Tag: Jeannette

Jeannetteճ Brett Birch participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.

Central Michigan offers Jeannette sophomore Brett Birch

January 30, 2020

Jeannette’s Brett Birch is just a sophomore, but his coaches have noted he can do things that are ahead of his years.

Zach Rocco scored 21 points, including the 1,000th of his high school career, to lead Penn-Trafford over Jeannette in the Shootout at Seton Hill on Sunday.

Deaths of former classmate, Kobe Bryant put win in perspective for Penn-Trafford boys

January 26, 2020

It was a day of reflection and proper perspective for the Penn-Trafford boys basketball team.

Norwin’s Alex Gabauer jumps over Penn-Trafford’s Bobby Lane during a run-down in the second inning Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Norwin High School.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Norwin baseball loaded again

January 25, 2020

Expectations always are high in the Norwin baseball program, and that’s before the college commitments start rolling in.

Penn-Trafford’s Zach Rocco spins around in the corner of the court while keeping an eye on Franklin Regional defenders Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Penn-Trafford Holiday Tournament at Penn-Trafford High School.

College floor, atmosphere attract teams for ‘Shootout at Seton Hill’

January 24, 2020

Each March for the past few years, when teams get their section schedules for the following WPIAL season, Allen Deep begins to plan out his list of high school basketball showcase events.

Jeannette’s coaching staff, including coach Adrian Batts (bottom), instructs players during a timeout against Belle Vernon at the Hempfield tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hempfield Area High School.

Hard-working Jeannette boys basketball team soaring after slow start

January 23, 2020

Apparently, there are no actual days off at Jeannette.

Mt. Pleasant coach Scott Giacobbi earned his 200th career win Monday.

Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Mt. Pleasant’s Giacobbi gets 200th win

January 22, 2020

Scott Giacobbi has been through peaks and valleys while coaching the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team.

Greensburg Salem’s Trent Patrick struggles against Hempfield’s Justin Cramer in a dual meet this season.

‘Spartanhawks’ Ethan Berginc, Justin Cramer fitting in with Hempfield wrestling team

January 21, 2020

When the Jeannette School District decided to disband its wrestling program three years ago and enter into a co-op with Hempfield, junior Ethan Berginc and senior Justin Cramer didn’t have a choice if they wanted to continue the sport they loved.