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Thomas Jefferson bounces back from 1st loss with big win over West Mifflin
The one thing that the section series does in WPIAL baseball is test the mettle of the team that loses the first game, especially late in the season when the stakes are high. Following his team’s first loss of the season Monday, Thomas Jefferson coach Tim Vickers learned something about his team Tuesday.
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Rick’s Racing Roundup: Rain Cooperates to Launch Season at Area Tracks
Despite unfavorable weather most of the week, the rain stopped long enough on Friday for Lernerville Speedway to get their 2024 season underway. Despite the cooler temps, a good crowd filled the stands along with a full pit area for the first Fab 4 racing program of the season. The track was in great shape and fans were treated to some great racing all evening.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through April 23, 2024
The 2024 WPIAL baseball playoff field is now starting to take shape with two weeks remaining in the regular season. The top four teams in each section qualify for the playoffs with all tied teams advancing if they split their head-to-head meetings. Coverage of the 2024 WPIAL baseball playoffs can...
Evgeni Malkin, McDonald's restaurants donate nearly $100,000 to Ronald McDonald House
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Evgeni Malkin has teamed up with McDonald's and made a donation of nearly $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House as part of his 'I'm Score for Kids' initiative.Malkin announced he was committed to donating $710 for each point he scored this season.He scored 67 points, bringing his donation amount to $47,570 and several McDonald's restaurants are matching that donation. Since the start of the 2022 season, Malkin and McDonald's have donated $213,000 to the charity. "We are incredibly grateful to have this support," said Eleanor Reigel, CEO of Ronald McDonald house Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown. "The generosity that is shared through this program brings families much-needed comfort and support when they are far from home with their sick child."The money raised and donated helps the Ronald McDonald House give families who travel for medical care a place they can call home and provide warm meals, daily essentials, and a safe environment.
Skillz and Drillz offers youth football option to players in New Kensington
When the covid pandemic hit in 2020, people had a lot of free time and used it in myriad ways. James Threatte of New Kensington used his free time to come up with a solution to a problem he observed in his community. Threatte looked at the Burrell and Deer...
Marshall transfer Cameron Crawford commits to Duquesne coach Dru Joyce
Dru Joyce received his first verbal commitment as Duquesne’s head coach Wednesday when 6-foot-5 guard Cameron Crawford announced on X his plans to transfer from Marshall and enroll this year. Crawford, a native of Hoover, Ala., is approaching his redshirt junior season after spending the past three years at...
Franklin Regional softball team gets section win vs. Latrobe
Franklin Regional measured up in its latest softball victory. Toryn Fulton launched a towering, opposite-field home run in the bottom of the first inning that traveled around 200 feet. In the second, third baseman Ceana Copeland made a laser throw 60 feet across the diamond to complete a double play.
Undefeated Serra Catholic takes care of Jeannette
Serra Catholic used a complete performance to earn a dominant 11-1 win over Jeannette in five innings Monday. Tyler Skaggs threw a gem for the Eagles (10-0, 7-0) as they grabbed another Section 3-2A victory over the Jayhawks (6-3, 4-2). Skaggs earned the win after allowing two hits in four innings, striking out eight.
High school roundup for April 23, 2024: Chartiers Valley junior no-hits Elizabeth Forward
Jake Federouch struck out six and walked two in a complete game no-hitter, lifting Chartiers Valley to a 1-0 win over Elizabeth Forward (5-7, 2-6) in Section 3-4A baseball Tuesday. Jared Pryor singled in the only run needed for the Colts (8-2, 6-2). Ambridge 4, Beaver 3 – Liam Baker...
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