Tag: Belle Vernon

Hempfield quarterback Keiran Lippmann looks to throw during a 7-on-7 competition in July.
The Birdie cashing in on his Westmoreland County pigskin picking reputation
August 25, 2021
Name. Image. Likeness.

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Thomas Jefferson receiver Sean Sullivan catches a pass during practice on Aug. 23, 2021, in Jefferson.
2021 WPIAL Class 4A football breakdown: Contenders line up to knock TJ from throne
August 24, 2021
Thomas Jefferson reigned again in Class 4A last season, winning its 10th WPIAL championship followed by its fifth PIAA title.

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Belle Vernon’s Cole Weightman works out Aug. 11, 2021, at James Weir Stadium.
Belle Vernon putting pieces in place for another postseason run
In senior quarterback Devin Whitlock and sophomore running back Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon boasts two of the better skill-position players in WPIAL Class 4A and beyond.

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Southmoreland’s Olivia Cernuto is on the Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year Award watch list.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Locals make soccer award watch list
August 21, 2021
The Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year Award recognizes the best WPIAL girls soccer player “whose play, leadership and passion for the game emulates that of the award’s namesake.”

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Norwin receiver Jackson Pons (left) celebrates his touchdown catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 championship game against Franklin Regional on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.
The Birdie takes his shot at predicting records for Westmoreland County teams
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North Hills receiver Robert Dickerson catches a pass during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, at Martorelli Stadium.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers
August 19, 2021
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top wide receivers for the 2021 season.

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10 WPIAL players make All-American games watch list
August 18, 2021
The 2021 High School All-American soccer games will be played Dec. 11 in Orlando, Fla.

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Central Valley running back Landon Alexander works out during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, in Center.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the running backs
Starting this week, TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top running backs for the 2021 season.

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High school notebook: Derry football coaches bridging the age gap
August 17, 2021
Football teams are learning how to read gaps at camp this week so they can open running lanes this season.

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Senior center Tommy Kovatch is one of two returning starters on Belle Vernon’s offensive line.
Belle Vernon’s success on football field starts with linemen Kovatch, McGrew
August 12, 2021
Belle Vernon football hasn’t had a direct tie to the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry since Scott McClintock played for the Wolverines in early 2000s, but that hasn’t stopped the current group from adopting a tradition from one of college football’s most anticipated get-togethers.

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