Tag: Ligonier Valley

The Birdie needs to cool off in Westmoreland County
September 27, 2017
Before the Birdie begins his picks column for Week 5, he asks that you allow him 15 minutes to cool off. andquot;Don't want to say

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In coach Margie Washnock’s second season, Ligonier Valley volleyball has bigger goals
September 24, 2017
After being away from coaching volleyball for close to three decades, Ligonier Valley coach Margie Washnock had to adjust to the rules and game play

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Ligonier Valley's Coach Roger Beitel during a pre-season workout on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at Ligonier Valley Stadium.
Westmoreland football notebook: Ligonier Valley rolling through Heritage Conference
September 21, 2017
Ligonier Valley doesn't get as much attention as other teams because it plays outside the WPIAL, in the distant Heritage Conference. But whether people are

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Norwin's Jack Salopek rears back to throw over Bethel Park's Sean McGowan Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Black Hawk Stadium.
Week 4’s don’t-miss high school football matchups in Westmoreland County
September 20, 2017
Class 6A Southeastern Conference Canon-McMillan (2-2, 1-1) at Norwin (2-2, 1-1) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: Canon-McMillan lost to Mt. Lebanon, 24-17. Norwin lost at

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The Birdie appreciates a good goose egg in Westmoreland County
Four weeks into his new gig as Westmoreland County's high school football analyst, expert and forecaster — andquot;Call me what you'd like,andquot; he said, andquot;Just

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Plum's Larry Scafuri (35) is brought down by several Penn-Trafford players on a kick off return in the second quarter of a WPIAL 5A conference game on Friday Sept. 08, 2017 at Penn-Trafford.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Penn-Trafford defense boasts stingy front 7
September 14, 2017
Penn-Trafford had a big box of bananas in the locker room after last week's home win over Plum. It's a regular pregame and postgame snack

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Belle Vernon senior Derek Thomas, left, and sophomore Jared Hartman practice drills at Belle Vernon High School on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.
Westmoreland County players to watch for Week 3
September 13, 2017
Jared Hartman Belle Vernon, so., QB The 6-foot-1, 200-pound sophomore quarterback rushed for two touchdowns and completed 4 of 7 passes for 71 yards and

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The Birdie likes to see upsets in Westmoreland County
September 6, 2017
Upsets always get the Birdie excited — even when he doesn't call them. He was bouncing off the walls in the office last week when

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Norwin's Cayton Taylor breaks up a pass intended for Penn-Trafford's John Gay during the first quarter Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Norwin.
Week 2’s don’t miss matchups in Westmoreland County
Class 5A Big East Conference 4-5A FRANKLIN REGIONAL (1-0, 1-0) at KISKI AREA (0-2, 0-1) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: Franklin Regional defeated McKeesport, 13-7;

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The Birdie viewed a good fight last week in Westmoreland County
August 30, 2017
After dishing out $100 from his piggy bank — he had a part-timer roll a big pile of change he dumped in the center of

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