Tag: Derry Area

Physical battle expected as Freeport hosts 1st-time foe Derry in Big East opener

August 29, 2018

It can become a slippery slope to judge someone based on reputation, but right now that's all Derry and Freeport have to go on. Put

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Kickoff return helps Derry pull away from Latrobe

August 24, 2018

Derry won 20 games the past two years by keeping things simple, executing and coming up with big plays when needed. In Friday's season opener

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Chick’s Picks gets out the crystal ball for Week Zero

August 23, 2018

The man, the myth, the legend: Week Zero is here. You may be asking yourself -- what exactly is Week Zero anyway Week Zero offers

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Westmoreland County football preview capsules for Week Zero

August 22, 2018

Nonconference Charleroi at Monessen 7 p.m. Friday, Memorial Stadium, Monessen Last year: Charleroi finished 9-2, 6-1 in the Century (2A); Monessen was 3-8, 2-5 in

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The Birdie states case as top-flight prognosticator for Westmoreland County

Last season: 119-30 (.799) The Birdie sat in a recent meeting about the new andquot;Trib 7andquot; series, which ranks the best WPIAL players of all-time

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Derry looks to recover from off-season injuries to running backs

August 18, 2018

Derry football coach Tim Sweeney wasn't in a good mood back in July during the Westmoreland County Coaches' Association seven-on-seven tournament. He wasn't pleased with

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Experience could be an asset for Derry girls soccer

August 17, 2018

Derry's girls soccer team went from the playoffs to restocking last year. Many young or inexperienced players were pressed into duty last fall, and the

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Derry boys soccer seniors hope to make progress

This season marks the final chance for Derry's 12 seniors to challenge for a postseason berth. The Trojans haven't come close in recent years, but

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Westmoreland high school notebook: Latrobe’s Holler revises plan

August 11, 2018

Trent Holler is walking back his original top-three list. The standout lineman from Latrobe said he needs more time to evaluate his recruiting situation and

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Senior 3-sport standout DeLuca ready to lead Derry football team

August 10, 2018

Derry football coach Tim Sweeney played for legendary coach Joe Paterno at Penn State. He knows what type of athlete can play at the NCAA

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