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Derry graduate Justin Huss emerges as super sophomore for W&J

Justin Huss used his sprinter’s speed to score 32 touchdowns as a senior at Derry, so it should come as no surprise that he went untouched on his first collegiate score. Huss, a sophomore at Washington & Jefferson, returned a kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown in a victory over...
Slippery Rock’s Chad Kuhn hopes final chapter ends with national championship

Chad Kuhn spent four seasons dissecting defenses as Kiski Area’s starting quarterback from 2012-15. Six years, 2 inches, 40 pounds and a position change later, and it’s safe to say Kuhn has a different perspective. Now 24 and working toward his MBA, the 6-foot-3, 240-pound Kuhn ranks among the best...
Mt. Pleasant grad MacKenzie Leeder growing up fast for Duquesne soccer team

MacKenzie Leeder isn’t acting her age. And that’s a great thing for the Duquesne women’s soccer team. Leeder, a freshman defender from Mt. Pleasant, has started four of five games for the Dukes (2-2-1) and has played all 90 minutes in the past two matches. “She’s earned every minute she’s...
‘One day’ on defense for Westminster women’s soccer turns into successful run for Highlands grad Gillette

Jocelyn Gillette vividly recalls the conversation. The Highlands graduate, an accomplished forward in high school, was preparing for her first preseason game at Westminster in August 2017. “Coach said, ‘We need a right back. Jocelyn, you’re going in.’ I was like, ‘OK.’ He said, ‘It’s just for today.’ And ever...
Robert Morris women’s basketball team ready for challenges of Horizon League

The coronavirus pandemic can challenge even the most optimistic people. Count Robert Morris women’s basketball coach Charlie Buscaglia among them. His players are in their second 14-day quarantine within the last month, stuck in their rooms per Allegheny County rules and unable to enter a gym. Buscaglia said one of...
Pieces in place for Duquesne women’s basketball team to make run

The Duquesne women’s basketball team possesses numerous characteristics of a contender: talent, experience, depth. And the Dukes have something else that could help them during an unprecedented season that’s at the mercy of covid-19. “We have eight health/science majors,” coach Dan Burt said. “When you have that much veteran experience...
Slippery Rock’s Roland Rivers ready for his close-up at NFL Draft

Roland Rivers III saw no reason to ease into his pro day last month. The former Slippery Rock quarterback’s first throw in front of representatives from 21 NFL teams was a deep post — 65 to 70 yards — off a play-action. The pass connected, and it set the tone...
High school, college players feel effect of MLB Draft change

If things were normal, Serra Catholic catcher Mark Black would be about two weeks into his senior season, wowing scouts, fans and teammates with his daily power displays as he tried to boost his stock for the MLB Draft. If things were normal, Pitt outfielder Nico Popa would be in...
Weekend College Top 10: IUP men, women get top seeds for NCAA Tournament

Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. IUP men roll to 2nd straight PSAC title Tournament MVP Shawndale Jones finished with a career-high 24 points as the No. 7 Crimson Hawks routed Shippensburg, 77-59, in the conference title game Sunday. PSAC CHAMPS!!!...
Darius Lawrence, La Roche ready to check next box in NCAA Tournament

Two free throws with 35 seconds remaining. The game, the conference championship and an NCAA Tournament bid were on the line. So what was going through the mind of La Roche senior guard Darius Lawrence? “Nothing, honestly,” said the Ambridge product, whose team trailed by one. “I shoot free throws...
Weekend College Top 10: Grove City, La Roche men, women punch NCAA tickets

Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Grove City men punch NCAA ticket Tournament MVP Nate Peters scored a season-best 28 points on 12-for-18 shooting as top-seeded Grove City downed fifth-seeded Geneva, 86-70, in the PAC title game Saturday. Here's our @MrDebtBuster...
Weekend College Top 10: La Roche basketball teams sweep conference titles

Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. La Roche women tie AMCC record for wins Danajah Sanders scored 22 points, and the Redhawks recorded a season high in points en route to a 93-56 rout of Alfred State in the Allegheny Mountain...
Weekend College Top 10: Jordan Rawls becomes Allegheny’s all-time scoring leader

Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Allegheny’s Rawls breaks school’s scoring record Senior Jordan Rawls (Allderdice) scored 18 points Saturday and became the program’s all-time leader with 1,701 points during a 90-63 victory over Denison. AND THERE IT IS!!! Jordan Rawls...
Weekend College Top 10: Pitt-Johnstown wrestling coach becomes NCAA’s all-time wins leader

Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Pitt-Johnstown wrestling coach makes NCAA history Pat Pecora became college wrestling’s all-time leader in wins with 617 as the fourth-ranked Mountain Cats defeated 11th-ranked Mercyhurst, 22-12, on Friday. Pitt-Johnstown wrestling beats Mercyhurst, 22-13. Mountain Cats'...
Weekend College top 10: Cal (Pa.) men clinch 1st PSAC tourney berth in 6 seasons

Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Cal (Pa.) men end PSAC Tournament drought Jermaine Hall Jr. scored a career-best 23 points, and the Vulcans clinched their first conference tournament berth since 2013-14 with a 98-70 victory over Slippery Rock on Saturday....
Weekend College Top 10: IUP men, women stay in 1st place

Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Miller helps No. 7 IUP men improve to 17-1 Malik Miller scored a career-best 27 points, and the Crimson Hawks held off Clarion, 82-71, in a PSAC game Saturday. IUP (12-1 conference) trailed three times...

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