Final Score from CCBC:
Women:
Catonsville CC: 71
CCBC: 59.
Category: Sports
Johnson’s clutch play late lifts Pitt by Miami 62-57
Johnson’s clutch play late lifts Pitt by Miami 62-57
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
Xavier Johnson scored seven of his 13 points in the final 3 minutes as Pittsburgh held off Miami 62-57. Trey McGowens led Pitt (14-8, 5-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) with 17 points. Au’Diese Toney scored 15 points and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds for the Panthers, who snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Hurricanes. Rodney Miller tied a career high with 16 points for Miami (11-10, 3-8). Isaiah Wong added 15 points, Harlond Beverly chipped in 11 and DJ Vasiljevic scored 10 to go with nine rebounds but the shorthanded Hurricanes lost for the fifth time in six games.
Penguins beat Capitals in 50th game between Crosby, Ovechkin
Penguins beat Capitals in 50th game between Crosby, Ovechkin
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer
Matt Murray made 29 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 in the 50th regular-season game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. The Penguins crept within four points of the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals with an extra game left to play. They’re 2-0 out of their bye week and have won five of seven since Crosby came back. Sam Lafferty, Patric Hornqvist, Dominik Simon and Brandon Tanev scored for Pittsburgh. Rookie goaltender Ilya Samsonov allowed four goals to lose his first career start against the Penguins. Ovechkin was held off the score sheet and remains at 695 career goals.
CCBC Coach Breyen Spriggs Talks About His Team’s Hot Offense & Career Background On Sports Slam
18 wins in a row. 100 points a game. How does it happen? And can it keep going?
Those questions were asked to CCBC men’s coach Breyen Spriggs during an interview with Matt Drzik & Greg Benedetti on the February 1 edition of the Saturday Sports Slam. Coach Spriggs answered those questions by pointing out his team’s teamwork, his emphasis on academics, making practice the hard work so the games can be fun, and making sure the team stays focused in the home stretch of the regular season. Spriggs also talked about his own path to the coaching ranks, and his relationship with other staff at CCBC.
To listen to the full interview, click on the player below!
Crosby’s OT winner lifts Penguins over Flyers 4-3
Crosby’s OT winner lifts Penguins over Flyers 4-3
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
Sidney Crosby beat Brian Elliott 55 seconds into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins blew a two-goal lead but recovered for their NHL-leading 19th home victory when Crosby’s wrist shot slipped by Elliott for his ninth of the season. Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust and Kris Letang also scored for Pittsburgh. Tristan Jarry, fresh of his first All-Star appearance, stopped 27 shots for the Penguins. Jakub Voracek, Tyler Pitlick and Scott Laughton scored for Philadelphia. Elliott finished with 16 saves.
Pirates add Holland, Erlin, Riddle ahead of spring training
Pirates add Holland, Erlin, Riddle ahead of spring training
Left-handers Derek Holland and Robbie Erlin agreed to minor league contracts with the Pittsburgh Pirates along with catcher Andrew Susac and outfielder Charlie Tilson, and all four will report to big league spring training. Pittsburgh also agreed to an $850,000, one-year contract with infielder/outfielder JT Riddle, who became a free agent when Miami failed to offer a contract by the Dec. 2 deadline. The 33-year-old Holland is 78-78 with a 4.54 ERA in 11 seasons, most with the Texas Rangers. Holland split time between San Francisco and the Chicago Cubs last year, going 2-5 with a 6.08 ERA.
Central Valley @ Blackhawk Girls Basketball
It was a good one tonight as the Central Valley Warriors defeated the Blackhawk Cougars 58-50, giving the Lady Cougars their first lost in the section. The Lady Warriors started out the game with 9-0 run in the first quarter seven of the Lady Warriors first nine points came from Christiane Frye who finished the game with 26pts. The Lady Cougars began mounting a comeback and went into halftime down 28-22. After the half the Lady Warriors began to jump back out to a commanding lead but the Lady Cougars still had fight in them. Cutting the lead but ultimately falling short giving them their first lost in the section.
CCBC players of the Game Thursday January 30, 2020
Central Valley: Christiane Frye
Blackhawk: Jolie Strati
Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56
Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer
Former race-car driver John Andretti has died at the age of 56 after battling colon cancer. His death was announced by the IndyCar team Andretti Autosport owned by his cousin, Michael. Andretti was a member of one of the world’s most famous racing families. Mario and Michael Andretti have been longtime fan favorites in the IndyCar Series and beyond. Mario Andretti is John’s uncle. John Andretti carved out his own niche by becoming the first driver to attempt running the Indianapolis 500 and Charlotte’s 600-mile NASCAR race on the same day.
Gibbs brings Stewart and Labonte into NASCAR Hall of Fame
Gibbs brings Stewart and Labonte into NASCAR Hall of Fame
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Joe Gibbs will be inducted into NASCAR’s Hall of Fame Friday night alongside Bobby Labonte and Tony Stewart. Both drivers won championships driving for Gibbs, who is already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame after winning three Super Bowls as a coach. The induction trio caps a historic year for Gibbs. A year ago, his eldest son died and his team went 1-2-3 in the Daytona 500 a month later. Gibbs drivers won a record 19 races and the the Cup Series championship. Now he celebrates at the Hall of Fame.