Tag: Southmoreland
Westmoreland wrestling notebook: Norwin’s Altieri reaches 100-win milestone
January 19, 2021
Norwin senior wrestler John Altieri reached the 100-win mark in his career by winning his weight class at the Mid-Winter Mayhem.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Franklin Regional adds size to its lineup
January 14, 2021
Franklin Regional has been known to produce good guards under alum and former standout Steve Scorpion. Commanding guards with a handle on the offense who can score and defend.
High school basketball will have much different look — and sound — when it resumes
January 8, 2021
When Buddy Valinsky coached in the City League, basketball games were played in the afternoon in front of only a few fans.
Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 Westmoreland County high school basketball season
January 7, 2021
WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around Westmoreland County.
Westmoreland County basketball notebook: Teams jumping right into section play
January 6, 2021
A number of local basketball teams will take to the court Friday night and finally open the season after the state’s three-week shutdown of winter sports ended earlier this week.
Top 10 Westmoreland County sports stories of 2020
December 30, 2020
Sports at every level, from pee wees to the pros, have been affected by the menacing coronavirus. There is no dodging it.
Greensburg Salem wrestling downs Southmoreland in match before hiatus
December 11, 2020
When Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf decided to put high school and recreational youth athletics on a three-week hiatus and the Monroeville Mat Madness wrestling tournament was canceled, Southmoreland athletic director and wrestling coach Dan Boring went to work.
Some teams getting one last game in before sports shutdown begins
December 10, 2020
Basketball teams across the state found themselves with a dilemma Thursday after Gov. Tom Wolf announced the feared shutdown of high school sports, among a throng of other statewide restrictions due to the accelerated spread of covid-19.
Teams to watch in WPIAL Class AA wrestling this season
December 8, 2020
Preseason top 10 WPIAL Class AA wrestling teams:
Boys basketball preview: Southmoreland steps up in class with young roster
December 6, 2020
With a quiet demeanor, the Southmoreland boys basketball team practices with masks on while the coach looks on wearing a face shield.
