Tag: Penn-Trafford

Penn-Trafford players (from left) Izzie Fontana, Torrie DeStefano, Raya Johnson and Hanna Weishaar leave the court after Weishaar's buzzer-beaiting layup to end the first half Wednesday night at Norwin. (Bill Beckner Jr. | TribLive)
Penn-Trafford ‘ready for anything’ in Class 5A quarterfinal win over Indiana
February 18, 2026
Having played Indiana twice this year, Penn-Trafford knew the Indians about as well as any team could know an opponent.

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Moon’s Jackson Bauman pulls up for a 3-pointer against Mars on Jan. 30. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Moon defense in postseason form in Class 5A 1st-round win over Penn-Trafford
February 17, 2026
At a time of the year when defensive efforts tend to stand tall, a 15-13 game at the half turned into a 15-point victory Tuesday night.

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Penn-Trafford’s Raya Johnson scores and is fouled as Franklin Regional’s Katherine Yaniga defends during a WPIAL Class 5A first-round game Friday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland County high school basketball notebook: Penn-Trafford facing familiar foe
Familiarity won’t be a problem for Penn-Trafford in the WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball quarterfinals.

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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
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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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Canon-McMillan’s Madison Clair celebrates next to Lauren Borella after a Norwin timeout on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Norwin. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Breaking down the 2026 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs
February 9, 2026
Here’s a closer look at the 2026 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs.

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Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown passes the ball against Clairton last month. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
WPIAL basketball teams prepare to learn playoff seeding fates
February 8, 2026
Jeannette did not lose to a WPIAL team this season and is the defending Class 2A boys basketball champion.

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