Tag: Derry Area

Derry quarterback Anthony Sacco celebrates beating Deer Lakes on Friday.
Derry fights back for victory against host Deer Lakes
September 5, 2025
Noah Stough catching an 11-yard touchdown pass with 7 seconds remaining was a shining example of what Derry football coach Mike Arone knew all week.

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Derry’s Noah Stough is brought down by Freeport’s Drew Ross in the first half last Friday.
The Birdie speaks frankly, makes Week 2 picks in A-K Valley
September 3, 2025
Last week: 10-2

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Penn-Trafford’s Landyn Stikkel bounces into the end zone against Norwin on Aug. 22.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 2
Here’s a look at the high school football matchups for Week 2 in Westmoreland County:

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Greensburg Salem takes the field for a 2020 game against Knoch at Offutt Field in Greensburg.
The Birdie sizes up Westmoreland County stadiums, makes Week 2 picks
Last week: 9-3

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Freeport’s Amos Glenn cuts through a hole against Derry on Friday.
Freeport dominates Derry, improves to 2-0
August 29, 2025
Freeport and Derry entered Friday night’s matchup coming off impressive season-opening wins.

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Kiski Area’s Collin Peterson works to take down Knoch’s Owen Layhew last Friday.
It’s the perfect time for The Birdie to make his Week 1 picks in the A-K Valley
August 27, 2025
The Birdie walked into the office Monday morning sporting the smuggiest smug smile that ever was smugged.

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Monessen's Tavian Taylor is a member of the 2025 football team.
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 1
Player of the week

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Youth football players get the Penn-Trafford football team ready to play Norwin last Friday.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 1 in Westmoreland County:

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Norwin’s Jose Lenart and Gil Algeri sack Penn-Trafford’s Nate Desmond last Friday.
The Birdie says keep the change as he makes his Week 1 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 6-5 (55%)

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Chestnut Ridge, the Allegheny Mountain's westernmost elevation in Pennsylvania, separates the Derry Area and Ligonier Valley school districts and serves as a backdrop for Derry players during pregame warmups for the annual "Riot on the Ridge" high school football game featuring the two Westmoreland County rivals on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Derry Township.
Derry powers past Ligonier Valley behind stout offensive line
August 22, 2025
Moments after Derry’s season-opening 33-14 victory over visiting Ligonier Valley on Friday night, Trojans coach Mike Arone implored junior running back Max Doherty to acknowledge the team’s massive offensive linemen.

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