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Beaver 64, Central Valley 61 (Final)

After being down 12 heading into the 4th quarter with their season on the line, the Beaver Bobcats scored 29 points in the final frame, and Darius Wise’s 40-foot shot at the buzzer gave the Bobcat squad a 64-61 comeback win over the Central Valley Warriors.

Wise led all scorers with 35 points, including 19 in the 4th quarter. Josh Carter had 16 for Central Valley; both him and Wise were named tonight’s CCBC Players of The Game.

With the win, Beaver joins Central Valley and Blackhawk in a tie for 4th place in Section 2-AAA; all three schools are 4-6 in section play.

Bob Barrickman has the recap for 1230 WBVP & Beaver County Radio. Additional sound files are below.

Darius Wise Game-Winning Shot

Andy Podbielski Postgame Interview

Darius Wise Postgame Interview

Robert Morris University Student Found Dead in Moon Township

A 21-year-old Robert Morris University student has been found dead. Police say the body of Jordan Willis was found in a wooded area of Moon Township around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. A 9-1-1 caller told police they were walking their dogs when they came upon Willis’s body. The cause and manner of his death is unknown. An autopsy is scheduled for today.

Three Hurt In Head-On Accident in East Rochester This Morning

Police and medics were called to the scene of a head-on crash in East Rochester this morning. It happened shortly before 11:00 on Route 65 right in front of the East Rochester Plaza. A medical helicopter was called to the scene. Beaver County Emergency Services dispatchers confirmed to Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak that three people were injured in the crash and sent to area hospitals for treatment. The victims names and conditions have not been released. The roadway was partially closed for a while until crews cleared the scene. It is not clear at this time what caused the wreck.

Can What Happened With The Water In Flint, Michigan Happen Here In Beaver County?

Can the water disaster that happened in Flint, Michigan happen here? Al Goehring spoke with Jim Riggio of the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority on AM Beaver County this morning and asked him that very question. Riggio says that situation would never occur here because they have a system in place in which they are constantly monitoring and testing the water to ensure it’s safe for public consumption.

Impact Of Winter Storm On Beaver County Expected To Be Minimal

So what affect will the upcoming storm across the eastern part of the United States have on the local region? National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Fries tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that most likely Beaver County will dodge the bullet in this storm. The county is only expected to receive under an inch of snow accumulation overnight into Saturday.

Pirates May Have A Block

The  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the the Brewers posted   an opening for a play-by-play announcer on their web site.  The reason is their current play-by-play man Joe Block is a finalist for the same job with  the Pirates.  That job became available when Tim Neverett moved home to take the job with the Boston Red Soxs.

 

Colonials Win In Conneticut

The Robert Morris Colonials won their 5th Game of the season last night.  They beat a struggling Connecticut State  59-45.   State is 1-17.  The Colonials were lead by  Kavon Stewart and Elijah Minnie. the both scored 15 points.  Robert Morris continues their New England road trip Saturday.  They are visiting Bryant with a 4-pm tip off.

Female Assistant For Buffallo

Rex Ryan adds  one of former assistants from the New York Jets to his staff at Buffalo. Kathryn Smith has been on Ryan’s staff .  She was an administrative  assistant in 2015. Smith has 12 seasons of NFL experience  starting in various positions with the Jets. Ryan  first hired her as an assistant for the Jets in  2009.

Governor Wolf Declares State Of Emergency Throughout Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has declared a statewide state of emergency as the region prepares for the winter storm expected to blanket most of the state. The proclamation allows state and local authorities to respond to any unmet needs as quickly as possible. Wolf said in a press release – quote – “Declaring a state of emergency allows the commonwealth to deliver state resources wherever they’re needed as quickly as possible”. The storm is expected to impact much of the state.