Tag: Norwin
Norwin makes early lead stand up, punches ticket to boys soccer final
October 29, 2018
For the first time since 1989, the Norwin boys soccer team has earned the right to play for the WPIAL Class AAAA championship after defeating Upper St. Clair, 2-1, in the semifinals Monday. Behind a pair of first-half goals from Carter Breen and Matthew Federovich, the Knights (17-2-1) held on
Westmoreland notebook: GCC’s Helm ‘can’t wait to be a Raider’
October 28, 2018
Geoff Helm will be one of the top returning basketball players in Westmoreland County this season, and now that the Greensburg Central Catholic senior has settled on a college, he can focus on leading the Centurions back to the playoffs. Helm gave a verbal commitment to Shippensburg, turning down other
Peters Township girls soccer blanks No. 2 Norwin to reach WPIAL finals
October 27, 2018
In theory, Norwin had what appeared to be a distinct advantage in the Class 4A girls soccer semifinals. The No. 2-seeded Knights came in with a healthy lineup and trotted out a number experienced players who were aiming for a fourth straight WPIAL finals appearance. During warmups, Norwin learned PetersWestmoreland boys soccer capsules: Monday’s semifinals
Boys Soccer Class 4A Semifinals No. 2 Norwin (16-2-1) vs. No. 3 Upper St. Clair (12-3-2) 8 p.m. Monday at North Allegheny Winner plays: Winner of No. 1 Seneca Valley (15-2-1)/No. 4 Canon-McMillan (16-2) Coaches: Scott Schuchert, Norwin; Uwe Schneider, USC Players to watch: Carter Breen, Sr., F, Norwin; Zachary
Westmoreland high school notebook: FR boys soccer not surprised by playoff run
Franklin Regional is making a historic run in boys soccer, but those around the program do not seem surprised. This year's Panthers, an assortment of players from all four classes, is one of those wait-until-they-get-together groups that coaches can spot miles away. Coach Rand Hudson knew about the wide rangeSeneca Valley ends Norwin’s playoff hopes
October 26, 2018
Heading into its matchup against Seneca Valley, Norwin knew it needed to take care of business plus get some outside help in order to qualify for the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs. But Norwin (3-7, 2-6) saw its season come to a close with a 21-13 loss to Seneca Valley (7-3,
WPIAL girls soccer semifinals on tap in Saturday’s 3 things to watch in high school sports
In this decade, Peters Township and Norwin have each captured two WPIAL girls soccer championships. On Saturday, the Indians and Knights square off for a spot in the Class 4A district title game. The match at Elizabeth Forward is one of eight semifinals as eight teams will be one step
Westmoreland girls soccer playoff preview capsules for Saturday’s semifinals
October 25, 2018
girls soccer Class 4A Semifinals No. 2 Norwin (15-2) vs. No. 3 Peters Township (15-3) 5 p.m. Saturday at Elizabeth Forward Winner plays: Winner of No. 1 Seneca Valley (14-2)/No. 4 Upper St. Clair (13-3) Coaches: Lauren Karcher, Norwin; Pat Verab, Peters Township Players to watch: Lacey Bernick, So., MF,
Six WPIAL soccer players up for All-American games
Six of the WPIAL's best soccer players are up for a national all-star game -- make that the national all-star game. The senior players are among the finalists on a season-long watchlist for the fall High School All-American games, set for Dec. 1 in Orlando, Fla. Organizers said final selectionsGreensburg Central Catholic volleyball rolls to 1st-round victory
October 24, 2018
Guarding against the prospects of another early exit from the WPIAL playoffs, Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball coach Courtney Stynchula used a different starting lineup for the third-seeded Centurions' first-round match Wednesday night against Jefferson-Morgan at Hempfield. The new-look Section 4-A champs responded with a 3-0 victory over the 14th-seeded
