Category: Sports

Pickett Shines, Steelers top Jags in Preseason

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) looks for a receiver against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Pickett’s second preseason performance was as impressive as his first, and it came against better competition. Pittsburgh’s rookie quarterback completed 6 of 7 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown in a 16-15 victory at Jacksonville on Saturday night. Pickett, who threw two TD passes while working with the third-team offense last week against Seattle, was on the field much earlier against the Jaguars. Although his first series was mostly a mess because of miscues, his second was about as good as could be expected. The 20th overall pick directed a 63-yard touchdown drive in the final minute of the first half. He capped the 42-second series with an 11-yard toss to running back Benny Snell.

Fraley’s Two-Run HR into Allegheny Lifts Reds Past Pirates

Cincinnati Reds’ Jake Fraley is greeted by teammate Austin Romine (28) after his two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Tyler Beede scored them both during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Fraley’s two-run home run highlighted a four-run outburst in the fourth inning and Justin Dunn earned his first win in 16 months as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1. Fraley’s sixth homer of the season landed in the Allegheny River and increased the Reds’ lead to 5-0. Dunn (1-1) allowed one run in five innings in his third start since being called up from Triple-A Louisville. It was his first win since April 15, 2021, when he was pitching for Seattle and beat Baltimore in the second game of a doubleheader.

Beaver County Radio Adds Pa State Rep. Rob Matzie To Sports Broadcast Team

(Photo of Rob Matzie taken during appearance on Beaver County Radio Friday morning, August 12, 2022. Photo taken by Frank Sparks)

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Pennsylvania State Representative Rob Matzie joined Eddy Crow on Teleforum Friday morning, August 12, 2022 in the Eleven O’clock Hour to talk about the happenings of what is going on in the 16th District and in the state of Pennsylvania.

During the interview after the 11:30 news a special announcement was made by Matzie and Crow that Matzie will be a part of the Beaver County Radio Sports Broadcasting team this fall. Matzie will join Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Barrickman, Bruce Frey, Mike Azadian and another new addition to the team this year former Beaver County Times writer and current freelance writer John Perrotto.

Matzie isn’t new to the broadcast booth as he called games for WMBA back in the day. Matzie worked for WMBA from 1987 until 1994 as sports broadcaster and show host. Matzie continued to broadcast high school sports for the MSA and Trib-Live networks off and on for a number of years.

Beaver County Radio is excited to start our 75th Year of broadcasting high school sports and to roll out our new broadcast teams starting Friday August the 26, 2022.

You can listen to Beaver County Radio all season long on 12330 WBVP and 99.3 FM, 1460 WMBA and 95.7 FM, beavercountyradio.com, and select games will video stream live on the station Facebook page.

This year’s broadcast schedule is available here.

Beaver County Radio Releases 2022 Football Broadcast Schedule

2022 Football Broadcast Schedule


Beaver County Radio file photos by Sly Washington.

Beaver County Radio is entering its 75th year in broadcasting and we are bigger and better than ever. Now with four stations and online streaming to keep you covered and up to date on this season’s football action. Join Bob Barrickman, John Perrotto, Bruce Frey, and Mike Azadian, for a variety of high school football action from across the area. Bob Barrickman and Bruce Frey will also have the call of Geneva Golden Tornados football and  Bill Hillgrove along with Pat Bostick will have the call for Pitt Panther’s Football on Beaver County Radio.
On Wednesdays at 7PM throughout the season Beaver County Radio will continue the tradition of the “Coaches Corner” from the Beaver County Radio Studios with host Bob Barrickman and on Friday night’s after the action is over it will be the return of the Legendary ” Wrap Up Show”  until 11:00 PM.
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Schedule subject to change.
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Castro Ditches Phone, Brings Bat, Pirates beat D-backs 6-4

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Rodolfo Castro slides over to make a catch on a liner hit by Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer
PHOENIX (AP) — Rodolfo Castro had two hits to spark the offense one night after a smartphone faux pas, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4. The 23-year-old Castro mistakenly left his phone in the back pocket of his baseball pants during Tuesday’s game, and it came flying out on a headfirst slide into third base. On Wednesday, he left his phone in the clubhouse but certainly remembered to bring his bat. Mitch Keller threw 5 1/3 solid innings as Pittsburgh improved to 5-4 in August.

Castro Loses Phone in Pirates’ 6-4 loss to Diamondbacks

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Rodolfo Castro reacts after making the last out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Phoenix. Called up from Triple-A Indianapolis before the game, Castro slid headfirst into third in the fourth inning against the Diamondbacks and had his phone fly out of his back pocket. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh infielder Rodolfo Castro lost his phone on the field and the Pirates were stymied by rookie Tommy Henry in a 6-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Henry was sharp in his Chase Field debut, allowing a run on four hits in seven innings. Castro made a different kind of noise after being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis. The second baseman walked in the fourth inning and went to third on Oneil Cruz’s single. Castro slid headfirst into the bag to beat the throw and the impact sent his phone flying from his back pocket. Third base umpire Adam Hamari immediately saw the phone and pointed to it on the ground. The 23-year-old Castro picked up the phone and handed it to Pirates third base coach Mike Rebelo, who had an exasperated look on his face before taking it.

Gallen’s Pitching, Marte’s Hit Lift D-backs over Pirates 3-0

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer
PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen pitched seven dominant innings, Ketel Marte had a crucial two-out, two-RBI single in the eighth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 . Gallen gave up just three hits and two walks while striking out eight. The seven innings matched a career high he’s reached 13 times in the big leagues. He threw just 89 pitches but manager Torey Lovullo opted to bring in lefty Joe Mantiply for the eighth. The decision worked. Mantiply retired the Pirates in order in the eighth and Ian Kennedy handled the ninth for his seventh save.

Pirates Sweep Brewers With Second Walk Victory in a Row

(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds raced home on a wild pitch with one out in the 10th inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to complete a three-game sweep. Reynolds tied it earlier in the inning when he hit a ground-rule double down the right-field line off Matt Bush (2-2). Reynolds moved to third on a fly to right field by Ke’Bryan Hayes and raced home when a pitch from Bush slipped by Brewers catcher Victor Caratini to give the Pirates their third comeback win over first-place Milwaukee in as many days.

Cardinals Acquire Veteran Lefty Quintana from Pirates

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jose Quintana has parlayed his success in Pittsburgh into a job in St. Louis. The Pirates traded have the veteran left-handed pitcher to the Cardinals on in exchange for reliever Johan Oviedo and corner infield prospect Malcolm Nunez. The 33-year-old Quintana signed a one-year deal with the Pirates last fall intent on re-establishing himself as a starter after spending most of the last two seasons working out of the bullpen with multiple clubs. Quintana delivered, going 3-5 with a 3.50 ERA in 20 starts with Pittsburgh, including 5 2/3 shutout innings last week against Philadelphia.

Jordan Whitehead Returns To Central Valley To Host Youth Football Camp

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
(Photos & Sound From Bob Barrickman/Beaver County Radio)

“The kids really make me feel humble and blessed to be out here supporting and helping them out.”

New York Giants wide receiver Robert Foster joined his former teammate in helping out at the Jordan Whitehead Youth Football Camp at Central Valley High School. (Photo/Bob Barrickman)

Jordan Whitehead was once one of those kids in the Central Valley School District, hoping to turn his love for sport into something more. Something more is what it became, as the defensive back turned in a standout career at the University of Pittsburgh before being drafted into the NFL in 2018. Two years later he would become a Super Bowl champion in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, before signing in free agency with the New York Jets during this current offseason.

This past weekend, however, he returned to inspire the youth that were once in his position as he hosted the Jordan Whitehead Youth Football Camp at Central Valley, along with former teammate Robert Foster–who himself found his way to New York this offseason as he signed with the New York Giants. Beaver County Radio sports director Bob Barrickman talked to both of the former teammates and talked to them during the weekend’s festivities. Audio can be heard below: