Tag: Penn-Trafford
Linebacker Jamison Yurt leads Penn-Trafford defense with championship goals
August 19, 2025
When Jamison Yurt was in eighth grade, he watched from the stands at Hersheypark Stadium as the Penn-Trafford football team pulled off an unexpected victory in the PIAA Class 5A championship game.
The Birdie offers Westmoreland County season predictions that surely won’t crash and burn
August 17, 2025
Technology and the Birdie never got along.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Moe Rosensteel watch list released
August 16, 2025
The watch list for the Moe Rosensteel Most Outstanding Player Award — the top girls soccer player in the WPIAL — came out last week.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Latrobe football team has ‘big’ surprise for opponents
August 12, 2025
There’s been a big addition to the Latrobe football team. Emphasis on “big.”
Westmoreland high school notebook: Southmoreland getting new turf in time for fall sports
August 10, 2025
Southmoreland plans to have new turf installed and ready for a girls soccer game Aug. 27 and the home football opener two nights later.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Yough baseball coach Palm steps away
August 9, 2025
Calling it more of a retirement than a resignation, Dan Palm is leaving the Yough baseball program.
Penn-Trafford out to challenge for Big East Conference title
August 7, 2025
During his 15 seasons as Penn-Trafford’s football coach, John Ruane has been known to run plays to make his opponents prepare for anything, whether it be trick plays, fake punts or onside kicks.
Hempfield, Jeannette, Penn-Trafford honoring late coach T.J Detruf with jersey number, fundraisers, decals
August 6, 2025
The number 18 — and the man who wore it — will hold significant meaning for three local football programs who are carrying on the memory of T.J. Detruf and providing support for his family.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Heat is on as WPIAL football players prepare for camp
August 2, 2025
The heat is on for WPIAL football players.
Bushy Run Legion makes another strong postseason run to reach state tournament
July 27, 2025
The Bushy Run American Legion baseball team continues to roll and surprise its coach, Scott Peyman.
