Tag: Hempfield Area
Westmoreland high school notebook: Big year for Belle Vernon sports
February 29, 2020
It is far from finished, but Belle Vernon already can look back on a successful 2019-20 sports year.
WPIAL Class AAA wrestling notebook: Kiski Area’s Blumer ties pins record
February 28, 2020
Kiski Area’s Jack Blumer has racked up pins throughout his entire wrestling career. On Friday, he reached a milestone not many have. With a pin of Hempfield’s Trevor Verkleeren in 55 seconds, Blumer earned career pin No. 106 and tied the Cavaliers career pin record set by Shane Kuhn.
Franklin Regional finishes strong at WPIAL Class AAA swim meet
There’s something to be said for going out on a high note.
Norwin’s Tulenko captures pair of gold medals at WPIAL championships
February 27, 2020
After sitting out all of last year to compete in club swimming, Norwin’s Ethan Tulenko is a two-time WPIAL gold medalist after the first day of the WPIAL Class AAA championships.
Petrarca, Peters Township boys hold off Hempfield rally
February 18, 2020
A poor first half and the hot shooting of Peters Township senior Sam Petrarca did in the Hempfield boys basketball team Tuesday night.
Wrestling notebook: Norwin’s Weinzen done for season with arm injury
The season is over for Norwin senior Ryan Weinzen.
WPIAL boys 6A, girls 5A and A headline Day 4 of first-round basketball
February 17, 2020
Last year, Peters Township knocked off Penn-Trafford in a Class 6A boys basketball first-round playoff game before losing an upset bid to Pine-Richland in heartbreaking fashion at the buzzer, 66-64, in the district quarterfinals.
Westmoreland County basketball playoff preview capsules: Games for Feb. 18, 2020
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Westmoreland high school notebook: Lofty goals for new Penn-Trafford boys soccer coach
February 15, 2020
Sotiri Tsourekis played at a high level of soccer so he expects a high level of performance from the teams he coaches.
Westmoreland County basketball notebook: Terrelle Pryor buys new Nikes for Jeannette boys
February 13, 2020
Jeannette will have new shoes for the WPIAL playoffs, thanks to an old friend who made good on a promise.
