Tag: Franklin Regional

Week 5’s don’t-miss high school matchups in Westmoreland County

September 27, 2017

Class 6A Southeastern Conference 5-6A Bethel Park (3-1, 2-0) at Hempfield (1-4, 0-3) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: Bethel Park lost to No. 1 Pine-Richland,

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Westmoreland athletes of the week: Mt. Pleasant’s Shane Piper, Franklin Regional’s Sydney Caldwell

Shane Piper School: Mt. Pleasant Sport: Soccer Class: Junior Claim to fame: Piper, who collected 13 saves last week, extended his shutout streak to five

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Westmoreland County players to watch for Week 5

Tre Cunningham Jeannette, sr., WR/DB/K Cunningham (6-foot-3, 165 pounds) booted two field goals, caught a 20-yard TD pass and finished with four catches for 74

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The Birdie needs to cool off in Westmoreland County

Before the Birdie begins his picks column for Week 5, he asks that you allow him 15 minutes to cool off. andquot;Don't want to say

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WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week 4 2017

September 26, 2017

As the regular season nears the halfway point, teams have begun to elevate their level of play. As a result, this past week featured some incredible contests that were likely decided by a single snap. Included in this week’s selection are a defensive stop in overtime, a fourth-down gamble that paid off for the offense […]

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Franklin Regional’s Jackson wins WPIAL semifinal for 2nd straight season

Palmer Jackson could not take the putter out of his bag soon enough during Tuesday's WPIAL Class AAA semifinal tournament. andquot;I hit the ball well,andquot;

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Latrobe tennis aims for deep playoff run

September 25, 2017

After going undefeated in Section 1-AAA, the Latrobe girls tennis team (9-0) looks forward to a long run in the WPIAL playoffs. Tournament brackets were

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Franklin Regional hockey embracing challenge of moving up to Class AA

September 24, 2017

With Franklin Regional winning back-to-back Class A Penguins Cup titles the last two seasons, coach Brian Kurtz knew a change in classification was on the

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Franklin Regional takes down Armstrong in overtime

September 22, 2017

Franklin Regional coach Greg Botta didn't hesitate in overtime. Faced with fourth-and-goal at the Armstrong 3, Botta sent Domenick DiFalco on to attempt a 20-yard

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Week 4’s don’t-miss high school football matchups in Westmoreland County

September 20, 2017

Class 6A Southeastern Conference Canon-McMillan (2-2, 1-1) at Norwin (2-2, 1-1) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: Canon-McMillan lost to Mt. Lebanon, 24-17. Norwin lost at

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