cymmerman hugs head coach Mike Weinell after defeating Greenville’s Bryce Knauf in the 126-pound quarterfinal during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Cymmerman won the match and advances onward to the semi-finals on Friday night.

15 WPIAL wrestlers advance to PIAA Class AA semifinals

HERSHEY — Even as the fate of his state wrestling quarterfinal match hung in the balance, Joey Fischer felt confident. And eventually the South Park sophomore was proven correct.