Tag: Greensburg Salem

Penn Trafford’s girls basketball coach John Giannikas is 200-139 in his career.

Westmoreland high school basketball notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Giannikas hits 200 wins

January 20, 2021

John Giannikas took over the Penn-Trafford girls basketball program prior to the 2006-07 season. The Warriors were a hit-or-miss playoff team in the years leading up to his start date.

Penn-Trafford’s Olivia Pepple battles Norwin’s Mara Polczynski for a loose ball during their game on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Penn-Trafford High School.

Westmoreland basketball teams adjust to higher classes

Greensburg Salem has a proud boys basketball tradition. Past players like to wax nostalgic and follow the current team, and current players want to learn about the names of the past.

Penn-Trafford’s Maura Suman fights for the ball with Sto-Rox’s Alicia Young Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Penn Trafford High School.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford, Norwin girls to square off

January 17, 2021

Covid-19 can muck up schedules, but it can’t take away rivalries.

Greensburg Salem’s Mark Zahorchak coaches at practice last season.

Covid changes rearrange Greensburg Salem basketball schedules

January 13, 2021

Greensburg Salem has not played a girls basketball game since Feb. 8 of last year.

Greensburg Salem head coach Rick Klimchock discusses a drill with his players during girls’ basketball practice Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 at Greensburg Salem High School.

Greensburg Salem girls basketball shut down for 10 more days

January 11, 2021

One step forward, two steps back.

New Greensburg Salem athletic director Frank Sundry

New Greensburg Salem AD getting comfortable in homecoming

January 10, 2021

Frank Sundry had not walked the hallways at Greensburg Salem for more than 16 years when he returned to take over as the school’s athletic director in October.

Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock plays against Clearfield in the PIAA Class 4A first round Friday, March 6, 2020.

Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 Westmoreland County high school basketball season

January 7, 2021

WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around Westmoreland County.