Tag: Derry Area
After top scorer, lack of depth presents challenge for Derry girls basketball
November 23, 2021
When Gene Brisbane took over the girls basketball program three years ago, he inherited a struggling program.
Derry boys basketball looking to build on strong offseason
High school basketball practice officially began for the 2021-22 season Nov. 19, but the Derry boys basketball team, like all teams across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have been holding offseason workouts since the end of the previous season.
Westmoreland notebook: Greensburg Salem’s McChesney ideal Fralic Award candidate
November 21, 2021
Greensburg Salem senior Billy McChesney is a standout football player and heavyweight wrestler.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Derry’s Jane Huss
November 17, 2021
Jane Huss
WPIAL Class 3A roundup: North Catholic finishes unbeaten in Allegheny Seven
October 30, 2021
Joey Prentice threw for five touchdowns and ran for another as No. 2 North Catholic clinched the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference title with a 67-13 win over Derry (0-9, 0-5) on Friday night.
Westmoreland football notebook: GCC will take on different look in WPIAL playoffs
October 28, 2021
Greensburg Central Catholic has clinched a spot in the WPIAL Class A football playoffs, but the team the Centurions roll out in the opener might be unrecognizable compared to the one fans have seen all season.
There’s no disguising Birdie’s ability to pick Westmoreland County winners
October 27, 2021
Last week: 8-4 (66.7%)
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 9
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WPIAL Class 3A roundup: No. 2 North Catholic beats No. 5 Freeport to clinch conference title
October 23, 2021
Joey Prentice threw for 151 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 2 North Catholic to a 33-7 victory over No. 5 Freeport (4-4, 3-1) in WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference play Friday night.
Derry dismisses football coach Vince Skillings
October 20, 2021
Vince Skillings said he doesn’t believe he did anything to warrant a dismissal, but Derry apparently saw otherwise.
