Category Archives: Local Sports

IUP TOUGHS OUT COAL BOWL WIN OVER CAL
IUP was coming off a rugged loss to Slippery Rock as they faced rival Cal in the Coal Bowl on Saturday. The Crimson Hawks gritted out a win at George P. Miller Stadium. Jack Benedict reports: Check ou...
Hometown1 Oct 26, 2025

PENGUINS LOSE IN SHOOTOUT TO BLUE JACKETS
For the first time in twelve years, the Penguins inducted new members into the team's Hall of Fame, but then they lost to Columbus in a shootout. Paul Steigerwald has the story:
Hometown1 Oct 26, 2025

HEINTSCHEL'S RECORD-BREAKING DAY LEADS PITT OVER NC STATE
Quarterback Mason Heintschel threw for a freshman Pitt record 423 yards, tossing three touchdown passes as the Panthers dominated NC State on Saturday, 53-34. It was Pitt's fourth straight win, all si...
Hometown1 Oct 26, 2025

CRIMSON HAWKS ANSWER THE BELL IN COAL BOWL, BEAT VULCANS
All week long, the members of the IUP football team must have wondered if they were on a boxing team. Head coach Paul Tortorella kept saying things like, "answer the bell," and "get up off the ...
Matthew Burglund Oct 25, 2025

IUP TO MEET CAL U FOR 16TH "COAL BOWL" GAME
The IUP football team returns home to George P. Miller Stadium for the 16th annual Coal Bowl game against California University. The Crimson Hawks are coming off a loss to Slippery Rock while Cal won ...
Hometown2 Oct 25, 2025

PITT HOLDS HOMECOMING TODAY AGAINST NC STATE WOLFPACK
Today is Pitt's homecoming as they welcome the Wolfpack of NC State. One of the key matchups will be the Panthers' conference-leading run defense against the league's top rusher, Hollywood Smothers. C...
Hometown2 Oct 25, 2025

PENGUINS TO HOLD HALL-OF-FAME GAME TONIGHT AGAINST COLUMBUS
The Penguins are back in action tonight as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Pens are on a 4-game win streak, with their last victory coming Thursday night against the Florida Panthers. Tonight...
Hometown2 Oct 25, 2025

CALIVN AUSTIN III TO RETURN SUNDAY NIGHT
The Steelers return to Heinz Field tomorrow night as they host the Green Bay Packers. Starting Center Zach Frazier, Rookie Quarterback Will Howard and Inside Linebacker Malik Harrison are each listed ...
Hometown2 Oct 25, 2025

MARS ATTACKS, INDIANA FINISHES ON THREE-GAME SKID
Gabe Hein put on a first-half show for Mars and led the Planets to a 42-7 win over Indiana on the Indians' Senior Night. Mark Hilliard had the recap on WDAD and Renda Digital TV. Indiana lost its fina...
Renda Media Oct 25, 2025

HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP FINISHES IN THREE-WAY TIE; PLAYOFF PAIRINGS SET
As the regular season ended Friday night, no one team could lay claim to the Heritage Conference championship. Instead, three teams will share the crown. Cambria Heights, Marion Center and River Valle...
Renda Media Oct 25, 2025

Steelers First Draft Pick
The NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. What position do you think the Steelers will address with their first pick?
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Offensive Lineman
Defensive Lineman
Quarterback
Linebacker
Cornerback
Safety
Tight End
Voting Ends: Apr 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM











