Tag: Southmoreland

Penn Trafford’s Morgan Nedley against Hempfield Friday, April 5, 2019 at Seton Hill University.

Breaking down the 2019 WPIAL softball playoffs

May 9, 2019

Here’s a breakdown of the 2019 WPIAL softball playoffs:

Hempfield’s Emma Hoffner drives in a run against Penn Trafford in the first inning Friday, April 5, 2019 at Seton Hill University.

Hitters to pave playoff path for Westmoreland County softball teams

May 6, 2019

Pitchers made all the headlines in the WPIAL and PIAA playoffs in recent years for Westmoreland County teams.

Franklin Regional’s Palmer Jackson and Southmoreland’s Maggie Moore receive the 2019 Excellence Awards from Judge John J. Driscoll at the annual Westmoreland County Scholar Athlete banquet April 30, 3019, at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Hempfield.

Southmoreland’s Moore, Franklin Regional’s Jackson named Excellence Award winners

April 30, 2019

There’s a good chance the 2019 Westmoreland County Scholar Athlete Award winners will see the world — one by serving her country, the other by playing a sport at which he excels.

A closer look at 2019 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees

April 27, 2019

BELLE VERNON

Plum’s Mackenzie Lake prepares to take some batting after a cancelled a game April 23, 2019.

WPIAL softball rankings for week of April 28, 2019

Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN WPIAL softball rankings:

Norwin’s Anna Lanyi participates in 100-meter hurdles at the Wildcat Invitational Track Meet held at Latrobe Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

WPIAL team track and field semifinals set

April 25, 2019

The WPIAL team track and field semifinal matchups are set, and the four defending champions — the North Allegheny and Riverside boys and the Butler and Shenango girls — now know what they will have to do to get back to the finals.

Sophomore pitcher Jordan Tallman throws against Connellsville during their game April 18, 2019, at Latrobe.

Softball coaches walk line between winning and potential over-use of pitchers

April 24, 2019

While softball is different from baseball when it comes to pitchers’ throwing motion and wear and tear on their arms, a risk of over-usage still exists.

Hempfield’s Justin Sliwoski (11) is one of the players who upped his college stock by participating in the WCCA Underclassmen Football Showcase.

Westmoreland high school notebook: WCCA football showcase returns in May

April 20, 2019

The Westmoreland County Coaches Association will host its seventh annual Underclassmen Football Showcase 9 a.m. May 11 at Hempfield’s Spartan Stadium.