Tag: Latrobe

Latrobe senior forward Emma Blair was the Trib player of the year last season. She averaged 13.6 points and 12.5 rebounds and is one of four returning starters for the Wildcats.

Latrobe girls basketball team maintains work ethic

November 21, 2022

Despite a two-year run of success that has produced a a pair of section titles, a run to the WPIAL semifinals and its first PIAA playoff berth since 1999, the Latrobe girls basketball team is not expecting any handouts.

Franklin Regional’s Lance Getsy was named Class 5A Big East Conference Coach of the Year.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Franklin Regional well represented on all-star team

November 20, 2022

The Big 5/6 Conference, which acknowledges the accomplishments of teams and athletes in the WPIAL’s two largest classifications, announced its all-section teams for football, soccer and volleyball.

Latrobe goalkeeper Sofia DeCerb plays against Franklin Regional during an October match.

From 2 wins to reaching the state playoffs, Latrobe girls soccer team reflects on success

The Latrobe girls soccer team had a historic season, winning the first two WPIAL playoff games in program history and qualifying for the state tournament for the first time.

Hempfield’s Ella Bringe, right, blocks against Ligonier Valley during the Penn-Trafford volleyball tournament Sept. 17.

Rosters set for inaugural WCCA all-star volleyball match

November 18, 2022

A new event has joined the Westmoreland County Coaches Association sports rotation.

Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak holds the game ball after defeating Latrobe in a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal playoff game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 for his 300th career win.

Thomas Jefferson runs over Latrobe, gives coach Bill Cherpak 300th win

November 11, 2022

The remnants of Hurricane Nicole on Friday night forced Thomas Jefferson to go back to what it has done successfully under Bill Cherpak’s reign as coach: old-school football.

Central Valley’s Bret FitzSimmons celebrates his touchdown reception with Tyler Young during their game against Aliquippa on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School.

WPIAL football playoff preview capsules for Nov. 11, 2022

November 10, 2022

With some unneeded help from Mother Nature, 20 WPIAL football teams hope to slip and slide into next weekend with a shot at district gold alive and well.