Tag: Mt. Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant junior linebacker Casey Shaffer
Mt. Pleasant junior Casey Shaffer plays on despite death of his mother; ‘She would have wanted me to’
September 2, 2021
As he surged through the line and wrapped up a Burrell ball carrier for his first tackle of the game — and season — Casey Shaffer could hear a familiar cheer.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock works out Aug. 11, 2021, at James Weir Stadium.
Birdie hopes he picks Westmoreland County games better than he climbs crates
September 1, 2021
Last week: 8-3 (72.7 %)

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Mt. Pleasant’s Aaron Alakson (32) breaks away from a Burrell defender during the first half Friday.
Mt. Pleasant turns in dominating performance, beats Burrell in season opener
August 27, 2021
Heading into its season opener, Burrell knew it needed to dictate the tempo with its run game.

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Hempfield quarterback Keiran Lippmann looks to throw during a 7-on-7 competition in July.
The Birdie cashing in on his Westmoreland County pigskin picking reputation
August 25, 2021
Name. Image. Likeness.

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Tyler Horn and Jeannette open the season in Week Zero with a trip to East Allegheny.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week Zero 2021
Nonconference

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Ligonier Valley running back Nick Beitel
Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week Zero 2021
Nick Beitel

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Aaron Alakson led Mt. Pleasant in rushing with 630 yards and five touchdowns last season.
Mt. Pleasant’s Aaron Alakson hopes special bond with teammates translates to wins
August 22, 2021
It was an easy choice when Mt. Pleasant football coach Jason Fazekas was asked to name a player who was having a good camp.

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Norwin receiver Jackson Pons (left) celebrates his touchdown catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 championship game against Franklin Regional on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.
The Birdie takes his shot at predicting records for Westmoreland County teams
August 21, 2021
The Birdie

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Mt. Pleasant head coach Jason Fazekas during 7 on 7 competition July 8, 2021 at Greater Latrobe Sr. High School.
‘Nice nucleus’ poised to keep Mt. Pleasant in playoff hunt
August 16, 2021
Graduation takes impact players from every high school football program, and Mt. Pleasant is no different.

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Latrobe’s Ryan Miele (left) and Aiden Kammerer qualified for the Under Armour All-American Lacrosse Tournament this weekend in Baltimore.
Westmoreland notebook: WPIAL champs head to PNC Park; lacrosse players hit big stage
July 31, 2021
A pair of WPIAL championship teams will be honored Sunday at PNC Park. The Franklin Regional baseball team and Mt. Pleasant softball team will be recognized, along with 10 other WPIAL champions, when the Pirates host the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m.

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