Tag: Monessen

Greensburg Central Catholic head coach Jim Nesser talks with his team during a timeout midway through the fourth quarter against Hempfield on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the Greensburg Salem Holiday Classic boys basketball tournament. Hempfield won 61-44.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Jim Nesser to coach against former Jeannette squad
January 14, 2018
When Jim Nesser returned to coaching, he knew he would run into some old friends. And when he took the job at Greensburg Central Catholic,

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Peters Township, Mt. Lebanon wrestling look to lock up sub-section title as part of 3 things to watch Wednesday in WPIAL athl…
January 9, 2018
First place is up for grabs Wednesday in Class AAA, Section 2B. Peters Township will host Mt. Lebanon at 7:30 p.m., with the winner likely

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Latrobe players celebrate with the PIAA Class 5A championship trophy after their 7-0 victory over Whitehall on Thursday, June 15, 2017, in State College. The game was called after a rain delay stopped play.
State championship dominance among Westmoreland County sports highlights from 2017
December 31, 2017
Flash bulbs and fire truck escorts back to town. Exuberant student sections and bus loads full of fans with plenty to cheer about — all

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Westmoreland basketball notebook: Greensburg Salem the place to be for holiday tournament
December 21, 2017
Holiday basketball tournaments return next week and the best local stop again appears to be Greensburg Salem. The two-day Golden Lions Holiday Classic features six

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Head coach Brad Wetzel talks to his team before the beginning of boys' basketball practice Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Westmoreland County basketball’s starting 5 season primer
December 7, 2017
WPIAL basketball season opens Friday. Here are some things to look for this season in Westmoreland County hoops. Boys 5 Teams to watch Franklin Regional:

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Monessen's Lyndon Henderson calls a play during a scrimmage against Greensburg Salem Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at Monessen High School.
WPIAL Class A boys basketball players to watch
Preseason Player of the Year Tre'von Charles Union 5-10, Sr., guard 17.1 ppg in 2016-17 Players to watch Darrius Davis Propel Andrew Street 6-2, So.,

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Monessen's Natalie Holmes works out during practice Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at Monessen High School.
Monessen girls rebuilding under veteran coach Corley
November 29, 2017
When Major Corley first took over the Monessen girls basketball team back in the 1980s, he built a program that produced three WPIAL championships, six

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Monessen's Lyndon Henderson brings the ball upcourt during a scrimmage against Greensburg Salem Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at Monessen High School.
Monessen boys aim to stay consistent
If there is one thing that remains consistent in Monessen athletics, it is the play of the boys basketball team. The Greyhounds, during Joe Salvino's

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Derry softball player Chelsea Bisi at Derry Area High School in Extension, Pa. on Wednesday March 08, 2017.
Westmoreland high school notebook: County softball players sign with Division I schools
November 8, 2017
Softball popularity and talent in the county has risen in recent years. It might be at an all-time high. College recruiting is a reflection of

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Jeannette's Tre Cunningham (6) celebrates after sacking Monessen quarterback Isaiah Beltram (17) for a 3-yard loss during the first quarter in a WPIAL Class A playoff game Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.
No. 3 Jeannette cruises past Monessen into WPIAL quarterfinals
November 3, 2017
No. 3 Jeannette rolled over Monessen, 49-0, on Friday at McKee Stadium in the first round of the WPIAL Class A playoffs. In a game

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