Category Archives: Local Sports

Some losses sting a little more than others, and for the Pirates, their seventh straight defeat was especially hard. Joe Block has the story of a series-opening loss to the Cardinals.   The Bucs ...

Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel has gotten a commitment from a big-time high school point guard. The only problems with Dior Johnson are he's committed to two other Power 5 schools in the past, and h...

Undefeated Central (Martinsburg) was down 3-1 to Punxsutawney heading into the fifth inning last night at First Commonwealth Bank Field in Homer City, but after two batters were hit by pitches, Devon ...

The Pirates suffered their sixth straight loss yesterday as they were swept by Atlanta. Joe Block has the story.   The Bucs are back in action tonight, and back in the Central Division, with a tr...

From the Altoona Curve: Triolo Shines as Curve Take Sunday Game in Reading Jared Triolo hits first home run of the season in two RBI, two outfield assist game. READING, Pa. - Jared Triolo knocked his ...

There's a big high school playoff game tonight at First Commonwealth Bank Field in Homer City. It's a Triple-A semifinal game between undefeated Central (Martinsburg), which is 25-0, and Punxsutawney,...

The Pirates losing streak continued Saturday as the bullpen spoiled another fine effort by starter Zach Thompson. Joe Block recaps the loss.

FROM THE ALTOONA CURVE: Curve Defeat Fightin' Phils on "Shack Attack" Aaron Shackelford hits his ninth home run, finishes with three RBI in the win. READING, Pa. - For the second game in a row, Aaron ...

Homer City Post 493 took down Mount Pleasant, 10-5, in Senior Legion baseball on Friday. Michael Krejocic earned the win on the mound while Bradin Reichenbaugh earned the save for Homer City. Nick Pac...

First Commonwealth Bank Field in Homer City will host a PIAA Class 3A baseball semifinal matchup this Monday as the D6 champion Central Dragons take on the D9 champion Punxsutawney Chucks. Central com...