Greg Macafee stories, Page 20
A-K Valley high school boys soccer notebook: Plum slays Class 3A giant in second meeting
The No. 3 ranked Plum Mustangs feel like they can compete with anyone. Their confidence never wavers, even when they were facing a top-ranked team in Franklin Regional who had won the past two WPIAL Class 3A titles, hadn’t lost a regular season game in 45 matches and have basically...
After signature win, Plum faces stern test from Highlands
Since its last playoff appearance in 2015, Plum has been waiting to make a statement on the football field. That opportunity came last Friday night, and the Mustangs stated their case with a 49-21 victory over then-No. 2 Mars, serving notice to their foes the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference....
Kiski Area boys soccer looking to continue hot start with young roster
For the past few years, Kiski Area boys soccer coach Sean Arnold has had a core group of players to build around. Ross Ziemanski, Tyler Ciuca and Owen Anderson, a trio of 2019 graduates, gave Arnold a backbone to build around. They provided a lot of stability over the past...
Plum graduate Alex Kirilloff named to Twins postseason roster
Former Plum standout Alex Kirilloff got the call to the major leagues. Ahead of their Game 1 wild card matchup with the Houston Astros, the Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Kirilloff and placed him on their postseason roster. The Twins designated pitcher Sean Poppen for assignment to clear room...
Deer Lakes boys soccer gets back on track with much-needed section win over Burrell
The Deer Lakes boys soccer team was looking to rebound from its first loss of the season, and its Section 2-2A contest against Burrell on Monday was exactly what the Lancers were looking for. Deer Lakes (3-1, 3-1) passed the ball around Burrell (2-1, 2-1), maintained possession throughout the game...
Sewickley Academy boys soccer looking to capitalize on team-first mentality
For the past two years, the Riverside boys soccer team has had Sewickley Academy’s number. The Panthers of Beaver County have won three of their four matchups with Sewickley Academy since entering Section 1-A play in the 2018 season. Sewickley’s only win came in their first meeting, a 4-0 victory...
Quaker Valley’s Patrick Cutchember getting settled in as new Quakers quarterback
One thing every football coach looks for in his quarterback is an ability to move from one play to the next. Most coaches want their signal-callers to be able to forget mistakes and handle the next play with a clear head. Though he hadn’t played varsity quarterback before this season,...
Riverhounds lose to Hartford Athletic in crucial division matchup
Hartford Athletic recorded two shots on net Saturday at Highmark Stadium. It turned out they only needed one of them. In the 36th minute, Hartford’s Alex Dixon sent a long, arching volley over the Riverhounds defense. Pittsburgh defender Patrick Bunk-Andersen got a toe on the volley that sent it rolling...
With experienced roster, Springdale sees its stock rising in 2020
Two years ago, Springdale had five freshmen in its starting lineup and, not surprisingly, the Dynamos finished a disappointing 2-8. Most of that season was spent teaching those freshmen the basics and working on fundamentals. Springdale coach Seth Napierkowski was more focused on preparing for the future than having immediate...
Shady Side Academy boys soccer attacking season with championship aspirations
Just like every year, the Shady Side Academy boys soccer team is considered one of the top teams in WPIAL Class 2A this season and rightfully so. For the past four years, Shady Side has become a fixture in the WPIAL Class 2A finals at Highmark Stadium. The team won...
Fox Chapel’s Carissa Shepard captures first section singles title
As a sophomore last season, Fox Chapel junior Carissa Shepard played her way into the quarterfinals of the Section 3-AAA singles tournament by defeating Jenna Chernicky from Bethel Park, 10-4. Although Shepard lost in the quarters to Elle Santora from Shady Side Academy, she went on to play in championship...
Springdale remains undefeated with big win over Leechburg
Springdale wasn’t ready to lose to Leechburg for a third straight year, and the Dynamos showed that throughout their WPIAL Class A Eastern Conference matchup. It took the Dynamos just four plays to score on their first drive of the game. Demitri Fritch completed a 37-yard double pass to Logan...
Defense helps Riverhounds emerge as USL Championship contender
If you take a look at the defensive categories in the USL Championship record book, teams coached by Bob Lilley are all over it. Since taking the reins of the Rochester Rhinos in 2010, the Fort Monmouth, N.J. native has left a defensive mark on the USL Championship. His 2015...
Leechburg, Springdale set to face off for 78th time on FridayVideo
Springdale and Leechburg have a long history, and when the teams meet at Veterans Memorial Field in Springdale for a WPIAL Class A Eastern Conference battle Friday, the rivalry’s 78th chapter will be written. Springdale holds a 42-35 lead in the series, which dates to 1932. The Dynamos have won...
Burrell wrestler AJ Corrado commits to Brown
When Burrell senior AJ Corrado started wrestling in fifth grade, he had no idea how far the sport would take him. Turns out, it’s taking him to the Ivy League. The defending WPIAL Class AA 152-pound champ and PIAA runner-up committed to Brown. “I’ve always been smart, so my dream...
Kenardo Forbes scheduled to return soon for Riverhounds
The shutout streak continues. Since the Pittsburgh Riverhounds traveled to Hartford on Aug. 28, the Black and Gold have held their opponents scoreless. They’ve shutout Hartford twice, Loudoun United twice and New York Red Bulls II once. Last Saturday, they edged Loudoun, 1-0, for their third victory over their Group...
Frontier League, home of the Washington Wild Things, becomes official Partner League of MLB
The Frontier League, a professional baseball league that is home to the Washington Wild Things and 14 other teams throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced Thursday it is now a partner league with Major League Baseball. “The Frontier League is thrilled to become an official partner league with Major League...
Former Central Catholic catcher Dom DeRenzo signs with Washington Wild Things for 2021 season
Another former WPIAL baseball star has signed with the Washington Wild Things for the 2021 baseball season. On Tuesday, the Washington Wild Things announced the signing of former Central Catholic catcher Dom DeRenzo, who played one game for the Wild Things in 2019 and then played for the newly created...
Kiski Area football deals with ‘weird’ times in prep for Monday night game
The Kiski Area football team is in an interesting position. The Cavaliers didn’t play their second game of the season Friday, as many teams did. Actually, they haven’t even played their first. Because of a coronavirus exposure, the Cavaliers shut down in-person football practices Sept. 1. They postponed their first...
Albert Dikwa leads Riverhounds past Loudoun United to extend winning streak to 5
In his first career start for the Riverhounds, forward Albert Dikwa came through in the clutch. The Garoua, Cameroon native, who had only one goal heading into Saturday’s matchup with Loudoun United, tallied his second of the season in the 81st minute to give the Riverhounds a 1-0 lead and...
With a reloaded roster, Sewickley Academy preparing for another championship run
For the Sewickley Academy boys golf team, it’s never rebuild. It’s always reload. A year after winning PIAA and WPIAL Class AA team championships, 2020 is no different. Although the Panthers graduated WPIAL Class AA individual champion J.F. Aber, coach Win Palmer returns three of the five players who competed...
Quaker Valley golfers gain momentum after section win over Sewickley Academy
For the past seven years, the Sewickley Academy golf team has dominated its WPIAL Class AA competition, but as teams begin their 2020 season, the Panthers might have some competition. On Sept. 15, Quaker Valley shocked the Panthers and defeated their Section 9-AA opponent 193-208 at Sewickley Heights Golf Club....
A-K Valley H.S. football notebook: Apollo-Ridge continues hot start
Through the first two weeks, Apollo-Ridge has looked like a team to be reckoned with in WPIAL Class 2A. The Vikings are 2-0 and have outscored opponents 92-21, the eighth-highest point total in the WPIAL. A core group of seniors has led the way. “It’s fun to coach these guys...
Versatile Plum offense leading way in resurgence
The Plum Mustangs haven’t started off a season with two straight wins since 2015, which was also the last time they made the playoffs. After two big wins over Greensburg Salem (36-13) and Indiana (48-10) in the first two weeks of the season, the Mustangs are out to change that...
Fox Chapel boys soccer prepares to take another step forward with cohesive lineup
In the first game of their season, the Fox Chapel boys soccer team shut out Shaler, 3-0, in a conference battle. Senior forward Nate Lazzara tallied his first three goals, senior goalkeeper Clayton Humbert recorded his first shutout, and the Foxes put together a solid game to kick off their...
