Tag: Jeannette

Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert celebrates with kicker Willie Schwerha after his field goal during the 2022 PIAA Class 3A championship game.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Kickers giving teams a leg up
September 7, 2023
Kickers often are undervalued, at least by spectators who would rather see big plays and touchdowns. But those special teams leaders could play a key role for Westmoreland County teams as the season moves ahead.

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Hempfield’s Henry Mutschler defends on a pass intended for Greensburg Salem’s Maxim Topper on Aug. 25 at Spartan Stadium.
The Birdie’s Westmoreland County picks stand the test of time
September 6, 2023
Last week: 7-4 (63.6%)

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Franklin Regional’s Kyle Dupill carries the ball during a game against Latrobe on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week 2
Connellsville (2-0) at Franklin Regional (1-1)

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Pine-Richand’s Tyler Derks battles Norwin’s Daniel Maddock for possession during their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Norwin High School.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Norwin’s Daniel Maddock showing scoring touch
Norwin is the only Westmoreland County team left in the Trib Live HSSN rankings. Things, of course, could change as the season carries on.

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Derry quarterback Mason Beeman rolls out during WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July at Latrobe.
Westmoreland high school football notes: Derry finally shakes long losing streak
September 2, 2023
Derry did something Friday night it had not done since the disruptive, covid-plagued season of 2020: It won a football game.

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Jeannette quarterback Payton Molter (right) drops back to pass behind protection from teammates Carmine DeAnnuntis (63) and Michael Mason (center) last Friday at Burrell.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week 1
August 30, 2023
Class A No. 2 Bishop Canevin (0-0) at Greensburg Central Catholic (1-0)

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Hempfield’s Jacob Hornyak pulls in an interception against Greensburg Salem last Friday at Spartan Stadium.
Turn to The Birdie for all your landscaping needs … and for Westmoreland County Week 1 picks
Last week: 7-4 (63.6%)

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Belle Vernon’s Trevor Kovatch (right) goes up against West Mifflin’s Aiden Marks (left) last season.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Belle Vernon to host annual kickoff classic
It would not be the start of boys soccer season in the Mon Valley without the Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic at Belle Vernon.

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Jeannette senior soccer standout Jordan Taylor
Face of Jeannette boys soccer program sets big-time goals
Jordan Taylor doesn’t just have one goal in mind for soccer season; he has about 100.

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Jeannette quarterback Payton Molter celebrates during the Jayhawks’ victory over Burrell on Friday.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Soccer recruit delivers in clutch for Jeannette
August 26, 2023
Jeannette football coach Tommy Paulone and his staff were on the lookout for a kicker this offseason.

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