Tag: Hempfield Area

Southmoreland’s Jackson Mickens remains on his feet through a tackle attempt from Derry’s Brayden Robinson on Sept. 27.
Appreciate The Birdie and his Week 7 picks in Westmoreland County
October 9, 2024
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

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Greensburg Salem’s Brody Chismar throws a touchdown pass to Dominic Rosensteel against Ligonier Valley on Aug. 30.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 7
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 7 of the 2024 season:

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Penn-Trafford’s Kylie Anthony hits against Hempfield’s Preslee Horchak on Tuesday.
Penn-Trafford avenges loss to Hempfield, moves atop section standings
In September, the Hempfield girls volleyball team visited Penn-Trafford and came away with a 3-2 victory.

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Rich Bowen coaches at a 2012 Hempfield practice.
Former Hempfield, Serra Catholic football coach Rich Bowen dies at age 60
October 8, 2024
Rich Bowen was never a fan of attention. Not as a star football player or a championship coach. Not as a good-natured husband and father, handyman or athletic director.

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What to watch for in high school sports for Oct. 7, 2024: Playoff berths up for grabs
October 6, 2024
All season long, we have focused on the chase for first place in sections in the four classifications of WPIAL girls soccer.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Landon Honick, shown last season, contributed a catch that covered more than 30 yards in Friday’s win against Jeannette.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: GCC comes together in win over Jeannette
October 5, 2024
Greensburg Central Catholic proved Friday night it is more than a one-man team. It is more than junior quarterback Samir Crosby. A lot more.

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Hempfield’s Dom Detruf takes off on a 71-yard touchdown run against Norwin on Friday.
Fast start helps Hempfield hold off Norwin for 2nd consecutive conference win
October 4, 2024
Hempfield jumped out to a quick lead against rival Norwin on Friday but needed to hold on for its second consecutive WPIAL Class 6A Conference victory.

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Hempfield pitcher Julia Varhola delivers against Seneca Valley on Apr. 10, 2024, in Jackson.
Hempfield junior chooses James Madison for softball
October 2, 2024
Hempfield junior softball pitcher Julia Varhola can bring it on the radar gun, reaching upwards of 65 mph on her fastest deliveries.

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Hempfield coach Nick Keefer instructs his team during the the WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July at Labrobe.
Hempfield hopes to build off wild win in matchup with rival Norwin
Just when you think you’ve seen everything in high school football, a crazy play will occur to decide the outcome of a game.

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Southmoreland’s Jackson Mickens (left) reacts with teammate Ty Whoric after scoring just before halftime last Friday.
The Birdie makes his Week 6 Westmoreland County picks from the campaign trail
Season: 56-20

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