Category Archives: Local Sports

There was a collective gasp from everyone at Saint Vincent College yesterday when defensive end Cam Heyward went down with an ankle injury. The All-Pro was eventually helped to the sidelines and later...

WPIAL Indiana improved to 3-0 and 1-0 in Section play with a tight, seven-stroke win over Hempfield yesterday at the Indiana Country Club. Indiana shot a team total of 199 while the Spartans came in a...

The Pony League World Series ended Wednesday night with Chinese Tapei beating Mexico, 4-1, but the powerful champs almost didn't make it to the final, thanks to Johnstown's strong effort. Johnstown be...

Training camp continued for the IUP Crimson Hawks yesterday at George P. Miller Stadium. Jack Benedict takes a look at special teams in today's IUP preseason report.   The season kicks off for fo...

The Pirates jumped to an early lead but then stalled last night as they lost their sixth straight game. Joe Block reports.   In order for Contreras to be added to the roster and start for the Pir...

The Steelers practiced in shorts and helmets on their next-to-last day at Saint Vincent College. They'll practice in Latrobe one more time today and then will prepare to fly to Jacksonville for Saturd...

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi says he will not wait until the Panthers open the season September 1st to name his starting quarterback, but he won't name him just yet. Part of the reason is he doesn't want t...

A second day of training camp for IUP and defense took center stage as the team mixed it up for some live action. Jack Benedict was there.   IUP is the co-favorite along with Slippery Rock to win...

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin gave extended reps to guard Kevin Dotson and linebacker Genard Avery yesterday as both players work their way back from injuries.   Tomlin said he wants his returning p...

The River Valley girls golfers beat Derry Area by 22 strokes, 291 to 313 yesterday in their first-ever match. River Valley was led by Alessia LaMantia (51), Maren Dunlap (58), Ava Persichetti (58), Sa...