Tag: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson boys basketball turns to offense

December 1, 2017

Thomas Jefferson's boys basketball team advanced to the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs last season. But the Jaguars lost to Gateway in the first round and

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Thomas Jefferson seniors wrapping up impressive football run

November 24, 2017

Senior leadership has been a strength of the Thomas Jefferson football team this season. Historically, it's a trademark of the program. The 20-member senior class

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Thomas Jefferson football team dominant through WPIAL title game

It was a defensive performance for the ages. Thomas Jefferson's staunch defensive unit did not surrender a point in three WPIAL playoff games, culminating in

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Cathedral Prep routs Thomas Jefferson in PIAA quarterfinals

Against a roster Bill Cherpak dubbed the Erie all-stars, Thomas Jefferson had to be perfect. The Jaguars weren't, and Cathedral Prep pounced. Prep quarterback Joe

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Pittsburgh athletes of the week: TJ’s Brendan Crousey, Shady Side Academy’s Krystyna Rytel

November 22, 2017

Brendan Crousey School: Thomas Jefferson Class: Senior Sport: Hockey Claim to fame: Crousey scored a goal and registered three assists as Thomas Jefferson defeated Greensburg

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Thomas Jefferson hopes to break through against Cathedral Prep this time

November 21, 2017

Winning WPIAL football championships is part of Thomas Jefferson's tradition. So is playing Cathedral Prep in the PIAA playoffs. The two teams will meet for

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WPIAL Class 4A final notebook: TJ’s Cherpak joins top 10 coaches list

November 18, 2017

Saturday's WPIAL Class 4A championship win over Montour was the 249th in Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak's illustrious career. He is now 10th on the

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Thomas Jefferson tops Montour to defend WPIAL Class 4A championship

Bill Cherpak wore a rain jacket, but not even the torrential downpour at Heinz Field on Saturday kept him from donning his customary shorts. andquot;This

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WPIAL football championship central: The Trib is live at Heinz Field

Welcome to Heinz Field, site of a quartet of 2017 WPIAL football championship games throughout the day Saturday. Follow along for game updates from the

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They’re not in the spotlight, but team players play key roles in success

November 17, 2017

There is usually one on every team. The player who doesn't appear often — or at least regularly — in the limelight. But it's also

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