Tag: Jeannette

Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne kicks a game-tying field goal against Latrobe in 2022.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Top kickers give their teams a leg up
August 29, 2024
Kickers rarely get much limelight. Their extra points are often taken for granted, and casual fans don’t give kickoffs that sail out of the end zone a second thought.

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Kiski Area’s Andrew Finney defends on a pass intended for Knoch’s Wyatt Fraser last week.
Don’t poke The Birdie as he makes his A-K Valley Week 1 picks
August 28, 2024
Last week: 7-2 (77.8%)

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Jeannette junior Kymon’e Brown
Westmoreland County players to watch for 2024 Week 1
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Franklin Regional’s Elijah Bennett celebrates a touchdown against Plum last Friday.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 1 of the 2024 season:

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Norwin’s Conner Urey (11) celebrates with Tristyn Tavares after beating Penn-Trafford last Friday.
The Birdie’s Week 1 picks in Westmoreland County are the real deal
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

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Latrobe’s Luke Nipar-Smith scores during the first inning against Montour in their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal in May. Latrobe is moving up to 5A this spring.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Baseball, softball teams on move in realignment
August 25, 2024
Local baseball and softball teams did some shuffling in WPIAL spring sports realignment for 2025.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby rushed for 341 yards on 21 carries and completed 7 of 12 passes for 136 yards Friday.
Westmoreland County football notebook: GCC’s Samir Crosby accounts for 6 TDs
August 24, 2024
Samir Crosby had an impressive performance in a wild opener for Greensburg Central Catholic at Shady Side Academy. The Centurions rallied to win 46-40 as the junior quarterback accounted for six touchdowns.

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Captains for Jeannette and Mt. Pleasant meet at midfield Friday.
Late TD pass lifts Jeannette past Mt. Pleasant in comeback victory
August 23, 2024
Mt. Pleasant appeared to have Jeannette right where it wanted it. A seven-point lead with three minutes and change remaining and a fresh turnover in their hands.

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Jeannette’s Markus McGowan carries the ball during a game against Riverview last season.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Small schools make best of bare-bones rosters
August 22, 2024
Teams in the WPIAL Class A Eastern Conference have something in common on the eve of a new football season: low roster numbers.

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Jeannette coach Tom Paulone during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week Zero
August 21, 2024
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week Zero of the 2024 season:

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