Tag: Penn-Trafford

Ligonier Valley coach Roger Beitel’s team is leaving District 6 for the WPIAL.

Ligonier Valley, Derry weigh effects of WPIAL football realignment

January 18, 2020

With realignment, WPIAL football will change again like it does every two years.

Penn-Trafford’s Tony Zona struggles under opponent Nick Delp of Kiski in the 170 class final during the 67th annual Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at Kiski Area High School.

Penn-Trafford wrestler Zona trying to attain elusive spot in PIAA tournament

Tony Zona has had a successful wrestling career at Penn-Trafford. The 170-pound senior has won more than 75 matches and placed at the postseason section tournament in each season.

Penn-Trafford athletic director Kerry Hetrick received the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association Distinguished Coaching Educator Award.

Penn-Trafford AD Kerry Hetrick wins award

January 17, 2020

Kerry Hetrick started wearing glasses lately. While he isn’t quite comfortable with the change, his vision for Penn-Trafford athletics remains clear.

Latrobe’s Michael Noonan drives toward a shot on net against Norwin in WPIAL basketball on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Norwin Senior High School.

Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Latrobe shakes off losses

January 16, 2020

Latrobe is experiencing a down season. Those are words you don’t hear very often coming from the Wildcats’ program.

Penn-Trafford’s Ben Myers blocks a shot by Norwin’s Jayden Walker during their game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at Penn-Trafford High School.

Zach Rocco shares spotlight as Penn-Trafford rolls over Norwin

January 14, 2020

Teams know what they are getting when they play Penn-Trafford: a steady dose of Zach Rocco.

Penn-Trafford competitive spirit team members, from left, Carly Daw, Sierra Morgan, Sophia Marturano and Katelynn Kopasko are lifted at the UCA Allegheny Regional at Slippery Rock in November.

Penn-Trafford competitive spirit earns WPIAL medium-squad title

January 12, 2020

It has been eight years since the PIAA officially held the first season of competitive spirit, and the past seven seasons have featured Penn-Trafford qualifying and competing for the PIAA medium division championship after participating in the WPIAL championships a week before.