Tag: Derry Area
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Victory Bell up for grabs as Gateway hosts Penn-Trafford
August 30, 2018
It is a new school year, but as John Ruane walks the halls at Gateway High School, where he is a technology teacher, it's more
High school football Q&A with Derry’s Onreey Stewart
August 29, 2018
Onreey Stewart carries a photo of his late mother, Tammy Smith, in his wallet and has another snapshot of her on his cellphone. He glancesThe Birdie stress eating after season-opening struggles in Westmoreland County
Last week: 5-3 (.625) Season: 5-3 (.625) It doesn't take much to impress the Birdie. So when the area's prep football expert found a viral
Physical battle expected as Freeport hosts 1st-time foe Derry in Big East opener
It can become a slippery slope to judge someone based on reputation, but right now that's all Derry and Freeport have to go on. PutKickoff return helps Derry pull away from Latrobe
August 24, 2018
Derry won 20 games the past two years by keeping things simple, executing and coming up with big plays when needed. In Friday's season opener
Chick’s Picks gets out the crystal ball for Week Zero
August 23, 2018
The man, the myth, the legend: Week Zero is here. You may be asking yourself -- what exactly is Week Zero anyway Week Zero offers
Westmoreland County football preview capsules for Week Zero
August 22, 2018
Nonconference Charleroi at Monessen 7 p.m. Friday, Memorial Stadium, Monessen Last year: Charleroi finished 9-2, 6-1 in the Century (2A); Monessen was 3-8, 2-5 inThe Birdie states case as top-flight prognosticator for Westmoreland County
Last season: 119-30 (.799) The Birdie sat in a recent meeting about the new andquot;Trib 7andquot; series, which ranks the best WPIAL players of all-time
Derry looks to recover from off-season injuries to running backs
August 18, 2018
Derry football coach Tim Sweeney wasn't in a good mood back in July during the Westmoreland County Coaches' Association seven-on-seven tournament. He wasn't pleased with
Experience could be an asset for Derry girls soccer
August 17, 2018
Derry's girls soccer team went from the playoffs to restocking last year. Many young or inexperienced players were pressed into duty last fall, and the
