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Military helps transform W&J senior Mike Williams from equipment manager to feared D-lineman
At 6-foot-1 and a muscle-bound 245 pounds, W&J’s Mike Williams looks the part of a ruthless pass-rusher. In the Presidents’ season-opening win over No. 18 Wittenberg, Williams had two sacks among his 10 tackles. The second sack — midway through the fourth quarter — caused Tigers quarterback Blake King to...
UPG women’s soccer team lands spot in regional rankings
Off to a hot start, the Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer team has found its way into this week’s regional rankings. The Bobcats (3-0) are No. 9 in the United Soccer Coaches Association Division III Top 25 for the Great Lakes Region. UPG has not allowed a goal so far as it...
Nathan Dragisich’s 1st career goal is a big one for Duquesne
Nathan Dragisich made his first college soccer goal count. The Duquesne freshman, who starred at West Allegheny, delivered the game-winning goal Tuesday night as the Dukes edged Niagara, 2-1, at Rooney Field. The midfielder fired a shot into the upper-right corner of the net in the 89th minute to break...
Campus clippings: WCCC women’s cross country wins invitational
The Westmoreland County Community College women’s cross country team took ownership the Wolfpack Invitational, led by freshman Brooke Bertovich, who won the individual title with a time of 24 minutes, 3.7 seconds in her first college race. Teammate and freshman Natalie Naponic (Norwin) placed third (24:17.7), freshmen Jenn Baldwin (Southmoreland)...
IUP moves into top 25
Add IUP football to the Division II Top 25. After a 24-13 victory over New Haven, the Crimson Hawks moved into the No. 24 spot in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. Duane Brown (Apollo-Ridge) scored a pair of touchdowns and Justice Evans (Kiski Area/Central...
Franklin Regional grad Nate Leopold pulls in OAC honors
After a special game, Nate Leopold was awarded appropriately. A sophomore defensive back at John Carroll, Leopold was named Ohio Athletic Conference Special Teams of the Week after his performance in a 21-7 victory over Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Leopold, a Franklin Regional graduate, had a career-best eight tackles, one for a...
Weekend College Top 10: Defense dominant for No. 21 W&J football
Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. No. 21 W&J football edges No. 18 Wittenberg Mike Williams (Langley) forced a fumble that Nick Getz returned 52 yards for a touchdown with 9 minutes, 53 seconds left to help the Presidents win their...
Westmoreland campus clippings: FR grad Nate Leopold has big game for John Carroll
Nate Leopold made a fast transition from high school to college football last season and has carried the momentum over to his sophomore year at John Carroll. Leopold, a Franklin Regional product, made a key impact in two facets of his team’s opening game Saturday. He registered a career-best eight...
District football roundup: No. 21 W&J tops No. 18 Wittenberg in opener
Mike Williams forced a fumble that was returned 52 yards for a touchdown by Nick Getz as No. 21 Washington & Jefferson opened the season with a 16-8 victory over No. 18 Wittenberg on Saturday. Williams finished with 10 tackles and two sacks. Josh Burns caught three passes for 40...
Saint Vincent set for first game under new coach
NCAA Division III ITHACA vs. SAINT VINCENT Chuck Noll Field, Latrobe 1 p.m. Saturday 2018 records: Ithaca 8-3. Saint Vincent 1-9. Coaches: Dan Swanstrom, Ithaca. Aaron Smetanka, Saint Vincent. All-time series: Ithaca leads 1-0 Last meeting: 2018, Ithaca 38, Saint Vincent 14 Top players: QB Joe Germinerio, Ithaca. DT Izaak...
Gateway grad Memije expecting big year with Michigan State tennis team
Gateway graduate Samantha “Sammie” Memije steadily has climbed to the top of the Michigan State women’s tennis team. Memije, a senior, is in her second season playing first singles for the Spartans. “Sammie’s freshman year, she was in and out of the lineup,” Michigan State coach Kim Bruno said. “Her...
College football roundup: Westminster ties record with 4 INTs returned for TDs
Aaron Pierce ran two interceptions back for touchdowns, a 97-yarder and a 50-yarder, in a span of 2 minutes, 11 seconds in the second quarter to lead Westminster to a season-opening 66-7 victory over Capital on Thursday. Vincent Giles and Jarred Kohl also ran interceptions back for scores as the...
Westminster ties NCAA record with four pick-6 scores in season opener
Westminster is off and running — with the other team’s footballs. The Titans opened the season Thursday night with a 66-7 victory over Capital (Ohio) highlighted by a Division III record-tying four interception returns for touchdowns. Senior cornerback Aaron Pierce took an interception 97 yards to the house early in...
Why isn’t Seton Hill starting the football season like everyone else in the PSAC?
For those wondering why Seton Hill is not opening the football season like its PSAC counterparts — games start Thursday, Friday and Saturday — there is a simple explanation. The Griffins did not want to start the season a week later than usual but their initial opponent gave them no...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Franklin Regional’s Mastovich awarded
Penn State Behrend senior defender Andrew Mastovich (Franklin Regional) was named the AMCC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. He was one of the leaders of a defense that allowed just five goals in conference play last season and posted 10 shutouts. Behrend is the favorite to win the conference...
Cal U’s McPhatter named preseason All-American
Cal (Pa.) senior Lamont McPhatter II is aiming for a second All-American season. McPhatter, a defensive back, was named to the preseason D2Football.com All-American First Team. A consensus first-team All-American last season, McPhatter also is the reining Super Region One Defensive Athlete of the Year. He was the only defensive...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Jeannette grad Ciara Gregory lands grad assistant job
Former Jeannette standout Ciara Gregory has a bond with the Charlotte women’s basketball program. The former 49ers sharpshooter has lived in the Charlotte area since she graduated a couple of years ago, and she routinely keeps up with the team. The 3-point record-holder will be around the program a lot...
Alle-Kiski Valley Campus Clippings: Pitt’s Tre Tipton gets on track
Tre Tipton’s second-quarter 3-yard scoring reception from Kenny Pickett in Pitt’s 30-14 season-opening loss to ACC rival Virginia on Saturday was the second of his collegiate career. The redshirt senior from Apollo-Ridge, who battled through injury during his first three seasons with the Panthers, first found the end zone as...
Strong summer baseball stint has Fox Chapel grad McRandal eager for junior season at Mercyhurst
Nick McRandal spent most of his sophomore year at Mercyhurst rehabbing a minor arm injury before returning just in time to pitch in the Division II World Series. Getting in a few innings at Mercyhurst was the first step back. But McRandal, a Fox Chapel graduate, wanted a test in...
Hempfield grad Taylor Bartlow takes over WCCC softball team
A familiar name to the area will take over the softball program at Westmoreland County Community College. Barely finished with her college playing career, former Hempfield all-section player Taylor Bartlow was named coach of the Wolfpack. She wrapped up her time with the Robert Morris team in the spring. What...
WCCC men’s soccer snaps 40-game skid
Westmoreland County Community College had not experienced a win in men’s soccer since 2015 and was tangled in a frustrating streak. But the Wolfpack reversed course Thursday in their season opener, snapping a 40-game winless streak with a 5-4 victory over Allegany (Md.) in overtime in Youngwood. Freshman Ethan Turnbull,...
Pine-Richland’s Ben DiNucci wins James Madison starting QB job
After spending the offseason locked in a battle at quarterback, Pine-Richland product Ben DiNucci was named as the starter for James Madison, the second-ranked team in the FCS. The redshirt senior threw for 2,275 and 16 touchdowns and ranked third nationally by completing 68.3% of his passes. He also rushed...
Pitt-Greensburg adds pair of former WPIAL standouts to men’s soccer staff
Pitt-Greensburg has added a wealth of playing experience and depth to its men’s soccer coaching staff. Former standouts Matt Bisceglia and Nick Piccirilli have joined coach Marc Bucci’s staff this season. Bisceglia played goalkeeper at Kiski Area and Robert Morris. Piccirilli, a Center graduate, was an attacking forward at Seton...
District college football preview: 5 Division II players to watch
A look at five players to watch in Division II this season: Jake Chapla, Sr., K, Slippery Rock Plum graduate hit 66 of 67 extra points and made 17 of 26 field goals last season. … First-team All-PSAC West as kicker and second-team all-conference as punter. ••• Justice Evans, Jr.,...
Slippery Rock anticipating big year with QB Rivers leading large group of returnees
The Slippery Rock football team isn’t sneaking up on anyone this year. Not after reaching the NCAA Division II quarterfinals last season, and not with 6-foot-3, 235-pound quarterback Roland Rivers III. “Going into this season, we know we have targets on our back,” said Rivers, whose team is ranked No....
