Tag: Derry Area

Norwin’s quarterback Jack Salopek throws a pass against Penn-Trafford during WPIAL football on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Penn-Trafford High School.
The Birdie is on the clock picking Westmoreland County football games
August 28, 2019
The Birdie is on the clock.

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Freeport lineman Logan Manke
Derry, Freeport coaches expect another battle in Big East Conference opener
If you were to compare the Derry and Freeport football teams this season, you might not find many differences, and both coaches take pride in that sentiment.

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Latrobe edges crosstown rival Derry in overtime
August 24, 2019
As backyard brawls go, this one went overtime.

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Derry’s Anthony Ditonto (2), keeps the ball from Ligonier’s Parkes Morford (19), during the scrimmage at Derry Area High School, on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019.
Derry boys, girls soccer squads combine forces
August 23, 2019
It definitely is a rebuilding season — in more ways than one — for the Derry boys soccer program.

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Gateway’s JT Taylor (12) prepares for the 2019-2020 season August 6, 2019.
Week Zero sparks debate among newlywed Chick’s Picks, husband
August 22, 2019
Welcome to Week Zero.

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Hempfield’s Mario Perkins
Westmoreland County high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero
August 21, 2019
Nonconference

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Yough’s C.J. Waldier (right) makes a play for the ball against Latrobe during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.
The Birdie opines on Week Zero, Westmoreland County matchups
Four years after its inception, Week Zero remains a confusing proposition, even for Mr. Birdie.

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Derry’s Matt McDowell participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.
WPIAL runner-up Derry turns focus to future after special season
August 18, 2019
Derry coach Tim Sweeney doesn’t like to look back. He’s all about the present.

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Ligonier Valley’s Michael Petrof (left) and Hempfield’s Fintan Brose, both linemen, pose for a portrait at Hempfield Area High School in Hempfield Township, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.
Westmoreland County linemen pass ‘the eye test’ in recruiting process
August 17, 2019
Ligonier Valley senior Michael Petrof has a photo of himself standing next to Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

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Penn-Trafford wide receiver Noah Allen catches a pass against Mt. Pleasant in the the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School. Norwin defeated Penn Trafford 24-13.
The Birdie predicts records for Westmoreland County football teams
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.

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