Geneva takes the win over Grove City 24-17!

Geneva arrived at Reeves Field ready play tonight against Grove City.  The last time the Golden Tornadoes were able to conquer the Wolverines was in 2016. Geneva got points on the board early in the first with a 75 yard drive, which set their momentum for the rest of the game.  The Golden Tornadoes were able to tack on another touchdown and a field goal in the second, although the Wolverines responded with their first touchdown in the game, as well as a field goal.  The first half ended with a score of Geneva 17 Grove City 10. In the second half, Geneva managed to score early to increase their lead.  Grove City put up a fight and made some big plays, although they ultimately only gained one more touchdown.  The final score was Geneva 24 Grove City 17.  Hear the post game from Beaver County Radio announcers Bob Barrickman and Bruce Frey below.

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Geneva falls to Washington & Jefferson 20-6

The Golden Tornadoes travelled to Washington to take on the Presidents for tonight’s college football matchup.  No points made it on the board until the end of the first when W&J managed a touchdown, although their extra point attempt was blocked by Geneva.  With halftime closing in, Geneva finally made it into the endzone although the extra point attempt went wide left, bringing the game to a tie at 6 with a minute left in the half.  The Presidents managed to complete a 40 yard hail mary touchdown pass with 4 seconds to play to break the tie going into the half W&J 13 Geneva 6.  The Golden Tornadoes tried to make a comeback in the second half but were unsuccessful.  W&J managed one more score during the third and fourth was scoreless.  The final score was W&J 20 Geneva 6. You can hear the post game below.

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Geneva Loses Season Opener against Westminster

The Geneva Golden Tornadoes and the Westminster Titans added another chapter in their rivalry. The game started out looking like it was going to be a good one after both teams scored on their first drive of the game. But, after that the Titans began to control the game, it started when the Golden Tornadoes fumbled on their side of the field and the Titans went and scored. The Titans took a commanding lead into the half up 45-7, despite the score the Golden Tornadoes did not stop fighting. Late in the second half the Golden Tornadoes eventually scored two touchdowns, to make the score 52-21. The Golden Tornadoes will play again Thursday April 1 against W&J.

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Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett says he’ll return in 2021

Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett says he’ll return in 2021
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s season is over. Quarterback Kenny Pickett’s college career is not. The senior announced he will return in 2021. Pickett had participated in Pitt’s Senior Day festivities against Virginia Tech last month, an indication he was going to enter the NFL draft. Apparently not. Pickett, the fifth-leading passer in school history, tweeted “one more year.” Pickett threw for 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. He missed two games with an ankle injury as the Panthers finished 6-5.

Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 cases

Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 cases
By LARRY LAGE and MITCH STACY AP Sports Writers
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has canceled its annual rivalry game at Ohio State because of the COVID-19 outbreak within the Wolverines football program. Michigan says the decision was made after discussions with medical professionals. The third-ranked Buckeyes played through what coach Ryan Day called a mini outbreak last week in a 52-12 win at Michigan State as he watched from home because of a positive test. Michigan and Ohio State have played each other every year since 1918.

Ex-coach Lou Holtz to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Ex-coach Lou Holtz to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will award the highest civilian honor on Thursday to former college football coach and political ally Lou Holtz. Holtz had a storied 34-year coaching career that included winning the 1988 national title at the University of Notre Dame. He’s set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a private Oval Office ceremony. Holtz has been an outspoken backer of the president and spoke at this year’s Republican National Convention. Holtz had an impressive 249-132-7 record over a career that also included head coaching jobs at six colleges and brief stint in the NFL.