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Mars Student Named For Comeback Honor
A Mars student-athlete that was involved in a serious crash two years ago is receiving recognition for her recovery and positivity. Mars High School sophomore Paige Lauten was hit by a vehicle on Route 228 in November 2022. She spent the following months recovering and in physical rehabilitation. She is...
Tee-rific mini-golf fun expected as Bridgewater bars bring back 'Putts in Pubs'
BRIDGEWATER ― Fore those about to putt, we salute you. Because the second annual Bridgewater Open, set for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 31, raises money for Legacies Alive, a non-profit group supporting Gold Star families who lost a loved one in military service. ...
Class 4A: Newest crop of Aliquippa coaches, players up for ‘challenge’ of maintaining program’s championship pedigree
Marques Council Jr. is not focusing on what might be missing. The Aliquippa junior — now thrown into the pressure cooker of his first preseason as the Quips starting quarterback — has dealt with 16 players and a couple of high-profile Division I recruits graduating from a team that went 14-0 en route to earning their program’s record 20th WPIAL championship and fifth PIAA title a season ago.
Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- The parents of a former Mohawk High School student are suing the school district and several leaders, including the superintendent. The lawsuit claims the student was expelled for recording video of a hazing incident two years ago and subsequently punished for speaking up. The incident allegedly took place on school property during football camp.At the time, three students were charged. Parents called for accountability following alleged hazing incidentNearly two years ago, parents in the Mohawk Area School District were calling for accountability after allegations of hazing surfaced surrounding the school's football team.District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa said the investigation revealed three juveniles allegedly abused, humiliated and assaulted five victims, all team members.The school's football team had been inactive over a period of several weeks amid the investigation by the DA's office.
South Sumter High’s Ja’Kyrian Turner Announces Commitment To Pittsburgh
Bushnell, Fla. — Ja’Kyrian Turner, a senior at South Sumter High School, has committed to the University of Pittsburgh to play football. Turner, a 5-foot-9, 160-pound three-star recruit, made the announcement Sunday following his official visit to Pitt. Turner, known for his speed and agility, chose Pitt over...
Former Pitt G Nelly Cummings Signs with New Professional Team
Former Pitt guard and Midland, Pennsylvania native Nelly Cummings has signed with a new professional basketball team. On Monday, Cummings signed with the Sheffield Sharks of the British Basketball League (BBL). Former Pitt Panther Parker Stewart previously played for the Sharks last year. Cummings played in Cyprus and Bulgaria in...
Kamala Harris VP Walz Goes Viral With Rousing Pep Talk At Football Practice
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) went viral with a rousing pep talk to a high school football practice comparing politics to the values and goals of team sports. The post Kamala Harris VP Walz Goes Viral With Rousing Pep Talk At Football Practice first appeared on Mediaite.
Cornell looking to take program to new heights despite tough conference schedule
Not too long ago, the Cornell football program was shut down. From 2012-15, it was part of a co-op with Quaker Valley. Since then, Cornell coach Ed Dawson has been along for the ride. After a breakthrough 9-2 campaign in 2019, the football program was on the rise. In three of the past five seasons, Cornell has won at least eight games, amassing nine victories twice (2019 and 2021).
Five Star Meleek Thomas Stars in Gatorade Promo, Talks Pittsburgh Hoops Culture
Meleek Thomas is building a significant brand before he steps on a college basketball court. The five-star prospect, who played three years for Lincoln Park in the WPIAL, is now playing for Overtime Elite in Atlanta, Georgia before he goes off to college. Along the journey, he has signed several deals, representing large brands and appearing in huge events. Recently, he signed with Jay Z’s agency Roc Nation Sports, and now, he has appeared in a Gatorade promotional video that represents SLAM magazine as well.
Brady O’Hara, 3-star Penn State commit, and North Catholic football have more to prove in 2024
Brady O’Hara’s playmaking and size caught the attention of scouts and coaches a while ago. He’s a unique weapon as North Catholic football’s 6-foot-6, 245-pound tight end, big and fast and projectionable as a likely future offensive lineman at Penn State, where he committed in 2023. He’s a disruptive force as a defensive end for the Trojans’ as well, where that same size and speed puts him in opposing backfields regularly.
Springdale faces major challenges in rebuilding efforts
A change at the top could be a piece of the puzzle for a Springdale football program working to get back on track after a pair of tough seasons in and out of conference play. Springdale went a combined 1-19 in 2023 and 2022, and new coach Chad Walsh seeks to build the program back up in the midst of a host of challenges, including low numbers.
Where it airs: Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week
The Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week, presented by Giant Eagle and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, is back for the 2024 season and is bigger and better than ever before as the team continues to build on its support of youth football in the Western Pennsylvania area. New this...
Pitt OL Lyndon Cooper Has Taken Lead in Center Battle
As the season inches closer, position battles are starting to take shape for the Pitt Panthers. The interior offensive line is an area that still has had ongoing competition, but Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi shed some light Wednesday on who has the edge at center. “Lyndon Cooper’s go the...
Pitt TE Malachi Thomas Named Preseason Freshman All-American
Malachi Thomas hasn’t been on campus long, but he’s already turning heads — inside and outside the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Thomas — a 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end from Thomas County Central in Thomasville, Ga. — earned recognition from 247Sports as a preseason true freshman All-American. It’s a major honor for a tight end who was graded as a low-level three-star by 247, ranked as the 74th-best in the country.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks
Aug. 20—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top cornerbacks for the 2024 season. 1. Xxavier Thomas Central Catholic Senior, 5-10, 160 Thomas has shown a knack for big plays. He took the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in the WPIAL championship game last fall. A few weeks earlier, he took another kickoff 92 yards ...
Robert Morris Men’s Basketball Introduces New Player
On Monday, the Robert Morris basketball team’s social media account introduced one of the new Colonials on this year’s roster. The post introduced Amarion Dickerson, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Cleveland, Ohio. He recently played for Mineral Area College at the junior college level of college basketball. Dickerson was a two-year starter for the program, and ended his JUCO career as the 2023-24 leader in blocked shots on the defensive end. Dickerson averaged 12.6 points per contest as a second-year JUCO player for Mineral Area. The redshirt junior will wear No. 3 for the Colonials in his first season in Moon Township.
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