Tag: Latrobe

Hempfield’s Christian Zilli was a Section 3-6A first-team selection.

Westmoreland notebook: County well-represented in Big 5/6 selections

March 13, 2021

The Big 5/6 Conference, which recognizes the accomplishments of teams and athletes in the WPIAL’s two largest classifications, announced all-section teams for basketball and a number of Westmoreland County players made the list.

Waynesburg’s Mac Church controls opponent Mason Leiphart of Dover in the 120-pound class AAA semifinal during PIAA wrestling championships on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

WPIAL rematches set for PIAA Class AAA lightweight wrestling finals

HERSHEY — Franklin Regional and Waynesburg each advanced two wrestlers to the finals at Saturday’s PIAA Class AAA championships at the Giant Center.

Latrobe’s Lexi Weatherton defends on Chartiers Valley’s Hallie Cowan during the WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball semifinals on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Chartiers Valley High School.

Chartiers Valley scorches nets, beats Latrobe to set up rematch with Trinity

March 11, 2021

Latrobe girls basketball coach Mark Burkhardt looked up at one of the baskets after Thursday night’s playoff game at Chartiers Valley and, half-jokingly, wondered how often the school has to change the nets.

Latrobe’s Emma Blair steals a pass intended for Hampton’s Sophia Kelly late in the fourth quarter to put the game away during the girls WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal round playoff game on March 8, 2021, at Hampton High School.

Defensive strategy key for Latrobe girls against 2-time reigning champion Chartiers Valley

March 10, 2021

Latrobe is willing to throw a number of defenses at Chartiers Valley to see if one sticks.

Latrobe’s Anna Rafferty is fouled by Hampton’s Claire Rodgers during the girls WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal round playoff game March 8, 2021, at Hampton High School.

Westmoreland basketball playoff capsules: Games for Thursday, March 11, 2021

Here’s a look at Thursday’s WPIAL basketball playoff games involving Westmoreland County teams:

Latrobe’s Emma Blair with a put back between Hampton’s Kayla Hoehler (l) and Addie Klocko during the girls WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal round playoff game on Friday, March 8, 2021 at Hampton High School.

Latrobe handles pressure, tops Hampton to move into Class 5A semifinals

March 8, 2021

Emma Blair hadn’t done much offensively for Latrobe up until the fourth quarter Monday night.

Latrobe’s Emma Blair celebrates with Rachel Ridilla in the final seconds of their 46-44 victory over Woodland Hills on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Westmoreland basketball playoff capsules: Games for Monday, March 8, 2021

March 7, 2021

Here’s a look at Monday’s WPIAL basketball playoff games involving Westmoreland County teams:

New Castle’s Mike Wells, who scored 16 points in Saturday’s win, dunks during a game against Chartiers Valley on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Chartiers Valley High School.

No. 2 New Castle holds off Latrobe to reach WPIAL semifinals for 11th straight season

March 6, 2021

New Castle took advantage of some cold Latrobe shooting early on Saturday and rolled to its 11 consecutive WPIAL boys basketball semifinals appearance.