Tag: Hempfield

PIHL Notebook – 12/11/2017
December 11, 2017
After breaking the ice on the first installment last week, the PIHL Notebook is back each and every Monday to provide news and notes on the action from the past week. With the holidays drawing near, several teams have already established themselves as title contenders in their respective classifications. Here’s a glance at the landscape […]

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Franklin Regional's Hunter Stonecheck fires a layup shot against Hempfield on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 during boys' basketball at Hempfield Area High School.
Franklin Regional boys grind through overtime victory against Hempfield
December 9, 2017
Nate Leopold thought he was done with football season. The Franklin Regional senior, barely back to basketball form, helped guide the Panthers through a physical,

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Jeannette's Anthony Johnson celebrates with teammates and the PIAA Class A state championship trophy after defeating Homer-Center Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Westmoreland high school notebook: 2017 was a year of titles for local teams
The 2017 calendar year has been a reign of championships for Westmoreland County high school teams. Jeannette football captured its second PIAA title Thursday in

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Hempfield senior Luke Kemerer won a WPIAL Class AAA championship last season.
Hempfield’s Kemerer wants 1 thing: PIAA wrestling gold
December 7, 2017
Luke Kemerer is a two-time PIAA placewinner in wrestling. He placed third in 2016 and fifth in '17. But the Hempfield senior and Pitt commit

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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
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:

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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