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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....
In pass-happy era of football, PAC teams still value running game
Longtime Geneva coach Geno DeMarco tried the newfangled system. He spread out his offense and ran as many plays as quickly as possible, often throwing. Not to his liking. When Andrew DiDonato was hired to resurrect Grove City’s program three years ago, he easily could have used a passing system....
District college football preview: 5 Division III players to watch
A look at five players to watch in NCAA Division III football this season: Chas Blango, Sr., DL, Bethany (Mt. Lebanon): Tied for second in PAC with eight sacks, forced two fumbles and had 54 total tackles. … Helped Bison yield fewest points per game (17.3) and give up fewest...
NCAA Division III football preview: Top PAC teams remain grounded
Longtime Geneva coach Geno DeMarco tried spreading out his offense and running as many plays as quickly as possible, often throwing. Not to his liking. When Andrew DiDonato was hired to resurrect Grove City’s program three years ago, he easily could have used a passing system. Wide-open offenses had become...
Seton Hill volleyball again among PSAC favorites
It could be another lengthy women’s volleyball season at Seton Hill. The Griffins, who won their first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title last year, are the favorites to finish first in the PSAC Southwest Division, according to a preseason coaches poll. Seton Hill made its fifth straight trip to the...
Campus clippings: Saint Vincent announces new Hall of Fame class
Eight individuals and one team will be inducted into the Saint Vincent Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductions are Sept. 28 at the Fred M. Rogers Center in campus. The new hall class will be recognized during halftime of the Bearcats’ game against Carnegie Mellon that afternoon at Chuck Noll...
Mt. Pleasant graduate Kurt Aumer nominated for off-field honor
Kurt Aumer was viewed as one of the good guys when he played football at Mt. Pleasant. His knack for community involvement and attention to those around him were traits he took with him to college. Now the junior defensive lineman at Monmouth could receive an award because of it....
Saint Vincent announces basketball-heavy hall of fame class
Eight individuals and one team will be inducted into the Saint Vincent College Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductions will happen during a reception banquet Sept. 28 at the Fred M. Rogers Center in campus. The new hall class will be recognized during halftime of the Bearcats’ game against Carnegie...
Chatham names former Seton Hill player D.J. Cannon baseball coach
Chatham named Seton Hill pitching coach D.J. Cannon as its baseball coach. Cannon replaces Tim Banner, who resigned after the season. “D.J. comes with a great record of success, both academically and athletically,” Chatham athletic director Leonard Trevino said in a release. “We’re excited to name D.J. as our next...
W&J football ranked in Top 25; Wolf preseason All-American
Washington & Jefferson will open the season ranked No. 21 in the D3football.com preseason Top 25. In addition, Presidents junior Andrew Wolf was selected as a Preseason All-America First Team as a wide receiver by the same outlet. W&J finished 9-2 last season and reached the NCAA Division III playoffs....
IUP offering home fans chance at $50,000 in kickoff-return contest
If the IUP football team takes it to the house, somebody might have enough money to buy one. IUP is offering $50,000 to a randomly picked fan if the Crimson Hawks return the opening kickoff for a touchdown to open the first or second half of any of its five...
