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Athletic Director: Zachary Kessler
3200 School Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668
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Franklin Regional takes the field for a 2024 game at Gateway. (Shane Dunlap | TribLive)
Franklin Regional promotes OL/strength coach Brian Johnson to head coaching job
February 18, 2026
As director of facilities at Franklin Regional, Brian Johnson’s duties range from overseeing maintenance and repairs to coordinating with contractors for building projects.

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Shaler’s Jordan Epps scores over Franklin Regional’s Colin Holt during their WPIAL Class 5A first-round game Tuesday at Franklin Regional High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Shaler boys take over 4th quarter, pull away vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st round
February 17, 2026
Franklin Regional led the entire third quarter and was primed to close out Shaler with a strong fourth.

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Penn-Trafford’s Zachary Feldman scores over Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon earlier this month. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 17, 2026
February 16, 2026
Girls

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Brian Johnson primed to be next Franklin Regional football coach
February 15, 2026
Franklin Regional will vote this week to hire Brian Johnson as head football coach, according to the agenda for Wednesday night’s board meeting.

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Penn-Trafford pitcher Allyson Paulone celebrates after the final out to defeat Greencastle-Atrim, 2-0, in the PIAA Class 5A championship game June 13, 2025, at Penn State. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Penn-Trafford ace to pitch for Mercyhurst
February 14, 2026
Penn-Trafford softball has a Division I pitcher.

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Penn-Trafford’s Olivia Weishaar scores past Franklin Regional’s Gemma Sadoski during their WPIAL Class 5A first-round game Friday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Penn-Trafford girls finally shake loose vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st round
February 13, 2026
On a night when the rims were tight and shots weren’t falling, Penn-Trafford had to get used to some initial discomfort before it could find its footing in the playoff opener.

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Penn Trafford’s Torrie Destefano and Olivia Weishaar defend on Kiski Area’s Gianna DeVito on Feb. 3. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 13, 2026
February 12, 2026
Girls

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Twin sisters Olivia Weishaar (left) and Hanna Weishaar are key players for the Penn-Trafford girls basketball team. (Submitted)
Family ties strong with Westmoreland County playoff basketball teams
February 11, 2026
When the Franklin Regional girls edged past Shaler, 45-43, last week to clinch a WPIAL Class 5A playoff spot, Panthers coach Bernie Pucka and his daughter, Chloe, did interviews for a local broadcast.

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Derry’s Patrick Bulger beats Burrell’s Carl Thomas in the 114-pound bout during the WPIAL Class 2A team wrestling championship last month. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
WPIAL team wrestling rankings: Feb. 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
Final team rankings

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Penn-Trafford’s Tyler Funk competes during the 2025-26 season. (Courtesy of Rachel Thatcher)
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Penn-Trafford hockey holds edge over Hempfield
February 8, 2026
Penn-Trafford and Hempfield are the frontrunners in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Class 2A standings with the Warriors (14-2-0-0) holding a one-point lead over Hempfield (13-2-1-0) at the beginning of last week.

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