Tag: Jeannette

Jeannette players take the field before playing Imani Christian on Sept. 25, 2020, at Jeannette.

Jeannette brings coach birthday rout

September 25, 2020

For the 10th time in Roy Hall’s 12 seasons as Jeannette’s football coach, the Jayhawks managed to provide their leader with a victory during his birthday week.

Greensburg Salem’s Ahkeem White pulls down an interception on a pass intended for Knoch’s Zane Inklovich late in the fourth quarter last week.

Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 3

September 24, 2020

Class 6A

Penn-Trafford quarterback Ethan Carr takes part in a preseason practice.

The Birdie: Prognosticator puts pedal to metal for Week 3 in Westmoreland County

Last week: 10-4 (71.4%)

Goalie Gianni Diacopoulos (left) and top-ranked Franklin Regional are off to a 5-0 start this season. The Panthers are two-time defending WPIAL champions.

Westmoreland boys soccer notebook: Franklin Regional still doing what it does best

September 23, 2020

Franklin Regional allowed a goal in its second game of the season. And another in the fourth.

Derry quarterback Paul Koontz works on passing drills during a heat acclimation practice on Monday evening, Aug. 17, 2020 at Derry Area High School.

H.S. football notebook: Derry’s backup plan working out at QB

When Paul Koontz, a senior who has proven himself as the starting quarterback at Derry, went down with a season-ending knee injury, the Trojans did not panic.

Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert during work outs Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at James Weir Stadium.

Westmoreland football notebook: Defense driving force for Belle Vernon

September 19, 2020

The stage is set for another clash between Class 4A rivals Belle Vernon and Thomas Jefferson.

Jeannette’s Roberto Smith Jr. carries the ball during a game against Riverview on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at Riverview.

Jeannette routs banged-up Riverview to even record

After losing their season’s opener for the first time in 23 years last week, the Jeannette Jayhawks rebounded quickly Saturday afternoon.

Jeannette’s James Sanders celebrates as he scores a first-quarter touchdown against Clariton Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.

Jeannette’s James Sanders gets D1 offer after stellar opener

September 17, 2020

As James Sanders caught passes and padded his yards-after-catch numbers last Friday night against visiting Clairton, he knew in the back of his mind he was creating footage for his highlight video.