Category: Sports

Blackhawk beats Hopewell 58-49

In the very beginning of the first period Hopewell took a 5-0 lead but Blackhawk began to comeback which at the end of the first period the score was Hopewell 12 Blackhawk 10.  Second period The Vikings had a ton of turnovers which lead to the Cougars to take advantage and gain the lead and at the end of the first half the score was Blackhawk 36 Hopewell 29.Hopewell began to show life in the second half by amounting a 7-0 run to open the third period, but ultimately it was not enough Hopewell fell to Blackhawk 58-49 submitting their first win this season.

Guentzel’s 100th career goal lifts Penguins past Rangers 3-2

Guentzel’s 100th career goal lifts Penguins past Rangers 3-2
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored the 100th goal of his NHL career with less than two minutes remaining, rallying the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers. Guentzel’s goal at 18:29 was his second of the season. Bryan Rust also scored and Tristan Jarry made 20 saves for the Penguins. Colin Blackwell and Ryan Strome scored for the Rangers.

Yankees get Jameson Taillon from Pirates for 4 prospects

Yankees get Jameson Taillon from Pirates for 4 prospects
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have made a second offseason addition to their starting rotation, acquiring Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates for four prospects. Pittsburgh received right-handers Roansy Contreras and Miguel Yajure, infielder Maikol Escotto and outfielder Canaan Smith. A 29-year-old right-hander, Taillon joins a rotation headed by his former Pirates teammate Gerrit Cole. It also is projected to include Deivi García, Jordan Montgomery and Corey Kluber, who has a pending $11 million, one-year contract subject to a successful physical. In addition, Luis Severino is expected to return from Tommy John surgery last Feb. 27.

Faulkner leads N. Kentucky past Robert Morris 79-74 in OT

Faulkner leads N. Kentucky past Robert Morris 79-74 in OT
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Trevon Faulkner had 18 points to lead five Northern Kentucky players in double figures as the Norse narrowly beat Robert Morris 79-74 in overtime. Marques Warrick added 17 points for the Norse. Bryson Langdon chipped in 13, Adrian Nelson scored 13 and Adham Eleeda had 12. AJ Bramah led the Colonials with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Central Valley defeats Ambridge 51-43!!!

Ambridge put up a good fight but Central Valley came out of it with the win in tonight’s game. In the first period the Warriors were up big against the Bridgers 16-7. In the second period the Bridgers started to fight back bringing the score at the half to 22 Warriors 17 Bridgers.  From the third into the fourth Ambridge kept it close with Central Valley,  early in the fourth period they tied it up at 36. Ultimately Central Valley would prevail and defeat  Ambridge with a final score of 51-43.

 

 

Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86

Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — The baseball great and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has died. The Atlanta Braves said he died peacefully in his sleep early Friday. No cause was given. Aaron endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era. “Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array of records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases. But the Hall of Famer will be remembered for one swing above all others, the one that made him baseball’s home-run king., died early Friday. Hank Aaron was 86.

Aliquippa School Board approves Football Coach Mike Warfield’s Contract

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa High School Football Coach Mike Warfield was awarded a 3 year contract extending from March 22, 2021 to March 21, 2024  Lorie Willis was hired as a volunteer  girls basketball coach.

The board accepted the resignation of Lakesha Cobb, elementary school administrative assistant effective December 23, 2020.
Friday, February 12 will be an in-service day instead of a  regular school day. Monday, February 15 will be a regular school day, not  an in-service day.
The district has been awarded $4,032,121.00 in CARES ACT funding from the   state.  The funding was allocated to support ongoing learning in school districts in the 16th legislative district.
The funding is part of  $2.2 billion  in federal stimulus funds  to k-12 school districts and charter schools affected by the pandemic

Steelers TE Vance McDonald Retiring After 8 Seasons

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is retiring. The 30-year-old announced the decision less than two weeks after his eighth season came to an end when the AFC North champion Steelers were upset by Cleveland in the opening round of the playoffs. McDonald spent four seasons each with San Francisco and Pittsburgh. He caught just 15 passes in 2020 and saw his playing time decrease as the Steelers moved toward a more pass-heavy attack.