Tag: Hempfield

Cory Myers coaches the Penn State Division II club hockey team against Liberty in November 2017 in Lynchburg, Va.

Hempfield hockey team has high expectations under new head coach

October 24, 2022

During the buildup to Hempfield’s season-opening high school hockey game — a 5-1 loss to Latrobe last Thursday at Nevin Arena in Greensburg — Spartans players were weighing the idea of a new season with a new coach.

Gateway quarterback Brad Birch throws a touchdown pass during the first quarter against Hempfield on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Spartan Stadium.

WPIAL Class 6A/5A football roundup: Gateway tops Norwin to clinch playoff berth

October 21, 2022

Brad Birch threw for 294 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 3 Gateway to a 42-10 Class 5A Big East Conference win against Norwin (1-8, 0-4) on Friday night.

Hempfield’s Liz Tapper wins the girls Class 3A discus at the WPIAL track and field championships May 18 at Slippery Rock University.

Hempfield track star Liz Tapper picks Michigan

October 20, 2022

Hempfield senior Liz Tapper announced at volleyball senior night Thursday that she will be continuing her track career at the University of Michigan.

West Deer quarterback Bob Uchic gets loose for a touchdown run at East Deer Field as a standing-room crowd watched the Braves keep possession of the Antlers Trophy with a 26-6 victory over the Bucks on Oct. 27, 1962.

Through the Years: Antlers were on the line when West Deer, East Deer met

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Franklin Regional’s Nate Chiarizio lead blocks for Roman Sarnic as he gets outside against Hempfield on Oct. 14.

Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Breaking down the WPIAL playoff format

The WPIAL football playoffs are less than two weeks away.

Highlands’ Daniel Long celebrates his sack of North Catholic quarterback Jason Siket in the second quarter Sept. 16.

Birdie uses science to pick winner of A-K Valley game of the year in Week 8

October 19, 2022

Last week: 9-1

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyree Turner hands off to Da’sjon Craggette against Clairton on Sept. 30.

Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 8

Class 5A Big East

Ligonier Valley’s Haden Sierocky celebrates in the end zone late in the fourth quarter against Burrell on Oct. 7.

Celebrate those touchdowns, and these Week 8 Westmoreland County picks from The Birdie

Last week: 9-2 (81.8%)

Moon head coach Bill Pfeifer celebrates with goalkeeper Serayah Leech after defeating Seneca Valley, 4-0, in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Highmark Stadium.

9 WPIAL coaches earn statewide award from PIAA

October 18, 2022

Nine WPIAL coaches were name state coaches of the year by the PIAA for the 2021-22 school year.

Freeport’s Natalie Volek chases down the ball against North Allegheny in a volleyball match Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 at North Allegheny High School.

North Allegheny, Hampton, Freeport, Serra Catholic atop final coaches association volleyball rankings

October 17, 2022

It’s about that time.

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