Tag: Derry Area

Yough’s C.J. Waldier (right) makes a play for the ball against Latrobe during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

The Birdie opines on Week Zero, Westmoreland County matchups

August 21, 2019

Four years after its inception, Week Zero remains a confusing proposition, even for Mr. Birdie.

Derry’s Matt McDowell participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

WPIAL runner-up Derry turns focus to future after special season

August 18, 2019

Derry coach Tim Sweeney doesn’t like to look back. He’s all about the present.

Ligonier Valley’s Michael Petrof (left) and Hempfield’s Fintan Brose, both linemen, pose for a portrait at Hempfield Area High School in Hempfield Township, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Westmoreland County linemen pass ‘the eye test’ in recruiting process

August 17, 2019

Ligonier Valley senior Michael Petrof has a photo of himself standing next to Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

Penn-Trafford wide receiver Noah Allen catches a pass against Mt. Pleasant in the the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School. Norwin defeated Penn Trafford 24-13.

The Birdie predicts records for Westmoreland County football teams

Westmoreland County’s high school football expert spent a sizzling summer day at Kennywood Park when the TribLive High School Sports Network recognized its Top 25 preseason team.

Elizabeth Forward’s Nick Hunnell competes during practice on Aug. 7, 2019.

WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Aliquippa to be challenged in defense of PIAA title

August 14, 2019

When Mike Warfield took over the storied Aliquippa program last season, the bar was set high for the first-year coach.

Penn-Trafford head coach John Ruane watches the action at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.

Pace picks up with high school football camps set to open

August 10, 2019

Watch a Penn-Trafford football practice, and the first thing you notice is structure. Players know where to be, when to be there and the effort required in each drill.

Gavin Adams takes part in a blocking drill during practice Aug. 7, 2019, at Derry.

Linemen Malis, Adams ready to lead the way for Derry

August 9, 2019

If the Derry football team wants to challenge for a fourth consecutive WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference title, it will be the guys in the trenches who will pave the way.