Tag: Derry Area
Derry set to finalize football coaching candidates list
May 18, 2020
Derry athletic director Brett Miller is finalizing the list of candidates for the Trojans’ football coaching position that opened when Tim Sweeney left to accept the same job at Baldwin last month.
Westmoreland High School notebook: Ex-P-T coach Rocco looking forward to keeping up with his kids
May 16, 2020
Jim Rocco said he dedicated his soul to basketball. But he won’t sell his soul to the game with other important commitments in his life.
Trib HSSN May Madness results for Tuesday, May 11
May 13, 2020
The HSSN May Madness results are in from Tuesday, May 12 in the opening round of the brackets to determine the WPIAL athlete of the century.
Trib HSSN May Madness: Meghan Schnur, Butler vs. Amanda Palenchar, Derry
May 12, 2020
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Recovered from arm surgery, Derry pitcher Hood eager to get back into action
May 5, 2020
One of the great joys of an injured athlete is the day they can return to live action. The day the wait is over, when all of the rehab and patience-testing cashes in its coins.
Well-rounded Derry standouts Huss, Kelly up for awards
Editor’s note: This is the third in an 18-part series profiling nominees for the Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Awards.
Powerade Wrestling Tournament grows to 55 teams for 2020
May 4, 2020
The Powerade Wrestling Tournament is billed as one of the top high school competitions in the country.
Westmoreland Scholar/Athlete committee announces excellent group; banquet on hold
April 24, 2020
Will the 64th annual Westmoreland Scholar/Athlete banquet be held this year?
Derry hopes to hire football coach within month
April 21, 2020
When Derry hired Tim Sweeney as its football coach in 2013, athletic director Brett Miller considered it a home run.
Derry lineman Gavin Adams sticks with recruiting process, earns walk-on spot at Miami
April 14, 2020
While he wraps up his senior year at Derry, Gavin Adams still is working his after-school job at Lowe’s. Hardware stores remain open, so Adams is considered essential personnel.
