Tag: Norwin

Norwin athletes return to action after preaching positivity during shutdown

January 10, 2021

Tried and true, some Norwin athletes were ready when Gov. Tom Wolf put high school sports on pause again for three weeks.

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Westmoreland high school notes: Norwin’s Stecko gives verbal commitment to Mount St. Mary’s

January 9, 2021

From the first time he watched college baseball on television, Ty Stecko wanted to play at the next level. He believed he could grow into a Division I talent, and his confidence blossomed over time and caught up with his skills.

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High school basketball will have much different look — and sound — when it resumes

January 8, 2021

When Buddy Valinsky coached in the City League, basketball games were played in the afternoon in front of only a few fans.

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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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Norwin catcher Ty Stecko gives verbal commitment to Mount St. Mary’s

January 5, 2021

From the first time he watched college baseball on television, Ty Stecko wanted to play at the next level. He believed he could grow into a Division I talent and his confidence blossomed over time, soon catching up with the fast pace set by his skill set.

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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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Westmoreland high school notes: GCC girls soccer player Winnor commits to New Hampshire

December 23, 2020

Bethany Winnor, a key player on the girls soccer team at Greensburg Central Catholic that won the WPIAL Class A title and finished runner-up in the PIAA this season, will play NCAA Division I soccer.

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