Tag: Ligonier Valley

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
August 21, 2019
Four years after its inception, Week Zero remains a confusing proposition, even for Mr. Birdie.

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Ligonier Valley’s Ethan Boring makes a one-handed catch during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Ligonier.
Ligonier Valley looks to maintain level of success in District 6
Ligonier Valley has been one of the best teams from District 6 over the past four seasons.

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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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Ligonier Valley’s Sam Sheeder returns for the 2019 season.
Sam Sheeder excited to return as Ligonier Valley quarterback
August 16, 2019
Wally Pipp was the New York Yankees starting first baseman in 1925.

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Ligonier Valley’s Wylie Spiker works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Ligonier.
Heritage Conference football breakdown: Ligonier Valley favored to repeat
August 14, 2019
It was quite a football season for teams from the District 6 Heritage Conference in 2018.

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Penn-Trafford head coach John Ruane watches the action at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.
Pace picks up with high school football camps set to open
August 10, 2019
Watch a Penn-Trafford football practice, and the first thing you notice is structure. Players know where to be, when to be there and the effort required in each drill.

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District 6 denies eligibility for Ligonier Valley senior Silk
August 7, 2019
Kyle Silk won’t be playing for the Ligonier Valley football team just yet.

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Norwin’s Tanner Krevokuch scores on a pass from quarterback Jack Salopek against Penn-Trafford during the WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament championship game on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Greater Latrobe High School. Norwin beat Penn-Trafford 24-13.
Westmoreland notebook: ‘Heat week’ leads into start of training camp
August 3, 2019
“Heat week” begins Monday around the state as football teams get set to open camps Aug. 12.

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Ligonier Valley’s Sam Sheeder (9) gains 2 yards before being stopped by Richland’s Lucas Sabol (40) during the fourth quarter of the PIAA District 6 Class 2A Championship game on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona. Richland beat Ligonier Valley 21-12.
Ligonier Valley favored again; Hearing set for QB Silk
To no one’s surprise, Ligonier Valley again is the favorite to win the Heritage Conference title.

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