Tag: Derry Area
High school notebook: Southmoreland’s Comforti settles on sport, college
February 8, 2020
While challenging and often debatable, Riley Comforti finally found comfort in his college decision.
Western Pa. football players headed to Division I, II programs
February 5, 2020
Here’s a look at where Western Pa. senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels, during the early-signing period in December and on Wednesday.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notes: Upset win gives Penn-Trafford momentum
If Penn-Trafford needed momentum heading into its section finale Thursday — a section finale at Latrobe that will decide the final playoff spot in Section 3-5A — then the Warriors found it in a head-turning upset.
Divers delivering for Derry
February 3, 2020
Diving is a strength again for Derry, and longtime swimming and diving coach Jeff Kelly said it is among the most cohesive groups he has overseen.
Westmoreland notebook: Football realignment brings more local matchups
February 1, 2020
The WPIAL hit the refresh button on football schedules last week and revealed some intriguing matchups for 2020.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Derry boys return to playoffs
January 30, 2020
It’s been 61 years since Derry made back-to-back WPIAL playoff appearances in boys basketball.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Southmoreland remains perfect
January 29, 2020
There are three teams left in WPIAL girls basketball with perfect records.
Record-setting WCCA swimming meet for Belle Vernon’s Shahan, Mt. Pleasant’s Gardner
January 25, 2020
Heading into the Westmoreland County Coaches Association swimming and diving championships, Belle Vernon junior Ian Shahan and Mt. Pleasant senior Heather Gardner had their sights on reaching the record books.
Latrobe’s Jordyn Miller, Ligonier Valley’s Nick Roddy claim WCCA diving titles
January 24, 2020
In three of the last four years heading into this year’s diving competition, the Westmoreland County Coaches Association diving title resided with Latrobe’s Taylor Miller.
College floor, atmosphere attract teams for ‘Shootout at Seton Hill’
Each March for the past few years, when teams get their section schedules for the following WPIAL season, Allen Deep begins to plan out his list of high school basketball showcase events.
