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High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 1, 2024
Cornell 7, Monessen 0 (forfeit) Eden Christian at Freeport, ppd. Morgantown (WV) at Laurel Highlands, ppd. Butler at Seneca Valley, 4 p.m. North Allegheny at Pine-Richland, 4 p.m. Section 2. Baldwin at Mt. Lebanon, 4 p.m. Canon-McMillan at Central Catholic, 4 p.m. Norwin at Hempfield, 4:15 p.m. Class 3A. Section...
Free golf camp teaches Pittsburgh-area kids how to play
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Kids in the Pittsburgh area who've never been exposed to golf are getting a chance to learn the sport and about the careers that support it.The William H. Curtis Golf Camp for Youth in East Liberty offers a free camp for kids ages 5 to 14 at Mount Ararat's Community Activity Center in East Liberty. The children learn how to play inside and then have an opportunity to play outside on a golf course.The program's founder and director, Dr. William H. Curtis, is also a senior pastor at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. "It's what we would call...
Two Beaver County schools toss back-to-back no-hitters on same day
The odds of throwing a no-hitter in the game of baseball and softball are fairly slim. But two no-hitters in back-to-back games on the same day in a doubleheader? Well, those chances of that happening are almost zero. But on Monday, two teams in the Beaver Valley accomplished that feat...
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through May 1, 2024
The WPIAL softball playoff field is filling up as the regular season winds down. Coverage of the 2024 WPIAL softball playoffs here on Trib HSSN starts with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show on Thursday, May 9. The top four teams in each section qualify for the...
Steelers, Saint Vincent College looking for training camp employees
LATROBE (KDKA) - The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining a little longer, and that can only mean one thing - Steelers Training Camp is just a couple of months away. Next week, a hiring event is set to take place at the Fred M. Rogers Center on Saint Vincent College's campus from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on May 8 for those interested in working at Steelers Training Camp. All of the positions are part-time and temporary. Steelers Training Camp dates have not yet been solidified but it is expected to go from mid-July through August and shift times as well as responsibilities will be discussed during the interviews. All applicants must be 18, complete a background check, and have reliable transportation to and from Saint Vincent College. Once hired, employees will be required to work rain or shine and wear a uniform that includes a Steelers Training Camp shirt which will be provided, khakis or black pants, and flat closed-toe shoes. For more information, potential employees can email this address.
NCAA Football: Florida State at Pittsburgh
Nov 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Florida State Seminoles helmet on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Pittsburgh ready for busy weekend with Marathon and Pirates games
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- From thousands of runners to thousands of sports fans, it's going to be a busy weekend in Pittsburgh!Leave early and plan on being patient if you're going to be heading into the city this weekend as the 2024 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon will be taking place and the Pirates are also hosting three games at PNC Park.Pirates facing Rockies this weekendThe Buccos will kick off a three-game series tonight against the Colorado Rockies.Martin Perez will be on the mound for the Pirates and the first pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. Be prepared for increased traffic on...
Hundreds of thousands descending on Pittsburgh for Marathon this weekend
The Pittsburgh Marathon is the largest sporting event of the year in the city between runners and spectators. Tory Schooley, CEO of P3R, Tells the Big K Morning Show there is a record number of participants this year, over 42,000 runners.
'The perfect storm': Mother and daughters together on the softball field for Oakmont
In past years, getting quality time with her daughters in the spring was a challenge for Oakmont Regional softball coach Katrina Bunting. Now, the equation is a bit simpler, as Bunting's daughters are both on the field with her. Rachel Sinclair, a 2019 Oakmont grad, has joined her mother as an assistant coach and Sophie Gaidanowicz is playing for her big sister and mom as a senior on the team. It’s truly a family affair for Oakmont...
A look at the Pittsburgh Marathon course
PITTSBURGH — As runners prepare to lace up their sneakers for Sunday's Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Action News 4 has a look at the course. VIDEO ABOVE: Cancer survivor celebrates remission by running Pittsburgh Marathon. The 26.2-mile race kicks off with the handcycle division at 6:50 a.m. on...
WPIAL track notebook: Depth key in Norwin’s success
The Norwin boys and girls track and field teams are headed back to the WPIAL Class 3A team championship Tuesday at West Mifflin. The boys defeated Kiski Area (131-19), Connellsville (107-38) and Baldwin (119.5-30.50) in the semifinals Wednesday. Connellsville finished second by defeating Kiski Area (93-57) and Baldwin (76-74). The...
Zane Pacek's 7-foot frame comes with equally big talent
SAXONBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - The WPIAL baseball season is nearing its end, but one player in southwestern Butler County is just starting his journey, and you might say he has a high ceiling.Sophomore pitcher Zane Pacek is a big part of the Knoch baseball team. At 7 feet, he towers over teammates and opponents."You'll hear stuff in the dugout whenever you're pitching just like, 'Oh, how's the weather up there?' or, 'Oh, there's a giant on the mound,' but in the line, after they'll be like, 'Dude, you're so tall, like holy cow, he's huge!'" Pacek said.Luckily for Zane, he's...
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