Tag: Latrobe
The Birdie delves into tiebreakers before picking Westmoreland County games
October 24, 2018
Last week: 14-1 (.933) Season: 95-23 (.805) On the morning of a rare day off, the Birdie pushed around his scrambled eggs at breakfast, scraping his fork against Mrs. Birdie's fancy plate, causing her to cringe. He then used the fork to flip his pumpkin spiced pancakes and sent them
Latrobe football team excited for 1st WPIAL playoff opportunity since ’09
Arnold Palmer. Fred Rogers. The banana split. A number of historical staples, both timeless and recognizable worldwide, have helped put the Greater in Greater Latrobe. Another is Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College, a summer tradition for more than five decades. While a cornerstone in its history, the Black
Mohney brothers guide No. 6 Butler past No. 11 Latrobe in WPIAL 1st round
October 22, 2018
Latrobe entered the playoffs on a roll, going unbeaten in the final six games of the regular season to clinch a berth, but Monday night it ran into Butler's Mohney brothers. Tate Mohney had two goals and Landon Mohney scored once to lead the No. 6-seeded Golden Tornado past No.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball using last season’s early exit as motivation for playoffs
To say the members of the Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball team remember last season's first-round loss would be a drastic understatement. Apparently, it was, and is, motivation for success. andquot;They talked about it so much, and how they wanted to win the section again,andquot; GCC coach Courtney Stynchula said.
Franklin Regional’s Jackson, North Allegheny’s Wrigley lead at PIAA Class AAA golf tournament
Franklin Regional senior Palmer Jackson and North Allegheny senior Caroline Wrigley are atop the leaderboard after Monday's opening round of the PIAA golf championship. Jackson shot a 2-over par 73 and is tied with Central Bucks East senior Patrick Sheehan and Harriton junior Andrew Wallace in the Class AAA boys
Thomas Jefferson’s Max Shaw named Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week
October 21, 2018
Thomas Jefferson's great success over the decades has been a simple recipe. Dominate the line of scrimmage and run the ball down the opponent's throats. That popular menu item in Jaguars Country was on display in Week 8 as Thomas Jefferson plowed Greensburg Salem, 70-21, in a matchup of possible
Defense fuels Latrobe hockey’s fast start
Two years ago, Latrobe's hockey team surprised PIHL Class 2A when it reached the Penguins Cup final as one of the lower seeds. The Wildcats experienced their own shock last season. As one of the top seed in the playoffs, Latrobe had its hopes of returning to the Penguins Cup
Westmoreland WPIAL boys soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 22, 2018
Boys soccer Class 4A No. 11 Latrobe (10-6-1) vs. No. 6 Butler (10-4-2) 7 p.m. Monday at Butler Winner plays: No. 3 Upper St. Clair (11-3-2) Coaches: Tom Kennedy, Latrobe; Troy Mohney, Butler Players to watch: Marshal Kalning, Sr., MF, Latrobe; Tate Mohney, Sr., F, Butler Corner kicks: After losing
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg Salem’s Anderson collects Penn State offer
October 20, 2018
Malia Anderson expected colleges to take notice after the season she had on the track last spring. The interest has trickled in for the Greensburg Salem senior, who is primed for a big senior year. The 800-meter specialist has heard from Penn State, Villanova and Georgetown. She took an official
Latrobe routs Albert Gallatin to clinch 1st playoff birth since 2009
October 19, 2018
Senior night was a positive one Friday in Latrobe as the Wildcats knocked off Albert Gallatin, 48-0. The win, Latrobe's third of the year, qualified them for the WPIAL Class 5A football playoffs for the first time since 2009. andquot;Our No. 1 focus was our seniors and to send them
