Author Archives: Hometown1

CROSBY, LETANG HAVE MILESTONE MOMENTS IN WIN OVER CANUCKS
It was another milestone night for Sidney Crosby, and for his longtime friend and teammate Kris Letang. Paul Steigerwald has the recap of a Penguins win over Vancouver. It's still plenty early, but th...
Hometown1 Oct 22, 2025

TOMLIN WANTS DEFENSE TO STEP UP AGAINST PACKERS
Mike Tomlin and the Steelers love splash plays, but only when they're making them. When their opponent does it, repeatedly as Cincinnati did last week, the coach says it can ruin the day. Tomlin held ...
Hometown1 Oct 22, 2025

VALDEZ CONTINUES AMAZING AFL SEASON WITH EIGHTH HOMER
He did it again. Esmerlyn Valdez bashed another home run last night for Salt River in the Arizona Fall League. On the day he was named a "Week Two Top Performer,", the Altoona Curve outfielder hit his...
Hometown1 Oct 22, 2025

LOCAL GOLFERS WITH GROUND TO MAKE UP IN PIAA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Heritage Conference golfers struggled in the first round of the PIAA Class AA golf championships yesterday. River Valley's Jake Pynos and West Shamokin's Alex Talmadge both shot six over par 78. Conem...
Hometown1 Oct 21, 2025

STEELERS BEGIN PREPARATIONS FOR PACKERS, LOOKING FOR BETTER D
The Steelers did not practice yesterday but they did hold team meetings, and they tried on the yellow helmets they'll wear when they debut their new throwback uniforms on Sunday night against Green Ba...
Hometown1 Oct 21, 2025

PENS/CANUCKS HAS A FAMILIAR FEEL
The Penguins hit the ice at PPG Paints Arena tonight against Vancouver, with both teams sporting 4-2 records. The Pens have won two in a row and the Canucks have won three straight. Tonight's game wil...
Hometown1 Oct 21, 2025

IUP'S SALAZAR JUST MISSES OUT ON PSAC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
IUP's Guillermo Salazar posted a two-over 74 and tied for the individual lead at the 2025 PSAC Men's Golf Championship in Lebanon, PA. UPJ's Eli Ropietski ultimately won individual medalist honors fol...
Hometown1 Oct 21, 2025

PIAA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS BEGIN TODAY, RIVER VALLEY GIRLS EARN BID
It's state championship week for PIAA golf, starting today at Penn State with the two-day individual tournaments. The AA boys will play the White Course, with District 6 champion Jake Pynos of River V...
Hometown1 Oct 20, 2025

AFC NORTH RACE TIGHTENS AFTER WEEKEND PLAY
The Steelers return to work today still holding onto first place in the AFC North, but after their loss to the Bengals last Thursday, the margin is much tighter. The Browns beat the Dolphins 31-6 and ...
Hometown1 Oct 20, 2025

PENGUINS RETURN HOME AFTER TAKING TWO OF THREE ON WEST COAST TRIP
The Penguins are back home from their West Coast road trip after winning two out of three in California. The Pens shut out the winless San Jose Sharks, 3-0, on Saturday, with Sidney Crosby scoring the...
Hometown1 Oct 20, 2025

Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin is a Bucco! Are you going to go watch him play?
You bet! He's going to put them in the playoffs!
Sure will, but he's not going to make them much better.
Maybe a few games, but he's going to struggle.
Nope! The Pirates have been too bad for too long.
Voting Ends: Apr 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM











