Tag: Franklin Regional

Upper St. Clair advances after defensive struggle with Franklin Regional

November 3, 2017

In a defensive struggle that mirrored a heavyweight boxing match, it was Upper St. Clair that landed enough blows to walk away victorious. The No.

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Westmoreland County players to watch for Week 10

November 1, 2017

John Piekut Norwin, sr., OL/LB Piekut (5-10, 2015) made a one-handed interception and returned it 2 yards for a TD to help Norwin defeat Hempfield,

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Westmoreland County’s don’t-miss matchups for the opening round

Class 6A First round 8-Norwin (5-5) at 1-Pine-Richland (10-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday Last week: Norwin defeated Hempfield, 24-14. Pine-Richland rolled past North Allegheny, 48-28. The

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The Birdie hears the buzz on the Westmoreland locals

After dinner at his favorite pizza place in Green Tree, the Birdie went to the WPIAL playoff pairings meeting Monday night and blended into the

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After Week 9 losses, P-T, FR, Jeannette focus on playoffs

October 30, 2017

When the WPIAL playoffs begin Friday, three Westmoreland County teams — Penn-Trafford, Franklin Regional and Jeannette — will be trying to erase Week 9 losses

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Franklin Regional’s Busche again qualifies for PIAA meet

Franklin Regional's cross country season has come to an end after another solid season. Last Thursday, the boys and girls competed in the WPIAL championships,

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Franklin Regional slowed by Gateway defense in Big East loss

October 27, 2017

Throughout most of the regular season, Gateway chewed through Class 5A Big East Conference on the backs of their high-powered offense. But Friday night at

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Mars girls topple Franklin Regional for 3rd time this season

October 26, 2017

Mars did something they hadn't done all season, but it didn't stop the Fightin' Planets from moving into the WPIAL girls soccer semifinals. Caroline Wroblewski

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High school football notebook: Norwin defense among WPIAL’s best

Talk to coaches who have played Norwin and their first point of emphasis is defense. Norwin (4-5 overall, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) is no knock-off of

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Canon-McMillan boys edge Franklin Regional in penalty kicks

October 25, 2017

Canon-McMillan boys soccer coach Larry Fingers' experiment was initially a laugher. Working centerback Tommy Samosky in practice as a goalie to utilize as a penalty

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