Geneva AD Van Zanic Talks Golden Tornadoes’ Homecoming On Sports Slam

In lieu of the festivities taking place on the College Hill campus in Beaver Falls (including the pancake breakfast he was currently attending), Geneva College Athletic Director Van Zanic took a few minutes to talk with Matt Drzik and Greg Benedetti on the Saturday Sports Slam.

Zanic spoke about the improvement of the football team over the course of the 2019 season, the lesser-known dominance of teams such as women’s volleyball and soccer, plus the focus and drive to keep the students prospering and succeeding academically.

To listen to the interview, click on the link below.

Legendary Coach Pat Tarquinio Talks About Coaching Philosophy On Sports Slam

Currently an assistant for the Beaver Bobcats, Pat Tarquinio has seen and done it all. So much so that his name is forever emblazoned on Beaver’s stadium.

Coach Tarquinio joined Greg Benedetti & Matt Drzik on the Saturday Sports Slam to talk about how coaching has changed over his tenure on the sidelines, as well as his thoughts on the current statuses of teams in the WPIAL at the halfway point of the 2019 season.

To listen to the interview, click on the player below.

“Thru the Eyes of Sly Washington” Cornell 35 and Rochester 8, Friday 9/27/19

(Rochester, PA) “Thru the Eyes of Sly Washington” took us to Rochester High School and The WMBA broadcast the Tom Hays ad Bruce Frey had the call of the action. Cornell’s high powered offence came into Rochester Friday evening and put on a show, scoring 21 points in the first half.  The scoring continued well into the third quarter with the Raiders adding 14 more points, taking a commanding 35-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Rams started to show some life late in the fourth quarter when they scored a 78 yard touchdown run, but it was too late for Rams as they fell to the Raiders 35-8 dropping Rochester to 0-6 on the year.

You can listen to the wrap of the game by clicking play below:

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Take a look at all of the action “Thru the Eyes of Sly Washington” below……

 

New Brighton Pounces on Neshannock 31-18

(New Brighton,Pa) It was a beautiful night for football on WBVP as we traveled to Oak Hill Field in New Brighton. Bob Barrickman and Jason Colangelo called the action for Beaver County Radio. The New Brighton Lions got up early on Neshannock, and stayed up. On the second drive of the game, a 54 yard TD run by Kei’ondre Abercrombie gave the Lions an early 7-0 lead. Nya Green followed up the score with a 2 yard TD run of his own, making the score 14-0. The Lancers battled back with a 1 yard TD run by Brian Gennock, which also led to the ejection of the Lions Running back Nya Green,  but the Lions answered right back with a 17 yard TD catch by Jake Francona, leading to a score of 21-6. Brian Gennock scored on his second 1 yard TD run, but a failed 2-point conversion led to a score of 21-12. Francona caught a second TD for 49 yards, widening the margin to 28-12, and the Lancers answered right back with a 17 yard TD run by Ethan Weatherby out of the Wildcat formation. The Lions kicked a field goal at the end of the half. Making the halftime score 31-18. Defense was the name of the game in the second half, with both teams being shut out. The final score of the game was New Brighton 31 and Neshannock 18. The Lions are now 5-1 over all and 3-0 in The MAC. Neshannock fell to 4-2 over all and 3-1 in the MAC. The Lions victory sets up a huge showdown with the Freedom Bulldogs next Friday night that we will be covering on Beaver County Radio. The Bulldogs who played a non-conference game this week against Valley will come into next Friday’s action with a 6-0 overall record and 4-0 in the MAC. The Lions will face an up hill struggle from the beginning as one of their key players Nya Green was ejected in the first quarter of last nights game and is ineligible to play in the game. Air time on Beaver County Radio is 6:30 pm with kick-off from Bulldog Stadium scheduled for 7 pm.

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(Photos by Zach Ulrich)

Scores From Across the Valley 09/27/19

Friday, September 27, 2019:

 

Neshannock
New Brighton  1230 WBVP-AM, 99.3 FM
18
31   Final
Cornell
Rochester        1460 WMBA-AM
35
8   Final
                        WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny Eight Conference      
Baldwin
Chartiers Valley
42
35     Final
Moon
Bethel Park
16
23   Final
West Allegheny
Woodland Hills
21
20  Final
                        WPIAL Class 4A Northwest Eight Conference      
Montour
Knoch
14
7  Final
Ambridge
Highlands
0
39    Final
South Fayette
Blackhawk
34
14    Final
                        WPIAL Class 3A Tri-County West Conference      
Aliquippa
Hopewell
47
9    Final
Keystone Oaks
Quaker Valley
42
0    Final
Central Valley
Waynesburg Central
42
6    Final
                        WPIAL Class 2A Midwestern Conference      
Western Beaver
Ellwood City
19
0  Final
Mohawk
Shenango
10
20  Final
                        WPIAL Class 1A Big Seven Conference      
Bishop Canevin
Union
22
56     Final
OLSH
Laurel
41
27     Final
Sto-Rox
Northgate
80
0   Final
                                           Non-Conference      
Beaver
Ringgold
13
16    Final
Carlynton
Riverside
32
57    Final
Freedom
Valley
14
10    Final
Uniontown
Beaver Falls
29
42    Final

 

Cornell Pounds Rochester 35-8

 

(Rochester, PA) Cornell’s high powered offence comes into Rochester this evening and puts on a show, scoring 21 points in the first half.  The scoring continued well into the third quarter with the Raiders scoring 14 points, taking a commanding 35-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Rams started to show some life late in the fourth quarter when they scored a 78 yard touchdown run, but it was too late for Rams as they fell to the Raiders 35-8 dropping Rochester to 0-6 on the year.

 

You can listen to the post-game here:

 

 

 

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Scoring Updates Cornell at Rochester on WMBA and Trib-Live Network 7;30 pm, Friday Sept. 27, 2019

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Scoring Updates!!! Neshannock vs. New Brighton on WBVP, 99.3 FM, and Trib-Live Network Friday Sept. 27, 2019 at 7PM

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Cornell vs. Rochester on WMBA and Trib-Live Sports Network 7:00 pm Friday September 27, 2019

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1460 WMBA’s Tom Hays and Bruce Frey have the call from Rochester High School of this WPIAL Class A Big 7 Conference high school football game as the Rams battle the Raiders. Air-time is 6:30 p.m. and kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm. If you can’t listen on the air click the Trib-Live Logo below at the time of broadcast to listen to the game on line…….