Tag: Ligonier Valley
Westmoreland County basketball players to watch
December 6, 2018
5 players to watch Bryce Butler, Latrobe (Sr., 6-5, G) -- West Liberty recruit is one of area's more versatile scorers and team players. Averaged 20 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists for high-scoring Wildcats. Reed Fenton, Latrobe (Sr., 6-4, G) -- With a silky pull-up jumper, long frame and advanced
Reigning District 6 champs Ligonier Valley boys aiming higher
December 3, 2018
If you find yourself randomly observing a police chief, you might expect to find someone at attention and ready to serve. Picture that scenario as John Berger, the police chief of Ligonier, stands before an assembly of basketball players at his alma mater. andquot;Ah-ten-shun! About face! Forward ... march!andquot; Well,
Ligonier Valley girls look for new leaders after graduation of Petrof, 2 other starters
The leadership baton has been passed to a different bunch in girls basketball this season at Ligonier Valley as the Rams seek their first winning record in five years. Senior guards Alexia Boyd and Mia Lynn played in the shadow of three now-graduated veterans, including forward Lexie Petrof, the 2018
Ligonier Valley’s Aaron Tutino receives offer from St. Francis (Pa.)
December 1, 2018
Ligonier Valley senior Aaron Tutino finished his high school football career with numerous records. He owns the state record for career touchdown catches -- 61 -- and he rewrote the Rams' record book in receiving. The 5-foot-9 Tutino received numerous Division II interest and an offer from West Virginia State,
Penn-Trafford’s Kiley Dugan named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Tribune-Review Westmoreland Girls Soccer Player of the year Kiley Dugan Sr., MF, Penn-Trafford In the annals of Penn-Trafford girls soccer, Kiley Dugan will likely be remembered for her golden goal in the 2017 WPIAL Class 4A championship. The rousing overtime header allowed Penn-Trafford to skirt around rival Norwin, 2-1, and
Westmoreland high school notebook: Southmoreland’s Miller headed to RMU
November 28, 2018
Pipe dreams can come true. Just look at the Southmoreland softball program. The once-struggling Scotties won a WPIAL championship last spring. For decades, getting players to the Division I college level seemed nearly as improbable. But things sure have changed in Alverton. You just need Faith. Junior Faith Miller, a
Tough ending aside, LV’s Aaron Tutino has no regrets about high school career
November 18, 2018
For Aaron Tutino, Ligonier Valley's record-setting wide receiver, the pain goes beyond a damaged ankle. Saturday's 21-12 loss to Richland in the District 6 Class 2A championship game represented Tutino's final high school football game in a career in which the senior set one state receiving record and flirt with
Ligonier Valley football stumbles in District 6 finals
November 17, 2018
ALTOONA -- Richland extended the Rams' winning streak in the District 6 Class 2A football championship to three but actually won the title for the first time. Sound confusing Well, the Ligonier Valley Rams were the two-time defending champions but fell short Saturday night against the Richland Rams. Freshman running
District 6 Class 2A final preview capsule: Ligonier Valley vs. Richland
November 16, 2018
PIAA District 6 Class 2A Championship No. 2 Ligonier Valley (12-0) vs. No. 1 Richland (12-0) 7 p.m. Saturday, Mansion Park Stadium, Altoona On the air: 106.3 FM; TribHSSN.triblive.com Coaches: Roger Beitel, Ligonier Valley; Brandon Bailey, Richland Winner plays: The winner of Dunmore (9-3) and West Catholic (10-2) in the
Strength, speed help Ligonier Valley develop into consistent District 6 powerhouse
November 15, 2018
No matter what happens Saturday night in the PIAA District 6 Class 2A championship game, there is a good chance the Ligonier Valley football team will be in the same position a year from now. Love'em or hate'em, the Rams, who have won back-to-back Class 2A titles, are built to
