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Beaver Area uses 28-point third quarter outburst to roll past Blackhawk
BEAVER — Beaver Area’s offense picked up right where it left off last week after its Week 0 win as it used a 28-point third quarter to cruise in Saturday afternoon’s game defeating Blackhawk 56-28. Following a Beaver Area (2-0) touchdown, the Cougars looked to have gained momentum back at the midway point...
Aliquippa's Week 1 contest against Belle Vernon cancelled due to excessive lightning
ALIQUIPPA — Friday night’s football game between Aliquippa and Belle Vernon has been called due to excessive lightning in the area. With 7:03 remaining in the first quarter, officials called a lightning delay due to strikes in the area. After over an hour delay, play resumed for five more minutes before the game...
High school football roundup for Aug. 30, 2024: Bethel Park rolls past Mars
Ja Vaughn Moore rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead Class 5A Bethel Park to a 49-13 nonconference victory at Class 4A No. 3 Mars (1-1) on Friday night. David Dennison added 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Bethel Park (2-0) while teammate Tanner Pfeuffer threw for 120 yards and one TD.
Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley
A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley. “When we saw it start storming, it played right into our hands,” Jaguars coach Bill...
Friday Night Forecast: Week 1 staff picks
Each week the Times' sports staff will give their picks on each matchup involving a team in our coverage area. This week, teams from the Beaver Valley will kick off their respective seasons in the WPIAL in Week 1. Be sure to follow along throughout the year to see which of our "experts" can pick the most winners! Here are the five brave souls that will be posting their picks throughout the season. ...
College football player delivers greatest interception of all time
Robert Morris defensive back Rob Carter Jr. on Saturday delivered what many believe is the greatest interception they have ever seen. Robert Morris was facing Utah State at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah. RMU was leading 14-10 just before halftime when the Aggies attempted a pass deep down the field. Bryson Barnes’ pass intended for... The post College football player delivers greatest interception of all time appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Unbelievable Interception During RMU-Utah State Hailed As 'Greatest Catch Ever’
One of the greatest catches you'll ever see occurred in the Robert Morris-Utah State matchup Saturday night, taking the Internet by storm, being deemed one of the “greatest catches ever.” Week 1 of college football has been filled with thrilling plays, unreal stat lines, and a few underwhelming ...
Creek Moves To 2-0
WINTERSVILLE,OHIO (WTRF) – Indian Creek is 2-0 following their 20-14 win over East Liverpool. Zion McGee led the way rushing for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Gavin Pownall added 51 yards on the ground for Creek. Creek will hit the road for the first time this season when they visit 2-0 Union Local next Friday.
SV edged at North Hills
It was another frustrating night for Seneca Valley’s offense. The Raiders dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 13-6 high school football loss at North Hills (2-0) on Friday, generating just 169 yards of offense. Quarterback Andrew Loebig did generate 72 yards and a 4-yard rushing touchdown on...
North Allegheny girls volleyball chasing 8th straight PIAA title
Aug. 31—Here is an easy way to put a state championship streak in perspective. Molly Robertson and Alicia Mokube, who started for North Allegheny in the PIAA finals last fall, were in elementary school when the girls volleyball team's streak started. That was seven years ago, meaning the two current sophomores would've been third graders back then. "I was thinking about that," North Allegheny ...
The Eighth Annual Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic and Wiffleball Classic
Please join us on September 2, 2023 for the Eighth Annual Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic and Wiffleball Classic held at War Memorial Park in Sewickley, Pa from 12-5. We promise it will be a day full of fun including bounces houses, face painting, bead stringing, hotdogs, ice cream, an 80 basket auction, and a wiffleball tournament! All are welcome! This is the sole yearly fundraising event for the Owen Galluzzo Memorial Fund that was established in 2014 after the passing of 9 year old Owen Galluzzo following open heart surgery. The fund is housed by the Pittsburgh Foundation and raises money for nonprofit organizations that enrich the loves of medically fragile children.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers split at opening tournament
North Allegheny’s girls soccer team got off to a high-scoring start to the season. The Tigers defeated Altoona, 7-0, in the season-opener Aug. 23, at NA Intermediate High School. Bella Montgomery scored twice, and Rowan Barsotti, Addison Heim, Luciana Zagacki, Mia Bosley and Mia Barsotti added goals. Margaret Nestor...
Fleisher, Rodriguez Help Eagles Earn Late Draw in Season Opener at Geneva
Beaver Falls, Pa.- The Juniata women's soccer team opened the year with a 2-2 draw at Geneva College Friday afternoon at the Merriman Athletic Complex. In the 15th minute, the Golden Tornados' forward took a shot that ricocheted off an Eagle defender and flew into the top right corner as JC trailed 1-0 early.
Season Preview: 2024-25 Men’s Golf
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (August 29) – The Waynesburg University men’s golf team tees off its 2024-25 campaign with the Geneva Invitational at the Connoquenessing Country Club on Sept. 3. 2023-24 Season Review : Waynesburg finished eighth overall in 72-hole Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Championships. The Jackets finished 6th at the PAC Fall Championships and eighth at the PAC Fall Championships. In five head-to-head matchups, the Jackets logged a 4-1 record with wins over Carlow, La Roche, Hiram and Bethany. “Overall, I thought the men’s team made progress last season,” said sixth year head coach Mike Cipoletti . Obviously, we had a…
Seneca Valley Football To Honor Vets At Football Game
There is still time for local veterans and active military personnel to sign up for an upcoming special recognition. The annual Seneca Valley School District Veteran Recognition Day will happen during the Raiders home game on Friday, September 6th where they will be honored for their service. Each participant will...
Hopewell HS Boys Soccer Open Season with 8-0 Shutout Over Ellwood City
Much optimism surrounds the future of the Hopewell High School Boys’ soccer program. Following a playoff appearance and win last season, new Hopewell head coach Nathan Richter takes over and brings a new style of play and plenty of winning experience. It also helps that the core of this...
Bethel Park running back tandem of JaVaughn Moore and David Dennison have their way with Mars in 49-13 romp
JaVaughn Moore sported a noticeable limp as he made his way to the Bethel Park locker room after the game Friday night at Mars. Moore suffered a severe cramp late in the first half and never returned to the game, but the teen wearing the white No. 6 jersey was in a jovial mood as he spoke to a reporter.
Aliquippa’s Heinz Field will be given a new athletic and academic center
(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on August 30, 2024 at 9:42 A.M.) (Aliquippa, PA) A new athletic and academic center will be joining Aliquippa’s Heinz Field on their school’s campus. The new facility will include offices, an indoor training facility, a locker room, a weight room, and a large space that can be used for hands-on learning. Construction will start in the spring, hopefully to be completed next year. Aliquippa plays their first game of the season tonight against Belle Vernon.
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