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Westmoreland County football notebook: GCC’s Samir Crosby accounts for 6 TDs , Trib HSSN
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby rushed for 341 yards on 21 carries and completed 7 of 12 passes for 136 yards Friday. Samir Crosby had an impressive performance in a wild opener for Greensburg Central Catholic at Shady Side Academy. The Centurions rallied to win 46-40 as the junior quarterback accounted for six touchdowns.
Ligonier Valley rides ground game to win over Derry in ‘Riot on the Ridge’
From the start, this year’s rendition of “Riot on the Ridge” looked more like a whimper. Derry Area and Ligonier Valley seemed to have a good bit of nerves in the first game as the teams had mental lapses leading to turnovers and penalties. “We have to...
Porter, Erie McDowell Power Past Woodland Hills at Wolvarena
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. — Erie McDowell came into the East Hills of Pittsburgh with one thing on their mind and that was establishing the ground game and running rampant all over its opponent. That’s exactly what Erie McDowell did against Woodland Hills in order to come out on top,...
Sportsbeat Game of the Week: Richland at Penn Cambria Preview
CRESSON, Pa. (WTAJ) – Richland and Penn Cambria has quickly turned into one of the best matchups in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference in recent years. This year, it’s giving fans another great showdown to open the 2024 season. “It’s really good for high school football to have a game like that to kick off […]
Manor College Names Stephanie Parker as Director of Dental Hygiene
Stephanie Parker is the new Program Director of Dental Hygiene at Manor College, succeeding Virginia Saunders, who retired on Aug. 2. Stephanie Parker, MHA has been named the Program Director of Dental Hygiene at Manor College. Parker has served as an Instructor in the Dental Hygiene program since 2019 after a career working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in private practice.
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News — Aug. 23, 2024
Freeport High School Class of 1955 will get together at 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive, Allegheny Township. Classmates and spouses welcome. • Ken High Class of 1958 will have a reunion Sept. 19 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Classmates who are interested and have not received information should contact Marie Thompson Capo at 724-448-0841 or sistermariedom@gmail.com.
Phase 1 of Kiski Area Intermediate School renovation to be ready for students' arrival
Parking lots at Kiski Area Intermediate School should be ready to use in time for the district’s first home football game on Aug. 30. “Things are on time,” said Russell Del Re, a superintendent with PJ Dick, the firm managing the $25 million renovation of the school. “(Contractors) are doing what they need to do.”
Hempfield School District ready for new year, welcomes students
GREENSBURG, Pa. — One by one, students getting off of their bus in Hempfield Township were greeted by smiling faces Thursday morning. Teachers, school staff and district leaders met the students at the door before they even made it inside of the building. Thursday marked the first day of...
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