Tag: Franklin Regional
H.S. notebook: Belle Vernon’s Dane Anden gets preferred walk-on offer from Pitt
January 23, 2021
Dane Anden could hardly believe the news.
Kiski Duals to feature WPIAL wrestling’s heavy hitters
January 21, 2021
About the only thing Kiski Area athletic director John Peterman hasn’t changed this past month is his last name, and that may change.
Westmoreland high school basketball notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Giannikas hits 200 wins
January 20, 2021
John Giannikas took over the Penn-Trafford girls basketball program prior to the 2006-07 season. The Warriors were a hit-or-miss playoff team in the years leading up to his start date.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford, Norwin girls to square off
January 17, 2021
Covid-19 can muck up schedules, but it can’t take away rivalries.
Franklin Regional faces difficult task in replacing Greg Botta, 2 other coaches
Greg Botta won 177 games in 27 seasons at Franklin Regional. He ranks third all time in Westmoreland County in football wins behind legendary coaches Dick Dilts of Kiski Area (214) and Joe Mucci (184), who led teams at Jeannette and Greensburg Central Catholic.
WPIAL coaches have mixed feelings about open basketball playoffs
January 16, 2021
Yes, we’re open.
Another championship Franklin Regional coach, volleyball’s Mike Feorene, steps down
January 15, 2021
Another day, another high-profile Franklin Regional coach heading out the door.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Franklin Regional adds size to its lineup
January 14, 2021
Franklin Regional has been known to produce good guards under alum and former standout Steve Scorpion. Commanding guards with a handle on the offense who can score and defend.
Hudson resigns after highly successful 2nd stint as Franklin Regional boys soccer coach
January 13, 2021
Rand Hudson has two loves in his life. His family and soccer.
Longtime Franklin Regional football coach Greg Botta retires
January 12, 2021
Maybe there were precursors the end was coming, and the time was right to go.
