Tag: Latrobe

Ligonier Valley’s Isaac Neidbalson (12) scores against Penns Valley last season.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Ligonier Valley finally getting started
January 21, 2021
As of Wednesday, nine WPIAL boys basketball teams had yet to play a game this season due to covid-19 shutdowns and scheduling issues.

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Penn-Trafford’s Olivia Pepple battles Norwin’s Mara Polczynski for a loose ball during their game on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Penn-Trafford High School.
Westmoreland basketball teams adjust to higher classes
January 20, 2021
Greensburg Salem has a proud boys basketball tradition. Past players like to wax nostalgic and follow the current team, and current players want to learn about the names of the past.

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Latrobe’s Nate Roth pins Norwin’s Nate Campbell during the 132-pound weight class bout Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Norwin High School.
Latrobe’s Roth back to full strength after shoulder injury
January 19, 2021
Nate Roth was on the verge of qualifying for a trip to Hershey during the 2020 WPIAL Class AAA wrestling tournament.

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Derry girls coach Gene Brisbane remembers when the WPIAL allowed every team into the 1984 playoffs, as it will this season.
WPIAL coaches have mixed feelings about open basketball playoffs
January 16, 2021
Yes, we’re open.

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Franklin Regional’s Kadyn Hannah (left) is among several players on the roster who stand at least 6-foot-4.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Franklin Regional adds size to its lineup
January 14, 2021
Franklin Regional has been known to produce good guards under alum and former standout Steve Scorpion. Commanding guards with a handle on the offense who can score and defend.

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Norwin’s A.J. Hewitt pins Greater Latrobe’s Vincent Leone during the 145-pound match Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Norwin High School.
No. 10 Norwin wrestling opens season by upending No. 4 Latrobe
January 13, 2021
Norwin’s wrestling team made quite a statement Wednesday night in their Class 3A Section 2-B opener.

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Franklin Regional’s Luke Kimmich drives to the basket past Latrobe’s Nick Rauco on Friday.
Franklin Regional boys give rude Class 5A welcome to Latrobe
January 8, 2021
Latrobe has been in the WPIAL’s largest classification since it began playing basketball decades ago. But the Wildcats got a humbling welcome to Class 5A when the covid-stalled season restarted Friday night.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock plays against Clearfield in the PIAA Class 4A first round Friday, March 6, 2020.
Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 Westmoreland County high school basketball season
January 7, 2021
WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around Westmoreland County.

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Hempfield Area’s Michael Hosni practices before the sports shutdown Nov. 24.
Westmoreland County basketball notebook: Teams jumping right into section play
January 6, 2021
A number of local basketball teams will take to the court Friday night and finally open the season after the state’s three-week shutdown of winter sports ended earlier this week.

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Franklin Regional’s Renee Baldy celebrates a point against DuBois on Nov. 17.
Top 10 Westmoreland County sports stories of 2020
December 30, 2020
Sports at every level, from pee wees to the pros, have been affected by the menacing coronavirus. There is no dodging it.

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