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Record-Breaking WPIAL QB Transferring to Central Catholic
A record-breaking WPIAL freshman is headed to one of the top high school programs in Western Pennsylvania to finish his prep career. Jaivin Peel — a 6-foot, 185-pound quarterback in the class of 2027 — is transferring from Western Beaver to Central Central, according to multiple reports. The rising sophomore will be in the mix to replace the outgoing Peyton Wehner.
PIAA appeals case vs. Aliquippa football heard Tuesday in court
ALIQUIPPA — Tuesday morning marked the hearing to consider the PIAA’s emergency application against the Aliquippa School District to force the Aliquippa football program into a higher classification for the 2024 football season. For about an hour Tuesday morning, both PIAA attorney Kandice Hull and Aliquippa attorney Tina...
Mike Warfield taking a year off as Aliquippa football head coach
The head coach of one of the most dominating high school football teams in Pennsylvania had decided take a step back this coming season. Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield says he is “taking a leave of absence for this upcoming season.”
Meet the dual-sport standout who is the Times' 2023-24 Male Athlete of the Year
ALIQUIPPA — For Aliquippa dual-sport athlete Tikey Hayes, winning the WPIAL & state championships in basketball and football was always his dream when growing up in Aliquippa. The junior made his dream come true this past year as due to Hayes' two impressive seasons both on the gridiron and on the hardwood, the...
PIAA Board of Directors set to meet today to discuss competitive balance rule amid battle with Aliquippa
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - On Wednesday, the PIAA Board of Directors is expected to hold its annual summer meeting. The board will be considering changing the competitive balance rule which would affect how schools are classified when it comes to competition. This meeting is happening just one day after the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard the case between PIAA and Aliquippa over its football classification. Aliquippa has continued its fight against being moved up to 5A under the PIAA's competitive balance rule. Aliquippa's fight continuesOn Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard arguments on Tuesday from both Aliquippa and the PIAA and the judge's decision is...
Butler County resident goes out of comfort zone, wins Can-Am Games submission grappling medal
SLIPPERY ROCK — Scott Barlett admits he was outside his comfort zone. The police officer from Zelienople competed Wednesday, July 17, in the Submission Grappling event as part of the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games. The sport combines a number of disciplines, including wrestling, Judo, jujitsu and Sambo. “I’ve trained...
Meet the four-sport standout who is the Times' 2023-24 Female Athlete of the Year
FREEDOM — During her high school career, Freedom Area’s Shaye Bailey was always on the move, competing every month of the high school athletics calendar year from August through May. Through her final year, Bailey put up record-breaking numbers on the hardwood and at the track all while...
NABC Recognizes Men’s Basketball with Academic Honors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) once again recognized the Geneva College men’s basketball team for their work in the classroom this past year, along with four individual players.It’s the fifth straight season the men’s basketball program has received the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award. To receive the Team Academic Excellence Award, a program must have a team grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition to the team award, graduate students KC Johns and Isaac Massie, senior Ryan Rachic and junior Mark Rachic were named to the NABC Honors Court.To qualify, student-athletes must…
RMU, Duquesne Players Shine in U20 European Championships
Two local college players are currently playing basketball in Poland. Robert Morris’ sophomore forward Alvaro Folgueiras is competing at the U20 European Championships in Poland, representing his home country of Spain. He has led the team to a 3-0 record in the group stage competition so far. He has grabbed four rebounds in two of the three games, and scored six, eight, and zero points in the three games. Folgueiras is averaging over 14 minutes per game.
Gabe Lilly Among Three Area Athletes Competing At Fargo Nationals This Month
Ellwood City wrestler Gabe Lilly is among three area athletes competing out of Ellwood City High School’s Wrecking Crew Wrestling Club competing in the US Marine Corps Junior & 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D. this month. The Fargo Nationals is the most elite national tournament for high school athletes...
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