Tag: Plum

Jeannette coach Tom Paulone during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week Zero
August 21, 2024
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week Zero of the 2024 season:

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby pulls in a touchdown pass past Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown last season.
When it comes to Westmoreland County high school football picks, The Birdie always delivers
Last season: 109-29 (79%)

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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon works past Shady Side Academy goalkeeper Noah Levitt to score the winning goal on Sept. 5, 2023.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.

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Plum receiver Darian Nelson during workouts Aug. 6, 2024, at Plum.
Plum’s Darian Nelson offers all-around talent, leadership in senior season
August 19, 2024
At the beginning of Plum’s football practices, Darian Nelson is one of the vocal leaders, counting out with a booming voice while everyone stretches.

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Riverview’s Rio Stotts throws up the peace sign as he enters the end zone before Carlynton’s Devonte Dean dives for the tackle last season.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
August 18, 2024
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

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All-WPIAL center back Garrett Chandler is a key player for the Plum soccer team this season.
New crop of starters motivated to keep Plum boys soccer among WPIAL elite
August 14, 2024
The Plum boys soccer team enjoyed another strong regular season last fall in what has become a string of such successes the past half decade.

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Springdale senior Noah Abaray runs through a drill Monday Aug. 12, 2024.
‘Everyone is optimistic’ as high school football camps open around the A-K Valley
August 12, 2024
A small but enthusiastic group of 21 Springdale football players greeted first-year Dynamos coach Chad Walsh on Monday afternoon for the first day of official preseason camp in the shadow of Springdale High School.

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Plum receiver Darian Nelson during workouts Aug. 6, 2024 at Plum.
Plum football again adjusts to new set of conference opponents
August 7, 2024
The last three realignment cycles have brought change for the Plum football team.

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Plum’s Will Beckner handles the ball while coach Dave Pucka and Anthony Klipa look on during an open gymn workout.
Plum using summer basketball to build foundation
July 20, 2024
The Plum boys basketball team had five or six open-gym workouts in May with new coach Dave Pucka before jumping right into the Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer league at Central Catholic and Gateway high schools.

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Plum’s Giulianna Ricciuti will compete at the 2024 International Swim Coaches Association Summer Senior Blast and Elite Showcase.
Sampson YMCA swimmers heading to elite showcase meet
July 14, 2024
Plum’s Sampson YMCA swim team is set to send its largest contingent of competitors to the International Swim Coaches Association Summer Senior Blast and Elite Showcase at the North Shore Aquatic Complex from July 23 to Aug. 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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