Tag: Greensburg Salem
Hempfield jumps to fast start, routs rival Greensburg Salem
August 25, 2017
One big concern of Hempfield coach Rich Bowen heading into the 2017 season was his young, inexperienced offensive line. It's only one game, but Bowen
Hempfield, Greensburg Salem aim for fast start in Week Zero rivalry clash
August 24, 2017
There have been some interesting stories and games that have occurred when the Greensburg Salem and Hempfield football teams faced off. Friday at Bill Abraham
The Birdie offers Week Zero predictions for Westmoreland County
A few coaches asked the Birdie if he bumped his head before he put together his column for last Sunday's preseason andquot;Gameplanandquot; section that gave
Lauris looks forward to teaching with Greensburg Salem boys soccer
August 21, 2017
As the Greensburg Salem boys soccer team takes the pitch this fall, the Golden Lions will place more emphasis on a team game under aNew coach hopes to guide Greensburg Salem girls deep into playoffs
The Greensburg Salem girls soccer team has made the WPIAL playoffs the last four seasons under four coaches. The Golden Lions hope it won't be
CTK ’17 – 4-A Big Nine Conference Preview
The Big Nine Conference not only produced the WPIAL champs in 4A last year, but also featured three semifinalists: Thomas Jefferson, West Mifflin and Ringgold. Everyone else is still looking up at TJ, though, as the Jaguars cruised to another district crown. Belle Vernon Area also made the postseason in 2016, while Greensburg Salem and […]
WPIAL football conference preview: Class 4A Big 9
August 13, 2017
The favorite Thomas Jefferson (12-1 overall, 8-0 Big 9 in 2016) Thomas Jefferson has become a regular visitor to Heinz Field, claiming seven WPIAL titles,
Greensburg Salem QB Hoyle ready for more this season
August 12, 2017
Jake Hoyle didn't start out as a quarterback even though his father and older brother played the position in high school. He was a tightMSA Sports Friday Night HighLights for Week Six
October 8, 2016
The second half of the WPIAL football season began with a BANG...albeit a very wet bang. Or in the case of Class 3-A Allegheny Conference front running Keystone Oaks, the second half began with a POWE, as in newly eligible wide receiver Quran Powe. While he had a nice debut, it was his signal calling teammate who was one of the Week 6 standouts in a rainy edition of the HighLights. Let's begin to tip our drenched caps. Zane Dudek - Armstrong
CTK ’16: 4-A Big Nine Conference Preview
August 21, 2016
While realignment created some radically different conferences for the upcoming football season, the 4-A Big Nine bears a tremendous resemblance to the former AAA Big 10 Conference. Eight of those teams made the transition to the Big Nine, while only Yough and Elizabeth Forward moved elsewhere. In their place, Greensburg Salem, formerly of the AAA Greater Allegheny Conference, has joined the section. Thus, many of the rivalries are already in place in the section, and teams and coaches will have a high level of familiarity. A notable difference for this season, though, is that only four teams will earn playoff bids, whereas the conference produced five teams a year ago.
