Giustino Racchini stories, Page 5
Optimism reigns after solid season for Hampton boys lacrosse
The Hampton Talbots compete in one of the tougher classifications in the WPIAL — Class 2A boys lacrosse, where Mars has won eight straight WPIAL titles and reached the PIAA finals four consecutive years. Hampton is trying to compete with the Fightin’ Planets and return to the program’s glory days,...
2-time PIHL girls division goals leader Madyson Kirsch of Freeport has busy summer ahead
It might be the offseason for the PIHL, but that doesn’t mean the grind of hockey stops for anyone, including rising junior scoring sensation Madyson Kirsch from Freeport. Kirsch led the PIHL girls division in goals for the second straight season — scoring 21 in 12 games — and helped...
Jeannette native Cody Carroll completes incredible marathon feat over 1 week
A Pittsburgh Penguins double-overtime victory led to a grueling test of endurance running for Jeannette grad Cody Carroll. Carroll completed two marathons in one week’s time — the Eugene Marathon April 28 in Oregon and the Flying Pig Marathon May 5 in Cincinnati. The challenge came about because of a wager...
Recently retired Aaron Donald looks forward to spending more time with community involvement
Aaron Donald was all smiles during his annual football camp Saturday afternoon. The former Penn Hills, Pitt and Los Angeles Rams standout hosted his fifth annual “Living in the Pocket Skills” football camp for players ages of 6 to 18 at Highmark Stadium. There was a different feeling from Donald...
Hampton softball team caps historic season in PIAA playoffs
Hampton’s softball team lost its final two games of the season, but it didn’t dampen team’s accomplishments under first-year coach Kate Hedderman. The Talbots finished as WPIAL Class 4A runners-up after falling to Elizabeth Forward in the championship game and then had their season come to a close after a...
North Hills native Gene Walter qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
Gene Walter will be put to the test later this month against some of the world’s best professional senior golfers. The 51-year old PGA pro and 1992 North Hills grad will compete in the U.S. Senior Open from June 27-30, at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island. Walter qualified for...
Home runs by Madison Baker, Abigail Bauer lift Armstrong to 2nd WPIAL softball title in 3 seasons
Madison Baker had allowed three runs and her team trailed by one in the bottom of the sixth inning Thursday. With one swing, the Armstrong pitcher changed momentum and helped secure a 9-3 victory for the River Hawks. Baker hit a two-run rocket over the left-field fence at Cal (Pa.)’s...
Waynesburg native Rachel Rohanna ready to take on U.S Women’s Open in home state
This week, Waynesburg native Rachel Rohanna is competing in the U.S. Women’s Open in the state she grew up in. Starting Thursday, Lancaster Country Club will host the U.S. Women’s Open. The event returns to Lancaster after the course previously hosted the event in 2015, with Gee Chun of South...
