Tag: Belle Vernon

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Belle Vernon’s Izzy Laurita commits to Division I soccer program

August 25, 2019

Belle Vernon junior soccer standout Izzy Laurita had a checklist handy when she began the recruiting process.

Belle Vernon’s Cameron Guess returns for the 2019 season.

WPIAL football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the kickers

August 21, 2019

Sharing your field with a good soccer team can sometimes be a boost for football programs across the WPIAL.

Peters Twp.’s Aiden McCall breaks up a pass intended for Bethel Park’s Jehvonn Lewis during the second quarter Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Peters.

WPIAL position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks

August 19, 2019

There’s no major college recruit on this list like last year when Aliquippa’s M.J. Devonshire, North Allegheny’s Joey Porter Jr. and Penn Hills’ Daequan Hardy topped the cornerback rankings.

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.

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.

Norwin’s Jayla Wehner (right) had three college offers before verbally committing to Marian, a NAIA program in Indianapolis.

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.

Belle Vernon’s Nolan Labuda (left) and Hunter Ruokonen celebrate during a 7-on-7 tournament July 20, 2019, at Belle Vernon.

Belle Vernon football team knows keys to playoff drive

Coaches and players at Belle Vernon agree. A few key factors kept the Leopards from becoming an elite team in WPIAL Class 4A the past couple of seasons.