Tag: Monessen

Monessen quarterback Shane Swope Jr. attempts a pass against Avella on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.
Avella uses fake punt, interception return to rock Monessen
September 11, 2020
The game could not have started any better for Shane Swope and his debut with the Monessen Greyhounds. However, things turned in the second quarter and left Swope looking for answers.

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Monessen’s Shane Swope Jr. goes through drills during work outs Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Memorial Stadium in Monessen.
Westmoreland County teams turn to freshman quarterbacks
September 10, 2020
Two freshmen are expected to start at quarterback for Westmoreland County football teams on opening night.

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Derry’s Dominic Patrick goes through drills with teammates during a heat-acclimation practice.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 1
Here’s a look at some don’t-miss matchups in Westmoreland County for Week 1:

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Jeannette head coach Roy Hall talks with Emilio Huerta during practice on Aug. 13, 2020.
Westmoreland County Week 1 matchups have Birdie grinning from ear to ear
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.

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Clairton senior Don Napper will help the Bears defend their WPIAL crown.
WPIAL Class A football breakdown: Defending champ Clairton brimming with confidence, talent
September 8, 2020
Clairton returned to the top of Class A in 2019, and with numerous key starters returning, many feel the Bears are the team to beat in 2020.

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Penn-Trafford’s Chase Vecchio pulls in a one-handed catch during workouts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at Warrior Stadium.
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.

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Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher throws during workouts Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Laurel Highlands High school.
Terrelle Pryor, Rodney Gallagher sit down and chat on YouTube show
September 1, 2020
Picture this.

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Monessen’s Taki Frezzel goes through drills during workouts Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Memorial Stadium in Monessen.
Numbers up at Monessen, but Greyhounds are young
August 29, 2020
Rumblings about Monessen possibly folding its proud football program because of low roster numbers were quickly stamped out when Shane Swope was hired during the winter to lead the Greyhounds.

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New Monessen football coach Shane Swope
New coach brings enthusiasm, swagger to Monessen football program
July 18, 2020
Poised to lift the Monessen football program back to prominence, new coach Shane Swope is bringing the strength of a construction worker, the tact of an architect and the touch of an artist to a program in need.

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Franklin Regional’s Palmer Jackson and Southmoreland’s Maggie Moore receive the 2019 Excellence Awards from Judge John J. Driscoll at the annual Westmoreland County Scholar Athlete banquet April 30, 3019.
Westmoreland County scholar-athlete awards to be handed out Wednesday
July 13, 2020
The votes are in and the winners have been selected for the annual Judge John J. Driscoll Westmoreland Scholar-Athlete banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Ferrante’s Lakeview.

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