Tag: Mt. Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant’s Asher O’Connor (1) looks to gain some yardage while South Allegheny’s Antonio Epps (4) and Eric Anderson (15) try to slow him down during the first quarter Sept. 11, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant opens season with win over South Allegheny

September 11, 2020

South Allegheny took an early lead in Friday’s Class 3A Interstate Conference opener, but host Mt. Pleasant scored three unanswered touchdowns and withstood a late rally by the Gladiators to clinch a 21-14 win.

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

September 10, 2020

Here’s a look at some don’t-miss matchups in Westmoreland County for Week 1:

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.

Norwin’s Lacey Bernick scored 16 goals last season.

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.

WPISL opens season with varsity games, JV tournament

The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League kicked off its season over the weekend, and in varsity league play Sunday and Monday, Baldwin, Ellwood City, Seneca Valley and Montour picked up doubleheader sweeps.

Mt. Pleasant’s Asher O’Connor goes through drills during workouts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant High School.

Mt. Pleasant out to overcome graduation losses, make playoff encore

September 6, 2020

Mt. Pleasant returned to the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year and the 26th time in school history.

Franklin Regional’s Cole Kaforey (left) participates in a scrimmage with teammates during boys soccer practice at the high school stadium Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.

Westmoreland boys soccer preview: Franklin Regional chasing 3rd straight WPIAL title

Forty-two wins, 33 shutouts, 15 goals allowed.

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.

Belle Vernon’s Jillian Butchki competes during the Paul Sasko tournament Sept. 1, 2018, at Belle Vernon.

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.

Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan (right) works past Devin Murray during a team scrimmage on the first day of WPIAL fall sports practice Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in West Deer.

14 WPIAL players nominated for All-American soccer games

August 27, 2020

Fourteen WPIAL players have a chance to play in the country’s premier soccer all-star games.

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