Tag: Ligonier Valley
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.
Westmoreland high school basketball notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Giannikas hits 200 wins
January 20, 2021
John Giannikas took over the Penn-Trafford girls basketball program prior to the 2006-07 season. The Warriors were a hit-or-miss playoff team in the years leading up to his start date.
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.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Mt. Pleasant off to unbeaten start
January 13, 2021
Mt. Pleasant coach Scott Giacobbi is not quite ready to schedule a parade up and down Route 31, but he has enjoyed his team’s quick start.
Ligonier Valley winter sports teams finally get down to preparing for WPIAL debuts
Ligonier Valley athletes and coaches were getting restless.
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.
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.
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.
Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball preseason breakdown
December 8, 2020
This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.
10 Apollo-Ridge players earn 1st-team honors in Allegheny Conference
December 4, 2020
Apollo-Ridge running back Logan Harmon and lineman Greg Klingensmith were among 10 Vikings who earned first-team all-conference honors in the Class 2A Allegheny.
