Category Archives: Local Sports

From IUP Athletics: INDIANA, Pa. - Sophomore forward Hannah Scardina scored the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute, capping a second half comeback and lifting the 14th-ranked IUP women's soccer prog...

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin held his first in-season news conference yesterday, focusing on the Buffalo Bills, TJ Watt, and at the beginning, his long friendship and admiration for the late Tunch Ilkin...

The Pirates won a second consecutive game last night behind the stellar play of outfielder Ben Gamel. Joe Block has the recap.   Lefty Dillon Peters was activated from the injured list and starte...

From the Altoona Curve: Castro Picks Up Two Hits in Tuesday Night Defeat Altoona was held to just three hits after the first inning CURVE, PA - Altoona held a 2-1 lead after the first inning but faile...

VOLLEYBALL The Indiana girls lost 2-3 to Franklin Regional in a section match. Emily Madey had 27 assists and 6 aces. Mia Ciocca led in kills at 11. Lily Cunningham led in digs at 10. Abbie Huey contr...

The Pirates returned home from a winless road trip to Chicago and snapped their losing streak at PNC Park yesterday. Joe Block recaps the win over the Tigers.   With the coming of September, the ...

With Sunday's opener against Buffalo approaching, the Steelers welcomed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon to practice for the first time yesterday. They acquired the five-year veteran from Seattle on Fri...

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi held his weekly news conference in advance of this Saturday's game at Tennessee, which is being referred to as the "Johnny Majors Classic". Majors was a star running back at Te...

The Pirates dreadful road trip to Chicago concluded yesterday with another loss to the Cubs. Greg Brown reports.   Pitchers JT Brubaker and Duane Underwood Jr. were both placed on the 10-day inju...

With most of the rest of the PSAC teams having played already, including this week's opponent, IUP finally gets to play a football game this weekend. Jack Benedict reports on Saturday's scrimmage. &nb...