Category: Sports

Quips defeat Dallas 60-14 to bring home state title

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Photos by Robert Mangino. Published December 8, 2023 10:00 A.M.  

(Aliquippa, Pa) The Aliquippa Quips finished a perfect season Thursday night, returning to Beaver County with another PIAA State Title. The Quips beat the Dallas Mountaineers 60-14 in the 4A championship game that took place at Cumberland Valley High School. Beaver County Radio’s Robert Mangino and Mike Azadian had the call from Chapman Stadium. Aliquippa are now winners of 5 state championships, with 8 appearances in state championships.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is helped off the field due to injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain. Pickett had the procedure done less than 24 hours after a 24-10 loss to Arizona. Pickett was injured in the second quarter when Cardinals defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter fell on his at the end of a 2-yard scramble. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Mitch Trubisky will start for Pittsburgh when the Steelers host New England on Thursday.

The Steelers did a very un-Steelerlike thing by firing Matt Canada. The early returns were promising

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett meets with reporters following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Steelers won 16-10. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ beleaguered offense showed signs of progress in its first game since the abrupt firing of coordinator Matt Canada. The Steelers piled up more than 400 yards of offense for the first time in more than three years in a 16-10 win over Cincinnati. While coach Mike Tomlin says he’s not getting ahead of himself, quarterback Kenny Pickett led an offense that showed flashes of explosiveness that were rare during Canada’s two-plus-year tenure. The Steelers are 7-4 before heading into a visit by the struggling Arizona Cardinals.

Forsberg scores in OT, Predators beat Penguins 3-2 for 6th straight win

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with teammates center Ryan O’Reilly (90) and defenseman Roman Josi, right, after an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored 14 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators their sixth straight victory, 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Michael McCarron scored twice and Juuse Saros made 29 saves for Nashville. Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust scored and Tristan Jarry made 23 saves for the Penguins, who have lost three of four. Forsberg skated the length of the ice and beat Jarry on the glove side for the game-winner. As Forsberg crossed the blue line, Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly collided with Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby, creating space for Forsberg to skate into the slot.

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) stiff arms Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Steelers won 16-10. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

CINCINNATI (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, beating the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals 16-10. The Steelers totaled 421 yards, snapping a streak of 58 games without gaining 400 yards. Pat Freiermuth had a career-high 120 yards receiving as the Steelers outgained their opponent for the first time this season under interim offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner. Chris Boswell kicked two fourth-quarter field goals to keep the Bengals at bay. Cincinnati got a field goal from Evan McPherson just before the 2-minute warning, but the Steelers recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock.

Pitt fires offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti after Panthers finish worst season since 1998

FILE -Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti, Jr. watches play during their annual NCAA football intrasquad Blue-Gold scrimmage game, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Cignetti was fired by Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, a day after the Panthers finished 3-9. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely, File)

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi has fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Frank Cignetti. The move came a day after the Panthers finished a disappointing season with a loss to Duke. Pitt went 3-9 in 2023. That’s the program’s worst mark since going 2-9 in 1998. The offense was a major issue, with the Panthers shuttling between three quarterbacks in Phil Jurkovec, Christian Veilleux and Nate Yarnell. Pitt finished last in the 14-team ACC in scoring, total offense, rushing, red zone offense and time of possession.

Jacksonville Tops Robert Morris 74-65 After Both Benches were Ejected

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Robert McCray’s 25 points helped Jacksonville defeat Robert Morris 74-65 on Friday night in a game marred by a second-half scuffle.

Both teams played the final 6:21 of the game with only five available players after a bench-clearing fight.

McCray also contributed six assists and four steals for the Dolphins (3-2). Bryce Workman scored 18 points while going 8 of 10 and 2 of 3 from the free throw line, and added seven rebounds. Marcus Niblack had 13 points and shot 6 of 11 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line.

The Colonials (1-4) were led by Markeese Hastings, who recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds. Justice Williams added 11 points for Robert Morris. Josh Corbin also recorded 10 points.

Beaver County Radio to Broadcast all Four WPIAL Championship Games on Friday

(File Photo of Acrisure Stadium when it was Heinz Field)

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) Beaver County Radio 99.3 ,1230 WBVP, and beavercountyradio.com  will broadcast live all four WPIAL Championship Games from Acrisure Stadium on Friday. The action will get underway at 11:00 with the Class A game. Robert Mangino and Bruce Frey will have coverage starting at 10:30 AM. Mangino and Frey will also have coverage of the Class AA game as Beaver Falls takes on Steel Valley. The second half of the day will feature Mangino and Mike Azadian with the AAA final featuring  Avonworth and Belle Vernon. The final game of the day will feature Aliquippa and McKeesport.
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Firing Matt Canada offers Steelers offense a chance at a fresh start

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) runs out of the pocket against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to forge ahead after the abrupt firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada. The Steelers fired Canada after a dismal loss to the Browns, with coach Mike Tomlin saying the offense wasn’t producing enough for a team in playoff contention. Quarterback Kenny Pickett says he “hated” to see Canada let go, adding it’s on the players to perform better. The Steelers and new interim offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner travel to Cincinnati in Week 12.