Tag: Monessen

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby avoids the tackle attempt by Leechburg’s Ben Talarico last Friday.
Expect offensive fireworks when Greensburg Central Catholic, Monessen collide in Class A 1st round
October 30, 2024
Friday’s WPIAL Class A playoff game between Monessen and Greensburg Central Catholic could turn out to be the most electrifying in the first round.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jonny Lovre throws against Latrobe last Friday.
As he makes his playoff picks, The Birdie wonders which Westmoreland County team will keep streak alive
Last week: 7-5 (58.3%)

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Greensburg Salem’s Keegan Young dives into the end zone after recovering a fumble to score against Ligonier Valley on Aug. 30.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Playoff races coming down to wire
October 24, 2024
The WPIAL football playoff picture won’t be in full focus for Westmoreland County teams until late Friday night or even Saturday afternoon.

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Franklin Regional’s Jake Weir defends on a pass intended for Penn-Trafford’s Jack Weishaar on Oct. 11.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 9
October 23, 2024
Class 6A

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Players from Ligonier Valley take the field before their game against OLSH on Sept. 20.
Pick or treat with The Birdie in Week 9 for Westmoreland County football
Last week: 9-3 (75%)

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Clairton’s Donte’ Wright celebrates a successful 2-point conversion against Leechburg on Oct. 11.
High school football roundup for Oct. 19, 2024: Clairton scores 84; Bishop Canevin wins Class A showdown with Monessen
October 19, 2024
Clairton continued its historic 2024 season with a 84-0 victory over Riverview in Class A Eastern Conference action Saturday at Thomas Jefferson.

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Jeannette junior Noah Sunder
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 8
October 16, 2024
Player of the week

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Latrobe’s John Wetzel evades a tackle attempt from Kiski Area’s Andrew Finney on Oct. 4 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 8
Class 6A

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Rich Bowen coached several schools, including Hempfield and, most recently, Greensburg Salem.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Greensburg Salem honors Rich Bowen
October 12, 2024
Greensburg Salem wore special helmet decals Friday night to honor late assistant coach Rich Bowen, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

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Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne kicks the game-winning field goal to beat Latrobe 3-0 on Sept. 13.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Kickers step into spotlight
October 10, 2024
In what has been the year of the kicker in the WPIAL, local legs are getting into the act.

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