Tag: Hempfield Area
Norwin’s Phipps, North Hills’ Hillegas eye 3rd WPIAL titles after semifinal victories
March 2, 2019
Norwin junior Kurtis Phipps and North Hills junior Sam Hillegas clinched a spot in the 2019 WPIAL Class AAA wrestling championship with wins in the semifinals Saturday at Canon-McMillan.
Seneca Valley, Hempfield send five wrestlers to WPIAL semifinals
March 1, 2019
Seneca Valley and Hempfield shared a high five Friday on the opening day of the WPIAL Class AAA individual wrestling championships.
Hempfield’s Berginc pulls off big upset to highlight Day 1 of Southwest Regional wrestling
When Shaler senior Ryan Sullivan was forced to drop out of the WPIAL/PIAA Class AAA Southwest Regional tournament because of a broken hand, it gave an underdog wrestler an opportunity to earn a trip to the PIAA championship in the 120-pound weight class.
Pair of Belle Vernon boys break records at WPIAL swimming championships
A pair of Belle Vernon boys left the WPIAL Class AA swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool not only as WPIAL champions, but also as freshly minted record-holders Friday.
Mayo, Shahan, Gardner take gold on 1st day of WPIAL swimming
February 28, 2019
Hempfield senior Gavin Mayo isn’t swimming for North Carolina yet. The All-American standout is still mining for WPIAL gold as he won the 50-yard freestyle Thursday afternoon at the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool
5 things to watch at the WPIAL Class AAA wrestling championships
If you follow WPIAL high school wrestling, there is a good chance you’ve heard about North Hills junior Sam Hillegas, Norwin junior Kurtis Phipps, Franklin Regional senior Colton Camacho, Seneca Valley sophomore Alejandro Herrera-Rondon and Shaler senior Ryan Sullivan.
Strong 3rd period guides Hempfield past Quaker Valley in PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs
February 26, 2019
Hempfield controlled zone time, puck possession and outshot Quaker Valley by 26 shots through the first two periods, but due to giving up some odd-man breaks, the Spartans found themselves with only a one-goal lead heading into the intermission.
Westmoreland area playoff hockey capsules for games of Feb. 26, 2019
February 25, 2019
PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA play-in round
North Carolina recruit Mayo leads Westmoreland swimmers into WPIAL championship meet
Hempfield senior Gavin Mayo looks forward to showing off the form that made him a Division I recruit Thursday and Friday at the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Kurpiel could catch on at St. Francis
February 24, 2019
Greensburg Central Catholic senior Bryce Kurpiel is a unique case in the recruiting game.
