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Clutch Clemson: No. 3 Tigers beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23

Clutch Clemson: No. 3 Tigers beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer
Trevor Lawrence connected with Travis Etienne on a 34-yard touchdown with 1:49 left in the fourth quarter and No. 3 Clemson beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23 Saturday night at the Fiesta Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game. The Tigers went 94 yards on four plays in 1:18, with Lawrence completing all three of his passes and mixing in an 11-yard run. The sophomore quarterback who has never lost a college start passed for 259 yards and two scores and ran for a career-high 107 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown late in the first half. Clemson sealed it by intercepting Justin Fields’ pass into the end one with 37 seconds left.

Lincoln Park vs Highlands

Highlands runs through Lincoln Park by a score of 73-51. The game started out as a good one, heading into half-time Highlands was leading Lincoln Park 35-27. And after half-time it was different story, Highlands came out in the second half and stomped Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park just had no answer for Highlands in the second half and struggled to make shots.

 

 

 

Central Valley v Montour Postgame

It was a good one tonight as the Central Valley Warriors knocked off the Montour Spartans by a score of 60-56. It was a close game throughout as both teams came out the gate running the Warriors took a early 1 point lead into half-time leading 35-34. The Spartans fought hard but ultimately could not knock off the Warriors.

 

 

Galchenyuk scores, Penguins thump ailing Predators 5-2

Galchenyuk scores, Penguins thump ailing Predators 5-2
JIM DIAMOND Associated Press
Alex Galchenyuk scored his third goal of the season, Tristan Jarry made 30 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators 5-2. Dominik Simon, Teddy Blueger, Bryan Rust and Juuso Riikola also scored for the Penguins, who have won five of six. Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne was pulled after allowing three goals on six shots. Juuse Saros stopped 17 of 19 shots in relief. Nashville defenseman Dan Hamhuis left in the first period after Galchenyuk’s wrist shot hit him in the face. Hamhuis hurried off the ice and down the tunnel, and the game was delayed while his blood was cleaned off the ice.

Rookie Bush making Steelers’ heavy investment in him pay off

Rookie Bush making Steelers’ heavy investment in him pay off
Devin Bush is well aware the Pittsburgh Steelers took the unusual for them step of trading up 10 spots in the draft to take him in April. But the inside linebacker from Michigan has developed into the closest thing to Ryan Shazier they have had since Shazier last played before suffering a spinal injury in December 2017. The early returns have been solid. Through 15 games Bush already has the most tackles (97) by a Steelers rookie. He’s played 82% of the Steelers’ defensive snaps and ranks second on the team in tackles.

Misery in Ohio: Browns, Bengals end woeful seasons together

Misery in Ohio: Browns, Bengals end woeful seasons together
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer
Yet another dismal season of professional football in Ohio wraps up within the state’s borders — a most appropriate finish for two franchise with more big questions down the road. The Browns and Bengals get together at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday in what will likely be a final “Battle of Ohio” for some of the main participants. The Browns regressed in Freddie Kitchens’ first season as head coach, leading to questions about whether he’ll return. It will be Andy Dalton’s last start as the Bengals’ franchise quarterback. The one-win Bengals are expected to take a quarterback in the draft.

Simone Soars: Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year

Simone Soars: Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
Gymnast Simone Biles is the 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year. The reigning world and Olympic champion edged U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe for the honor in a vote among AP member sports editors and AP beat writers. The 22-year-old is the first gymnast to win the award twice and the first to do it in a non-Olympic year. She was named the Athlete of the Year in 2016 after winning four gold medals at the Rio Olympics. Biles is preparing for the 2020 Games in Tokyo and says she’s eager to finish her career with a flourish.