Tag: Ligonier Valley
Westmoreland County Week 1 matchups have Birdie grinning from ear to ear
September 10, 2020
The Birdie went to the dentist earlier this week for his six-month checkup, and, aside from getting his gums poked and prodded, accidentally swallowing some fluoride treatment and pocketing a free toothbrush, he received a boost of confidence.
Westmoreland County girls soccer preview: Good luck keeping up with Norwin
September 8, 2020
Team speed is a trait often associated with girls soccer at Norwin. Opponents can feel more like track sprinters as they chase the Knights down the field and back.
WPIAL Class 2A football breakdown: Beaver Falls emerges as Avonworth moves on
September 7, 2020
Most Class 2A coaches who hope to win a WPIAL championship this season were probably thinking it.
Westmoreland County coaches give The Birdie the old ‘social distancing’ treatment
September 5, 2020
The Birdie has been asked to social distance before so the concept is not altogether new to the local prep football expert.
Ligonier Valley had plenty of success on long and winding road back to the WPIAL
Ligonier Valley, the WPIAL’s newest member, didn’t depart the district five decades ago and make its way back this season in a straight line. There were many twists and turns along the way.
Young, inexperienced Ligonier Valley to be tested in Class 2A Allegheny
September 4, 2020
A new chapter in Ligonier Valley history starts Sept. 11.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Ligonier Valley adds 2 new opponents to football schedule
August 31, 2020
When Ligonier Valley joined the WPIAL, it was eager to play new opponents.
Westmoreland notebook: 5 soccer players on All-American game watchlist
August 29, 2020
Fifteen WPIAL players are up for the country’s premier soccer all-star game.
High school roundup for Aug. 27: WPIAL sports return with golf openers
August 27, 2020
For every golfer taking part in a match Thursday, it was a memorable occasion. High school sports took place for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shut everything down during the swimming and basketball postseasons in March.
Westmoreland County H.S. notebook: Another school, Southmoreland, needs an AD
August 20, 2020
Another Westmoreland County school district is looking for an athletic director.
