Tag: Latrobe

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.

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No. 10 Norwin wrestling opens season by upending No. 4 Latrobe

January 13, 2021

Norwin’s wrestling team made quite a statement Wednesday night in their Class 3A Section 2-B opener.

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Franklin Regional boys give rude Class 5A welcome to Latrobe

January 8, 2021

Latrobe has been in the WPIAL’s largest classification since it began playing basketball decades ago. But the Wildcats got a humbling welcome to Class 5A when the covid-stalled season restarted Friday night.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wrestling notebook: Alternative tournament announced after cancellations

December 28, 2020

Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling recently announced the 2021 junior high and elementary state tournaments, along with Area tournaments, have been canceled because of the ongoing pandemic.

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Unbeaten Hempfield, rest of PIHL eager for return

December 25, 2020

Hempfield is one of three hockey teams without a loss in PIHL Class AA in a season heavily impacted by covid issues.

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New dates set for Powerade, Southmoreland wrestling tournaments

December 17, 2020

The Powerade Holiday Tournament has a new date.

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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.

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