Tag: Ligonier Valley
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Ligonier Valley’s Michael Marinchak, Derry’s Destiny Roberts
January 22, 2019
Michael Marinchak School: Ligonier Valley Sport: Basketball Class: Junior Claim to fame: Marinchak tied a school record with 44 points to lead Ligonier Valley (15-1, 9-0) to a 91-60 win over Purchase Line in District 6 Heritage Conference action Jan. 16. Dick Knupp has held the school record since 1958.
Marinchak brothers are double trouble for Ligonier Valley opponents
January 12, 2019
Matthew Marinchak was leaving the Ligonier Valley locker room last season after a game, and a fan came up and congratulated him for playing well. He thanked the person and continued to leave the gym. But Matthew, who was in eighth grade, was taking praise for his older brother, Michael.
Westmoreland basketball notebook: Franklin Regional braces for ‘Zion Williamson of high school basketball’
January 10, 2019
Franklin Regional junior center Johnny O'Toole knows he and his teammates cannot get caught standing around. They can't let themselves become awestruck and simply watch Oscar Tshiebwe play. They have to try to defend against the madly talented basketball standout -- a tall task for any opponent that faces Tshiebwe
Westmoreland 2018 sports year in review: Championships aplenty around region
December 30, 2018
History was made, and championships were celebrated as another local sports year made its mark. Here are the top five Westmoreland County sports stories from 2018: 5. Golden Lions take state The Greensburg Salem boys cross country team captured the PIAA Class AA title for its first state championship. The
High school roundup for Dec. 26, 2018: Belle Vernon tops Southmoreland in OT
December 26, 2018
Mitch Pohlot had 24 points, and Larry Calloway added 21 as Belle Vernon defeated Southmoreland, 84-80, in overtime at the Charleroi tournament Wednesday night. Jake Haney scored 13 points, and Cameron Nusser added 12 for the Leopards (2-6). Riley Comforti scored 28 points to lead Southmoreland (3-5). Ringgold 69, Yough
Derry’s Justin Flack named Westmoreland Tribune-Review Football Player of the Year
December 22, 2018
PLAYER OF THE YEAR JUSTIN FLACK RB/QB/DB, Senior, 5-foot-8, 160 pounds, Derry Area Justin Flack's senior season turned out better than he or anyone expected. The Derry senior running back said he never dreamed rushing for 1,334 yards and scoring 38 touchdowns. Because of injuries to Colton Nemcheck and Justin
Westmoreland basketball notebook: Prep work paying off for Derry boys
December 20, 2018
Preparation is everything for Derry boys basketball. The Trojans aren't sparing a single detail this season. From the four-page scouting report each player gets days before every game, to intensive film-breakdown, first-year coach Tom Esposito has his team doing its homework on opponents. andquot;A lot has changed since the last
Norwin’s Thrift to play at West Virginia as preferred walk-on
December 19, 2018
Norwin senior safety Jayvon Thrift's first football scholarship offer came from West Virginia during his sophomore year. Pitt offered shortly afterward, as did many others. In early October, he pledged his commitment to Youngstown State. But things changed Sunday when he de-committed. During the first day of the NCAA's three-dayWestmoreland athletes of the week: Ligonier Valley’s Marrek Paola, Jeannette’s Dymond Crawford
December 18, 2018
Marrek Paola School: Ligonier Valley Sport: Basketball Class: Senior Claim to fame: Paola scored 32 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead Ligonier Valley (4-1, 2-0) to a 78-57 win over Penns Manor in Heritage Conference action Dec. 11. Paola also scored 19 points in wins over Forest Hills and
Ligonier Valley senior Aaron Tutino commits to St. Francis (Pa.)
December 13, 2018
It didn't take Ligonier Valley senior Aaron Tutino long to make a choice about his future. Less than two weeks after getting his first NCAA Division I offer, the Pennsylvania career touchdown leader committed to St. Francis (Pa.). He announced his decision on Twitter. Tutino owns the state record for
