Category: Sports

Central Valley wins in a nail biter 47-46 over Blackhawk

Central Valley and Blackhawk met in Monaca for a real good game where it came down to foul shooting and turn overs to decide the winner, with great play on both sides of the gym. It was central valley on a late fast break and lay up that gave them the victory. CV’s Dre Vacich was forced to foul out to put Blackhawk to the line but Blackhawk could not make it from the mark which opened the door for Central Valley to slam it shut. Blackhawk missed 6 free throws and turned it over 13 times. Central Valley had only 5 turn overs and some big rebounding which could have been the difference in the highly contested game.

Tom Brady Officially Retires Tuesday Morning After 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl Titles

Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement in a long post on Instagram. Brady has long stated his desire to spend more time with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and three children despite still playing at the top of his game.The 44-year-old Brady goes out after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl title last season and NFC South championship this season.

Aliquippa Football Wins Appeal, Remains In Class 4A For 2022 Season

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

The Aliquippa Quips football team will remain in Class 4A.

The announcement comes following a 21-4 vote by the PIAA to accept the team’s appeal Wednesday night. The Quips were originally set to play up to Class 5A despite an enrollment qualified for Class 1A due to the competitive-balance rule put in place by the state.

The appeal was brought forth after assertions by several personnel, chiefly Aliquippa superintendent Phillip Woods and football head coach Mike Warfield that moving the Quips up another classification would result in a risk to player safety, and an unfair positioning among larger schools. The Quips had previously been moved up to Class 4A for the 2020 season.

Aliquippa will have a chance to defend its Class 4A WPIAL and PIAA crowns next season, but they will receive challenging company as Central Valley will join the Quips in Class 4A following three consecutive WPIAL Championships and back-to-back PIAA titles in Class 3A. In fact, the last school to win a Class 3A WPIAL football title before Central Valley’s current run was–ironically–Aliquippa, who won the 2018 title over Derry en route to their 3rd PIAA state title.

Roethlisberger Retires at 39: Time to ‘Hang Up My Cleats’

Roethlisberger retires at 39: Time to ‘hang up my cleats’
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s NFL career is over. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has announced his retirement. In a video message, Roethlisberger said it was “time to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats” after 18 years, two Super Bowls, countless team records and a likely spot in the Hall of Fame. The 39-year-old said it was time to clean out his locker and hang up his cleats. Roethlisberger called his journey from a kid growing up in Ohio to the 11th overall pick in the 2004 draft to a likely future Hall of Famer “exhilarating,” but he added he is retiring “a truly grateful man.” The Steelers never had a losing season during Roethlisberger’s tenure and captured Super Bowls 40 and 46.

Third-period surge helps Penguins Win Sixth Straight

Third-period surge helps Penguins past Coyotes, 6-3
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang led a four-goal, third-period barrage to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 6-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh trailed early in the third before its offensive show, when Letang scored twice and Crosby netted his 11th for the Penguins, who won their sixth straight game. Pittsburgh has 17 wins in its last 19 games. Bryan Rust and Brock McGinn both scored their 10th goals of the season and Brian Boyle added a third-period goal. Tristan Jarry stopped 13 shots. Arizona’s Clayton Keller scored his 16th goal and added an assist, and Nick Schmaltz also scored. Karel Vejmelka made 30 saves for Arizona.

New Castle Wins Big Over Aliquippa 86-45

The Red Hurricanes  went up and down the court forcing 10 turnovers in the first quarter to jump out to a 16-4 lead. New Castle is ranked # 2 in their 5A section where  making  almost all their shots, and moving up and down the court quickly. The Quips had  a few  short runs but could not get on track.