On an overcast chilly June afternoon at Slippery Rock University ‘s Jack Critchfield Park, in front of a full house . The Chucks in their red and white and Riverside in their black with green lettering uniforms with the wind blowing from left to right as Mike Azadian and Bruce Frey were set to call the game here on Beaver County Radio all anybody knew was that this was probably going to be a good game. And that it was with the Punxsutawney Chucks getting their first runner on with an E-6 recorded then the next pitch was hit into shallow right field and then the Chucks hit a ball deep into right field to put runners at second and third then the next batter Carter Savage belted the ball into center Field and they had runners on the corners with one out, the next batter struck out and the next walked to load the bases, then Zeik Barnet comes up and hits a ball into center field that brought 2 more runs in, that was all for Ronnie Harper as coach Dan Oliastro came out to mound and called for his pitching ace Christian Lucarelli Who was already walking out from the bull pen. Lucarelli was able to stop the rally and to the relief of all the Riverside faithful the inning was over. But the Panthers bats were quiet in the first inning and in the next few innings as the next inning Dinger the Chucks lead off hitter hit a dinger that bounced over the fence for a book rule double but the panthers pitching held off the attack and no runs were scored, But the panthers still have not advanced a runner past second base and the bats were still pretty quiet, in the top of the third Christian Lucarelli retired the side with just 8 pitches and you would have to think that things were about to change with the Chucks getting 3 runs on 4 hits so far and the Panthers 0 runs on 3 hits. In the 5th inning Evan Burry makes a great catch on a very hard hit ground ball into the hole and a great throw and catch by Mitch Garvin at first to get the out, and Lucarelli strikes their #4 batter out and gets the next batter out to go to the bottom of the fifth, Could anybody get on for the Panthers and Drake Fox comes up and hits one at the shortstop and he bobbles the ball and the Panthers have the lead off batter on with nobody out(could it get better) yes it could then Darren McDade gets a hit to put runners on the corners and the Riverside fans came to life you could here the excitement ringing through the air as for the first time in this game they had something to cheer about. With bases loaded Sean Hayes lines into the outfield to bring in 2 runs with runners on first and second Riversides Evan Burry with 2 strikes gets a clutch hit to bring in the tying run as the crowd goes wild. In the top of the 6th the Chucks had 2 runners on and the Panthers Christian Lucarelli went into the stretch and paused to look around and noticed the runners leaning stepped off looked at second and tossed it to first to pick off the runner and end the inning. In the bottom of the 6th Mitch Garvin puts down a nice bunt to get runners to second and third and Darren McDade hits a 2 run double Sam Barber hits a triple and Sean Hayes had 2 runs batted in before it was all over the Panthers had a 8 to 3 lead going into the top of the 7th inning. the Chucks managed a couple of runs but with 2 outs and the tying run on deck they hit a hard shot down the first base line and as Mike Azadian who was on the call said as Mitch Garvin jumped up and caught the ball that’s was probably the highest he’s ever jumped, it was a great game and a great win for the Riverside Panthers and it was Broadcast right here on 99.3 FM 95.7 FM 1230WBVP/1460WMBA and around the world on Beaver County Radio .com
Category: Scores
High School Boys Basketball – Friday January 6, 2017
Quaker Valley – 78
Beaver Falls – 58
Riverside vs Punxsutawney PIAA Semifinal Score Updates!!!
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Hopewell Upsets Erie Cathedral Prep 4-2 They Move On To Semi Finals!!!
The Hopewell Vikings did what they were not expected to do as they give the Erie Prep Cathedral a record 22and 1 instead of a future in the High School Playoffs. Landin fox took the mound and had a solid game even picking off Erie’s first base runner at first base but Erie ends up scoring a run, he kept them in check after that not allowing any more runs until the bottom of the 5th inning. Hopewell had some good hitting after Slate drove a ball to the fence and then they get a walk and Fox comes up to help his cause with a hit up the middle to drive in a run and Lucas Walton hits a 2 run single to give Hopewell a 3-1 lead. Landin fox pitched to the middle of the 7th when the pitch count caught up to him and they had to bring in David Medich who faced the meat of the order and through nothing but junk at them with a change up and 8 curve balls to strike out the next two batters to close the game. Stay tuned for when and who the Vikings will play in the semi finals against right here on Beaver County Radio. This game was Broadcast here on Beaver County Radio by Mike Azadian And Bruce Frye right here on 95.7FM and 99.3FM along with 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA and around the world on Beaver county Radio.com.
Riverside Crushes Fairview 9 to 3 To Advance To Semi Finals In State Playoffs!!!
The Riverside Panthers got out to a fast start scoring 4 times in the bottom of the first, Riverside had a couple of runs on and a double by Hunter Garvin and then his brother Mitch Garvin comes up with bases loaded and hit a sacrifice fly to bring the third run in and then the next batter followed up with another sac fly to give Riverside a 4 to nothing lead. In the bottom of the third Hunter Garvin gets a single and then Mitch Garvin comes up and hits a ball into left field to put runners on first and second, then Drake fox hits a ground ball fielders choice at second puts runners on the corners for Riverside and they decide to send the runner half way down they had him trapped but a low toss to first got away and the runner on third scored. Riverside will play Monday time or place or who they hasn’t been decided yet stay tuned to Beaver County Radio for details. The game was Broadcast right here on 95.7FM 99.3FM and 1230 WBVP/and 1460 WMBA by Bruce Frye and Mike Azadian and around the world on Beaver County Radio.com.
Erie Cathedral Prep vs. Hopewell 4A Quarterfinals Score Updates!!!
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Fairview vs. Riverside 3A Quarterfinals Score Updates!!!
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Riverside vs. Neshannok WPIAL Chamionship Baseball Score Updates!!!
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Connor Joe Homers Against Former Team As Pirates Beat San Francisco 2-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Connor Joe homered against his former team and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Francisco 2-1 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak against the Giants.
The Pirates moved back to .500 (27-27) after falling under for the first time since they were 1-2. Pittsburgh has gone 7-19 after starting the season 20-8.
Joe, who played for San Francisco in 2019, homered off John Brebbia in the first inning.
“It feels good doing that against any team, honestly,” Joe said. “No bad blood. I’m grateful (for) the opportunity they gave me to debut.”
Michael Conforto tied the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the inning.
Pittsburgh scored the go-ahead run in the fifth, aided by a Giants error. With Rodolfo Castro on first and one out, Jason Delay singled to left. The ball bounced past left fielder Mitch Haniger, allowing Castro to advance to third and Delay to second.
Sean Manaea delivered a wild pitch, allowing Castro to score.
“Rudy did a good job getting a break on a ball that he saw down and did a good job base-running,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. “We didn’t have a ton of opportunities and we capitalized on a ball in the dirt.”
Josh Palacios followed with a ground ball to first, but Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. threw Delay out at the plate. The call was challenged and confirmed upon review.
Manaea (2-3) allowed just an unearned run in four innings of relief.
Pirates starter Johan Oviedo struggled with his command but held the Giants to one run in 4 1/3 innings. He walked five and struck out five.
“He executed pitches when he had to,” Shelton said. “When he put runners on base, he did a good job executing.”
Dauri Moreta (2-1) relieved Oviedo in the fifth and was credited with the win following a scoreless inning.
David Bednar retired the side in order in the ninth with two strikeouts for his 10th save in 11 chances.
San Francisco went 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position after going 9 for 18 in Monday’s win. The Giants left nine runners on base.
“There are going to be nights when we’re not able to cash in on those (opportunities),” San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler said. “I thought we had a good, quality first inning, had a couple of moments where we were threatening. We just weren’t able to get the big hit.”
Hopewell vs. Latrobe WPIAL 4A Baseball Championship Score Updates!!!
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“A Tribute To A Legend” At Robert’s Roadside Inn Patio Wednesday Night
(Bob Barrickman and Tom Hays call the action at the 2018 WPIAL Championships at then Heinz Field. (Photo taken by Frank Sparks)
(Beaver Falls Pa.) Join Beaver County Radio, Robert’s Roadside Inn, and Skerlic Contracting on Wednesday night, April 5, 2023, as we pay tribute to our friend Bob Barrickman who tragically passed away in December.
Bob Barrickman’s long time broadcast partner Tom Hays will return to Beaver County Radio to host this special edition of the “Coaches Corner”. Bob hosted the “Coaches Corner” from the patio at Robert’s Roadside Inn for over 30-years. Tom will also be joined by longtime Beaver County Radio Broadcasters Bruce Fry and Jason Colangelo, Current broadcasters Mike Azadian and Joe Sager. We’ll also hear from Bob’s longtime friend Bob Skerlic who was in many a scrabble battle with Bob. Many of Bob’s friends and co-workers over the year will also be on hand for the event. The Beaver Area School District Education Foundation will also be there taking donations for the newly formed Bob Barrickman Scholarship. The show will be streamed live on Beaver County Radio’s Facebook and YouTube pages.


Beaver County Radio would like to give special thanks to Bob Skerlic for whom this night would not be possible without. Bob came to General Manager Frank Sparks with the idea for the tribute and the two along with St. Barnabas Senior Vice President J.D. Turco got to work and put this special night to pay tribute to Bob Barrickman together.
We want to thank our team members for the evening below for the sponsorship of the event.
We also want to give a special shoutout to Pizza Joe’s in Beaver, My Hero’s Sub Shop in Rochester, and Robert’s Roadside Inn for their donations of food for the event. Also a special shoutout to Robert’s Roadside for providing the venue and drinks throughout the night. There will also be a cash bar during the event.
You can watch the show by clicking on the Facebook Logo below at 7:00PM and you can listen on line at beavercountyradio.com
























