Tag: Hempfield

Franklin Regional’s Carter Dibert wrestles Ben Monn of Cumberland Valley at last year’s state tournament.
Kiski Duals to feature WPIAL wrestling’s heavy hitters
January 21, 2021
About the only thing Kiski Area athletic director John Peterman hasn’t changed this past month is his last name, and that may change.

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Ligonier Valley’s Isaac Neidbalson (12) scores against Penns Valley last season.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Ligonier Valley finally getting started
As of Wednesday, nine WPIAL boys basketball teams had yet to play a game this season due to covid-19 shutdowns and scheduling issues.

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Hempfield’s Briar Priest pins Norwin’s Nathan Campbell in the second period at 132 pounds Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
Quick start pushes Hempfield wrestling past Norwin
January 20, 2021
Hempfield wrestling coach Vince DeAugustine couldn’t have asked for a better starting point on Wednesday in his team’s WPIAL Section 2B-AAA first-place showdown with Norwin.

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Trib HSSN Wrester of the Week: Hempfield’s Isaiah Vance
January 19, 2021
Hempfield’s senior heavyweight Isaiah Vance has started off his final year of high school wrestling like he has most years, by remaining undefeated.

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Derry girls coach Gene Brisbane remembers when the WPIAL allowed every team into the 1984 playoffs, as it will this season.
WPIAL coaches have mixed feelings about open basketball playoffs
January 16, 2021
Yes, we’re open.

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Longtime Hempfield track coach Roger Sullenberger died Wednesday at age 75.
Roger Sullenberger, coach with encyclopedic knowledge of Hempfield track, dies at age 75
Roger Sullenberger was a math teacher at Hempfield, but if anyone wanted to know the history of the school’s track program, Sully was the guy to go to.

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Hempfield’s Sean Gordon grabs a rebound from Penn-Trafford’s Ben Myers.
Hempfield rallies from behind then holds off Penn-Trafford late
January 15, 2021
Hempfield picked up its defensive tempo late in the first half and carried the upsurge into the second half, rallying from 12 down early to finally overtake Penn-Trafford and hand the Warriors their first loss, 54-51, on Friday night in Section 3-6A boys basketball.

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Franklin Regional’s Kadyn Hannah (left) is among several players on the roster who stand at least 6-foot-4.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Franklin Regional adds size to its lineup
January 14, 2021
Franklin Regional has been known to produce good guards under alum and former standout Steve Scorpion. Commanding guards with a handle on the offense who can score and defend.

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Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Mt. Pleasant off to unbeaten start
January 13, 2021
Mt. Pleasant coach Scott Giacobbi is not quite ready to schedule a parade up and down Route 31, but he has enjoyed his team’s quick start.

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Hempfield’s Briar Priest watches coaches demonstrate technique at practice Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.
Now wrestling at a more appropriate weight, Hempfield’s Priest eyes states
January 12, 2021
Hempfield junior Briar Priest easily could have been a two-time PIAA qualifier and possible placewinner.

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