Category: Sports

Longtime NFL Journalist John Clayton Dies at Age 67

(Genna Martin/seattlepi.com via AP, File)
SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime NFL journalist John Clayton died Friday following a short illness. He was 67. The Seattle Seahawks announced the death for Clayton’s family in a statement. Clayton worked for the team in recent years as a sideline reporter on radio broadcasts. Nicknamed “The Professor,” Clayton spent more than two decades covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for the The Pittsburgh Press and the Seattle Seahawks for The News Tribune in Tacoma. Clayton moved to ESPN in 1995, becoming one of the lead NFL writers for the company. Clayton appeared on TV and radio for ESPN and worked at the company for more than 20 years.

Freedom Lady Bulldogs Heading to Chocolate Town!!!


Freedom took on North Catholic in this PIAA semifinal game to see who got to go to Hershey. North Catholic took off to an early start in the game leading Freedom throughout the first half.  The score at halftime was 7-4 North Catholic.  North Catholic continued to lead in the second half until Freedom gained some late momentum to take the lead.  The Lady Bulldogs managed to secure a three possession lead with only seconds remaining on the clock.  Freedom will head to Hershey for the state championship with a final score Freedom 46 North Catholic 39.
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Freedom vs. North Catholic Girls Basketball Score Updates!!!


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Blackhawk vs. Villa Maria Girls Basketball Score Updates!!!


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Saros Stops 35 Shots as Predators Down Penguins 4-1

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Juuse Saros made 35 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mattias Ekholm, Tanner Jeannot, Eeli Tolvanen and Yakov Trenin scored for the Predators, who have won five of six. Roman Josi had three assists and Colton Sissons added two. Jake Guentzel had the lone goal and Casey DeSmith stopped 21 shots for Pittsburgh, which won its previous two games.

CCBC Players of the Game 3/15/22


Freedom: Renae Mohrbacher
River City: Ava Persichetti
You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

Crosby Scores, gets Support, Penguins Beat Hurricanes 4-2

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Boyle, Danton Heinen and Zach Aston-Reese scored to take some of the pressure off Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry stopped 41 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2. Crosby scored an empty-netter to reach the 20-goal plateau for the 14th time as the Penguins beat the Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes for the first time in three tries. Brett Pesce scored his fifth of the season and Sebastian Aho added his 27th but Carolina lost in regulation for just the second time in its last 12 games.

Freedom Girls defeat Greenville 56-28!


Freedom kicked this game off scoring points early and gaining a lead.  Greenville struggled to keep up with the Lady Bulldogs and trailed at the half 25-8.  Freedom kept their momentum in the second half while Greenville also managed to get more points on the board.  The mercy rule was kicked in late in the half and the Freedom Lady Bulldogs finished things off with a 56-28 win to move on to the next round of PIAA playoffs.
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Freedom @ Greenville Girls Basketball Score Updates!!!


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Aliquippa Makes a Comeback and Wins Against Brookville 53-50!


Brookville travelled to Aliquippa for a playoff showdown Wednesday night.  Brookville started the game out strong, keeping the lead for the most part of the first half.  The score at halftime was Brookville 27 Aliquippa 16. Aliquippa went on a run in the second half cutting their 15 point deficit and creeping back up the scoreboard. The Quips finally managed to grab the lead with around a minute left in the game and didn’t let it go, winning the game with a final score Aliquippa 53 Brookville 50.
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