Greg Macafee stories, Page 22

Small school football programs go through ups and downs. They make championship runs and then reload and develop with a new set of players. The Rochester Rams are a perfect example of that, and last year was one of those seasons where the Rams had to reset. “I’ve been here...

The first half of the Riverhounds’ 2020 season was tough with two matchups against Indy Eleven, Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls II and one against Louisville City FC. The second half will be just as crucial with three matchups against Hartford Athletic and one apiece against Loudoun United...

For the past four years, Jacob Davey and the WIFF is Life wiffle ball team based out of Canonsburg have traveled to the National Wiffle League Association tournament in Michigan. He and his team won the tournament in 2018 and placed fifth last season. The trips created fun memories, exciting...

Last season wasn’t typical for the Beth-Center Bulldogs. The Bulldogs had made 16 straight playoff appearances, but after being devastated by graduation, that streak came to an abrupt end. They went 1-9 and mustered just 17 points per game while allowing 35.8. “All I know is that what went on...

Chartiers-Houston is looking forward to getting back on the football field because after losing a large senior class, the Buccaneers need to gain as much experience as they can get. The Buccaneers went 7-3 last season, losing to West Greene, Sto-Rox and California, while scoring 25.8 points per game. It...

Charleroi has a new coach for the second time in three years, and the Cougars didn’t have to go far to find him. Charleroi athletic director and former California head coach Brady Barbero was hired as the Cougars’ new head football coach in April, and he is excited to return...

When the Pittsburgh Riverhounds walked on the field at Highmark Stadium for their first home game of the season July 22, there was a large banner stretched over the Paul Child Stands in the East End. It read, “Physically Absent, Emotionally Present.” It was a placeholder for the normally rambunctious...

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds didn’t hold an early lead Saturday night at Highmark Stadium. Although Pittsburgh (5-3-1) took a 2-0 lead on St. Louis (4-3-1) with two goals in the first 40 minutes, the Black and Gold couldn’t hold on as the skies opened up on their home field in the...

McKeesport resident Keith Perry has been playing cornhole for a majority of his life, but until recently it was never more than a game he played in his backyard during family barbecues or tailgating for a local sporting event. Then, in April 2019 Perry had a revelation. He and his...

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds return home to Highmark Stadium for their third game in eight days when they take on St. Louis FC at 7 p.m. Saturday. Pittsburgh (5-3) beat Loudoun United, 2-0, on Wednesday night, and St. Louis FC (4-3-1) is fresh off a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City...

Scott Dixon is off to one of the hottest starts of his career as the IndyCar racing series speeds toward Indianapolis for the illustrious Indy 500 on Sunday. In six starts this season, the Auckland, New Zealand, native and driver for Fox Chapel native Chip Ganassi’s team has three wins,...

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds got back in the win column Wednesday as they took down Group F opponent Loudoun United FC, 2-0. “I think Loudoun showed they have the ability to be a dangerous team,” Riverhounds coach Bob Lilley said. “We did better as the game went on. We got two...

Former Fox Chapel pitcher Pat Monteverde is ready to see what he can do at the highest level of college baseball. On Sunday, Monteverde announced his plans to transfer from Seton Hill to Big 12 powerhouse Texas Tech to finish his college career. “Their track record speaks for itself, and...

The Riverhounds are heading to Virginia on Wednesday for the first time this season to take on Group F opponent Loudoun United. Pittsburgh (4-3) is coming off a 1-0 setback on Saturday, its third loss of the season and its second to Indy Eleven. Loudoun United (1-3-1) is coming off...

It was another close game, but for the second time this season the Riverhounds dropped a close match to Indy Eleven on Saturday, courtesy of a Tyler Pasher goal. The Riverhounds controlled possession and won the shot battle but failed to convert a penalty kick and take advantage of playing...

The Riverhounds suffered their third loss of the season Saturday, and it looked awfully familiar. In the 13th minute of the game, former Riverhound Tyler Pasher received a pass on the right wing in open space and made a quick move past Pittsburgh keeper Tomas Gomez in the box to...

For the past year and a half, professional boxing coach Tom Yankello has been using his World Class Boxing YouTube channel to create instructional videos for his subscribers. His videos touch on different boxing techniques, like how to step while punching or how to defend and counter a right-hand jab....

Upper St. Clair resident Brent Colella didn’t know he was going to be able to play in the Tri-State Amateur Championship at Chartiers Country Club until Wednesday. The eight-year member of the course took advantage of the opportunity Friday and carded five birdies, including four on the back nine, to...

An upgrade is coming to the Three Rivers baseball facility in McKees Rocks thanks to a partnership between the Tull Family Foundation and local fitness studio Ramp ‘N’ Rize. The two partners announced their partnership and a $500,000 donation last week to upgrade the entire baseball facility and its three...

When the Phoenix Suns entered the NBA bubble in July, former OLSH standout Cam Johnson was inserted into the starting lineup. There was no big message from first-year coach Monty Williams, and there was no “here’s what you have to go do.” For Johnson, it was all doing whatever he...

The Riverhounds are back on track and they will attempt to extend their two-game winning streak this weekend in Indianapolis when they take on Indy Eleven, but it won’t be easy. The last time the teams met, former Riverhound and current USL Championship leading scorer Tyler Pasher scored the game-winner...

The Washington Wild Things said in a press release Monday that they have officially suspended their 2020 season after being warned by the Pennsylvania State Police that the continuation of their season could lead to enforcement actions. The announcement comes a month after the Wild Things held their opening night...

During the first weekend in August, Josh Uncapher and his Team Scotti modified softball team traveled to Sharon to compete in the Pennsylvania modified softball state championship. Behind solid team play, the squad made up of players from around Saxonburg and based out of the Culmerville Modified Softball League won...