Tag: Jeannette

Westmoreland high school notebook: Jim Nesser to coach against former Jeannette squad

January 14, 2018

When Jim Nesser returned to coaching, he knew he would run into some old friends. And when he took the job at Greensburg Central Catholic,

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Jeannette football raising money for championship rings

January 12, 2018

Jeannette is still ring-chasing. The Jayhawks football team, which won WPIAL and PIAA Class A titles, has started an online fundraiser to raise money for

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Westmoreland basketball notebook: Kallock among Greensburg Salem’s all-time scorers

Greensburg Salem junior combo-guard Megan Kallock is on her way to chasing some of the big names on the program's scoring list. Only a junior,

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Peters Township, Mt. Lebanon wrestling look to lock up sub-section title as part of 3 things to watch Wednesday in WPIAL athl…

January 9, 2018

First place is up for grabs Wednesday in Class AAA, Section 2B. Peters Township will host Mt. Lebanon at 7:30 p.m., with the winner likely

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Westmoreland County high school notebook: Hempfield’s Schade signs with Eastern Kentucky

January 6, 2018

A trip to the WPIAL volleyball semifinals in the fall was more rewarding than Kierstin Schade could have imagined. Schade helped underdog Hempfield reach the

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Several Westmoreland basketball games postponed

January 5, 2018

Friday's winter deep-freeze caused the postponements of several boys basketball games involving Westmoreland County teams. The postponements include: • Franklin Regional at Gateway — Will

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Petko takes over as Jeannette athletic director

January 4, 2018

Jeannette High School has a new athletic director. Acting high school assistant principal Bill Petko, a 1995 Connellsville graduate, replaced Anthony DeNunzio on Jan. 1.

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Jeannette, Hempfield baseball players to compete in All-American tournament

January 3, 2018

Three high school baseball players from Westmoreland County have been invited to participate in the 2018 Under Armour All-American Pre-Season tournament at Sloan Park, the

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Jeannette boys pick up steam as they recover from football

January 1, 2018

Adrian Batts recalls the early part of the 2007-08 basketball season. Jeannette had just won its first PIAA football championship and had to postpone its

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State championship dominance among Westmoreland County sports highlights from 2017

December 31, 2017

Flash bulbs and fire truck escorts back to town. Exuberant student sections and bus loads full of fans with plenty to cheer about — all

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