Tag: Southmoreland

Franklin Regional’s Elijah Bennett steps through the tackle attempt by Penn-Trafford’s Jessie Lisbon on Oct. 11.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Teams close in on playoff berths
October 17, 2024
The WPIAL playoffs are drawing nearer, with the league set to release seedings and pairings Oct. 26.

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Southmoreland quarterback Anthony Smith (13) throws a pass as Jimmy Carson (53) blocks against Derry on Sept. 27.
Southmoreland to face Elizabeth Forward with elusive conference title on the line
October 16, 2024
Since Southmoreland was formed by a merger of Scottdale and East Huntingdon in 1964, you could count on one hand the number of times the football team played in a game to decide the conference title.

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Hempfield’s Aidan Stinebiser celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Norwin on Oct. 4.
Kicking and screaming, The Birdie makes his Week 8 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 11-1 (91.7%)

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Rich Bowen coached several schools, including Hempfield and, most recently, Greensburg Salem.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Greensburg Salem honors Rich Bowen
October 12, 2024
Greensburg Salem wore special helmet decals Friday night to honor late assistant coach Rich Bowen, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Stephen Predajna (45) tackles Southmoreland’s Elliot Premus (10) during their game Oct. 11, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant.
Southmoreland’s Anthony Smith throws for 3 TDs as Scotties top Mt. Pleasant, move closer to title
October 11, 2024
Southmoreland moved closer to its first conference title since 1979 with a sound victory over rival Mt. Pleasant in the teams’ 50th meeting.

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Upper St. Clair’s Julian Dahlem follows Van Hellman into the South Fayette defense during the third quarter on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at South Fayette.
5 things to watch in Week 7: Undefeated conference foes battle in 7 key WPIAL matchups
Call them the “Super 7” of Week 7.

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Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne kicks the game-winning field goal to beat Latrobe 3-0 on Sept. 13.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Kickers step into spotlight
October 10, 2024
In what has been the year of the kicker in the WPIAL, local legs are getting into the act.

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Greensburg Central Catholic junior Samir Crosby
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 7
October 9, 2024
Player of the Week

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Southmoreland’s Jackson Mickens remains on his feet through a tackle attempt from Derry’s Brayden Robinson on Sept. 27.
Appreciate The Birdie and his Week 7 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

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Greensburg Salem’s Brody Chismar throws a touchdown pass to Dominic Rosensteel against Ligonier Valley on Aug. 30.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 7
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 7 of the 2024 season:

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