Tag: Franklin Regional
Franklin Regional faces difficult task in replacing Greg Botta, 2 other coaches
January 17, 2021
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.
Franklin Regional boys give rude Class 5A welcome to Latrobe
January 8, 2021
Latrobe has been in the WPIAL’s largest classification since it began playing basketball decades ago. But the Wildcats got a humbling welcome to Class 5A when the covid-stalled season restarted Friday night.
Franklin Regional football program, WCCA mourn loss of Larry Sellitto
January 7, 2021
Every head football coach has a right-hand man.
Westmoreland County basketball notebook: Teams jumping right into section play
January 6, 2021
A number of local basketball teams will take to the court Friday night and finally open the season after the state’s three-week shutdown of winter sports ended earlier this week.
Top 10 Westmoreland County sports stories of 2020
December 30, 2020
Sports at every level, from pee wees to the pros, have been affected by the menacing coronavirus. There is no dodging it.
