Tag: Hempfield Area

Hempfield’s Maximus Williams works through the Fox Chapel defense last season.
Hempfield boys plan to pick up pace, close out more wins
November 16, 2024
Even though the record might not show it, Hempfield’s boys basketball program found itself leading a majority of its losses at halftime last season. The Spartans just couldn’t put together a full game to pull out wins.

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Hempfield’s Ava Shipman shoots past Norwin’s Kendall Berger and Kathryn Botti on Feb. 2, 2023.
With new mix of players, Hempfield girls up for challenge in tough 6A section
In the first season under Bob Madison, the Hempfield girls basketball program started 7-2 but only won one game the rest of the season. The Spartans look to improve in Madison’s second season in a tough Section 2-6A.

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Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple drives to the goal line against Franklin Regional’s Jack Silvis (left) and Elijah Bennett on Oct. 11.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Colleges taking note of Penn-Trafford running back Tasso Whipple
November 14, 2024
Penn-Trafford senior Tasso Whipple is beginning to experience the college recruiting process.

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Gianna Revetta (front) and her Plum teammates will face Fox Chapel in the semifinals of the WPIAL girls Class 3A soccer playoffs.
Westmoreland high school notebook: PIAA berths on line for soccer, volleyball teams
October 27, 2024
The WPIAL soccer playoffs are winding into the semifinals, which means PIAA qualifying is imminent.

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Southmoreland’s Elliot Premus (right) has a shoulder injury and could be out for the Scotties’ first-round WPIAL playoff game.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Southmoreland’s postseason berth tempered by rash of injuries, illness
October 26, 2024
Southmoreland football coach Tim Bukowski was glad to hear his team had clinched a WPIAL playoff spot, but discouragement already had set in.

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Hempfield’s Lauren Howard batted .381 with 14 hits and a home run last season.
Hempfield’s Howard commits to Virginia softball team
October 25, 2024
Virginia, they say, is for lovers.

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Greensburg Salem’s Keegan Young dives into the end zone after recovering a fumble to score against Ligonier Valley on Aug. 30.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Playoff races coming down to wire
October 24, 2024
The WPIAL football playoff picture won’t be in full focus for Westmoreland County teams until late Friday night or even Saturday afternoon.

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Franklin Regional’s Jake Weir defends on a pass intended for Penn-Trafford’s Jack Weishaar on Oct. 11.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 9
October 23, 2024
Class 6A

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Players from Ligonier Valley take the field before their game against OLSH on Sept. 20.
Pick or treat with The Birdie in Week 9 for Westmoreland County football
Last week: 9-3 (75%)

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Latrobe’s quarterback John Wetzel races down the sideline to setup a first-quarter touchdown during 4A WPIAL first round playoff action Friday Nov. 03, 2023 at West Allegheny High School.
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 9
Player of the week

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