Tag: Ligonier Valley

Franklin Regional’s Cruise Lamanna battles Penn-Trafford’s Brennen Neubauer for a header during their game on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Harrison City.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Franklin Regional shows efficiency on offense, defense
September 10, 2025
For as good as Franklin Regional boys soccer has been offensively at times — 14 goals in six games, a barrage of shots — the Panthers have been equally as efficient on defense. Maybe better.

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Captains for Jeannette and Ligonier Valley meet at midfield before their game Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Jeannette defense zeroes in on Ligonier Valley
September 5, 2025
For all the highlight throws, catches and big numbers it put up in the passing game, Jeannette would just as soon take the big zero it earned in its home opener and hang it on the wall.

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Penn-Trafford’s Landyn Stikkel bounces into the end zone against Norwin on Aug. 22.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 2
September 3, 2025
Here’s a look at the high school football matchups for Week 2 in Westmoreland County:

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Greensburg Salem takes the field for a 2020 game against Knoch at Offutt Field in Greensburg.
The Birdie sizes up Westmoreland County stadiums, makes Week 2 picks
Last week: 9-3

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Coaches and players from Greensburg Salem (front) and Ligonier Valley huddle during a timeout in the second quarter Friday.
Greensburg Salem happy to rebound with win vs. Ligonier Valley
August 29, 2025
The Greensburg Salem and Ligonier Valley football teams were looking to bounce back Friday night from last weekend’s season-opening losses, and the Golden Lions managed to succeed.

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Yough quarterback Aidan Shaffer rolls out during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament in July.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Quarterbacks gaining ground
August 28, 2025
Some Westmoreland quarterbacks did more damage with their legs than their arms in the opening week of the football season.

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Youth football players get the Penn-Trafford football team ready to play Norwin last Friday.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
August 27, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 1 in Westmoreland County:

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Norwin’s Jose Lenart and Gil Algeri sack Penn-Trafford’s Nate Desmond last Friday.
The Birdie says keep the change as he makes his Week 1 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 6-5 (55%)

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Chestnut Ridge, the Allegheny Mountain's westernmost elevation in Pennsylvania, separates the Derry Area and Ligonier Valley school districts and serves as a backdrop for Derry players during pregame warmups for the annual "Riot on the Ridge" high school football game featuring the two Westmoreland County rivals on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Derry Township.
Derry powers past Ligonier Valley behind stout offensive line
August 22, 2025
Moments after Derry’s season-opening 33-14 victory over visiting Ligonier Valley on Friday night, Trojans coach Mike Arone implored junior running back Max Doherty to acknowledge the team’s massive offensive linemen.

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Ligonier Valley coach Roger Beitel looks on during practice Aug. 7 at Weller Athletic Field.
Westmoreland County football notebook: Ligonier Valley hopes to shine in ‘Friday Night Lights’ contest
August 21, 2025
Ligonier Valley is the latest Westmoreland County school to enter the school spirit-driven T-Mobile 5G Friday Night Lights competition.

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