Tag: Hempfield

Yough’s C.J. Waldier (right) makes a play for the ball against Latrobe during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

The Birdie opines on Week Zero, Westmoreland County matchups

August 21, 2019

Four years after its inception, Week Zero remains a confusing proposition, even for Mr. Birdie.

Hempfield’s Ashleigh VanHorn (left) works out with teammates during practice Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, in Hempfield.

Hempfield girls soccer team zeroes in on defense

August 20, 2019

If you notice the Hempfield girls soccer team getting defensive, it’s nothing personal.

Hempfield’s Jake Ballantyne will be a key member of the Spartans midfield this season.

Hempfield boys soccer team sees dividends from feeder program

It has been eight years since the Hempfield boys team tasted playoff soccer, and that season ended in a Class 4A, first-round loss to Upper St. Clair.

Ligonier Valley’s Michael Petrof (left) and Hempfield’s Fintan Brose, both linemen, pose for a portrait at Hempfield Area High School in Hempfield Township, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Westmoreland County linemen pass ‘the eye test’ in recruiting process

August 17, 2019

Ligonier Valley senior Michael Petrof has a photo of himself standing next to Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

Penn-Trafford wide receiver Noah Allen catches a pass against Mt. Pleasant in the the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School. Norwin defeated Penn Trafford 24-13.

The Birdie predicts records for Westmoreland County football teams

Westmoreland County’s high school football expert spent a sizzling summer day at Kennywood Park when the TribLive High School Sports Network recognized its Top 25 preseason team.

Seneca Valley’s Jake Mineweaser spinnings out of a tackle attempt by Central Catholic’s A.J. Beatty then heads for the game winning touchdown during first round 6A WPIAL action Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at Fox Chapel High School.

WPIAL position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the defensive linemen

Some years it’s at cornerback. Sometimes it’s the linebackers.

Norwin’s Jayla Wehner (right) had three college offers before verbally committing to Marian, a NAIA program in Indianapolis.

High school notebook: Norwin backcourt drawing college interest

Norwin will have one of the top backcourt duos in WPIAL girls basketball next season in senior point guard Jayla Wehner and shooting guard Olivia Gribble.