Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16

September 15, 2020

Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger did a very Pittsburgh thing in his return to the lineup, riding the Steelers’ defense and running game to victory. Big Ben did plenty to help the cause, too. Roethlisberger, who missed the final 14 games last season after elbow surgery, threw for three scores in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants at an empty and eerie MetLife Stadium on Monday night. The keys were several defensive plays and the running of backup Bennie Snell, who rushed for 113 yards on 19 carries — his first 100-yard performance in his second NFL season. The Giants were sloppy and couldn’t run the ball in Joe Judge’s first game as coach.

Mondesi has HR, SB; Zimmer gets 1st win as Royals top Bucs

September 13, 2020

Mondesi has HR, SB; Zimmer gets 1st win as Royals top Bucs
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi homered and stole a base for the third consecutive game, Kyle Zimmer got his first career win after a winding path to the major leagues and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4. Whit Merrifield added a solo homer and the Royals won their fifth straight game. It was the third consecutive loss for Pittsburgh. Mondesi and Bobby Abreu in 2004 are the only players to homer and steal a base in three straight games since at least 1901, according to MLB.com.

Pitt races away from Austin Peay, 55-0

September 13, 2020

Pitt races away from Austin Peay, 55-0
By ALAN SAUNDERS Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh scored on each of its first six possessions as the Panthers raced to a 55-0 victory over Austin Peay. With Pittsburgh up 42-0 halftime, the teams agreed to play 10-minute quarters in the second half. Seven Panthers players were held out of the game due to COVID-19 protocol. Kenny Pickett accounted for two touchdowns and threw to seven receivers. Six players scored touchdowns during the Panthers’ offensive explosion.

Keselowski dominates in playoff win at Richmond

September 13, 2020

NASCAR: Keselowski dominates in playoff win at Richmond
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Brad Keselowski passed Austin Dillon for the lead with 48 laps to go and won the second race of NASCAR’s Cup series playoffs at Richmond Raceway. The Team Penski driver won for the fourth time this season in a race that had only three caution periods, each scheduled by NASCAR. Otherwise, it was speed racing on the 0.75-mile oval, and Keselowski was the fastest cars in the field. Keselowski led most of the last 40 laps by 2 seconds or more, outrunning Joey Logano, Dillion and finally Martin Truex Jr.

Center-seeking Wild acquire Nick Bjugstad from Penguins

September 12, 2020

Center-seeking Wild acquire Nick Bjugstad from Penguins
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have acquired center Nick Bjugstad from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a conditional selection in the 2021 draft. The swap includes the Penguins covering an unspecified portion of Bjugstad’s $5.25 million salary next season. The 28-year-old native of Minnesota played in only 13 games for the Penguins in the virus-shortened 2019-20 season. Most of his absence was due to a core muscle injury that required surgery. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound Bjugstad was drafted with the 19th overall pick by the Florida Panthers in 2010. He had a career-best 49 points in 82 games with the Panthers in 2017-18.

“Through the Eyes of Sly” Beaver @ Blackhawk, Friday 9/11/20

September 12, 2020

(Chippewa Twp., Pa.) In this week’s edition of “Thru the Eyes of Sly Washington” we travel to Blackhawk High School for Beaver vs. Blackhawk. A beautiful late summer night set the stage for opening night of high school football here in Beaver County. The game was a first for Beaver County Radio in broadcasting the game live on Facebook along with 1230 WBVP, 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com. Blackhawk took the opening kick-off and marched 73 yards down the field for a 7-0 lead early on. The remainder of the the first half resulted in 4 turnovers including a fumble from the Bobcats and interceptions by the Cougars. The half ended with a score of 16-0 in favor of the Cougars. To start the second half, Beaver came out strong and managed to get the ball in the end zone during the third. Unfortunately, for the Bobcats, Blackhawk continued to use their power to move the ball down the field to secure the win. The game ended with a final score of 22 – 7.

Check out the pictures of these weeks edition of “Thru the Eyes of Sly Washington” below…

You can watch a replay of the game below as it was streamed live on Facebook:

Beaver @ Blackhawk High School Football

Posted by WBVP-WMBA on Friday, September 11, 2020

Central Valley Whips Hopewell 51 to 2!!

September 11, 2020

Central Valley opened its season with a decisive 51-2 victory over Hopewell at Tony Dorsett Stadium Friday night. Central Valley led 7-2 after the first quarter and the Warriors poured on 26 points in the second quarter to bust the game wide open. Central Valley’s Myles Walker was CCBC Player of the Game. Hopewell’s Roman Whittington was the CCBC selection for Hopewell.

Scores From Across the Valley Friday September 11, 2020

September 11, 2020

Friday, September 11, 2020:

Beaver Blackhawk 1230 WBVP-AM, 99.3 FM, beavercountyradio.com	7 22 Final
Central Valley Hopewell 1460 WMBA-AM	51 2 Final
WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference
Bethel Park Upper St. Clair	7 34 Final
West Allegheny Moon	14 28 Final
WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference
Aliquippa New Castle	44 28 Final
Chartiers Valley Montour	34 7 Final
WPIAL Class 3A North Western Six Conference
Quaker Valley Avonworth	0 35 Final
Keystone Oaks Ambridge	49 7 Final
WPIAL Class 2A Midwestern Conference
Beaver Falls Riverside	47 14 Final
New Brighton Freedom	24 6 Final
Laurel Neshannock	14 7 Final
Mohawk Ellwood City	45 0 Final
WPIAL Class 2A Three Rivers Conference
Western Beaver Southside	15 9 Final
Seton LaSalle Brentwood	21 33 Final
Sto-Rox Carlynton	0 1 Final
WPIAL Class 1A Big Seven Conference
Rochester Northgate	47 6 Final
OLSH Cornell	34 26 Final
Fort Cherry Burgettstown	22 27 Final