Tag: Southmoreland
The Birdie opines on Week Zero, Westmoreland County matchups
August 21, 2019
Four years after its inception, Week Zero remains a confusing proposition, even for Mr. Birdie.
Southmoreland believes it is closing in on end of playoff drought
August 19, 2019
As an alum and second-year coach, Dave Keefer is all for recognizing high points in the history of Southmoreland football — even if one such commemoration captures a frustrating and cumbersome streak in full perspective.
The Birdie predicts records for Westmoreland County football teams
August 17, 2019
Westmoreland County’s high school football expert spent a sizzling summer day at Kennywood Park when the TribLive High School Sports Network recognized its Top 25 preseason team.
Westmoreland notebook: ‘Heat week’ leads into start of training camp
August 3, 2019
“Heat week” begins Monday around the state as football teams get set to open camps Aug. 12.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Standout linemen abound in area
July 27, 2019
It is no secret: Lineman looks to be the premier position his season in Westmoreland County football. Area teams should be well-protected up front with a number of Division I prospects pushing the pile.
5 things to watch at WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament
July 17, 2019
The ninth Westmoreland County Coaches Association seven-on-seven passing tournament will be Thursday at Latrobe’s Rossi and Graham-Sobota fields on the high school campus.
Westmoreland high school notebook: WCCA summer basketball shootout returns
July 6, 2019
With a local summer boys basketball shootout working so well the last two years, organizers decided to keep it going for a third time. And they hope for more.
PIAA makes more wrestling changes
May 30, 2019
When the PIAA Board of Control voted last week to petition the National Federation of State High School Associations to reduce the weight classes in wrestling from 14 to 12, they passed another item.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield softball looks to join elite club
May 26, 2019
As if Hempfield wasn’t already considered to be among the elite of WPIAL softball, the Spartans can hit a high point this week if they pull off another WPIAL championship.
WPIAL releases schedule for softball quarterfinals
May 17, 2019
The WPIAL on Friday revealed the sites for its softball quarterfinals, which will take place Monday.
