Tag: Hempfield

Head coach Brad Wetzel talks to his team before the beginning of boys' basketball practice Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at Greater Latrobe High School.

Westmoreland County basketball’s starting 5 season primer

December 7, 2017

WPIAL basketball season opens Friday. Here are some things to look for this season in Westmoreland County hoops. Boys 5 Teams to watch Franklin Regional:

Latrobe’s Reed Fenton (15) goes scores a basket and is fouled for a three point opportunity against Butler in the third quarter during the in WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals on Saturday at Penn Hills.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Recruiting picks up for Latrobe junior Fenton

December 2, 2017

Recruiting is beginning to pick up for Latrobe junior basketball player Reed Fenton. A 6-foot-3 combo guard, Fenton had a big summer with the PK

Hempfield coach Bill Swan talks with players Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 during boys' varsity basketball practice at Hempfield Area High School.

Hempfield boys basketball team going big under coach Bill Swan

November 26, 2017

In recent years, Hempfield's boys basketball team has adjusted its style to fit personnel. One season, it was rapid-fire 3-point shooting. Another, slash and score.

Hempfield's Allison Podkul passes around a teammate during offense and defense drills Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 during practice at Hempfield Area High School.

Hempfield girls basketball team searching for its voice

New Hempfield girls basketball coach Lindsy Muchnock is looking for leadership, a quality that can't always be taught. It just sort of happens. andquot;We have

Mount Pleasant's Ava Gnibus (1) rounds second base on Meadow Uncapher's double in the fifth inning against Derry on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant won 6-0.

High school notebook: Mt. Pleasant softball players make college commitments

November 18, 2017

Two players who had pivotal roles in Mt. Pleasant's run to the PIAA Class 4A softball championship last season have made college commitments. Both players

Latrobe's Laura Graytok is fouled by Penn Hills' Tayonna Robertson during their WPIAL Girl's Basketball contest at Latrobe High School on Friday Feb.10, 2017 in Latrobe.

High school notebook: Westmoreland County athletes to sign with Division I schools

November 7, 2017

The NCAA early signing period begins Wednesday for all sports other than football, soccer and men's water polo. A number of area athletes plan to

Hempfield girls volleyball falls short of PIAA tournament berth

November 4, 2017

The Hempfield girls volleyball team's hopes of returning to the PIAA tournament fell short Saturday. The Spartans lost 3-0 to 2016 champion Seneca Valley in

Hempfield's Mekayla Dedo with a block against North Allegheny during WPIAL girls 6A volleyball semifinals Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at North Hills High School.

Top-seeded North Allegheny sweeps Hempfield in WPIAL semifinals

November 2, 2017

North Allegheny senior middle hitter Kayla Dinkins sent a charge over the net, testing the waters early Thursday night at North Hills Middle School. The