Tag: Penn-Trafford
‘Battle of Route 30’ pits Norwin, Penn-Trafford football teams in Week Zero
August 21, 2019
When the PIAA expanded to six classifications four years ago and decided to move the start of the playoffs up a week, it also allowed schools to eliminate their second scrimmage and play a game during Week Zero.
The Birdie opines on Week Zero, Westmoreland County matchups
Four years after its inception, Week Zero remains a confusing proposition, even for Mr. Birdie.
With options under center, Penn-Trafford could go off script offensively
August 20, 2019
Senior Gabe Dunlap and junior Ethan Carr once competed for the starting quarterback spot at Penn-Trafford. The friendly competition brought out the best in each athlete as they pushed each other to improve.
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.
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.
High school notebook: Norwin backcourt drawing college interest
Norwin will have one of the top backcourt duos in WPIAL girls basketball next season in senior point guard Jayla Wehner and shooting guard Olivia Gribble.
Penn-Trafford has championship aspirations
August 16, 2019
Penn-Trafford is a program that never seems to take a heavy hit from graduation losses.
Westmoreland high school notebook: GCC interim coach Guy breaks ice
Bri Guy met with her Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer players for the first time on a sizzling and muggy Thursday morning in Carbon.
Westmoreland high school golf preview: Zambrunos (again) lead GCC girls
August 14, 2019
The name Zambruno in the Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf program is as recognizable as a golf brand emblazoned on a driver, bag, ball or article of apparel.
WPIAL Class 5A football breakdown: Parity expected for ‘deepest classification in the state’
Despite what Penn Hills did last season, the tide of public opinion in Class 5A football is shifting.
