Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest sports news and updates, including last night’s high school soccer results, and the first moves by baseball teams now that the regular season is over. As heard on Noonday, 10/4.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Beaver Falls Man Pleads No Contest In 2014 Shooting Deaths Of Two Men
A Beaver Falls man today pleaded no contest to two counts of third-degree murder in the deaths of two men after a shootout during a gun deal on a West End street. 26-year-old Michael St. Clair of Beaver Falls, was charged in the November 2014 killings of 17-year-old Diondre Dozier and 18-year-old Martin Brown in Sheraden. Police responding to a shooting scene on Glenmawr Avenue on Nov. 17, 2014, found Diondre Dozier dead and the street littered with 75 shell casings and four guns, including two military-style assault weapons with banana clips. Brown’s body was found the following morning nearby. A white SUV fled the scene and was recovered on the North Side. Inside police found St. Clair’s cell phone and recovered his texts, which indicated he and two other men were going to rob the victims during a gun deal. One text said, “We’re going to hit that lick” and another said, “Let’s get at it.” A third text showed emojis of someone running, an explosion and a gun. Two other parties involved in the shooting have not been charged, although police know who they are. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Manning set sentencing for Jan. 3.
Police Search For Two Teens In Connection With Murder Of 16-year-old Boy In Aliquippa
Investigators are searching for two people in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager in Aliquippa last week. The Beaver County Coroner’s Office says 16-year-old William Booher of Beaver died of a gunshot wound after the 8:30 p.m. Thursday gunfire. Police Chief Don Couch said a resident called 911 after a 13-year-old boy knocked on his front door and said his friend had been shot. Officers arrived to find a car parked in the middle of the street riddled with bullet holes and the youth’s body inside. Authorities identified 17-year-old Lawrence Reddick Jr. as the shooter. He is considered armed and dangerous. They are also trying to locate 18-year-old Dane Reed Mathesius, who police believe was in the car but has not been seen since the shooting. Investigators said today that they believe the shooting was the result of a botched drug deal, and they recovered a gun at the scene.
State Police Helicopters Catch Domestic Violence Suspect Trying To Escape On Foot in Brighton Township
State police helicopters were out in Brighton Township last night, searching for a suspect in a domestic violence incident. State police tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that 33-year-old Edward Colestock the 4th of Beaver took off on foot and was eventually caught and apprehended along I-376 between Hopewell and Center Townships. Colestock faces a slew of charges ranging from simple assault and reckless endangerment to eluding police and public drunkenness.
Local Golf Courses Inviting Golfers to Event Honoring Arnold Palmer
A public memorial service will be held Tuesday in Latrobe honoring the late Arnold Palmer. In conjunction with National Remembering Arnold Palmer Day, the folks at two Butler County golf courses are inviting the public to pay tribute to one of the best golfers of all time. The Conley Resort & Golf Course and the Suncrest Golf Course are teaming up with the Golf Channel to honor Arnold Palmer. Dave Smith is the general manager at both courses. He tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that Arnold Palmer drinks will be half off the entire day at both courses. The event starts at 11 a.m. Palmer died at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Shadyside) in Pittsburgh on September 25th, while awaiting heart surgery.
Sports Update 10/3
Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest in sports news and scores, including the Steelers’ Sunday night tilt with the Chiefs, a Greg Brown recap of the Pirates’ season finale, and the latest on the Penguins preseason. As heard on Noonday, 10/3.
Steelers 43 vs. Chiefs 14 (Final)
Riverside 18, Freedom 10
It was quite the battle Saturday night at Bulldog Stadium for Homecoming, and at the end of the night, the team on top stayed on top.
The Riverside Panthers hold on to win 18-10 over the Freedom Bulldogs on Beaver County Radio. Riverside took a 12-3 lead into the half, but Freedom kept it close until being stopped on the final drive.
During the 1st quarter, Freedom WR Nick Henderson became the leading receiver in Bulldog history. The game was paused to honor his accomplishment; audio of this highlight is posted below.
With the win, Riverside stays undefeated in the Midwestern Athletic Conference at 4-0 (4-1 overall). Freedom drops to 1-2 in the conference (1-5 overall).
Henderson, along with Riverside’s Lance Fisher, earn the honors as tonight’s CCBC Players of the Game.
Bob Barrickman has the recap for beavercountyradio.com.
Nick Henderson Becomes Freedom’s All-Time Leading Receiver
Scores Across The Valley 9/30/16
High School Football
5A
Fox Chapel 47, Moon 27
4A
South Fayette 28, Blackhawk 21
Indiana 42, Ambridge 13
Mars 34, New Castle 7
3A
Central Valley 42, Beaver 35
Quaker Valley 31, Hopewell 14
Aliquippa 52, South Park 14
2A
South Side 26, Mohawk 0
Neshannock 30, Laurel 13
1A
Rochester 30, Northgate 26
OLSH 46, Cornell 0
Non-Conference
Beaver Falls 66, New Brighton 7
Aliquippa 52, South Park 14
Valley 20, Ellwood City 12
West Allegheny 47, Kiski Area 0
NHL (Preseason)
Penguins 1, Blackhawks 0
Quaker Valley 31, Hopewell 14
Hopewell’s undefeated streak to begin the year has come to an end.
The Quaker Valley Quakers get their first win in three weeks in a 31-14 victory over the Hopewell Vikings at Chuck Knox Stadium tonight on WMBA. The Quakers improve to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in the Beaver Valley Conference. Hopewell drops to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the conference.
Billy DePaul was named CCBC Player of the Game for the Vikings; Jordan Martin earned honors for the Quakers.