Tag: Jeannette

Westmoreland County’s don’t-miss matchups for the opening round

November 1, 2017

Class 6A First round 8-Norwin (5-5) at 1-Pine-Richland (10-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday Last week: Norwin defeated Hempfield, 24-14. Pine-Richland rolled past North Allegheny, 48-28. The

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The Birdie hears the buzz on the Westmoreland locals

After dinner at his favorite pizza place in Green Tree, the Birdie went to the WPIAL playoff pairings meeting Monday night and blended into the

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WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Nine 2017

October 31, 2017

It’s hard to believe, but the 2017 WPIAL regular season has already drawn to a conclusion. Before the focus turns to the postseason, though, let’s take a look back at the top plays from the final week of the campaign. This week’s collection includes a pair of scores in the final minutes to hand the […]

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After Week 9 losses, P-T, FR, Jeannette focus on playoffs

October 30, 2017

When the WPIAL playoffs begin Friday, three Westmoreland County teams — Penn-Trafford, Franklin Regional and Jeannette — will be trying to erase Week 9 losses

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Five things we learned from Week 9 of WPIAL football season

October 28, 2017

Maybe for the first time all season, Clairton looked a lot like its dominant self, and just in time for the playoffs, too. That could

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Jeannette still can’t solve Clairton as Bears roll to 40-6 victory

October 27, 2017

Clairton football coach Wayne Wade said he didn't think his team sent a message Friday night. But the No. 5 Bears' 40-6 win against No.

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Chicks Picks – Week Nine – 2017

October 26, 2017

Welcome to Week 9 of the high school football season. It’s that time of year again when the fall colors abound.  At a quick glance, we can see the many shades of orange, red, yellow, and yes, pink.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Once upon a time, the color pink signified delicacy and femininity.  For […]

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What to watch in Week 9 of high school football: Tiebreaker coin flip could be in play

In WPIAL football, the last-resort tiebreaker is a coin flip. If head-to-head results, Gardner Points and the WPIAL's margin-of-victory formulas can't break a tie, chance

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Quartet of Westmoreland County teams aim to finish regular season undefeated

Jeannette has rolled through the Eastern Conference with the swiftness and unbroken stride of a sprinter in the 100-meter dash. Opponents, they have simply tried

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Video: 4 Westmoreland County teams look to stay undefeated

Four teams from Westmoreland County enter Week 9 undefeated: Jeannette (9-0), Penn-Trafford (9-0), Belle Vernon (8-0) and Ligonier Valley (9-0). It's been 21 years since

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