Tag: Hempfield Area
When it comes to Westmoreland County high school football picks, The Birdie always delivers
August 21, 2024
Last season: 109-29 (79%)
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL gymnastics alignment
August 19, 2024
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Birdie ponders big question: Who will carry on Westmoreland County’s winning streak?
August 18, 2024
Last season: 109-29 (79%)
WPIAL Class 6A preview: North Allegheny looks for 3-peat in beefed-up class
For the first time since expansion to six classifications eight years ago, the number of teams playing in the highest class has actually gone up.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Hempfield looking for new coach
August 16, 2024
Hempfield is in the process of interviewing for a new wrestling coach.
After answering call to arms, Hempfield senior develops into difference maker
August 13, 2024
Football found Owen Buchholz. It wasn’t the other way around like most high school players.
Hempfield QB Dom Detruf hoping to be cleared after checkup by cardiologist
August 10, 2024
Hempfield senior quarterback Dom Detruf will see a cardiologist Tuesday for further evaluation of his acute myocarditis, an inflamed heart condition that could limit his participation in training camp and beyond.
Hempfield set to take on Class 6A schedule again
August 6, 2024
Year 2 appears to have greeted Nick Keefer with more structure and the feeling of a greater sense of eagerness among his lot of 80-plus football players.
Westmoreland County teens compete at Clay Target League national championships
August 4, 2024
It takes dedication to be a clay target shooter. Every shot demands focus and accuracy to ensure the target is hit, and right after the shot is taken, the shooter needs to be ready to take down the next target.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Football season begins with ‘heat week’
August 3, 2024
A PIAA custom since its inception in 2013, “heat week” is the unofficial start to high school football training camp, and it opens Monday around the state.
