Tag: Derry Area

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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Ligonier Valley coach Roger Beitel looks on during practice Aug. 7 at Weller Athletic Field.
Westmoreland County football notebook: Ligonier Valley hopes to shine in ‘Friday Night Lights’ contest
August 21, 2025
Ligonier Valley is the latest Westmoreland County school to enter the school spirit-driven T-Mobile 5G Friday Night Lights competition.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby makes a catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 17 at Hempfield.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week Zero
August 20, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero in Westmoreland County:

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Southmoreland coach Dustin Shoaf looks on as quarterback Dawson Wolfe throws during WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 17 at Hempfield.
The Birdie is ready to feast his eyes on Westmoreland County football in Week Zero
Last season: 102-34 (.75%)

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Penn-Trafford’s Tyler Boss pulls in a touchdown pass against Hempfield in the finals during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament July 17, 2025, at Hempfield Area High School.
The Birdie offers Westmoreland County season predictions that surely won’t crash and burn
August 17, 2025
Technology and the Birdie never got along.

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Avonworth’s Luca Neal (4) celebrates with Bryce Metz after scoring against Northwestern Lehigh during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Cumberland Valley.
WPIAL Class 3A preview: Defending champ Avonworth again looks like team to beat
Avonworth coach Duke Johncour may not want to hear this, or maybe he does, but opposing coaches say his Antelopes are the team to beat in WPIAL Class 3A.

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