Tag: Derry Area

Southmoreland quarterback Dawson Wolfe races down the sideline for a big gain with Laurel Highlands defenders in pursuit during the first quarter Sept. 5 at Russ Grimm Stadium. Wolfe scored on a 2-yard run on the next play.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Wolfe’s QB play a big hit for Southmoreland
September 20, 2025
When he bowled over a Ringgold defender on the way to a first down Friday night, Southmoreland’s Dawson Wolfe looked more like a fullback than a quarterback.

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Derry’s Max Doherty and Preston Donovan celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Freeport on Aug. 29.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Derry off to a good, gritty start
September 18, 2025
Smashmouth football is back at Derry, and coach Mike Arone is enjoying every second of it.

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The aptly named Jake Knight of Norwin gets past Penn Trafford’s Brent Lenart but can’t haul in a pass Aug. 22.
The Birdie names names while making his Westmoreland County Week 4 picks
September 17, 2025
Last week: 13-1

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Monessen's Michael Hines runs for a touchdown against Serra Catholic on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 4 in Westmoreland County:

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Norwin’s Jake Knight defends on a pass intended for Latrobe’s Izzy McMahon during their Sept. 5 game. Norwin is 3-1 heading into its next game with North Allegheny.
Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: Norwin gears up for clash with North Allegheny
September 13, 2025
The stage is set for Norwin’s biggest home football game in years.

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Burrell (left) and Derry gather before kickoff of their game Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Derry holds off Burrell in another thrilling finish
September 12, 2025
Derry and Burrell performed some late-game magic in their games last week against Deer Lakes and Mt. Pleasant, respectively.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Stephen Predajna makes a catch in the first half against Burrell on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Burrell High School.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 3
September 10, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 3 in Westmoreland County:

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Norwin’s Jake Knight defends on a pass intended for Latrobe’s Izzy McMahon last Friday.
Fortune favors The Birdie as he makes his Westmoreland County Week 3 picks
Last week: 7-6

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Plum’s Charles Hart sprints past Gateway’s Tyree Growder and Tristan Huston on Friday.
The Birdie hits the jackpot with his Week 3 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 7-5

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Penn-Trafford players take the field before their game against Moon on Friday.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Late comebacks define Week 2
September 6, 2025
Down but not out.

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