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FOX 8 Local ScoresNew Spikes Shine, But Scrappers Get 6-4 WinJul 01, 2009 The State College Spikes received a trio of top performances from their newest additions, but lost a four-run lead in the late innings to fall to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 6-4, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Tuesday night. Victor Black, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ supplemental first-round draft choice in this year’s Major League Baseball Draft, pitched a perfect sixth inning, striking out two. Phillip Irwin, the Pirates’ 21st-round pick, matched Black’s performance with a perfect fifth inning in which he also struck out two batters. Aaron Baker, the Pirates’ 11th-round choice in 2009, also made an impact with an RBI triple deep to center field in the fourth inning for his first professional hit. Baker, Black and Irwin all joined the Spikes on Sunday before making their first professional appearances on Tuesday. State College (5-7) held the lead, 4-0, entering the seventh inning. However, Mahoning Valley (8-4) plated a run in the seventh and three in the eighth to tie the game. The Scrappers’ Justin Henry then produced what turned out to be the game-winning hit with a two-run single in the top of the ninth. Teddy Fallon (0-1) took the loss for the Spikes after allowing three hits, including Henry’s ninth-inning single, and three walks in two-thirds of an inning. Brian Grening (2-0) earned the victory for Mahoning Valley, finishing the game with two scoreless innings. Grening allowed only one hit and struck out three. Wednesday night, the Spikes welcome a new opponent to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park at 7:05 p.m. as the Auburn Doubledays come to State College to start a three-game series. State College will send left-hander Nelson Pereira (1-1) to the mound, while Auburn counters with right-hander Scott Gracey (0-2). Curve Fall To R-Phils Jul 01, 2009 The Phillies’ Kevin Mahar ended his torrid June with a two-out walk-off home run in the 12th inning Tuesday for a 6-5 victory over the Altoona Curve. Mahar turned on a 3-2 fastball from right-hander Sean Smith and sent a bolt into the night in left for his eighth home run and sixth in June. He finished the month with a .378 batting average, half of his 26 RBIs and 17 runs scored in 20 games. Smith (3-3) took the loss for the Curve (27-51), who fell to 4-10 against the Phillies (44-32), who won their fourth straight. Both teams put up some early crooked numbers. The Curve scored five in the second, a Miles Durham two-run triple and a Brian Friday two-run homer the big blows. The two had batted a combined .163 with one RBI over their previous 10 games. The Phillies came back with four in the third, delivering five straight two-out hits, the key blow a two-run single by Brian Stavisky. Neil Sellers and Mahar added RBI singles and the Curve committed three errors in the inning. It stayed that way till the ninth, when pinch-hitter Jeremy Slayden coaxed a leadoff walk out of hard-throwing right-hander Dustin Molleken after looking at two straight strikes to begin the at-bat. Quintin Berry, up to sacrifice, fouled off two straight bunt attempts and found himself down in the count 1-2. He drove the next pitch to the gap in right-center for a tying triple, his third hit of the night. With the defense playing in, Molleken got Brad Harman and Michael Taylor swinging at third strikes. Sellers flied out to the wall in center to end the inning. The run in the ninth was the first allowed by Altoona’s bullpen in 17.1 innings. Going Green with the State College Spikes Jun 30, 2009 ClearWater Conservancy will have a booth at the five Going Green Nights at the State College Spikes this year! The dates of these home Tuesday night games are June 30, July 7 & 21, and August 4 & 11. The conservancy will also be at the Spikes Super Splash Day, a noon game on July 22, with a message about conserving our water resources... while the Spikes waste a bunch of water by soaking kids down kids in the WET ZONE! ClearWater will be selling tickets to ANY of these six games for $9 per ticket, with seating in the first base field box. To purchase tickets and support ClearWater Conservancy while enjoying a ball game, contact Sarah at 237-0400 or sarah@clearwaterconservancy.org. Spikes Use Early Surge To Beat Scrappers, 6-1 Jun 30, 2009 The State College Spikes tied a team record with four runs in the first inning, and never looked back in a 6-1 win over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers Monday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. David Rubinstein and Justin Byler drove in two runs apiece for State College (5-6). Each of the first six Spikes hitters reached base in the opening frame to help tie a team record set just two nights ago, when State College scored four runs in the first against the Auburn Doubledays. Butch Biela also fueled the Spikes’ attack with a 2-for-4 performance. Tyler Cox (2-1) went 5 2/3 innings, a season high for any Spikes’ starter, in earning the win. Cox allowed only one run on six hits, walking two and striking out two to beat Mahoning Valley (7-4) for the second time in five nights. Scrappers starter Ryan Anthony (0-2) took the loss after pitching only the first inning. Anthony allowed four runs on three hits and two walks in the defeat. Tuesday night, the Spikes look for a series victory over the Scrappers as the two teams meet in the rubber match of their three-game set at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park at 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Jason Erickson (0-0) is slated to make his first professional start for State College against Mahoning Valley righty Clayton Cook (0-0). Fans will be able to take advantage of the first Buck Bleacher Night of the year on Tuesday, with Outfield Bleacher seats available for just $1 apiece. It will also be the first Going Green Tuesday of the year, presented by WTAJ. The first 1,500 fans of all ages will receive a 2009 All-Star Reusable Grocery Bag, presented by P.J. Harrigan’s. The Spikes will also celebrate their female fan base with Ladies Night at the park, featuring ladies in all on-field contests, merchandise specials for ladies at Off the Rack Outfitters, and a special Spikes Bachelor Auction. Curve Win Series Finale At Altoona 5-1 Jun 30, 2009 Two first inning home runs and the pitching of Bowie left hander Bobby Livingston were too much for the Curve Monday in a 5-1 loss to the Baysox at Blair County Ballpark. Livingston (6-2) threw 7.0 innings allowing just one run on five hits with four strikeouts to pick up his sixth double-A win of the season. Bowie's first inning homers were by Eric Crozier and Dave Krynzel, both two run blasts, to give the Baysox a 4-0 lead after one. The Curve’s lone run came on an RBI single by Brian Friday in the third inning. Friday finished the night 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. The Baysox hit their third home run of the night in the fourth inning, this time a solo shot by Michael Costanzo. Curve third baseman Pedro Alvarez did not play Monday due to knee soreness. Alvarez is still considered day-to-day. Alvarez Homers As Curve Cruise To Victory Jun 25, 2009 Pedro Alvarez smacked his first Double-A home run, a two-run shot in the fourth inning and that was the key hit that sparked his team to score six additional runs as the Altoona Curve slugged their way to a 8-4 victory over the Erie SeaWolves at Jerry Uht Park on Wednesday night. The home run for Alvarez was his first Double-A hit. Alvarez also scored three runs for the Curve en route to finishing his night going 1-for-5. Jason Delaney (2-for-5) also got in on the home run fun, also belting a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning, providing needed insurance runs for Altoona. Delaney finished the night with 3 RBIs. Righty Derek Hankins started for Altoona and gave up two unearned runs over four solid innings and striking out five. He would then give way to the relief trio of Randy Newsom (WP), Tyler Herron, Corey Hamman tossed 4.0 scoreless innings of relief before Jeff Sues came on to pitch the ninth and allowed a pair of runs before thwarting a comeback attempt by The Curve will look to grab the rubber match of the series on Thursday afternoon at 12:05 p.m. Should the Curve win tomorrow, it would be the third series the Curve have won in their last four they have played. Altoona starts right-hander Mike Crotta (4-3, 5.14) while Erie will send RHP Pat Stanley (1-2, 4.88) to the mound. Radio coverage begins at 11:50 a.m. on flagship station ESPN Radio, 1430-WVAM and the Curve Radio Network. NOTES: Jim Negrych enjoyed a 2-for-4 night at the plate after coming into the game hitting just two for his last 30 (.067)…C Steve Lerud left the game in the eighth inning for precautionary reasons after mildly straining his right hip, but should be available Thursday if needed…Former Curve starter Brad Lincoln tossed 6.1 innings of two-hit baseball and allowed just one run in his Triple-A debut with Indianapolis in a 4-1 win at Lehigh Valley Spike Add Another Win To Their List Jun 25, 2009 In their fifth one-run game in a row, the State College Spikes took an early lead and held off the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to win, 2-1, at Eastwood Field Wednesday night. Pittsburgh Pirates first-round draft pick Tony Sanchez, in what was scheduled to be his final game with State College (2-4), went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored. Sanchez will join the West Virginia Power after attending the banquet for the Coleman Company Johnny Bench Award, which honors the nation’s best collegiate catcher. The Boston College product is a finalist for the award. The Spikes’ Pat Irvine snapped out of an 0-for-12 streak to go 2-for-2 in the game, and drove in David Rubinstein in the second inning for the first State College run. Rubinstein also produced a multi-hit game, going 2-for-4 with a run scored a night after his Spikes record 24-game on-base streak was snapped. Craig Parry had two hits as well, his first two of the 2009 season. Despite leaving 11 runners on base, the Spikes were able to turn three inning-ending double plays to halt their losing streak at three and salvage a win in the final game of a three-game series at Eastwood Field. State College left-hander Tyler Cox (1-1) rebounded from a rough outing on Opening Night to pitch six strong innings for the win. Cox allowed just one run on seven hits and a walk, while striking out five. The six-inning effort was the longest by a Spikes starter this season. 2008 Spikes Pitcher of the Year Alan Knotts (1) finished the game with a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the first save for any State College pitcher this year. Mahoning Valley (5-1) southpaw Ryan Anthony (0-1) took the loss in his first professional start. The Emporia State alum allowed both Spikes runs on five hits and two walks over three innings. Anthony also struck out two. The Spikes next travel to the Finger Lakes of New York to start a three-game set with the Auburn Doubledays on Thursday night. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. State College will send right-hander Quinton Miller (0-0) to the mound for his second professional start, while Auburn is scheduled to start right-hander Joel Carreno (0-0) making his second start of the season after spending the 2008 season with the Doubledays. Fans can catch all of the action on the Spikes Radio Network and flagship station 3WZ starting at 6:50 p.m. with the Spikes GameDay Show live from Eastwood Field. The Spikes’ radio broadcast can also be heard worldwide through the “Listen Live” link on the online home of the Spikes, StateCollegeSpikes.com. Chiefs Announce 2009-10 Season Jun 25, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs have released the schedule for the 2009-10 ECHL season. The Chiefs’ slate for their 22nd ECHL season, which is chocked full of exciting match-ups, gets under way with the home opener on Saturday, October 17. “I'm pleased with the schedule, which I view as vastly improved when compared to last season, from a competitive and a marketing standpoint. The Chiefs organization is especially excited about renewing and improving our Veteran's Day celebration as well as hosting games on traditional Johnstown dates such as Thanksgiving weekend and New Year's Eve,” said Vice President and General Manager Bill Bredin. The Chiefs’ home, and season, opener is slated for Saturday, October 17 at 7:05 p.m. ET against the defending North Division champion Cincinnati Cyclones. Johnstown will be seeking some measure of revenge that night against the team that ended its playoff run in 2008, and knocked it out of playoff contention on the last day of the regular season in 2009. Four days later Johnstown will hit the road to take on the Trenton Devils, of the newly-aligned South Division, for their first road game of the season. The Chiefs only saw three South Division teams last season (Florida, South Carolina, and Mississippi) but will become very familiar with their southern foes this time around. This seasons’ slate features an early-season southern road trip, and five of the six South Division teams making a trip to the UPMC Health Plan Ice Rink at the Cambria County War Memorial. A weekend swing from November 20-22 will take Johnstown to South Carolina once and Charlotte twice. Trips to Trenton and Reading (also moved to the South Division) are mixed in throughout the season, while Florida and Gwinnett are the only southern teams the Chiefs won’t visit. Back for 2009-10 is the traditional New Year’s Eve contest with Elmira taking part in the game for the second time in three seasons. Making a triumphant return this season is the Chiefs’ Veterans’ Day Game on November 11 against Reading. Sunday, February 14 will provide two times the reason to celebrate. Couples can have an exciting and romantic time as the Chiefs take on Cincinnati on Valentine’s Day, as well as the attendance of many youth that will be in town for the second annual Chiefs Presidents’ Day Tournament. The Chiefs will also be “home for the holidays” with home dates on either side of Thanksgiving (November 25, 27, and 28), as well as on Boxing Day, Saturday December 26. “The release of the schedule is the first real sign that the 2009-10 season is within reach and we can begin to look forward to October 17th. It's significant because our great fans can now book 36 nights and we can finalize our promotional calendar, which will translate into more affordable family entertainment and exciting game day events,” added Bredin Check out these highlights of the Chiefs’ 2009-10 schedule: • Home Opener on Sat., Oct. 17, 2009 vs. Cincinnati • The southern trip – 11/20-22 (SC & CHR) • Five of six South Div. teams visit JHN – REA (6), TRE (2), CHR (2), SC (3), & GWT (1) • Longest home stand – four games from 12/11-18 (eight of 14 Dec. games are home) • Longest road trip – five games from 10/30-11/7 • 12 games against expansion teams: Toledo – 8 (5 home, 3 away) & Kalamazoo – 4 (3 home, 1 away) • 42 North Division games • 30 South Division games Opening Weekend Crowd Sets Spikes Record Jun 24, 2009 The State College Spikes first two home games this past Friday and Sunday drew a total of 10,079 fans to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, setting a new team attendance mark for the opening pair of games to any season in the franchise’s first four seasons. The Spikes welcomed a standing-room only sellout crowd of 5,593 fans to their Opening Night game on June 19 against the Williamsport Crosscutters, the third largest single-game attendance in Spikes history. An additional 4,486 fans were at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for this past Sunday's Spikes-Crosscutters matchup. “We are very thankful to each and every fan who made our Opening Weekend such wonderful ballpark experience and a great atmosphere,” said Spikes General Manager Jason Dambach. “Since the winter, we have been saying how strongly we feel that this will be the best Spikes’ season ever and judging from the reaction of our fans and the feedback they have given to our front office and gameday staffs we are certain it will be.” The Spikes will return home to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Sunday, June 28 to begin a week-long homestand that offers fans the chance to experience with a 6:05 p.m. game against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Fans can enjoy a Summer Blast-Off Sunday at the park with a spectacular postgame fireworks show and a Pre-Game Catch on the Field. Kids ages 14 and under can also sign up for the Spikes Youth Baseball Clinic on Sunday. Regstration starts at 11 a.m. and is free with a ticket to that night's game. Instruction will run from 12-2 p.m., with autographs available from the instructors afterwards. The series continues on Monday, June 29, with a 7:05 p.m. matchup between the Spikes and Scrappers on Dollar Dog Monday presented by 3WZ. All hot dogs will be just $1 apiece for the entire game. State College and Mahoning Valley end their three-game set on Tuesday, June 30 with another 7:05 p.m. tilt. It will be Buck Bleacher Night at the ballpark, with bleacher seats available to purchase for just $1. It will also be Going Green Tuesday, with the first 1,500 fans receiving a 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game Reusable Grocery Bag presented by P.J. Harrigan's. The Spikes then take on the Auburn Doubledays for a three-game home series from Wednesday, July 1 to to Friday, July 3, with each game starting at 7:05 p.m. On July 1, fans will be able to take advantage of Half-Price Wednesday, with bleacher seats and special food and drink items available at half-price. The series continues on July 2 with Kids Eat Free Thursday presented by FOX 8/ABC 23, where all kids 12 and under will get a voucher for a free hot dog, small soda and chips while entering the gates, and concludes on July 3 with 4 for $44 Friday, where fans can purchase four Diamond Club seats, four small sodas and four hot dogs for just $44, a $63 value. Saturday, July 4, the Spikes end the homestand with a special 1:00 p.m. matchup with the Williamsport Crosscutters. Fans will be able to finish off the carousel of Daily Fan Value Promotions with Scratch 'n' Win Saturday, where all fans in attendance will get scratch-off cards with a ticket, food or merchandise prize on them, and every card is a winner. Steelers Challenge Kids To Train Like the pros Jun 24, 2009 The Pittsburgh Steelers will host two sessions of the Gatorade Junior Training Camp on Saturday, July 11, starting at 11:30 am at the Steelers indoor practice facility at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on the South Side. The camp is free to all children between the ages of 7-14. They will participate in non-contact drills and pep talks showing them that there is much more to playing football than just having the right moves. “The Gatorade Junior Training Camp is a great opportunity for young boys and girls to participate in an introductory, non-contact camp for all ability levels to experience how fun football is,” said Steelers Youth Football/Marketing Manager Mike Marchinsky. “To be a good competitor, it takes a good foundation of learning, a winning attitude, combined with the right training. These camps provide a strong foundation to develop skills and values that last a lifetime.” The program emphasizes friendly competition over winning and teaches important values that can be learned from playing sports including responsibility, teamwork and sportsmanship. The camp also highlights basic health and fitness training for active youth and the importance of the proper nutrition while playing sports. Each session can hold up to 250 children, and will run from 11:30 am-1:30 pm and from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Children must register as it is on a first-come, first-serve registration, as each session will fill-up quickly. To register, log on to www.steelers.com to download the forms, or call 412-697-7713 for more information. Spikes Nipped Late In Loss To Scrappers, 2-1 Jun 24, 2009 The State College Spikes scored the first run of the game for the first time this season, but the Mahoning Valley Scrappers came from behind to deal the Spikes their third straight one-run loss, 2-1, on Tuesday night at Eastwood Field. Pittsburgh Pirates first-round pick Tony Sanchez went 2-for-4 and scored the only run for State College (1-4) in the third inning. Although Sanchez committed an error and a passed ball, the Boston College product also showed off his arm, throwing out a would-be base-stealer in the second inning. Kyle Morgan went 1-for-4 for the Spikes, and drove in Sanchez with a triple to right field. Morgan’s triple was the first by any Spike this season. In addition to taking the game’s initial lead for the first time in 2009, State College also outhit its opponent for the first time this year, notching seven hits to Mahoning Valley’s (5-0) five. The Scrappers scored both of their runs in the seventh off of the Spikes’ Marc Baca (0-1) to erase a one-run deficit. Roberto Perez’s double was followed by a fielding error by the Spikes’ Freicer Pedron that allowed the eventual game-winning run to score. Baca was charged with only one earned run, and allowed a total of two hits and a walk in two innings of work. The 2009 Pirates draft pick also struck out one in the loss. State College starter Michael Felix went four scoreless innings while allowing three hits and a walk. Felix also struck out two in his return to the Spikes after pitching for the club in 2007. The right-hander started the year in Advanced-A Lynchburg before joining the Spikes in time for Opening Weekend. Nick Kirk (1-0) earned the win for Mahoning Valley after three scoreless innings of relief in which he allowed a Sanchez hit and struck out four. Cory Burns (1) earned the save for the Scrappers after striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning. Wednesday night, the Spikes and Scrappers meet at Eastwood Field to finish off their three-game set with a 7:05 matchup. State College will go with southpaw Tyler Cox (0-1) on the mound, while Mahoning Valley gives the ball to another lefty, Ryan Anthony (0-0). Fans can catch all of the action on the Spikes Radio Network and flagship station 3WZ starting at 6:50 p.m. with the Spikes GameDay Show live from Eastwood Field. Erie Too Much For Curve Jun 24, 2009 A close game early on was broken open by the Erie SeaWolves who defeated Altoona 6-2 Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park. Erie got the scoring started in the fourth inning when Alex Avila singled home Deik Scram and Cale Iorg scored on a sacrifice fly to put the SeaWolves up 2-0. The Curve answered quickly in the top of the fifth inning as three of the first four Curve batters reached base. Angel Gonzalez led off the inning with a double, Gorkys Hernandez then followed with a single. Gonzalez would score on a Jim Negrych groundout and Jose Tabata singled in Hernandez to tie the game at two runs apiece. The SeaWolves then began to pull away adding a run in the sixth on an Andy Dirks single and then adding three more runs in the seventh on hits by Scram, Iorg, and Mike Hollimon and the SeaWolves then had a 6-2 lead. Iorg finished the night 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Three Curve newcomers were in action Tuesday. Pirates’ first round draft pick Pedro Alvarez finished his Curve debut 0-for-4 with three strikeouts while right handed relieved Dustin Molleken (0-1) threw 1.1 innings and allowed four runs on four hits with one strikeout and was credited with the loss. RHP Mike Dubee came on and threw a scoreless eighth allowing no hits and striking out one. Tabata and Hernandez led the Curve bats Tuesday with Tabata going 2-for-3 with an RBI and Hernandez had a 2-for-4 night with a double and a run scored. Altoona (24-46) will try to put a halt to a two game losing streak Wednesday night against the SeaWolves (40-29). The Curve will throw right hander Derek Hankins (0-1, 6.00) in his first start of the season and Erie will counter with Luis Marte (5-6, 4.12). First pitch for Wednesday’s contest is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Spikes Come Back Late Fall To Scrappers Jun 23, 2009 The State College Spikes made another furious comeback attempt, but fell to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 7-6, in the opening game of a three-game series on Monday night at Eastwood Field. Down 7-0 after six innings, State College (1-3) was able to start a rally with four runs in the seventh. Kyle Saukko’s single was the only hit, as three walks and a throwing error contributed to the Spikes’ outburst. The Scrappers committed a total of five errors to aid the Spikes’ comeback try. In the eighth inning, State College scored two more runs on a Saukko sacrifice fly and an RBI double by Miguel Mendez. Mendez, however, was thrown out at third trying for a triple for the inning’s final out. Mahoning Valley (4-0) staked itself to the lead by touching up Spikes starter Kyle McPherson (0-1) for three runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Scrappers extended their lead to 4-0 when Bo Greenwell, son of former Boston Red Sox All-Star Mike Greenwell, singled home Lurvin Besabe, who had tripled. The Scrappers added another three runs in the fifth inning, including a solo home run to right field by Stephen Head, to bring their lead to seven before the Spikes’ rally. McPherson made his first start for State College after beginning the year at Single-A West Virginia. The right-hander went 4 2/3 innings and allowed six runs, four of them earned, on ten hits. McPherson struck out six hitters, a season high for a Spikes pitcher. Guido Fonseca (1-0) allowed four runs, two of them earned, in three innings, but picked up the win for Mahoning Valley. Fonseca also allowed three hits and three walks while striking out one. Brian Grening (2) pitched a perfect ninth inning to record the save. The Spikes and Scrappers meet Tuesday for the second game of a three-game set at Eastwood Field. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. State College will send southpaw Michael Felix (0-0) to the mound for his first New York-Penn League start of 2009, while Mahoning Valley will start right-hander Marty Popham (0-0), making his first start of the year. Fans can hear all the action on the Spikes Radio Network and flagship station 3WZ starting at 6:50 p.m. with the Spikes GameDay Show live from Eastwood Field. Curve Offer New Packages For Fans Jun 22, 2009 The Altoona Curve is doing more to bring in fans to the ballpark. New package deals are now being offered.The three, new ticket promotions will center around certain games where fans will get the most “bang” for their buck. “We are constantly looking for ways to help fans stretch the value of their hard earned dollar,” said Curve General Manager Rob Egan. “When we lowered ticket and food prices this past off season when Bob Lozinak and his family regained ownership of the team, we wanted to make sure we stayed true to our promise in such difficult economic times. We believe we’ve been able to fulfill that promise, but that doesn’t mean we’ll ever get complacent in doing our best to provide our fans with terrific savings.” The Curve are announcing three unique, never-before-seen ticket packages: FIREWORKS FOUR-PACK: Fans will have the opportunity to buy tickets to three fireworks nights and get a fourth fireworks night for free. Ticket packages for each seating area in the ballpark are available at the following rates: · Rail Kings - $36 · Diamond Club - $30 · Terrace Level - $24 · Grandstand Level - $18 Fans can choose four dates from the eight fireworks show dates that remain after the current homestand: · Sunday, June 28 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Bowie (AA – Baltimore Orioles) · Saturday, July 4 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Bowie (AA – Baltimore Orioles) · Sunday, July 5 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Bowie (AA – Baltimore Orioles) · Sunday, July 19 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Harrisburg (AA – Washington Nationals) · Sunday, Aug. 2 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Trenton (AA – New York Yankees) · Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Portland (AA – Boston Red Sox) · Sunday, Aug. 16 at 6:05 p.m. vs. New Hampshire (AA – Toronto Blue Jays) · Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6:35 p.m. vs. Akron (AA – Cleveland Indians) INDIVIDUAL PICNIC TICKETS: Usually only available for groups of 25 or more, the Altoona Curve will be selling individual third base picnic tickets in the US Foodservice Picnic Pavilion for the Saturday, July 4 and Sunday July 5 games versus the Bowie Baysox. Tickets will cost just $22 for adults and $17 for kids (12 and under). The picnic tickets will consist of a delicious, two-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet. The Altoona Curve will also be offering season ticket holders the option to purchase the third base picnic buffet on these two dates at a rate of $15 for adults, $11 for kids (12 and under) for as many season seats as they hold. “MONDAY MADNESS 2.0”: In addition to the headline-grabbing themes the Curve have been offering up every Monday night, fans can purchase general admission and outfield bleacher tickets for $2 and all varieties of 16 oz. domestic draft beer for $2 for two hours (7-9 p.m. or through the seventh inning depending on the speed of the game). For those that would like to upgrade to “version 3.0”, Grandstand Tickets will be available for $3. This terrific value will be in effect for every remaining Monday home game moving forward: June 29, July 6, July 20, and July 27. Curve Is Honored For The Promotions Jun 18, 2009 The Altoona Curve is being recognized for thinking "out-of-the-box. The Curve has twice cracked MILB.com’s list of Top 10 Promotions of the Week for minor league baseball. The Altoona Curve were given recognition by MILB.com reporter Benjamin Hill for the team’s upcoming “Land of Lincoln” promotion on Thursday and their previous promotional effort of “Facebook Friday” night at Blair County Ballpark on June 5. Below are the actual excerpts written about the Altoona Curve’s two unique promotions: “Land of Lincoln, June 18 The Curve's roster currently includes former first-round Draft pick Brad Lincoln, which provides the team with all the justification they need to stage a promo honoring former president Abraham Lincoln. Fans armed with a $5 bill (it's got Lincoln's picture on it, see?) can enjoy a wide variety of ticket, concessions and merchandise specials, and a Brad Lincoln autographed prize pack will be given away to one lucky game attendee. There will be plenty of opportunities to gain free admission to the ballpark as well -- so long as you're named Abraham or Lincoln, reside in Illinois or Gettysburg, Pa., or possess the ability to recite the Gettysburg Address in its entirety. That can't be too hard, right? It's only three paragraphs long. Facebook Friday, June 5 The Curve are well aware that the quickest and easiest way to make friends is through the time-tested art of bribery. Therefore, the club is staging "Facebook Friday" on, um, Friday, and it is sure to boost the team's presence on the world's most popular social networking Web site. How it works is simple -- fans who are "friends" with the team on Facebook will receive $2 off the cost of the ticket, and more importantly, will be guaranteed to receive that evening's Diesel Dawg bank giveaway. As someone who once spent 16 hours touching a life-size bobblehead of Diesel Dawg, I can attest that anything bearing his likeness will make for a fine giveaway item.” “It’s a great to be recognized for our attempts to be innovative and entertaining in addition to providing fans with a great family value,” said Curve General Manager Rob Egan. “I think through the first two and a half months of the season, our fans have enjoyed a unique ballpark experience while taking advantage of great specials to make Curve baseball a true bargain.” Chiefs To Hold Town Hall Meeting Jun 18, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs, and the Syracuse Crunch will host a town hall meeting for all current season ticket holders next month. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Ace’s Lounge on Chestnut Street in Johnstown. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET and is open to 2009-10 season ticket holders only. Current season ticket holders will be contacted by a Chiefs representative in the coming weeks to get an RSVP for the meeting, or they can call their RSVP in to the Chiefs’ office. “Our season ticket holders are the lifeblood of the organization and we want to give them a forum in which they can share their ideas and concerns with us. We are hoping for a strong turnout to this meeting, and that everyone will come ready to share their thoughts,” said Chiefs director of communication and customer relations Ray Schmitt. Curve Win Three In A Row Jun 17, 2009 Jonel Pacheco was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate and the Altoona Curve won their third consecutive ballgame defeating the New Britain Rock Cats for the first time this season, 6-4 Tuesday night at Blair County Ballpark. With the outstanding plate performance Pacheco now has 15 multi hit games to tie for the team lead and tied his season long hit streak at six games (9x24, .378) The Curve got the scoring started when Jim Negrych singled home Jose Tabata in first inning. New Britain would tie the score on a wild pitch scoring Juan Portes in the second, but the Curve regained the lead in the bottom of the second thanks to Gorkys Hernandez who doubled home Angel Gonzalez and then scored on a single by Tabata to give the Curve a 3-1 lead. The Rock Cats tied the game in the fourth with two runs, the first on a double by Denny Lehmann and the second on a single by Yancarlos Ortiz, but the Curve again came right back in the bottom half of the fourth when Jason Delaney drilled a double to deep left center field to score Hernandez and Tabata and give Altoona a 5-3 lead. Daniel Moskos (4-5) picks up his fourth win of the season after tossing five innings and allowing four runs on eight hits and recorded 11 ground ball outs. Reliever Scott Nestor picked up his fourth save in five tries. Altoona (22-42) looks to extend their three game win streak Wednesday night with southpaw Kyle Bloom (0-4, 3.52) on the mound. Right hander Matt Fox (5-2, 5.64) will get the start for New Britain (33-30). Chiefs Announce Season Ending Roster Jun 17, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs announce its season-ending roster for the 2008-09 season. The list includes 20 players. Goaltenders: Kris Mayotte Forwards: Alex Penner, Matt Robinson, Todd Griffith, Ryan Del Monte, Randy Rowe, Jarrett Konkle, Mike Bartlett, Andrew Sarauer, Sean Berkstresser, Andy Contois, Michael Lambert, Erik Felde Defenseman: David Schulz, Greg Gallagher, Kyle Bushee, Ryan Card, R.J. Anderson, Mike Knight, Russ Sinkewich Season-ending rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-ending rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2008-09 (i.e. players who were under contract to teams in either the National Hockey League or the American Hockey League). Saint Francis University Mourning Loss of Northeast Conference Jun 16, 2009 The Saint Francis University athletics family was deeply saddened on Saturday evening to learn that Northeast Conference Commissioner Brenda Weare passed away at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with synovial cell sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Weare, who previously served in a leadership role at Conference USA since its formation in 1995, became the third full-time Commissioner in Northeast Conference history in August of 2006. “The Saint Francis University community is deeply grieved at the loss of Brenda Weare,” said Saint Francis President, Father Gabriel Zeis T.O.R. “She had been a tremendous asset to the Northeast Conference and to all of its members, especially to Saint Francis. Her dedication and her wisdom were always tremendous assets, and she will be deeply missed. We appreciated her courage, her grace and her never-ending love of student-athletes.” In just three years, Weare introduced a number of programs aimed at upgrading the league’s championship sports and enhancing the opportunities and experiences for the more than 4,000 student-athletes that compete in the conference. In addition to securing Bryant as the NEC’s 12th full-time member, Weare was instrumental in the NEC gaining an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs beginning in 2010. “Brenda Weare was an outstanding leader possessing the passion, integrity and knowledge that empowered all who worked with her in the Northeast Conference,” said Saint Francis Director of Athletics Bob Krimmel. “Saint Francis was blessed to call her our commissioner and, even more importantly, our friend. Brenda was a champion for student-athletes and raised the Northeast Conference and each institution to a new level of excellence. SFU will miss her guidance, leadership and great smile, but her spirit will forever be part of the Northeast Conference.” Born and raised in Denver, Colo., Weare spearheaded the Northeast Conference’s new strategic plan and implemented a new league-wide sportsmanship policy. During the past two years, the conference moved into new office space, launched a host of new-media initiatives, was awarded one of 17 grants nationwide as part of the newly designed NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Grant Program, signed a three-year agreement to sponsor the Legends Classic basketball tournament, announced bowling and men’s lacrosse as new league sports, added ESPNU as a broadcast partner, forged a partnership with the New York Times and continued to enrich NEC championships through upgraded student-athlete gifts, awards, and sport-specific merchandise. Just recently, the NEC’s Commissioner’s Cup was renamed in her honor. In October, 2008, Weare was honored by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) with its inaugural NACWAA Award of Distinction. Additionally, the Brenda Weare NACWAA Leadership Scholarship has also been established in her honor. She was also the recipient of the All-American Football Foundation Outstanding Associate Commissioner Award and USA Volleyball Robert Lindsay Meritorious Service Award in 2001. Weare's extensive background in athletic administration included more than 20 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics. Prior to her appointment at the NEC, she served as Senior Associate Commissioner of Conference USA where she was responsible for championships administration, sportsmanship and sport committees. During her tenure from 1995-03, Weare was also a member of the Conference USA Planning Committee responsible for the development of the league's Strategic Plan, Mission Statement, Guiding Principles and Statements on Diversity and Gender Equity. Weare served as the league's Interim Commissioner for a five-month period in 2002. Proactive in NCAA governance throughout her distinguished career, Weare most recently served on the NCAA Leadership Council. She also held positions NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet, the NACWAA Board of Directors, NCAA Council, NCAA Interpretations Committee, NCAA Committee on Athletics Certification and the NCAA Women's Volleyball Rules Committee. Weare was also a former chair and member of the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Committee. In that capacity, she introduced legislation that led to the adoption of the 30-point rally scoring system in 2001. Prior to joining Conference USA, Weare enjoyed a stint as Assistant Commissioner of the Great Midwest Conference from 1990-95 and worked in Compliance Services at the NCAA from 1988-90. In 1989, she helped draft the legislation and oversaw the pilot program that resulted in the creation of the NCAA Division I Certification process. She was also the Athletic Director and women's volleyball coach at Mundelein College in Chicago from 1984-88. Weare graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Arts. She received a Master's degree in Athletic Administration from the University of Iowa in 1984. While at Wisconsin, she was a four-year letterwinner in volleyball. Weare wore her passion for intercollegiate athletics on her sleeve. Her dedication and commitment to making an impact on the lives of student-athletes was evident to all who knew her and will serve as one of her lasting legacies. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends, colleagues and all who had a chance to cross her path. Weare is survived by her partner, Donna Moore; her parents, Juanita and Walter; her brother, Brett; and sister-in-law, Carol. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Brenda's honor to Cycle For Survival - Weare Fighting Cancer, by completing the form found at the link below and mailing it to the following address Injured Nittany Lion Will Play Jun 16, 2009 Penn State has announced that Jordan Hill will play in Saturday's Big 33 game. The Penn State recruit, and Steel-High product was injured in practice on Monday. No official word on the extent of the injury, but Hill's intent, Penn State officials say, at this time, is to play in Saturday's game. Chiefs Complete Trade Jun 16, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs,and the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters and Syracuse Crunch have finished the future considerations portion of their trade with the Reading Royals from December 10th. The Chiefs acquired forward Erik Felde from the Royals to complete the trade that sent the rights to Max Taylor to Reading on December 10. Taylor’s rights, along with defenseman David Schulz, were originally picked up by the Chiefs in exchange for defenseman Andrew Martens on August 28, 2008. Taylor was under contract to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies (the Royals’ AHL affiliate) and did not play in a game for the Chiefs in 2008-09. Erik Felde is entering his second season in the ECHL. He only played 36 games (Alaska 29, Reading 8) during the 08-09 season. He tallied 9 points in his shortened rookie stint. Before his professional career, Felde played three seasons in the Western Hockey League for the Tri-City Americans and the Swift Current Broncos. He had 106 points in a 144 games in the WHL. “Felde is a versatile player, who has proven to be effective on the wing, as well as on the defensive end. He is a strong skater who will add depth,” said Chiefs’ vice president and general manager Bill Bredin. Altoona Hospital Is Hiring Two Dozen Nurses Jun 14, 2009 Altoona Regional Health System will hire up to 60 registered nurses and about 20 nurse aides in the next few months to gear up for the state's mandatory overtime law. The law prohibits the use of mandatory overtime as a routine staffing tool and goes into effect July 1. The hospital has about 850 RNs now, among 2,400 employees, including both full- and part-timers, said Monica Liebal, the hospital's clinical recruiter. So far the hospital has received more than 120 applications, interviews are planned for late June and early July. Foley Takes Six-Shot Lead At Sunnehanna Jun 14, 2009 Kevin Foley headed into the third day at Sunnehanna Country Club with a six-shot lead, but by the end of Saturday’s round, people were talking about his big comeback. Foley saw his lead disappear in the first 11 holes, but built it back up over the final seven. The Penn State senior shot an even-par 70 and is 11 under for the tournament, good enough for a three-shot lead over Brian Harman heading into today’s final round of the Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament for Champions. Rickie Fowler, the two-time defending champ, is third at 5 under after shooting a 67 on Saturday while Cory Nagy is fourth, seven strokes off the lead after carding a 69. Harman tied Foley with a birdie on 11 Curve Loose To Rock Cats Jun 10, 2009 Curve starter Mike Crotta had an outing he’d like to forget, as the usually reliable right-hander allowed a season-high seven runs as Altoona dropped the first of three games to the New Britain Rock Cats 7-2 on Tuesday night at New Britain Stadium. The Rock Cats scored three runs off of Crotta (3-3) in the second and then grabbed a single run in the third frame to take an early 4-0 edge. Altoona would chip away at the deficit plating one in the top of the fourth when Jeff Corsaletti triple home Jim Negrych to bring the Curve within three runs, 4-1. New Britain immediately responded in their half of the fourth scoring three runs off Crotta to grab a 7-1 edge. Highlighting the inning for the Rock Cats was a two-run home run off the bat of Matt Moses. Altoona would plate their final run of the game in the top of the seventh when Jamie Romak’s sacrifice fly that brought home Jason Delaney. New Britain righty Jeff Manship (5-4) allowed just two runs on five hits over 7.0 innings to notch the win. Altoona will look to even the series on Wednesday morning in the second game of the scheduled trio at 10:35 a.m. when they send lefty Daniel Moskos (3-4, 4.11) to the hill. New Britain will counter with right-hander Jay Rainville (2-2, 5.23). Curve Loose Series Finale Jun 08, 2009 A six run eighth inning for Akron erased a 3-1 lead and a great outing by Curve starter Yoslan Herrera as the Aeros won the series finale 7-4 at Blair County Ballpark. Herrera threw six strong innings allowing one run on four hits and four strikeouts. With Herrera’s outing the Curve starting rotation has now allowed only one run in its last 27.0 innings pitched (0.33 ERA). Herrera’s only mistake came in the second inning on a solo home run by Beau Mills to give Akron an early 1-0 lead. The Curve tied the game in the fourth on a Hector Gimenez single. Jason Delaney led the sixth inning off with a double and then the Curve played great fundamental small ball manufacturing two runs on three consecutive sacrifice hits aided by a throwing error to take a 3-1 lead. The Aeros then exploded in the eighth after the bases were loaded on two walks and a single, the first run was walked home. Then John Drennan crushed a triple that cleared the bases and put the Aeros ahead 5-3 and the next batter Jerad Head jacked a two run homer to finish the scoring. Gimenez hit his fifth home run in the ninth to tie himself for the team lead, and finish the night 2-for-3 with three RBIs. The Curve (19-38) will hit the road Tuesday after a day off for a three game series at New Britain. Tuesday’s probable starters are RHP Mike Crotta (3-2, 5.17) for the Curve and RHP Jeff Manship (4-4, 4.94) for New Britain. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m Curve Win Slugfest Jun 04, 2009 The Altoona Curve and the Erie SeaWolves combined for 21 runs in Tuesday night’s slugfest and the bats stayed hot all through Wednesday night, but this time it was the Curve who came out on top with a 10-8 victory. Eight of the nine Curve starters recorded hits with Brian Friday leading the way going 3-for-6 with two doubles and an RBI. Erie got the scoring started in the bottom of the first on a two run home run by Ryan Strieby. Then in the second the SeaWolves picked up another run on a Jeff Kunkel single to give Erie a 3-0 lead. The Curve responded in a big way in the third inning when six of the first seven batters reaching base. The bases were loaded after Hector Gimenez singled followed by walks to Pedro Lopez and Jim Negrych. Jonel Pacheco and Jeff Corsaletti each had RBI singles before Jason Delaney singled home two runs. Steve Lerud continued the single parade by slapping one to left field for an RBI and then Corsaletti scored the final run of the inning on an error. For the inning the Curve recorded five singles and six runs, a team high in runs for the season and the Curve led 6-3. Erie picked a run in the bottom of the third and then tied the game in the fifth on a two run triple by Mike Hollimon. In the sixth the Curve would retake the lead on RBI singles by Lopez and Pacheco and a third run scored on a fielding error to put the Curve ahead 9-6. Erie answered with two runs in the bottom of the sixth on solo home runs by Brennan Boesch and Kunkel. Shortstop Brian Friday hit an RBI double to right field in the seventh inning to extend the Curve lead to 10-8. The four game series concludes Thursday night as the Curve look to take three of four from the SeaWolves. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Curve Swept By Thunder With 4-1 Loss Jun 01, 2009 The Trenton Thunder bats had been hurting the Curve in the first two games of the series but Sunday it was the pitching of Zach McAllister (4-2) and Kanekoa Texeira who would silence the Curve to complete the three game sweep with a 4-1 win Sunday afternoon at Waterfront Park. McAllister threw 6.1 innings allowing only one run on five hits and striking out 10 batters. In relief of McAllister was Kanekoa Texeira who no hit the Curve in the final 2.1 innings of play to pick up his first save of the season. The Thunder scored a run in the first when last night’s hero Justin Snyder scored on a sacrifice fly. The Curve would even the game at one on a single by Jason Delaney that scored Angel Gonzalez. Trenton would take the lead for good in the sixth on RBI singles by Chris Malec and Kevin Smith to put the Thunder ahead by two and in the seventh the Thunder manufactured another run to give them a three run cushion, 4-1. Penguins, Red Wings To Play Game 2 @ 8 May 31, 2009 Thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL will have prime time to itself on Sunday night. The NHL announced Saturday that Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals will begin at 8 p.m. EDT, matching the start time for the other six games of the series between the defending champion Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The original series schedule didn't list a time for the game. The Lakers elimination of the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals on Friday night ensured there wouldn't be an NBA game on Sunday. That leaves the prime-time block open to the NHL. The Stanley Cup finals, a rematch of last year's championship round, will start in Detroit on Saturday night. Penguins Loose Game 1 In Stanley Cup Playoffs May 31, 2009 The Detroit Red Wings gave Marc-Andre Fleury flashbacks. And, they weren't good. Johan Franzen scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and Chris Osgood made 31 saves, helping the defending champions beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Saturday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. Franzen and Brad Stuart had goals that bounced off Fleury, who sat on a shot that trickled in for Detroit's series-clinching goal last year. Replays of that moment had to haunt Fleury in the series opener. Stuart simply dumped the puck behind Fleury and was rewarded with a fortunate carom that sent the puck off Fleury's right skate and across the goal line in the first period. ``It's kind of tough,'' Fleury said. ``Guy shoots and it misses the net, and it comes back pretty quick.'' Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby didn't have such luck when his third-period shot went off Osgood, a post and landed in the middle of the goalie's back as lay on the ice. ``I knew it was there, but I'm not that flexible,'' Osgood said. ``I was kind of hoping for the best.'' Crosby was dumbfounded. ``I've never seen that before,'' he said. The Stanley Cup finals opener was full of reminders about last year. Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were slowed down and Detroit scored some fortunate goals. ``I don't think there are going to be a whole lot of skill plays,'' Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. Detroit rookie Justin Abdelkader did come up with an impressive play. He scored his first playoff goal by leaping to grab his own rebound, putting the puck on the ice and flipping it past Fleury. ``That was huge for us to get that insurance goal,'' Lidstrom said. Game 2 is Sunday night in Detroit. ``It's good,'' Pittsburgh's Maxime Talbot said. ``We don't have to think long about it.'' The NHL and its TV partners likely were happy with the first Stanley Cup finals rematch since the Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders met again in 1984. The action, especially in the first period, matched the hype. ``When you've been here before, you know what to expect so you're ready to start on time,'' Babcock said. End-to-end action, big hits such as Crosby's left shoulder sending Henrik Zetterberg to the ice, scoring opportunities and a 1-1 score had to hold nontraditional viewers giving hockey a chance. The Penguins didn't need good fortune to tie it. Malkin baited Stuart into trying to clear a puck off the boards and took advantage of the turnover with a slap shot that Osgood couldn't control, leading to Ruslan Fedotenko's backhander off the rebound. Pittsburgh had a breakaway and two power plays in the first half of the second period, and had nothing to show for it. Osgood got part of his glove on Malkin's wrist shot on the breakaway, and Detroit's penalty killers limited the Penguins to two shots on their first power play and none on their second. ``The goalie is the most important player every night,'' Babcock said. ``It's hockey.'' Osgood had to make a pair of saves two-thirds of the way through the second, denying Miroslav Satan on a shot just outside of the crease after Malkin set him up beautifully and turning away Crosby's backhander after a spectacular spin move. Crosby and Malkin are running away with the postseason scoring race, but they know Detroit is different than any team they played in the Eastern Conference playoffs. ``We expect it to be tight, and that's the way it is,'' Crosby said. ``I thought we generated some good scoring chances. We just have to find a way to get a few more. We had a couple that didn't go in, and maybe that was the difference.'' Detroit went ahead 2-1 in the final minute of the second period, scoring again off the boards and Fleury. Rafalski shot bounced off the boards, Franzen got to the loose puck and flipped a backhander over and off Fleury and into the net. It was Franzen's his team-leading 11th goal of the playoffs and 24th in the postseason since the start of last year's Stanley Cup run. The Red Wings are shooting to be the first to repeat since they won back-to-back titles in 1997 and '98, but their opposing coach says they've got work to do. ``This is a race to four,'' Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma said. ``They've got one on us.'' Notes: Detroit was without Pavel Datsyuk, an MVP finalist along with Malkin, a fellow Russian, because of a foot injury, but welcomed the return of Lidstrom and Jonathan Ericsson. ... Fleury finished with 27 saves. ... Game 1 winner has won 54 of 69 finals series since 1939. ... Detroit is an NHL-best 9-1 at home this postseason. Curve Kicking Off New Promotions To Bring Younger Fans To The Ballfield May 29, 2009 The Altoona Curve will be adding a little bit for the young and a little for the more seasoned by offering two new promotions in the month of June. The Curve are introducing “Facebook Friday” and “Land of Lincoln” nights to help fans save big as the weather heats up. The first promotion begins on Friday, June 5. On “Facebook Friday”, “fans” of the Altoona Curve, who utilize the team’s new page on Facebook, can receive $2 off any ticket AND be guaranteed the Diesel Dawg Bank giveaway item with a ticket purchase. The offer is limited to the first 500 tickets purchased by Facebook fans and those fans must be present at the June 5 game to receive their giveaway. Tickets must be ordered by Thursday, June 4. Fans can sign up or become a “friend” of the Curve’s facebook page by logging on to AltoonaCurve.com and clicking the facebook link on the left hand side of the website. “We’ve had an amazing response to our new page on Facebook since launching it last week,” said Curve General Manager Rob Egan. “So, we wanted to reward fans of our page with an offer that saves them money on tickets and guarantees them a great giveaway.” On Thursday, June 18, the Curve will be honoring all things Lincoln as it will be the “Land of Lincoln” night at Blair County Ballpark. On this night, fans can enjoy any and all of these great offers: · Buy One Rail King, Diamond Club, or Terrace seat and get a second one for $5. · Buy One General Admission Ticket for $5 and get a second one for 1 cent. · $5 Merchandise Specials at the Curve Stockyard and Caboose Stores at Blair Co. Ballpark. · $5 Combo Meal Deal – Burger, Chips, and Regular Size Drink. · Fans meeting the following ‘requirements’ will also receive a free general admission ticket to the game: o Anyone named Abraham or Lincoln (must present valid ID) o Current legal Residents of Illinois or the town of Gettysburg, PA (must present valid ID) o Fans age 14 & under who can correctly recite the Gettysburg Address at the gate · Fans can also Register to Win an Autographed Prize Pack from Altoona Curve star pitcher Brad Lincoln (Jersey, Cap, Ball, and Bat). “Yes, we know Illinois has dibs on the nickname,” said Egan. “But Brad (Lincoln, Curve starting pitcher) is making Altoona the new ‘Land of Lincoln’. To honor him and the currency with the likeness of our 13th President, we’re going to have some special offers that involve the five dollar bill and the penny. One lucky fan will also walk off with a prize pack of items autographed by Brad.” Chief's In Running For "Best Venue" May 28, 2009 Taking in a Chiefs game at the historic Cambria County War Memorial is a one-of-a-kind experience. With the support of their fans everywhere, the Chiefs want to have their home named the best venue in minor league sports! MLN Sports is holding its third-annual contest based on fan votes to decide the best of the best sports facilities in the country. With a fresh new look, a historic past, and celebrity status the War Memorial deserves to be at the top of the list, and it can be with the plenty of votes from Chiefs fans. Voting can be done by logging onto www.mlnsports.com and clicking on the “Vote 4 the Best” banner at the top of the page. The historic War Memorial was built in 1950 and hosted the Johnstown Jets of the Eastern Hockey League. Since then, every professional hockey team in Johnstown, including the ECHL’s Chiefs, has called it home. The Chiefs have played their home games at the War Memorial since the inception of the club in 1988. The CCWM also host the Cambria County Student Hockey League, high school hockey teams, and other hockey organizations in the region. The War Memorial hit the spotlight in 1977 as the main venue of the famous movie Slap Shot. The humorous hockey movie, starring the late Paul Newman, was filmed in Johnstown, based loosely on the Johnstown Jets team, and has become one of the most popular sports movies in history. Most of the hockey scenes were filmed throughout the War Memorial and the historic building has recently added a showing room in the concourse to commemorate the film. Bedford Sports Hall Of Fame Prepares To Induct Oustanding Athletes, Coaches and Team May 27, 2009 Nine local athletes and a local team will be inducted into the Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame on June 7th. Those being inducted include: Bedford - Dan England - baseball player - played college baseball at Bedford, Allegheny Community College and High Point College in North Carolina. Dan was a sixth round draft pick by the Chicago Cubs. He played minor league baseball advancing as high as AAA. In his rookie year England tie the Rookie League record for wins with 12. Dan was also an outstanding fast pitch player playing in three World Tournaments and winning the most promising player award two times. Dan won the Most Valuable Player in the Schellsburg League three times. Bedford - Gus Frear - Crew chief and car builder - Known as the ³Bedford Brain², Gus was the crew chief, engineer and race mechanic all in one. Gus teamed up with Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame race car driver Gerald Chamberlain to form a force to be reckoned with for more than 20 years. Their racing accomplishments which top many historical lists through out the east, many may never be broken. Chestnut Ridge - Jim Clark - wrestling coach - Jim was head wrestling coach at Chestnut Ridge for 31 years compiling a record of 342 wins 158 losses and 3 ties. Jim coached Chestnut Ridge¹s first and only state champion, Gary Pfahler in 2008. Jim has been the secretary of the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association for the past 24 years. Clark was inducted into the Pennsylvania Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008. Chestnut Ridge - Mike Whitcomb - baseball and softball player - Mike played baseball at Chestnut Ridge, Allegheny Community College and the University of Maryland. He was first team All Junior College player and also the team¹s most valuable player in 1984. Mike has played softball in the Schellsburh League for 26 years winning four Most Valuable Player Awards and Two Outstanding Pitcher Awards. Mike has played with Class Wall Major Fast Pitch Team out of Washington in seven World Tournaments and with D.C. Tires Class A Team which won the National Championship in 1997. Mike is still playing softball in the Schellsburg League. Everett - Charlie Cragan - Stock car driver - Charlie racked up over 150 wins on both dirt and asphalt speedways throughout the region which made him a household name in Bedford County and the east coast. He won championships at Clearfield, Motordrome, and Jennerstown Speedways. Charlie also raced in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Cragan was inducted into the Jennerstown Speedway Hall of Fame in 2006. Everett - Earl Howard - baseball player - Howard pitched for several local sandlot teams before pitching for Gettysburg College in 1914. He was then signed to pitch for the Gettysburg Patriot in the Blue Ridge League. Howard worked his way up to the St. Louis Cardinals and at the age of 25 pitched two scoreless innings of relief for the Cardinals. Soon afterward Howard was returned to the minor leagues. Howard pitched in the minors until 1927. He returned to Everett in 1930 and died of pneumonia at the age of 43 in 1937 Hyndman - John Miller - basketball player - At Hyndman High School Miller played on four Bedford County League and three District 5 Class C Championship Teams. Miller scored over 1200 points. Miller also played basketball for Alderson-Broaddus College where he earned four letters and started his last three years. As a senior he averaged a triple double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assist. Miller played fast pitch in Southern California for 12 years playing in 15 World Tournaments ( I.S.C. and A.S.A) with his team finishing second twice. Northern Bedford - Rod Hoover - wrestling coach - Hoover was hired as Northern Bedford wrestling coach in 1966 and compiled a record of 262 wins and 160 losses in his 29 years as head coach. Rod¹s teams won 11 Tri-County League Wrestling Championships, six Tri-County Tournaments and three District 5 Titles. Rod coached Bedford County best all time wrestler, Jan Clark, to three state championships after being a state runner-up as a freshman. Hoover was honored as District 5 Wrestling Man of the Year in 2005. Tussey Mountain - Don Donaldson - football player and girl softball coach - Don played football at Tussey Mountain and was a member of Tussey Mountain only unbeaten football team in 1961. Don played and started in college football at North Carolina State. He later returned to Tussey Mountain and coached football, but maybe best remember as the girls¹ softball coach. I do not have all of Don¹s stats at the present time. Tussey Mountain - 1961 football team - The team went 9-0 and is the only undefeated/untied football team in Tussey Mountain history. The team won the Western Conference Class B and Inter County Conference Title. The Titans outscored their opponents 234-58 and shutout four opponents. They were coached by William J. Haushalter who was inducted into the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1994. Curve Prepares For Orioles May 27, 2009 RHP Brad Lincoln will make his ninth start of the season tonight against Bowie. Last time out, Lincoln faced the Baysox and tossed one of the more memorable games in franchise history. On 5/21, Lincoln pitched a complete-game shutout, holding Bowie to just two hits. It was the first complete game of Lincoln’s career. The righty was drafted in the first round of the 2006 draft (fourth overall) from the University of Houston. FOR BOWIE: RHP John Mariotti will make his fourth career Double-A start tonight and his second against Altoona. Mariotti lost his last time out to the Curve, issuing a pair of runs on five hits over 6.0 innings...Mariotti was promoted from Frederick this season before his Double-A debut (5/9 @ ERI – ND, 5.0 ip)...He was 1-2 with a 4.37 ERA with the Keys in seven appearances (two starts)...The 24-year old Mariotti was drafted by Baltimore in the 18th round of the June 2007 draft out of Costal Carolina University. LAST TIME OUT: The Altoona Curve stranded 10 men on base, including eight in scoring position as they were shut out against Reading, 6-0 on Memorial Day at Blair County Ballpark. Lefty Kyle Bloom looked solid, tossing 5.0 innings and allowing just one run in the fourth straight loss for Altoona. CURVE/BAYSOX SERIES: The Altoona Curve will welcome in the Bowie Baysox to BCB for the first time this season. This will be the fourth of 21 scheduled meetings between the two squads, with Bowie holding a 2-1 edge on the season series thus far...Curve SS Brian Friday has just one hit in three games against Bowie (1x13, .077)...Pedro Lopez is hitting .571 (4x7)...Curve pitching is holding the Baysox to a .165 team average so far in the season series…Bowie INF Michael Costanzo returns to BCB. Costanzo was a Curve killer in 2007 as a member of the Reading Phillies, when he swatted 27 home runs that season (2nd in E.L.). Costanzo hit .312 against Altoona with 24 hits on ’07. DON’T GO THERE: If the Curve loses today, they will match the franchise record low point of 17 games below .500. In 2001, the Curve was 62-79 entering the final day of the regular season. That club won the game to finish 63-79, the worst single-season mark in club history. ‘PEN OUT OF INK? A usually solid Curve bullpen has stumbled recently. The Curve bullpen has given up 36 runs in 42.2 innings for a 7.59 ERA. THAT’S GLOVELY: In yesterday’s game, the Curve did not commit and error. It was the first time that Altoona has not committed an error in consecutive games this season. Curve Drop Fourth In A Row To R-Phils May 26, 2009 In a low scoring affair the Altoona Curve fell for the fourth consecutive game Monday afternoon 6-0 at the hands of the Reading Phillies at Blair County Ballpark. Reading scored first in the top of the second inning when Kevin Mahar and Neil Sellers had back to back doubles with Sellers picking up the RBI. Then in the sixth Michael Taylor got ahold of a Josh Hill pitch and sent it into the left field bleachers for a solo homer to put the Phils up 2-0. Reading then put up four more insurance runs in the ninth against Curve reliever Shawn Nottingham. Curve starter Kyle Bloom (0-2) had a solid outing tossing five innings and giving up with one run on three hits in the loss. Jim Negrych had his second consecutive multi hit game with a 2-for-3 effort. The Curve (14-30) will welcome in the Bowie Baysox for a three game series starting Tuesday night at Blair County Ballpark. Altoona will have right hander Brad Lincoln (1-3) on the mound coming a complete game shutout last time out. For Bowie RHP John Mariotti (0-2) will get the start. Bowie 8 Altoona 7 May 21, 2009 The Bowie BaySox rallied from a 6-2 deficit on Wednesday night to pick up an 8-7 come from behind victory over the Altoona Curve at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie. With the Curve leading 6-2 in the bottom of the fifth, Guillermo Rodriguez led off the inning with a double. Robert Valido followed with a walk to put runners at first and second with nobody out. Jonathan Tucker slapped a run scoring single to left, driving in Rodriguez as the lead was cut to 6-3. With runners at first and second, Miguel Abreu laid down a bunt that went up the first base line. Curve pitcher Kyle Bloom and catcher Steve Lerud went up the line, hoping for the ball to go foul. When it didn't, home plate was left open and Valido tried to score. The throw from Lerud to Bloom, who was running back to the plate, went behind Bloom and back to the wall. Valido scored and Tucker tried to score from first base. The throw from Bloom to Lerud went passed the Curve catcher and wound up in shallow center-field. That not only enabled Tucker to score but Abreu did as well, tying the game at six. Adam Donachie's sacrifice fly off losing pitcher Eric Krebs (2-4) provided the ultimate winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. The win moves Bowie's record to 19-18 on the season, while the Curve sees their record drop to 12-26 on the season. James Boone led the Curve attack with three hits and two RBI's, while Jonel Pacheco continues to swing a hot stick, going 3-for-5 with a RBI. Pacheco has 13 hits in his last 25 at-bats (.520). Thefinal game of the series is set for 7:05 on Thursday night. Righty Brad Lincoln (0-3 2.87) goes for the Curve. Bowie will counter with righty John Mariotti (0-1 8.68). BaySox Take Game One Over Curve May 20, 2009 Troy Patton and two relievers combined on a five hit shutout as the Bowie BaySox blanked the Altoona Curve in game one of a three game series from Prince George Stadium in Bowie. Patton (4-1) allowed five hits over five innings to pick up the win. He didn't walk anyone and hit a batter while striking out five. Fredy Deza pitched the sixth and seventh innings, allowing just a walk. Wilfrido Perez pitched the final two perfect innings in relief to nail down his seventh save of the season. Brandon Snyder provided the offense for Bowie when he hit a two run homer in the fourth inning off losing pitcher Daniel Moskos (2-3). Moskos went five innings, allowing two runs on three hits with a walk and a strikeout. Jeff Sues pitched three shutout and hitless innings out of the bullpen. Jeff Carsaletti led the Curve offense with two of the five hits. Jason Delaney, Steve Lerud & Angel Machado chipped in with a hit each. The Curve continues their series with Bowie at Prince George Stadium on Wednesday night at 7:05. Left-hander Kyle Bloom (0-1 5.40) toes the rubber for the Curve. Bowie will counter with righty John Mariotti (0-1 8.68). Online Home of The Spikes Gets New Look May 19, 2009 The online home of the State College Spikes will now have several new features for fans as StateCollegeSpikes.com gets a facelift in partnership with Major League Baseball Advanced Media. The first new thing many fans can take advantage of is the new online home for the Spikes’ merchandise store, Off the Rack Outfitters. The store carries a wide variety of Spikes apparel and souvenirs for all baseball fans to enjoy. To access the new store directly, log on to http://spikes.milbstore.com. Purchasing tickets is now easier for fans as well, with an interactive schedule calendar allowing fans to go directly to the ticket ordering screen for the game of their choice in just one click. Fans can also find out which of the Spikes’ Daily Fan Value Promotions and other promotions are going on for each game using the same schedule calendar. Fans can still log on to www.StateCollegeSpikes.com and get the latest information on the Spikes, but will see a whole new look to the website when they enter. Although the site continues to be overhauled, fans will be able to access all of the new features, and the site will be updated continuously in the coming days to reach full capability. The new site will be hosted by Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), which coordinates the statistics for Major League and Minor League Baseball along with hosting all 30 Major League Baseball team websites. Curve Fall In Game One Of Double Header May 18, 2009 The Curve could not keep their previous night’s momentum going offensively or defensively as the Curve fell to Akron 8-2 in game one of Sunday’s doubleheader at Blair County Ballpark. Akron scored first on an unearned run caused by a fielding error. Mickey Hall singled in another run in the fifth inning and then Hall was brought home on a bloop single by Jerad Head to put the Aeros up 3-0. The Aeros continued to pour it on in the sixth when Nick Weglarz hit an RBI single to right center and then a sacrifice fly scored Jared Goedert before Head doubled to deep left center to plate two and put Akron ahead 7-0. Ryan Edell (1-0) picks up the win for Akron throwing five innings allowing no runs on three hits with five strikeouts and no walks. Mike Crotta (3-1) gets his first loss of the season after giving up six runs on seven hits with four strikeouts. The Curve scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh in a comeback attempt that fell short. Home Game Win For Curve May 16, 2009 Two fine pitching performances were turned Friday night at Blair County Ballpark by Curve starter Brad Lincoln and Akron lefty Chuck Lofgren (3-0) and while Lincoln out dueled Lofgren it was the lefty and the Aeros who came away with a 5-3 victory. Lincoln went a career best seven innings giving up one run on five hits seven strikeouts for Altoona picking up a no decision. Lofgren also went seven innings allowing two runs on six hits with four strikeouts and no walks. Jose Constanza singled to center to drive in Jerad Head for first run of the ballgame for Akron. Altoona rallied in the seventh when Jonel Pacheco singled through the left side of the infield to score Brad Corley to tie the game at 1. The next batter up was Jamie Romak who battled through a tough at bat, pushing the count full after being down 0-2, before singling up the middle to score Pacheco and give the Curve their first lead of the night at 2-1. Carlos Rivero led off the eighth with a double then scored on a Matt McBride double to even the game 2-2. Then Nick Weglarz broke the game open for Akron on a three run homer giving Akron a 5-2 edge. Anderson Machado tripled to start the Curve eighth and then was driven in by Corley to get Altoona within two runs. Altoona (11-22) will get two chances to snap its current losing streak to the Aeros (25-7) Saturday in a doubleheader starting at 5:05 at BCB. In game 1 Altoona will throw right hander Jared Hughes (1-4, 2.22) and righty Erik Stiller (1-2, 3.79) will be on the mound for Akron. Curve Fall To Aeros May 15, 2009 Jeanmar Gomez had another great start for Akron silencing the Curve bats and their three game win streak with Akron besting the Curve 7-0 Thursday night at Blair County Ballpark. Gomez (3-0) had his longest start of the season pitching eight innings giving up four hits and striking out eight without walking a batter. Niuman Romero drove in the first run of the game on a fielder’s choice in the second inning. Matt McBride slapped another RBI single to right to score Jared Goedert to put Akron up 2-0. The Aeros added two more runs in the fifth scoring one run on a throwing error and then another on a Jerad Head single. Akron would add two more runs in the eighth Kyle Bloom (0-1) picked up the loss for Altoona. Bloom pitched four innings allowing four runs on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Altoona (11-21) looks to even the series Friday night against Akron (24-7). Altoona will put right hander Brad Lincoln (0-3, 3.23) on the mound and southpaw Chuck Lofgren (2-0, 1.33) will get the start for Akron. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. with radio coverage starting at 6:05 on ESPN Radio 1430, WVAM and the Curve Radio Network. Friday’s ballgame features a great giveaway for all the ladies as the first 1,500 gals of all ages will receive a pink Curve tote bag presented by Lakemont Park. Curve Announce Events For Upcoming Games May 14, 2009 The Altoona Curve are starting to heat up on the field and so is the spring weather! Winners of five of their last seven games, the Curve will play host to the Eastern League’s best team, the Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) for a four day, five game series at Blair County Ballpark. The homestand will be featuring a wide variety of promotions for all Curve fans. For the ladies there will be a tote bag giveaway, for the kids there will be youth baseball clinic, and for fans of all ages, there will be a fireworks display following a doubleheader on Saturday, May 16. Come and join the fun at Blair County Ballpark this weekend! Below is a list of the complete details of what’s happening at the ball yard! Thursday May 14, 2009 – Akron Aeros at Altoona Curve, 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) · Thirsty Thursday – Fans receive half off on all small sodas and on 16 oz. Miller Lite, presented by Rocky 104.9 Friday May 15, 2009 – Akron Aeros at Altoona Curve, 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) · Pink Tote Giveaway – The first 1,500 women of all ages through the gates will receive a pink tote bag courtesy of Lakemont Park. Saturday May 16, 2009 – Doubleheader Akron Aeros at Altoona Curve, 5:05 p.m. (Gates open at 4:00 p.m.) · Fireworks Night – A brand new, spectacular fireworks display will follow Saturday night’s game, presented by U.S. Foodservice · EMS Worker Appreciate Night Sunday May 17, 2009 – Akron Aeros at Altoona Curve 3:05 p.m. (Gates open at 2:00 p.m.) · Prior to Sunday’s game a Youth Baseball Clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Registration will be at 9:00 a.m. The clinic is free to kids ages 14 and under with a ticket to Sunday’s game. Carlton “Cruthless” Haselrig Fights in Johnstown this Saturday May 13, 2009 Johnstown, PA – Iron Will Fighting Championship is proud to announce one of their headline fighters, Carlton Haselrig. He will be fighting at the premiere MMA fight at the Cambria County War Memorial on May 16. Carlton Haselrig was born January 22, 1966 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He is a former heavyweight wrestler for the NCAA Division II University at Pittsburgh. He holds the honorable distinction of being the only person to win 6 NCAA titles in wrestling, winning 3 times in Division II and 3 times in NCAA Division I. He was also named to the NCAA 75th Anniversary Team in 2005. While attending college, Haselrig defeated future NCAA champion and Olympic champion Kurt Angle. He also won a junior world freestyle title in 1986 and won a world junior Greco-Roman title in 1985 while competing for the United States. Carlton made his Mixed Martial Arts debut on April 19, 2008 when he attended the Battle Cage Xtreme IV in Atlantic City against IFL veteran Shane Ott. He defeated Ott by a technical knock-out at 4:09 in the first round. On May 31, 2008, Haselrig defeated Carlos Moreno during the undercard of EliteXC’s first-ever CBS telecast. Carlton Haselrig will fight Chris Larkin from Ohio on Saturday, May 16th at the Cambria County War Memorial. Doors open at 6 p.m. and fights begin at 7 p.m. Curve 2-1 Win Over Harrisburg May 13, 2009 Altoona kept their winnings ways going behind starter Mike Crotta and shortstop Brian Friday on their way to a 2-1 win over Harrisburg Tuesday night at Metro Bank Park. The Curve struck first right out of the gates when a fielding error on a Brad Corley hit scored Friday. Harrisburg scored their first run of the series when Freddie Bynum crossed the plate on a fielder’s choice to tie the game at 1 after three innings. Friday jumpstarted the Curve offense again in the fifth, doubling to start the inning and then scoring on a single by Jim Negrych to put Altoona up 2-1. Friday finished 2-for-5 with a double and scored both of the Curve’s runs. Crotta (3-0) remained unbeaten with the longest start of any Curve pitcher throwing eight strong innings allowing one run on just four hits and struck out seven. Reliever Jean Machi picked up his third save of the season in as many tries to secure the Curve win. With the win Altoona (10-20) ensures their first series win of the 2009 season. The Curve will have their brooms out looking for the sweep bright and early Wednesday with the first pitch scheduled for 10:35 a.m. Altoona will put left hander Daniel Moskos (1-2, 5.02) on the mound and Harrisburg (6-23) will counter with righty Adrian Alaniz (1-1, 5.27). Fox8 Sports Briefs May 06 May 06, 2009 High School Baseball Bishop McCort 5, Richland 4 Portage 14, Blacklick Valley 0 Windber 5, North Star 1 Purchase Line 6-8, United 5-5 High School Softball Portage 7, Blacklick Valley 3 Central Cambria 17, Cambria Heights 5 North Star 14, Windber 10 Northern Cambria 17, Saltsburg 0 Westmont 12, Bishop Carroll 1 Bishop Guilfoyle 6, Penn Cambria 0 Fox8 Sports Scores May 05 May 05, 2009 NHL Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3 Eastern League Akron at Altoona, postponed National League Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 4 Fox8 Sports Brief May 04 May 04, 2009 The District 5 singles tournament will be held today at Windber Elementary School courts beginning at 9 a.m. (Wx permitting). Each of the five participating schools – Bedford, Forbes Road, Hyndman, Tussey Mountain and Windber – will have two representatives in the competition. If there is inclement weather, the tournament will be played indoors at the North Fork Golf & Tennis Club. The District 5 team competition is slated to begin Tuesday with third-seeded Tussey Mountain (6-6) at second-seeded Windber (6-5) at 3:30 p.m. The winner of the Tussey Mountain-Windber match will face top-seeded Bedford (13-1) on Wednesday on the Bisons’ courts at 3:30. The team championship rain date is Wednesday. Baseball Shepherd wins WVIAC title Shepherd (32-16) posted seven runs in the third inning to build a 9-0 lead and the Rams cruised to a 12-5 victory over West Virginia State (31-13) Sunday in the WVIAC tournament championship at Point Stadium. The Rams used a 16-hit attack to capture their fourth WVIAC championship in school history and the second under head coach Wayne Riser. Golf Red Flash take fifth in NEC CHAMPIONS GATE, Fla. – Mike Magalski finished third to lead the St. Francis men’s golf team to a fifth place finish at the Northeast Conference Championships. The Red Flash finished with a combined score of 916. Sacred Heart won the event for the second year in a row with a score of 883, while CCSU’s Eric Hawerchak claimed the top individual score by shooting 68-69-75-212. Magalski shot 69-72-74-215 to finish in a tie for third place. Men Finish Second, Women Sixth at NEC Track & Field Championships May 04, 2009 Anna Hoffman (Enon Valley, Pa./Mohawk) and Denis Eradiri (Sofia, Bulgaria/Vladislav Garmatik 73) each took home two individual titles as the Saint Francis men’s track & field team finished in second place and the women in sixth at the 2009 Northeast Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. on Sunday. The men’s team finished with 127 points, while the women racked up 68 points. Hoffman finished the 1500-meter run in a time of 4:42.93. She also won the 5,000-meter run, qualifying for the ECAC meet with a time of 17:22.68. Eradiri won the long jump with a distance of 7.53 meters, qualifying for the NCAA Regional meet. He also won the triple jump with a distance of 15.15 meters, making the NCAA regional mark in that event as well. Monmouth won the men’s championship with a record-breaking 232 points and took the women’s title with 160.66 points. Chris Behre (Flanders, N.J. Mount Olive) won the 1500-meter run with a time of 4:01.58. Christin Bridge (Gibsonia, Pa./Pine Richland) also came away an NEC Champion, winning the shot put with a throw of 13.08 meters, and winning the discus with a toss of 42.94 meters. Her discus mark qualifies her for the ECAC meet. Christopher Mills (Pikesville, Md./Western Tech) won the 5,000 with a time of 15:02.75 and the 10,000 with a finish of 31:27.42. Hannah Reist (Cleona, Pa./Cleona) took eighth place in the 800-meter run finals, crossing the line in 2:28.16. Allyson Sheehan (Pittsburgh, Pa./Baldwin) just missed earning team points, taking ninth in the 5,000 with a time of 18:18.60. Sheehan was able to pick up eight points for the Red Flash by finishing second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 11:16.76. Teammate Sarah Grossi (Canonsburg, Pa./Canon McMillan) placed fifth with a time of 11:31.42. Christy Staily (Martinsburg, Pa./Central) and Kayla Kline (Ebensburg, Pa./Cambria Heights) both placed in the 400-meter hurdles, as Staily took fifth with a time of 1:06.88 and Kline grabbed seventh as she finished in 1:07.72. The women’s 4 x 400 meter relay team took eighth, as the team of Kline, Staily, Nicole Brownyard (Carlisle, Pa./Trinity) and Sarah Frydrych (Wilmington, Del./Saint Mark’s) combined for a time of 4:11.06. The 4 x 800 team fared even better, as Grossi, Reist, Sheehan and Danielle Williams (Altoona, Pa./Bishop Guilfoyle) finished fifth with a time of 9:50.22. Jill Albee (Ashley, Pa./Hanover) finished just out of contention in the triple jump, taking ninth with a jump of 11.33 meters. On the men’s side, Jorden Davis (Mississauga, Ontario/Loyola Catholic) finished seventh in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.26. He fared better in the 400-meter event, where he was the runner-up with a mark of 48.51. Behre and Jeremy Tice (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) both placed in the 800-meter run. Behre took third with a 1:55.61, while Tice came in seventh with a time of 1:57.98. Timothy Wertner (Chambersburg, Pa./Greencastle-Antrim) picked up fifth in the 5,0000 meter event with a 15:19.32. Wertner later grabbed fifth in the 10,000 meter event with a time of 32:03.73. Andrew McKee (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler) and Jonathan Gibson (Canonsburg, Pa./Canon McMillan) went five-six in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with times of 9:52.50 and 9:54.10 respectively. The 4 x 100-meter relay team of Davis, Eradiri, Will Velez (Staten Island, N.Y./Benedictine) and Tony Armstead (Harrisburg, Pa./Harrisburg) finished in fourth place with a time of 42.63. The 4 x 400 team of Davis, Behre, Anthony Rusonis (York, Pa./West York Area), and Everette Farmer (Baltimore, Pa./Loyola Blakefield) picked up fifth with a time of 3:21.84. Tice, Behre, Lloyd Foster (Bowie, Md./DeMatha Catholic) and Brian Kealey (Southhampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) placed third in the 4 x 800 meter relay with a time of 7:49.72, qualifying for the ECAC meet. Velez then went on to grab fifth in the men’s high jump with a height of 1.89 meters and took eighth in the long jump with a distance of 6.53 meters. Josh Hazen (Vernon, N.J./Vernon) and Kyle DeWyngaert (Red Bank, N.J./Red Bank) both had a good showing in the shot put. Hazen (15.21 meters) took second, while DeWyngaert (14.80 meters) was right behind in sixth. Ben Maderia (Summerhill, Pa./Forest Hills) was the runner-up in the discus throw with a toss of 47.70 meters, making the IC4A meet. He also qualified in the hammer throw, picking up fourth with a throw of 52.97 meters. DeWyngaert took eighth in the event with a mark of 49.29. Red Flash Golfers Take Fifth at NEC Championships May 04, 2009 Mike Magalski (Spring Grove, Pa./Spring Grove) finished third to lead the Saint Francis men’s golf team to a fifth place overall finish at the Northeast Conference Championships in Champions Gate, Fla., on Sunday. The Red Flash finished with a combined score of 916. Sacred Heart won the event for the second year in a row with a score of 883, while CCSU’s Eric Hawerchak claimed the top individual score by shooting 75-72-68-215. Magalski shot 69-72-74-215 to finish in a tie for third place. Freshman Vincent Adams (Broisbriand, Quebec/John Abbot College) finished 24th with scores of 77-79-77-233. Joey Amelia (Chatham, Ontario/Chatham Kent Secondary) placed 30th with a combined score of 78-80-78-236. Rookie Tyler Straub (Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg Area) shot 75-79-82-236 to also finish 30th overall. Fellow freshman Dylan Holwell (Calgary, Alberta/The Edge School for Athletes) rounded out the Red Flash, taking 43rd with scores of 84-79-79-242. Curve Players Say they Will Not Forget This Game May 03, 2009 It's a game they won't soon forget, in fact it's a game that they will remember forever. Five members of the Curve volunteered their time to help usher in the third season of the Miragle League of Blair County. The players spent Saturday monring helping numerous special-needs children make memories of a lifetime. Outfielder Brad Corley, infielders Brian Friday, Pedro Lopez and Angel Gonzalez and catcher Hector Gimenez played ball with the kids at the Miracle League facility in the Eldorado section of Altoona. Curve mascots Steamer and Diesel Dawg also were on hand for opening day, along with general manager Rob Egan, who's two sons, 8-year-old Drew and 6-year-old Gabe, have autism and took part in their first Miracle League game. Deaths Of Two Local Students Linked To Overdoses May 02, 2009 Drug overdoses are the likely cause of two deaths on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus. Both victims were found in their dorms. Indiana County Coroner Michael Baker says 18-year-old Douglas Haney, of Bellefonte, was using marijuana and chewing on fentanyl painkilling patches before he died Feb. 10. Baker says chewing the patches quickly released a three-day supply of drugs into Haney’s system and he ingested three times the lethal dose. Another student, 18-year-old Brenton Croll, of Roaring Spring, died March 18 in a friend’s dorm room. Baker says he died from drinking heavily while using prescription drugs, including the antidepressant Xanax. The effects of such drugs are increased by alcohol. Campus and Indiana police are investigating. New Possible Cases Of Swine Flu In Our Region May 02, 2009 Six new probable cases of the swine flu have surface in Pennsylvania. The Department of Health said Friday that they were looking into two additional cases. On Thursday, the department reported the cases of a 25-year-old man and 46-year-old woman from Philadelphia and a 31-year-old man from Montgomery County. The day before, the department reported the case of a 2-year-old boy from Philadelphia. The department says it's doing 20 to 30 tests a day for swine flu. Altoona Regional Health System is awaiting word on tests for two patients whose cases it regards as suspicious - although they're not among the cases the state has cited as probable. Curve Gear Up For 7 Game Homestand May 01, 2009 The Altoona Curve return home from their eight-game road trip and are ready to kick off the month of May with the first seven games of the 18 that team will play at Blair County Ballpark throughout the month. It all begins on Friday at 6:35 p.m. as the Curve begin a three game series with the Erie Seawolves (Double-A/Detroit Tigers) and the home stand will conclude with a four game set with the Akron Aeros (Double-A/Cleveland Indians). Highlighting the homestand will be Sunday’s 3:05 p.m. game versus the Seawolves where the Curve will celebrate the first World Series ever played between the Pittsburg Pirates and the Detroit Tigers. In celebration, the Curve will wear 1909 Pirates’ Replica Jerseys and the first 2,000 fans through the gates will take home a Baseball Card Poster, presented by the Altoona Mirror. The unique jerseys will be spelled without the “H” at the end of Pittsburgh, as that was the recognized spelling of the city’s name during that time. During the game, fans can partake in a silent auction with all proceeds raised benefitting A Season of Sharing charity. That’s just a few of the many promotions the Curve will be offering. Here is a detailed list of all the happenings at BCB for their opening home stand of the month of May: Friday May 1, 2009, 6:35 p.m. vs. Erie SeaWolves (Gates Open at 5:30) ** Curve Umbrella Giveaway (first 2,000 fans of all ages) Saturday May 2, 2009, 5:05 p.m. vs. Erie SeaWolves (Gates Open at 4:00) ** Fireworks Night, presented by Forney Financial Solutions Sunday May 3, 2009, 3:05 p.m. vs. Erie SeaWolves (Gates Open at 2:00) ** 1909 Pittsburg Pirates Throw Back Jersey Day ** Jersey Off the Back Auction to benefit A Season of Sharing charity ** 1909 Altoona Curve Throwback Jersey Baseball Card Poster, presented by the Altoona Mirror ** Youth Baseball Clinic with Curve players as instructors: Free with a ticket to Sunday’s game. Held from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Monday May 4, 2009, 6:35 p.m. vs. Akron Aeros (Gates Open at 5:30) ** Monday Madness - “...Like it’s 1999” -- When you come to BCB on this day you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into the park during the Altoona Curve’s inaugural season. Tuesday May 5, 2009, 5:55 p.m. vs. Akron Aeros (Gates Open at 5:00) ** Two for Tuesday on Cinco de Mayo, presented by Atlantic Broadband ** Fans can get two tickets, two hot dogs and two popcorns for the price of one! Wednesday May 6, 2009, 6:35 p.m. vs. Reading Phillies (Gates Open at 5:30) ** Win it Wednesday! The first 2,000 fans through the gates get Scratch and Win Cards presented by Snyder’s of Hanover, Giant Eagle . ** WALY Wednesdays! Come see your favorite radio personalities from WALY-FM, 103.9 Thursday May 7, 2009, 10:35 a.m. vs. Reading Phillies (Gates open 9:30 a.m.) School Kids’ Day – A special 10:35 a.m. start time, presented by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association Gut-Wrenching Loss For Red Flash May 01, 2009 The No. 3 seed Saint Francis men’s volleyball team rebounded from a tough third-set loss to take a big lead in the fourth frame, but No. 2 Juniata rallied to hand the Red Flash a gut-wrenching 3-1 loss in an EIVA semifinal match on Thursday night at Recreation Hall on the campus of Penn State University. The Eagles won a tight contest by 30-28, 26-30, 30-26, 33-31 scores to advance to Saturday night’s EIVA championship match versus either No. 1 Penn State or No. 5 George Mason. The Red Flash end their season with a 15-15 mark, suffering their first loss in three appearances in the EIVA semifinals. Senior setter Shane Conley (Pittsburgh, Pa. / North Allegheny) ended a brilliant career with 52 assists, six digs and two blocks. He broke his own single-season assists record with 1,318 in 2009, and finished his career with a school record 4,477 assists. Freshman libero John Wappler (Warrendale, Pa. / North Allegheny) had a career-high 23 digs in the match, which sits second on the school’s single-match list, two shy of Zach Nanni’s school record of 25. Junior opposite Jordan Varee (Conneautville, Pa. / Conneaut Valley) tallied a match-high 27 kills to go with nine digs, three blocks and two service aces. He now has 101 career aces, most in program history. His 1,366 career kills are also a school record, and he finished the 2009 season with a school-record 597 kills. Junior Nick Rivett (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Fox Chapel) had 17 kills, eight digs , three aces and two blocks. Evan Halteman and Dan Powers paced the Juniata attack. Halteman hit .682 with 15 kills on 22 swings, while Powers hit .571 with 13 kills and just one error on 21 attacks. The first set was a sign of things to come after the Red Flash rallied from an early deficit to make it a back-and-forth affair. After junior Pete Freyer (Orchard Park, N.Y. / Orchar park) put SFU on the board with a big slam, the Eagles won three straight serves to jump out 4-1, and then held its biggest lead of the set at 7-3. Saint Francis began to chip away and got the deficit down to two points on another Freyer kill to make it 14-12. Juniata again won the next two serves to match its largest lead at 16-12 and then again at 17-13. However, Fortney started a Red Flash run with a kill and was followed by back-to-back kills by Rivett and Varee to make it 17-16. Trailing 19-17, Varee had another kill and a Juniata hitting error tied the set at 19-19. SFU would eventually take its first lead at 22-21, but the Eagles won four of the next five serves to jump out 25-23. They would lead by two at 26-24, 27-25, and 28-26 when Powers put away his third ace of the set to make it 29-26. The Red Flash won the next two serves to put a scare into Juniata, but Zach Wanner put away a kill after a long rally to put the Eagles up 1-0 in the match. The teams were even in the hitting department as Juniata hit .214, and SFU hit .212. However, the Red Flash served up 10 service errors and were out-blocked 2.0 to none. Saint Francis came out with a different intensity in the second set, but it the Eagles made it a battle. Varee started the set with a kill, and back-to-back Juniata hitting errors made it 3-0 in favor of the Flash. SFU will build its lead to 6-1 before the Eagles began to chip away at the lead in forcing the Red Flash into a timeout with a slim 9-8 lead. Juniata tied it up at 10-10 for the first tie of the set, and the teams would go on to tie a total of 12 times in the set before Varee and McManamon had back-to-back block assists to give the Red Flash a 24-22 lead. They were the first two blocks for SFU in the match. Juniata won the next serve on a hitting error, but Rivett and Varee forced the Eagles into a timeout with two straight kills, respectively, to make it 26-23. Juniata came out of the break with a hitting error to make it 27-23 before Powers came up with a kill to stop the bleeding at 27-24. But Freyer and Conley had back-to-back kills to give SFU a chance at set point. After a Wanner kill, Powers had a hitting error that clinched the second set victory for the Red Flash, 30-26. SFU had a .297 to .216 hitting percentage advantage in the second set, and had a 2.0 to 1.0 edge in blocks. The third set was much like the first two in that the team’s traded leads and ties early on. There were eight ties through a 14-14 game, but Juniata pulled away with some errors by the Red Flash. SFU got caught out of rotation twice and had a center line violation. The second out-of-rotation call gave the Eagles a commanding 28-22 lead. After a Red Flash service error made it 29-23, they rallied to make it 29-26. However, Powers gave Juniata a 2-1 lead with another kill, clinching the set at 30-26. The Red Flash jumped out to a quick 5-1 lead in the fourth set, and appeared to be on their way to cruising to a 2-2 tie in the match with a 17-10 lead. However, Juniata used a 7-1 run to get right back into it, trailing just 18-17. The Eagles took their first lead of the set at 25-24 and never trailed again. They had their first match point attempt with a 29-27 lead, but a Powers service error and a Freyer kill gave SFU new life. Evan Vrooman then followed with another kill to set up third try at match point, but Varee tied it up at 30-30. Vrooman set up another chance for match point with another kill, but Varee answered back again to tie it at 31-31. However, Halteman then followed with a kill and a block assist by Matt Werle and Powers clinched the match with Juniata’s 33-31 win in the fourth set. Curve Win In Slugfest Over Phillies May 01, 2009 The Altoona Curve connected for 18 hits on their way to winning a slugfest over the Reading Phillies 12-7 in the series finale at Reading. Reading jumped out early plating four runs in the bottom of the first, however Altoona would answer quickly tying the game in the top half of the second with catcher Steve Lerud hitting a two run double followed by RBI doubles by Angel Gonzalez and Anderson Machado. Reading would retake the lead with one run in the second, and then a two run home run by Michael Taylor to give the Phils a 7-4 lead. The Curve would take control of the ballgame in the fifth scoring five runs and taking their first lead of the night after back to back home runs by Jamie Romak, a three run blast, and Lerud on a solo shot giving the Curve a 9-7 advantage. Altoona would add three insurance runs in the seventh on a two run double by Jason Delaney and an RBI single by Jonel Pacheco. Seven Curve players had multi-hit nights with Romak and Lerud going 2-5 with a double home run each. Pacheco would finish 3-4 with two RBIs. Altoona (6-14) will return home Friday to begin a three game series with the Erie SeaWolves. Altoona will throw Lefty Daniel Moskos (1-1, 5.94) while Erie will counter with right hander Brooks Brown (2-0, 0.00). First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 with radio coverage beginning at 6:05 on ESPN Radio 1430, WVAM and the Curve Radio Network. The first 2,000 fans into Blair Country Ballpark Friday will receive Altoona Curve umbrellas. The gates are scheduled to open at 5:30. Reading 2 Altoona 0 Apr 30, 2009 Vance Worley and two relievers combined to blank the Altoona Curve on three hits as the Reading Phillies shutout the Curve 2-0 in the middle game of the three game series from First Energy Stadium. Worley (2-0) allowed three hits over seven innings of work to pick up the win. At one point, he had retired fifteen batters in a row before giving up a lead-off single to Jason Delaney in the top of the seventh inning. Sergio Escalona pitched a perfect ninth inning to nail down his sixth save of the season. Jared Hughes suffered the tough loss for the Curve, dropping his record to 0-3 on the season. Hughes allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits with five strikeouts over five innings of work. Brian Stavisky gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on a two out, run scoring single to left. Reading made it 2-0 in the third inning when Quinton Berry stole third and scored on a throwing error by Curve catcher Hector Gimenez. The Phillies will look for the sweep of the series on Thursday night at 6:35. Right-hander Mike Crotta (1-0 2.12) gets the call for the Curve. Reading will counter with righty Mike Stutes (3-0 1.59). Catch all the exciting action on the Altoona Curve Radio Network beginning with the Marzoni's In the Zone Pre-Game Show at 6:20. Time Running Out To Place Bids On Chiefs' Jersys Apr 30, 2009 There are only three days remaining in which you can place your bid on one of the Chiefs' game-worn jerseys from the 2008-09 season. The auction wraps up on Monday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Don't procrastinate and miss out on your chance to win a one-of-a-kind collector's item. Here is the list of the jerseys available and the leading bid for each jersey: #2 David Schulz - size 58 #3 Alex Penner - size 58: Leading bid (black jersey) $250.00 #4 Brian Deeth - size 56 (white only) #5 Trevor Hendrikx - size 56 #6 Greg Gallagher - size 58 (white only) #12 Kyle Bushee - size 56 (black only) #13 Todd Griffith - size 54: Leading bid (white jersey) $250.00 #14 Mark McCutcheon - size 56 (black only) #15 Codey Burki - size 56 #16 Ryan Del Monte - size 56 #17 Wes Clark - size 54 (white only) #18 Randy Rowe - size 56: Leading bid (white jersey) $250.00 #19 Ryan Garlock - size 56 #20 Jarrett Konkle - size 56 #21 Mike Knight - size 56 #22 Jon Landry - size 54 (white only) #23 Mike Bartlett - size 56: Leading bid (white jersey) $300.00 #24 Andrew Sarauer - size 56 #25 Sean Berkstresser - size 56 #26 Andy Contois - size 56: Leading bid (black jersey) $250.00 #27 Russ Sinkewich - size 56 #30 Sebastian Dahm - size 58 goalie cut #31 Kris Mayotte - size 58 goalie cut #32 Jason Spence - size 58 #33 Petr Pohl - size 54 #35 Ian Keserich - size 58 goalie cut #36 Toby LaFrance - size 54 (black only): Leading bid $300.00 #55 Ray Macias - size 56 (black only) 2008-09 Jersey Auction Rules: Opening price for each jersey is $250.00. Following bids must be placed in a minimum of $10.00 increments. Bids can be placed over the phone or via email. To bid by phone call the Chiefs front office at 814-539-1799 and use extension 223, 226, or 232. To bid by email, send your bids to ray@johnstownchiefs.com, garrett@johnstownchiefs.com, or eric@johnstownchiefs.com. Bidding will take place Monday through Friday from Monday, April 20 until Monday, May 4. Bids can be placed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. ET and 5:00 p.m. ET. Leading bids for each jersey will be posted hourly on this page during the two weeks of the auction. At the end of each day of bidding the leading bid, and bidder, will be posted here as well. Bidders will be required to provide their name, phone number, and email address at the time of placing their bid. Winning bidders will be contacted by the Chiefs on Tuesday, April 5. Steelers’ Holmes Arraigned On Marijuana Charge Apr 30, 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes was arraigned Wednesday on a misdemeanor marijuana charge stemming from a traffic stop. Holmes’ attorney, Robert DelGreco Jr., appeared at the brief hearing where charges were formally presented. Holmes did not appear, nor was he required to. DelGreco said he planned to challenge the constitutionality of the stop, but did not elaborate. “I will be filing a suppression motion. That will be a public record and we’ll go from there,” he said. Pittsburgh police said they found three marijuana-filled cigars in Holmes’ car when he was pulled over Oct. 23. Holmes was stopped because his car was similar to one they were looking for in a drug sting. Holmes was cooperative and alerted officers to the drugs, police said. DelGreco has characterized the charge “as low as a grade a misdemeanor you can get.” The penalty is up to 30 days probation and a $500 fine, he said. Coach Mike Tomlin deactivated Holmes for a game following the traffic stop. He was not arrested and received a court summons, which is common with misdemeanor charges in Pennsylvania. Holmes said he “learned a lot” from missing a game following the traffic stop. Before the Super Bowl, Holmes told the media that he had dealt drugs for a year in his hometown of Belle Glade, Fla. Holmes, a first-round draft pick out of Ohio State in 2006, has had two other run-ins with the law since the Steelers drafted him. In June 2006, he was charged with domestic violence in Columbus, Ohio. Those charges were dropped when the mother of one of his three children declined to help prosecute the case and prosecutors were assured that Holmes received anger management and domestic violence counseling through the NFL. In May 2006, Holmes was arrested for disorderly conduct by police in Miami, who later dropped the charges. No trial date has been set on the recent charge, but a pretrial conference was scheduled for May 22 in Allegheny County Court. Richland Girls Still Undefeated Apr 30, 2009 They are still undefeated. The Richland's girls track and field team took home the win over Forest Hills 79-71 on Wednesday. Going into the meet at Greater Johnstown's Trojan Stadium, both teams were unbeaten, with Forest Hills (11-1) given it's first loss. Richland also beat Johnstown 109-40 while Forest Hills beat the Trojans 105-45. Richland won both boys meets as well, topping Forest Hills 115-35 and Johnstown 104-46. Johnstown beat Forest Hills 82.5-67.5. Reading 3 Altoona 1 Apr 29, 2009 The Reading Phillies scored two times in the bottom of the fifth inning to break a 1-1 tie as the Phillies won the first game of a three game series with the Altoona Curve, beating the Curve 3-1 before a crowd of 4,050 fans on Monday night at First Energy Stadium. Quinton Berry led off the fifth inning with a walk off losing pitcher Brad Lincoln (0-2). One out later, Michael Taylor singled to center, putting runners at first and second. A wild pitch by Lincoln moved both runners into scoring position. Brian Stavisky gave the Phillies a 2-1 lead with a sacrifice fly. Kevin Mahar made it 3-1 when he singled to left, scoring Taylor from second base. That's all the Phillies would need as Joe Savery and two relievers danced in and out of trouble all night long. Savery (1-1) allowed a run on six hits over six innings of work to pick up his first win in Double-A ball. Matt German and Mike Zagurski combined to blank the Curve over the final three innings with Zagurski getting his first save of the season. The Curve had plenty of chances to score more runs, but finished the night 0-10 with runners in scoring position. The loss drops the Curve to 5-13 on the season. The news could get much worse tomorrow as prized prospect Jose Tabata left the ballgame after straining his hamstring while running up the first base line in the top of the third inning. The middle game of the three game series is set for Tuesday night at 6:35. Right-hander Jared Hughes (0-2 2.61) gets the call for the Curve. Reading will counter with righty Vance Worley (1-0 3.12). Steelers 2009 Schedule Apr 28, 2009 Steelers 2009 Preseason Schedule Thursday, Aug. 13...ARIZONA... 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Aug. 22... at Washington... 7:30 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh) Saturday, Aug. 29 ... BUFFALO...7:30 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh) Thursday, Sept. 3.... at Carolina...8 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh) Steelers 2009 Regular Season Schedule Thursday, Sept. 10... TENNESSEE...8:30 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Sept. 20... at Chicago... 4:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Sept. 27... at Cincinnati... 4:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Oct. 4... SAN DIEGO... 8:20 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Oct. 11... at Detroit... 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Oct. 18... CLEVELAND... 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Oct. 25... MINNESOTA... 1 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Nov. 1... Bye Monday, Nov. 9...at Denver...8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Nov. 15... CINCINNATI...1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Nov. 22*... at Kansas City ... 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Nov. 29*... at Baltimore...8:20 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Dec. 6*...OAKLAND... 1 p.m. (CBS) Thursday, Dec. 10...at Cleveland...8:20 p.m. (NFL Network) Sunday, Dec. 20*... GREEN BAY...... 1 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Dec. 27*... BALTIMORE... 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Jan. 3*.... at Miami.... 1 p.m.(CBS) * Times and TV network may change due to flexible scheduling Kickoff For Steelers Roadgame Changed Apr 28, 2009 The kickoff time for the Pittsburgh Steelers-Cincinnati Bengals regular season game on Sunday, September 27 at Paul Brown Stadium has been changed to 4:15 PM ET to accommodate broadcast patterns. The Steelers-Bengals game now will be featured as part of a CBS doubleheader on September 27. LaRod Says He's Ready For The NFL Apr 25, 2009 The next stop for a former Johnstown High School student and current Pitt tailback could be the NFL. LaRod Stephens-Howling graduates on Sunday after 4 years of school. The NFL Draft runs today through Sunday, and Stephens-Howling is expected to sign a free-agent contract if he isn't selected during the second day rounds 3-7. While Stephens-Howling likely won't be drafted, the Panthers should have two players taken sometime during the two-day, seven-round NFL Draft that begins at 4 p.m. and goes two rounds. Rounds 3-7 are Sunday. Frustrating Night For Penguins Fans Apr 24, 2009 Most Penguins fans never saw the Philadelphia Flyers score the game-winning goal on Thursday night. A frustrating night for Penguins fans, not only did their beloved team loose, prompting game 6 in the playoffs...most never say the second period. Fox Sports Pittsburgh went off the air for most of the second period. Officials say it was the result of a lightning strike that caused a power outage at the network's technila operations facility in Atlanta. Thousands of calls came in from upset fans. Not only could they not watch the fame on Fox, but Versus, show also broadcasted the game nationwide, was blacked out in western Pennsylvania. It's Back To Philly For Penguins Apr 24, 2009 The Philadelphia Flyers were determined not to be embarrassed, upstaged and outworked in a Game 5 in Pittsburgh, not this season. Their desperation paid off with a comeback victory in a series that looked to be lost. Arron Asham and Claude Giroux, role players on a team filled with goal scorers, got the first two goals and the Flyers avoided elimination by beating the Penguins 3-0 Thursday night to force Game 6 in the Eastern Conference first-round series. After winning 3-1 in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the Penguins were in position to finish off the Flyers in Game 5 on home ice for a second successive season, just as they did by winning 6-0 in the Eastern Conference finals last season. Not so fast – and the Penguins weren’t, their speed and skill negated by the Flyers’ desperation and a clampdown defense led by goalie Martin Biron, who made 28 saves. The Flyers still have a huge challenge, as they are 0-13 in series they trailed 3-1, and they haven’t forced a Game 7 since losing to Edmonton in the 1987 Stanley Cup finals. But they can do that if they win Game 6 on Saturday in Philadelphia. The Flyers managed to keep it scoreless despite being outshot 15-5 in the first period, then got the all-important first goal when their fourth line outworked the Penguins’ Sidney Crosby-led first line for Asham’s goal. They put it away when Giroux took advantage of another Pittsburgh mistake to score his second of the series early in the third period. Marc-Andre Fleury, so strong in goal while making 45 saves in Game 4, couldn’t save the Penguins in this one with their stars, Crosby and Malkin, shut down by the Flyers in a game that saved their season, at least for one more game. The Penguins spent much of the first period pressing for the first goal that would have made their 110th consecutive sellout crowd even more of a factor, but couldn’t get it despite taking the final eight shots of the period. Instead, the Flyers did. Bill Guerin tried to make a drop pass to Crosby as the Penguins’ top line opposed the Flyers’ No. 4 line, but Daniel Carcillo intercepted and fed the puck ahead to Asham for a slap shot just inside the blue line that eluded Fleury to the glove side at 6:32 of the second. The Penguins felt they had tied it less than two minutes later on an Malkin rebound off Sergei Gonchar’s slap shot from center point, but the goal was waved off because Malkin kicked the puck toward the net. That might have been the break the Flyers needed to finally win in Mellon Arena, where they had lost their past five playoff games, and they took advantage of it to make it 2-0 when their third line scored. Penguins defenseman Philippe Boucher couldn’t get the puck out of the Penguins’ zone. Matt Carle gained possession and put a shot on net that deflected off Darroll Powe and to Giroux, who was open at the side of the net. Carle also assisted on Mike Knuble’s goal at 13:12 that sent many of the fans to the exits. Notes: The Penguins made two lineup changes, playing F Miroslav Satan and Boucher and benching F Petr Sykora and D Kris Letang. Satan hadn’t played for Pittsburgh since being sent to the minors March 4. ... Biron is 3-7 against Pittsburgh in playoff games. ... Of the 233 teams to trail 3-1 in an NHL playoff series, only 20 rallied to win. Pittsburgh lost a 3-1 lead when it won the first three games against the Islanders in 1975, then lost the next four. cTicket Prices Slashed For Upcoming Chief's Season Apr 23, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs are cutting ticket prices...and are officially on sale. 2008-09 Season Ticket Prices 2009-10 Season Ticket Prices Adult Arrowhead - $504.00 Adult Arrowhead - $468.00 (save 8%) Sr./Veteran Arrowhead – $432.00 Sr./Vet. Arrowhead - $396.00 (save 9%) Student/Child Arrowhead – $360.00 Stu./Ch. Arrowhead - $334.00 (save 11%) Adult Regular - $432.00 Adult Regular - $396.00 (save 9%) Sr./Veteran Regular - $360.00 Sr./Vet. Regular - $324.00 (save 11%) Student/Child Regular – $288.00 Stu./Ch. Regular - $252.00 (save 14%) “The Chiefs organization is excited to announce that 2009-10 season tickets are now on sale. We felt it was important to reward our loyal fan base with a significant roll back on ticket prices and great benefits for our season ticket holders. At the same time we made it a priority to ensure that very affordable packages were available to families, veterans, and students of all ages,” said Vice President and General Manager Bill Bredin. “We anxiously await the release of the 2009-10 ECHL schedule so we can finalize, what we feel, will be our best promotional calendar yet,” added Bredin. For 2009-10 Johnstown Chiefs season tickets will once again come in two packages: the premium Arrowhead Club and the regular full season package. The Arrowhead Club option features extra benefits like a personalized Chiefs stadium blanket and an engraved name plate for the seat. Both season ticket options offer a discount from the walk up rate, an early entrance gate, exclusive meet-and-greets with the team, and other great benefits. Also new for the 2009-10 season is a discounted rate for military veterans. Regardless of age, any veteran of military service will receive a discount on season, group, flex, and walk-up tickets. “As an added convenience to our season ticket holders, this season we are including tickets to the first two home playoff games of the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs in their package,” noted Director of Communication and Customer Relations Ray Schmitt. Also back for 2009-10 are Chiefs Flex Ticket packages which offer a reduced ticket price, and the convenience of being able to use a flex ticket for any home game on the schedule. The Chiefs will also continue to offer discounted tickets and preferred seating to groups of 15 or more during the upcoming season. Annaul Curve Classic High School Baseball Tournament This Weekend Apr 23, 2009 Eight high school baseball programs from throughout Central and Western Pennsylvania will participate in the Seventh Annual Curve Classic this Friday through Sunday at Blair County Ballpark in Altoona. Area schools highlighting the eight-team bracket will be: Bishop Guilfoyle, Cambria Heights, Hollidaysburg, Clearfield, Central, Lewistown, Altoona and Somerset. The Curve Classic will be played over three consecutive days with all quarterfinal, semifinal and championship round action being contested at Blair County Ballpark, the home of the Curve, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Quarterfinal round games will be played on Friday (Apr. 24) with the winners advancing to the semifinal round on Saturday (Apr. 25). The champion of the 2009 Curve Classic will be crowned on Sunday (Apr. 26) at 1:00 p.m. A consolation round, which will be played on Saturday, guarantees each participating school at least two games in the tournament. The 2009 Curve Classic Tournament schedule is as follows: Friday, April 24 (First Round) Bishop Guilfoyle vs. Cambria Heights (10:00 a.m.) Hollidaysburg vs. Clearfield (12:30 p.m.) Central (home) vs. Lewistown (visitor) at 3:00 p.m. Altoona vs. Somerset (5:30 p.m.) Saturday, April 25 (Consolation Games & Semifinals) Quarterfinal Loser #1 vs. Quarterfinal Loser #2 (10:00 a.m.) Quarterfinal Loser #3 vs. Quarterfinal Loser #4 (12:30 p.m.) Curve Make It Two In A Row Apr 20, 2009 Altoona picked up its second win in as many days, defeating the Erie SeaWolves in a back and forth contest 6-4 Sunday at Blair County Ballpark. The Altoona bats stayed hot from last night’s win as leadoff man Jim Negrych tripled then scored on a single by Jose Tabata. Erie would answer in the second when first baseman Ryan Strieby doubled and then scored on a fielder’s choice to tie the game at 1-1. The Curve would come right back in their half of the second with an RBI single by Angel Gonzalez putting the Curve back in front. Erie would get even again in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Max Leon. Altoona would take control in the sixth inning with Brad Corley blasting a solo home run, quickly followed by an RBI triple by third baseman Gonzalez giving the Curve a 4-2 lead. The Curve would then load the bases in the eighth with back to back singles by Pedro Lopez and Corley followed by a walk by catcher Steve Lerud. James Boone would then come through with a clutch single to right field scoring two and extending the Curve lead to 6-3. Curve starter Daniel Moskos picks up his first win of the season going six inning allowing eight hits, two runs and recording five strikeouts. Curve newcomer Sean Smith picked up the save in his first appearance of 2009 Altoona (2-8) begins a three game series with Reading (6-3) Monday. The Curve will be throwing left hander Tony Watson (0-1, 18.69). For Reading it will be right hander Tyson Brummett (0-1, 3.60) First pitch is scheduled for 6:35. Gates open at 5:30 for one of the wackier promotions of 2009. "The Long & Short of It" where Curve fans of the complete opposite ends of the spectrum will be recognized. For example, fans who've traveled the farthest vs. fans who have traveled the shortest, the Curve's oldest fan in attendance that night vs. the youngest, tallest vs. shortest, and many others. Ball State Hands Red Flash 3-1 Regular Season Defeat Apr 20, 2009 Three players finished in double digit kills, but the Saint Francis men’s volleyball team to upend Ball State in a 3-1 regular season defeat on Saturday night. Junior Jordan Varee (Conneautville, Pa. / Conneaut Valley) had a team-high 15 kills, eight digs, three aces and two blocks, junior Pete Freyer (Orchard Park, N.Y. / Orchard Park) added 14 kills and four blocks, and junior Nick Rivett (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Fox Chapel) had 11 kills, nine digs and two blocks in the 30-25, 30-18, 23-30, 30-26 loss. The Red Flash, who earned the No. 3 seed in the upcoming EIVA playoffs, fell to 14-14 overall and will now await its second-round opponent. The Red Flash will play host to the winner of the No. 6 versus No. 7 seed at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at DeGol Arena. Tickets for the EIVA playoff match are $5 for adults and $2 for children. Todd Chamberlain had a match-high 17 kills and hit .389, while teammate Ethan Pheister had 51 assists, for Ball State. The Red Flash were out-hit .308 to .197 and were out-blocked 14.5 to 9.5. Senior Shane Conley (Pittsburgh, Pa. / North Allegheny) had 40 assists, and sophomore Markus Schulze (Berlin, Germany / Anne-Frank) added 13 digs. Saint Francis Suffers Pair of Tough NEC Losses Versus RMU Apr 20, 2009 The Saint Francis softball team had its share of chances, but couldn’t capitalize in dropping a pair of 3-2 heartbreakers against in-state Northeast Conference rival, Robert Morris, on Saturday afternoon. The Red Flash scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 1 to pull within one run. However, they stranded the tying run at second base in the bottom of the seventh inning. After falling behind 2-0 in the top of the sixth inning, freshman Paige Smith (Saugus, Calif. / Valencia) stroked a two-run single to tie the game in the bottom half of the frame. But the Colonials manufactured a run in the top of the seventh inning to steal another 3-2 victory. Senior Janelle McCoy (New Paris, Pa. / Chestnut Ridge) led the offense with three hits, including a double, and a sacrifice bunt in five plate appearances. Senior pitcher Laura Caldwell (Bellefonte, Pa. / Bellefonte) suffered the hard-luck losses in both games. She surrendered five earned runs on 15 hits, struck out seven and walked just one in 14.0 innings of work. In Game 1, Sarah Capp led off the third inning with a triple for RMU. After a hit-by-pitch and double steal made it 1-0, Kayla Crooks scored on a fielder’s choice. Another leadoff extra base hit came back to haunt Saint Francis in the sixth inning. Susan Perich started the rally with a double, and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly by Kristin McDaniel to make it 3-0. However, the Red Flash weren’t going to go quietly. Senior Kara Stroup (Valencia, Pa. / Mars) singled through the left side with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning, and advanced to second when the ball got past the outfielder. Sophomore Michelle Spisak (McKees Rocks, Pa. / Sto-Rox) pinch ran and moved to third base on a groundout before scoring on an RBI double by junior Jamie Dixon (Revloc, Pa. / Central Cambria). Smith made it a 3-2 game with an RBI single. SFU had runners on first and second in the bottom of the seventh inning, but couldn’t bring the tying run across. Junior Christina Aulbach (York, Pa. / Dallastown Area) was 2-for-3 in the game, and Caldwell struck out four and walked one in giving up three runs on six hits in 7.0 innings. In Game 2, the Colonials scored one run in the second inning and another in the top of the sixth to take a 2-0 lead. But the Red Flash again bounced back to tie the game with two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Stroup and Dixon slapped two-out singles, and moved up on a wild pitch. Smith stroked a single down the left field line to score both runners to tie it at 2-2. Lauren Nisivoccia singled to start the seventh inning, and came around to score on a Susan Perich single later in the inning to put Robert Morris up 3-2. Saint Francis went quietly in the seventh inning. McCoy was 2-for-3 in the game, and Caldwell gave up two earned runs on nine hits, and struck out three in 7.0 innings. Senior Kelly Slingwine (Gibsonia, Pa. / Pine Richland) tied the school’s all-time hits record with a single in the game. She now has 186 career hits, tying former teammate Nicole Bender for the school’s career record. The Red Flash will Youngstown State, on Thursday at 3 pm, at Red Flash Softball Field. Penguins Loose To Philly - Still Up 2-1 In Playoffs Apr 20, 2009 The Flyers opened to a throwback video from the Stanley Cup glory days, then displayed a quick fuse that showed flashes of the old Broad Street Bullies spirit and revved up the crowd. The bond with the past and the rowdy home fans gave a nice emotional lift, but it was Jeff Carter and Mike Richards that jolted the offense early and really got Philadelphia back in its playoff series against Pittsburgh. Carter and Richards scored their first goals of the series early for a sorely needed fast start on home ice. Claude Giroux and Simon Gagne put the Flyers ahead for good in a 6-3 victory over the Penguins on Sunday. Pittsburgh leads the opening-round series 2-1 and Game 4 is Tuesday night in Philadelphia. “It was a huge game. We didn’t want to go down 3-0 because that’s a tough task,” Flyers center Danny Briere said. “We have to enjoy it for a few minutes here.” Unlike last season’s Eastern Conference finals when the Flyers flopped at home against the Penguins in Game 3, this year’s team came out charged from the opening faceoff. Carter, the NHL’s second-leading goal scorer, scored his first of the postseason 3 minutes into the game, and Richards made it two goals on two shots for the Flyers 2:15 later. The Flyers put the pressure on early for the first time and were determined not to get outmuscled against the Penguins. The Flyers, the most penalized team in the NHL, and the Penguins never stopped scrapping and put on quite a show for the energized crowd. “You look at Game 1, and I thought we sat back too much and let them dictate the pace,” Briere said. “We can’t sit back and let them dictate because guys like Crosby and Malkin are going to hurt you.” Evegni Malkin scored two goals for the Penguins, who are still waiting for Sidney Crosby to catch fire. Crosby had two assists in Game 3, but has only one goal in three games. While the shoving and punching invigorated the atmosphere, it was the rapid goal scoring after a punchless first two games that really made the difference for the Flyers. The two goals in the first period were only one less than the Flyers scored in the first two losses. After the Penguins tied the game with goals 25 seconds apart over two periods, the Flyers came right back at them. Giroux, the 21-year-old rookie, made all the difference in the second period. Briere swiped a rebound off Marc-Andre Fleury’s pad and fed it across the ice to a streaking Giroux, who punched in the puck for a 3-2 lead. Playing short-handed midway though the second, Giroux controlled the puck behind the net. The Penguins defense swarmed him, but the former first-round pick was able to fend off Kris Letang and slip the puck to Gagne. Gagne scored the short-handed goal to make it 4-2 and their first of the series after they scored 16 that way during the regular season. “I never anticipate them getting two back on us right away,” Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said. Martin Biron stopped 26 shots and played like the goalie who led the Flyers to the conference finals last year. Keeping up that kind of play in net along with the steady scoring and the series could come back to Philly for Game 6. “It was more than another game for us today, coming back home in the hole that we were in,” Biron said. You saw the desperation that carried on through the game. The emotion was definitely there and that’s the way we’ve been successful all year.” Jared Ross scored his first NHL goal in the third to make it 5-2 and Gagne added his second on an empty-netter with 1:36 left to secure the win. Each team spent so much time fighting in the first period, the penalty box could have used a corner man. Philadelphia’s Scott Hartnell stuck up for a flattened Kimmo Timonen when he threw punches at Chris Kunitz. Kunitz landed a flying elbow hard into Timonen’s head and sent him to the ice. Flyers defenseman Andrew Alberts scuffled with Malkin on the other side. The bell sounded much to the delight of the sold-out crowd and the Flyers showed they still had plenty of fight left in this series. By the midway point of the first period, the officials had their hands full. Giroux and Tyler Kennedy mixed it up at center ice, and the refs couldn’t stop Flyers center Darroll Powe and Letang from throwing punches along the boards. The Flyers had 30 penalty minutes and the Penguins recorded 28. The Penguins surprised Biron when Malkin took Ruslan Fedontenko’s feed from the corner and used a slapper on one knee for a goal with 12 seconds left in the first. Rob Scuderi needed 13 seconds into the second to tie the game at 2 on shot into traffic from the high slot. Malkin scored his fourth goal of the series to make it 5-3. The 19,975 orange T-shirt-wearing fans erupted when Lauren Hart, the daughter of longtime former Flyers broadcaster Gene Hart, sang “God Bless America,” alternating lyrics with Kate Smith, who was on a video image. Smith’s rendition of the song has been a rallying anthem for the Flyers since the mid-1970s and the team uses the song sparingly. The Flyers didn’t waste the energy from the amped-up crowd. Carter backhanded the puck into an empty net and Richards caught a break when his shot from the goal line appeared to knock off a Pittsburgh stick and shoot in for a power-play goal. “We knew they would come out charging in the first period and that’s what they did,” Crosby said. “We expected that. I would have liked to weather it a bit, but we still got ourselves back in the game.” The Penguins also got themselves a flight back to Pittsburgh. Penguins Now Up 2 In Playoffs Apr 18, 2009 Bill Guerin scored his second goal of the game after Pittsburgh went on a rare two-man advantage in overtime, and the Penguins went up two games in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, winning 3-2 on Friday night. Guerin, at 38 the oldest player on a mostly young team, took Sergei Gonchar’s pass from center point and skated toward the net from the low left circle, faked a pass and beat goalie Martin Biron on a shot that deflected off the left post and into the net 18:29 into overtime. Guerin also scored the goal that tied it at 1 late in the second period, and Evgeni Malkin tied it at 2 with 3:37 remaining in the third after rookie Darroll Powe’s goal put the determined Flyers up early in the period. The Penguins will take a 2-0 series lead to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Sunday, as they did in winning last year’s Eastern Conference finals against the Flyers. The overtime game was the first between the in-state rivals since Keith Primeau’s goal decided the Flyers’ 2-1, five-OT win that started on May 4, 2000, and ended in the early morning hours of May 5. That game was the NHL’s longest in the last 73 years. This game was much shorter. The Flyers initially went on the power play in overtime when Hal Gill was called for cross-checking, but an identical penalty on Mike Knuble and a slashing call on Claude Giroux 30 seconds later gave Pittsburgh a two-man edge that would have lasted 1:29. Guerin scored with 27 seconds left in the two-man. Philadelphia avoided the numerous penalties and breakdowns it had in the 4-1 loss in Game 1 and were in position to tie the series after rookie Powe’s go-ahead goal, only to get tripped up again by penalties. The Penguins, given their third power play in regulation after having eight Wednesday, tied it at 16:23 of the third when Kris Letang’s shot from the point deflected off Malkin and past Biron for Malkin’s second of the series. Pittsburgh had a chance to tie it only because goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made an improbable save several minutes before, scrambling from one side of the crease to the other to stick out his right skate and deflect Jeff Carter’s shot toward an unguarded side of the net. With their season perhaps on the line if they went down 2-0, the Flyers responded the way coach John Stevens said they needed to following their undisciplined Game 1 loss. All that was missing was a win. The Flyers didn’t worry about retaliating or sending messages or trying to outhit Pittsburgh, only trying to beat them – and it nearly worked. They pressed the play from the start, got the important first goal from Scott Hartnell, then kept pressuring even after Pittsburgh tied it on Guerin’s 29th career playoff goal. His 30th would be even bigger. The Flyers came back to take a 2-1 lead when Powe, playing more because oft-penalized forward Dan Carcillo was suspended for a shot to Max Talbot’s head with seconds remaining in Game 1, steered a wrist shot from the left circle past Fleury 2:09 into the third. Powe is a former Princeton player who had six goals during the season, one an empty-netter during the Flyers’ 3-1 win in Pittsburgh on March 22. Philadelphia’s under-control persistence finally paid off with Hartnell’s power-play goal at 13:26 of the first and only its fifth lead after the first period in 26 games. The way the Flyers were pressing the play, the Penguins were in jeopardy of leaving Pittsburgh tied two games into a playoff series for the first time since they lost to Montreal in six games in 1998. But they tied it after coach Dan Bylsma put Malkin and captain Sidney Crosby on the same line, and it paid off with Guerin’s first goal. Notes: Pittsburgh has won Game 2 in nine of its last 13 series and has won 10 of its last 12 home playoff games. ... The Flyers are 34-26 in playoff Game 2. Curve Announce Time Changes For Two Upcoming Games Apr 16, 2009 The Altoona Curve have announced that a change in time for two home games during the 2009 season. The Wednesday, April 22 contest vs. Reading will start at 5:05 p.m. – an hour later than originally listed (4:05 p.m.). Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. as opposed to 3:05 p.m. The Thursday, July 30 contest vs. Binghamton will start at 7:05 p.m. instead of 12:05 p.m. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Game times printed on the team’s pocket schedules include the new times. Windber High Standout Signs With NCAA Division I Mount St. Mary's Apr 16, 2009 Windber Rambler Sarah Snyder has signed a letter-of-intent to compete for the NCAA Division I Mount St. Mary’s women’s track and field squad on both athletic and academic scholarships. Snyder, who has been coached by her dad since she was very young, says her dad used to cut the tops off the hurdles and would nail them to the grass so she could jump them Snyder has won seven District 5 gold medals in the previous three spring seasons. As a freshman she won the 100 meters, 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles. As a sophomore and a junior, she won both the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles each year. Last May, Snyder placed fourth in the state in the 300 hurdles. Last year, Snyder won the 300 hurdles and was second in the 100 hurdles in two prestigious events – the West Central Coaches Meet in Altoona and the Shippensburg Invitational. Snyder will compete in the Shippensburg Invitational again this weekend. Penguins Up 1 In First-Round Playoffs Apr 16, 2009 For most of the one-sided 60 minutes, the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins appeared to be replaying last season’s Eastern Conference finals. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury certainly made it seem that way. The Penguins got a goal and an assist each from Crosby and Malkin and shut down the frustrated Flyers’ fleet of scorers for a 4-1 victory Wednesday night in the opening game of the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Fleury, idle for long stretches in the first two periods as his teammates controlled play at the other end, made 26 saves to help the Penguins win their fourth consecutive conference playoff series opener. Eleven months later, the Penguins controlled the Flyers much like they did in winning the conference finals 4-1 last season, when they scored at least four goals in each victory and finished it off with a 6-0 rout in Game 5. Dating to Game 4 of that series, the Penguins had scored 12 consecutive playoff goals against the Flyers until Simon Gagne scored late in the third period with Pittsburgh leading 4-0. “It was important not because of last year, but because you want to start the series off right. But last year’s done ... I don’t think that was in anybody’s mind,” Crosby said. “We certainly want to be tough at home and establish that early.” The Flyers didn’t like it, either, ending the game with three players in the penalty box as they tried to send a message through some physical play that Game 2 on Friday night won’t be so easy. “We know that their style. That’s how they play,” Fleury said. “But it’s nice to see how the guys handled it with no problem and just moved on.” The Penguins put the pressure on early, built a multiple-goal lead while not letting Philadelphia – which had an NHL-high six players with 25 or more goals – sustain any offense. They also leaned on Fleury to make the big saves when the Flyers did make a push. They also waited for Flyers mistakes, and there were plenty of them – the first of which was Philadelphia not holding a third-period lead Sunday at home against the Rangers. New York’s 4-3 victory meant the Flyers opened the series in Pittsburgh rather than on their home ice, and it made a difference. “I thought we played our game, everyone’s rolling,” said Tyler Kennedy, who scored early in the second to make it 2-0. “It’s huge winning the first game, but Game 1 ends tonight. The next game is big.” The Penguins also took advantage of some careless penalties, including a hooking call on a tired Arron Asham that led to Crosby’s power-play goal at 4:41 of the first period. Asham couldn’t get off the ice during a line change, stayed out for an extended shift and drew a pivotal penalty as Crosby scored 15 seconds into the power play. Crosby threw the puck down low to Malkin, whose rebound deflected off Crosby’s skate, the goal post and goalie Martin Biron’s right skate before settling into the back of the net. The goal was upheld after a video replay confirmed Crosby didn’t intentionally kick the puck. “That’s the worse-case scenario, coming in here to start in their building and taking a penalty they capitalize on,” coach John Stevens said. “I thought it was an undisciplined penalty. You really make it an uphill battle.” Kennedy scored at 1:39 of the second after Braydon Coburn turned the puck over in the neutral zone, allowing Jordan Staal to start an up-ice rush that ended with Kennedy chipping the puck into the top of the net. “I would have been (mad) if he missed it, that’s for sure,” Staal said of Kennedy holding onto the puck during a 3-on-1 break. “Obviously, he felt confident he could get that goal.” Philadelphia, held without a shot for the first 10 minutes of the second, finally started pressuring late in the period and was on the power play to start the third because of a Brooks Orpik elbowing penalty. Mike Richards put a shot off the right post in the opening minute of the third – a goal would have cut it to 2-1 – but Scott Hartnell’s tripping penalty shortly after that blunted any momentum the Flyers were building. “Having to play catch-up hockey against that team is not an easy thing,” Biron said. Malkin made it 3-0 at 6:28 after another giveaway. Mike Knuble tried banking a pass off the back wall, but the puck skittered to Malkin and he quickly snapped it past Biron. Defenseman Mark Eaton scored 4 minutes later to make it 4-0, his first goal in 24 career playoff games. “They had more intensity than us,” Knuble said. “We learned a real quick refresher on playoff hockey and how we all need to play in order to have success. You’re not going to do it by being in the penalty box.” Notes: Penguins F Chris Kunitz’s wife, Maureen, gave birth to the couple’s first child, son Zachary James, 10 hours before faceoff. ... Pittsburgh is trying to become the first team to win the Stanley Cup the season after losing in the finals since Wayne Gretzky-led Edmonton in 1984. ... The Penguins won four of six from the Flyers during the season, two in overtime. ... Pittsburgh was 0-for-6 on the power play after Crosby’s goal. ... Counting this game, the Penguins are 19-3-4 under interim coach Dan Bylsma. Spikes Unveil Daily Fan Value Promotions For 2009 Apr 14, 2009 Spikes are giving fans deals each day of the week during their homegames at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The roster of Spikes Daily Fan Value Promotions includes: - Dollar Dog Mondays Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs at each of Medlar Field’s five concession stands all game long. -Buck Bleacher Tuesdays Watch the future “Bucs” for a buck on Tuesdays with $1 Outfield Bleacher tickets. The Spikes will also be hosting Going Green Tuesdays, featuring a different giveaway item made of recyclable materials every Tuesday. -Half-Price Wednesdays Nearly everything will be half-price at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Fans can get into the ballpark with a half-price Outfield Bleacher ticket, and then satisfy their palates with half-price 16-oz. beer, small sodas, hamburgers, and other select menu items from one hour before the game to one hour into the game. -Kids Eat Free Thursdays Kids age 12 and under will receive a voucher for a free hot dog, chips and soda as they enter the ballpark. -4 for $44 Friday This special package includes four Diamond Club seats, four small sodas and four hot dogs for only $44, a $63 value. Plus, additional Friday packages can be purchased for just $11 apiece. -Scratch ‘n’ Win Saturdays Each fan through the gates will receive a scratch off card for great deals and prizes, and every card is a value-packed winner. -Summer Blast-Off Sundays Fans can get literally get more bang for their buck on Summer Blast-Off Sundays. A spectacular fireworks show will light up the skies over Medlar Field at Lubrano Park after each Sunday home game. Fans can also participate in a pre-game catch on the field. Also, the popular Kids Run the Bases promotion is back in 2009. Kids will have the opportunity to run the bases after each Friday, Saturday and Sunday home game in 2009. Red Flash Sixth After Day One of IUP Invite Apr 14, 2009 The Saint Francis men’s golf team has finished day one of play at the Indiana University Invitational with 299 points, putting them in sixth place. Joe Amelia (Chatham, Ontario/Chatham-Kent Secondary) is tied with teammate Tyler Straub (Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg) for 13th place. Both finished with combined scores of 74, as Amelia shot 35-39 and Straub shot 37-37. Dylan Holwell (Calgary, Alberta/The Edge School for Athletes) finished day one in a tie for 24th place, shooting 37-38-75. Mike Magalski (Spring Grove, Pa./Spring Grove) and Vincent Adams (Broisbriand Quebec/John Abbot College) are tied for 29th, each with a score of 76. Magalski shot 39-37 while Adams shot 38-38. Competition will resume today. Penguins Secure Playoff Spot Apr 08, 2009 Sidney Crosby scored twice in 1-minute, 4-second span midway through second period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff berth with a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. Crosby (101) joined teammate Evgeni Malkin (NHL-leading 110), who had two assists, in reaching the 100-point mark this season. It is the first time two Pittsburgh players have reached 100 points during the same season since Mario Lemieux (161) and Jaromir Jagr (149) in the 1995-96 season. Ruslan Fedotenko, Matt Cooke, Petr Sykora and Jordan Staal also scored for the Penguins, who are 16-3-4 under interim coach Dan Bylsma. They are sixth in the Eastern Conference. Jeff Halpern scored twice, and Martin St. Louis and Paul Szczechura also had third-period goals as Tampa Bay nearly erased a four-goal deficit. The Lightning have lost seven in a row and 10 of 11. Crosby made it 2-0 midway of the second period before making it a three-goal game during a breakaway 1:04 later. Fedotenko put the Penguins up 1-0 on a backhander from the slot five minutes into the second period. Cooke scored early in the third. A short-handed goal by Halpern, St. Louis’ 30th of the season and an in-close effort from Szczechura cut the Tampa Bay deficit to 4-3 with 10:17 left in regulation. The Lightning earlier failed to score on a pair of extended 5-on-3 power plays. Local Sports- Saturday's Scores Apr 05, 2009 ECHL Cincinnati 6, Johnstown 0 NHL Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Grapefruit League Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 6 Local Sports- Friday's Scores Apr 04, 2009 ECHL Cincinnati 4, Johnstown 3, OT Dayton 3, Wheeling 2 Grapefruit League Pittsburgh 4, Minnesota 4, 10 innings PITT-nic Set For Point Apr 01, 2009 The Greater Johnstown community is invited to the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s second annual PITT-nic at the Point. This year’s event will feature the many cultures and customs that can be found in our local community through interactive exhibits and displays. Join faculty, staff, students and alumni as the Mountain Cat baseball team takes on Wheeling Jesuit at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at Johnstown’s Point Stadium. Admission to the game and picnic is free. The event is a celebration of service recognizing the “Pitt-Johnstown @ Your Service” faculty, staff and student volunteers. Pitt-Johnstown embarked on the most extensive community service initiative in our history. During the week of March 28 to April 4, Pitt-Johnstown faculty, staff and students were at locations throughout Greater Johnstown participating in more than a dozen service projects. Head Coach Todd Williams’ Mountain Cat baseball team is currently ranked #4 in this week’s National Collegiate Baseball Writer’s of America North Atlantic Poll. The Mountain Cats are 17-5 overall and 2-1 in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference North Division. Fan-Fest Set For Curve Fans At BCB Apr 01, 2009 All Altoona Curve fans are invited and encouraged to attend Curve FanFest, 2009 on Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. This event serves as the first opportunity for fans to meet players and coaches who will make up the Altoona Curve’s 2009 Opening Day roster while also celebrating the start of the upcoming season with fellow Curve fans. FanFest, 2009 is spearheaded by the Altoona Curve Booster Club. This year, adult ticket prices for the event have been lowered. Prices for Non-Booster Club members will cost $11. A Booster Club Member’s ticket will cost $10. Tickets for children ages 6-12 will cost $6. Doors are set to open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will begin with music, a mini-Silent Auction of Altoona Curve memorabilia along with other notable items. Curve merchandise and ticket information tables along with the opportunity to sign up for fan raffles will also be available. At 6:00, members of the team will be formally introduced. Food and drinks will be served during the night. Tickets will not be sold on the night of the event. Mar 31, 2009 Former YMCA Accountant Get Probation Mar 31, 2009 A woman who stole thousands of dollars from the Johnstown y–m–c–a must pay back every cent of the money. A judge sentenced Celina Hudak of Portage to seven years probation. As the former finance director at the YMCA, Hudak fixed the books and made off with nearly $96,000 dollars. The 35-year-old Hudak showed no emotion when she said she was sorry for what she had done in misappropriating he money during her 18-months there. When the judge asked what she used the money for, Hudak wouldn’t answer. Her attorney however telling the judge she was living above her means. Employees testified that she drove a Hummer and bought quads, while they used their own money to buy supplies for the Y, because she told them there wasn’t any money left in the budget. The YMCA says it has implemented new procedures to make sure something like this doesn't happen again. Steelers Announce Pre-Season Schedule Mar 31, 2009 The Steelers will kick off their 2009 preseason schedule with a nationally televised rematch of Super Bowl XLIII, when they host the Arizona Cardinals at Heinz Field on Thursday, August 13 at 8 p.m. on ESPN. The game against the Cardinals will be the first of two preseason home games for the Steelers. Pittsburgh will also host the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field (Week 3) Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. The game against Buffalo will be televised locally on KDKA-TV (Channel 2) and FSN Pittsburgh. “We are excited to kick off our home preseason schedule against a tough opponent like the Cardinals,” said Steelers President Art Rooney II. “It will be a good test, and a chance to relive some of the great memories from last February’s Super Bowl.” It will be the first time that the Cardinals have played a preseason game in Pittsburgh dating back to before 1965. The teams have also played in the preseason in St. Louis (1985, ‘68), Norfolk, Va. (’69) and Nashville (’67). The Steelers last faced Arizona in the preseason on the road in 2006 during the inaugural game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Pittsburgh will host the Bills in the preseason for the first time since 2001, the inaugural season at Heinz Field. The Steelers last played the Bills during a 2008 preseason road game in Toronto. The Steelers’ two preseason road games this summer include a trip to Washington in Week 2 and the preseason finale in Week 4 at the Carolina Panthers. It will be the sixth consecutive year in which the Steelers will continue their tradition of concluding their preseason schedule against the Panthers. Exact dates and times for the two road games have yet to be finalized. Following is a look at the Steelers’ 2009 preseason schedule: Date Time Opponent/TV Thursday, Aug. 13 8 p.m ARIZONA/ESPN TBA.TBA at Washington/KDKA-TV, FSN Pittsburgh Saturday, Aug. 29. 7:30 p.m BUFFALO/KDKA-TV, FSN Pittsburgh TBA TBA at Carolina/KDKA-TV, FSN Pittsburgh Chief's Hope To Bring Blood Cup Back Home Mar 30, 2009 The Johnstown Chief's and the American Red Cross are teaming up once again to try and win the 3rd annaul Blood Challenge. The Chief's will battle the Wheeling Nailers to try and bring the Blood Cup back to Johnstown. The Nailers took home the champion last year. Which ever team has the most donations win. It' all designed to replenish blood supplies across the region. the annaul blood drive challenge will be held Monday, March 30th from noon to 6:00pm. All doner will be entered into a drawing to win prizes and tickets to the playoffs Local Sports Mar 29, 2009 ECHL Johnstown 6, Reading 4 High School Baseball Somerset 22, Cambria Heights 6 High School Softball Johnstown 10, Bedford 1 (Megan McMillen's 50th career win) Chestnut Ridge 10, Windber 0 College Baseball UPJ 2-1, Shepherd 0-4 Grapefruit League Toronto 4, Pittsburgh 1 Pitt Women's Trip to the Sweet 16 Mar 26, 2009 The Pitt women’s basketball team will be headed to its Sweet 16 matchup with Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Thursday afternoon. The team will depart at approximately 4 p.m. from the Petersen Events Center. No. 4 seeded Pitt plays No. 1 seed Oklahoma at the Ford Center in the Oklahoma City Region Sunday, March 27 at approximately 10 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and will also be carried on ESPN2HD and ESPN360.com. The winner of the game will take on the winner of the No. 6 Purdue vs. No. 7 Rutgers game on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST in the Elite Eight. The Panthers defeated No. 13 seed Montana and No. 12 seed Gonzaga in the first and second rounds respectively. Curve To Help Feed Those In Need Mar 25, 2009 During the month of March, Curves of Bedford will participate in the 11th Annual Curves Food Drive to benefit local food banks. Collectively, over the past five years, nearly 50 million pounds of food were distributed to local communities all over the world through the Curves Food Drive. Curves of Bedford is also giving back to the community by waiving its normal service fee for any new member who brings in a bag of non-perishable groceries and joins between March 9th and March 28th. This promotion will help the women of Bedford manage their weight and their wallets by joining Curves for free, while also helping feed hungry people in the community. "The Curves Food Drive is always exciting," said Susan Eberhart, the owner of the Bedford club, located at 165 Bedford Plaza Rd. "We have a chance to help so many people at a time when the food banks are lowest. Especially during these uncertain times, this food is needed more than ever. It’s a win-win situation for everyone, and we’re very proud to participate." Others wishing to donate may drop off non-perishable food items at Curves Monday through Friday during business hours through the month of March. For more information, please call Curves of Bedford at 814-623-9800. Mid-State Mustangs Hockey wins two State titles, sends one team to Nationals Mar 23, 2009 In just its first season of year round competition, the Mid-State Mustangs won two State Titles, and one District Title. The Mid-State Mustangs Ice Hockey organization, based out of Galactic Ice in Altoona, Pennsylvania, captured two Mid-AM District State Titles earlier in March. The Bantam team, consisting of players 13-14 years old, went 3-1-0 in the State Tournament, defeating the Allegheny Badgers from Delmont, in the final game 4-3. The Midget U16 Mustangs team, consisting of players 15-16 years old, went 3-0-0 in the tournament before defeating the Allegheny Badgers in the State Championship Game in double overtime, 4-3. Both teams then headed to the District Championships in Sylvania, Ohio. Districts consist of the State Champions from West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The Bantam team went 3-0-0 in round robin play, defeating Shaker Heights, the Ohio State Champion, Louisville Stallions, the Kentucky State Champion and Sylvania, the host team. In the Championship Game, the team came up short, losing to the Indianapolis Racers, the Indiana State Champion, 7-4. The Midget U16 team faired better. They finished round robin play with a record 2-1-0. They opened tournament play with a 6-2 loss to the Toledo Cherokee, the Ohio State Champion. The team quickly bounced back, defeating the Kentucky State Champion, the Louisville Stallions, 4-1, and the host team, the Sylvania Maple Leafs, 8-2. On to the finals they went, facing off against the Toledo Cherokee for a second time. After quickly falling behind 2-0, the team rallied to tie the score 2-2 going into the 3rd period. The Mustangs did score early in the 3rd period to go up 3-2, however the lead was short-lived as Toledo tied the game minutes later. At the end of regulation the score read 3-3. Just 15 seconds into overtime, the Mustangs scored, winning the District Title and sending the team to the National Championships being held in St. Louis, Missouri April 1st – 5th. The Mid-State Musta. ngs, while based out of Galactic Ice in Altoona, boasts of players mainly from Altoona and State College, while adding a few skaters from surrounding areas. The team will be on the ice at Galactic Ice for 2 final practices in For more information, please contact Dave Weaver.preparation for Nationals; Monday, 3/23 from 8 - 9 PM and Thursday, the 26th from 7:30 - 9 PM Chiefs Fall Short Of Sweeping Jackals Mar 23, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs couldn’t muster a third consecutive comeback against the Jackals on Sunday afternoon as they took a 4-1 loss at the hands of the Elmira Jackals. Elmira took a 2-0 lead after one period of play. The Jackals first strike came off of an unassisted fluke goal as Mike Knight was handling the puck at the side of the net and was checked; causing the puck jump off his stick and under the pad of netminder Ian Keserich. The deficit was then extended at 17:24 with Chaz Johnson's slap shot power play goal. The Chiefs got several good looks on net but all threats were turned aside by Mitch O’Keefe as they head to the locker room to regroup. Johnstown and Elmira exchanged second period goals which left the Chiefs in a two-goal hole. At 3:13 Elmira made the score 3-0 with a tip in goal by Brendan Connolly. That goal was answered at 14:16 by Joe Federoff's chip shot over a falling Michael Teslak. The goal was Federoff’s first pro goal as he made his Chiefs debut on Sunday. Greg Gallagher and Andrew Sarauer added an assist to aid in putting the Chiefs on the board. The Chiefs had several great looks at cutting the Jackals’ lead in the third period, but could not find the back of the net as Teslak held the crease strongly. With time expiring, Keserich came out of the net for the extra attacker but Elmira stole the puck and sealed the victory with an open net goal by Pierre-Luc Faubert. The Chiefs are back on home ice on Saturday, March 28th when they host the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:05 p.m. Robert Morris Hands Red Flash Non-Conference Softball Loss Mar 23, 2009 Robert Morris used a four-run second inning and the pitching of Annie Dubovec to hand the Saint Francis softball team a tough 8-0, five inning, non-conference loss on Sunday at the UMBC Spring Classic. The Colonials scored four in the second inning, three more in the fourth inning, and then scored one in the bottom of the fifth inning to put the mercy rule in effect. The Red Flash dropped to 12-15 on the season, and will now play its first home game of the season after playing the first 27 games on the road. SFU will play host to Niagara in a non-conference tune-up for Northeast Conference play, beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday. Seniors Kelly Slingwine (Gibsonia, Pa. / Pine Richland) and Kara Stroup (Valencia, Pa. / Mars) had the only two hits for Saint Francis, both singles. Dubovec pitched 5.0 innings of scoreless ball. She allowed just two hits and struck out two. Saint Francis Finishes 11th at Winthrop Intercollegiate Mar 23, 2009 Sophomore Caryn Doege (Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway) carded a team-best 85 on the third and final day at the Winthrop Intercollegiate to lead the Saint Francis women’s golf team to an 11th-place showing in the 12-team event at Rock Hill CountryClub. The Red Flash finished with a team score of 357-365-366-1088 to take 11th. Yale fired a final round 309 to jump from third place to the team title with a 322-308-309-939. Winthrop finished second, Oral Roberts was third, Minnesota took fourth and Gardner-Webb finished fifth. Doege finished in a tie for 42nd with a 83-89-85-257. Freshman Skyler Hay (Easton, Pa. / Freedom) took 59th with 91-94-94-279, sophomore Kaitlin Hensal (Seville, Ohio / Wadsworth) finished 60th with 88-97-95-280, junior Lisa Kocin (Parma, Ohio / Padua Franciscan) took 63rd with a 95-94-92, and sophomore Laura Smith (State Line, Pa. / Greencastle Antrim) finished 67th with 98-88-107. Sophomore Michelle Wetzel (Sewickley, Pa. / North Allegheny) finished with 104-111-101. The Red Flash will be back in action next week when they travel to the Tina Barrett Longwood Intercollegiate, on Monday and Tuesday. Local Sports- Saturday's Scores Mar 22, 2009 ECHL Johnstown 5, Elmira 4, OT NCAA Women's Tournament Pitt 64, Montana 35 College Baseball Mount Aloysius 13, Hilbert 3, Game 1 Mount Aloysius 6, Hilbert 1, Game 2 Seton Hill 5, UPJ 4, Game 1 UPJ 7, Seton Hill 0, Game 2 Local Sports - Friday's Scores Mar 21, 2009 ECHL Johnstown 3, Elmira 2, SO NHL Pittsburgh 4, Los Angeles 1 NCAA Men's Tournament Pitt 72, East Tennessee St. 62 College Baseball Mount Aloysius 4-11, Lancaster Bible 3-1 Local Sports Mar 20, 2009 High School Hockey Bishop McCort 9, Serra Catholic 3* NIT Penn State 83, Rhode Island 72 Local Sports ScoreBoard- Wednesday's Scores Mar 19, 2009 PIAA Girls "A" Western Final Bishop Guilfoyle 40, North Catholic 23 Grapefruit League Pittsburgh 4, Minnesota 3, 10 innngs Local Sports ScoreBoard- Saturday's Scores Mar 15, 2009 ECHL Wheeling 8, Johnstown 5 National Hockey League Ottawa 4, Pittsburgh 3 SO PIAA Girls Playoffs Bishop Guilfoyle 62, Tussey Mountain 35* Benton 45, Northern Cambria 43* Nativity BVM 70, Bishop Carroll 51* Men's College Basketball Gannon 76, UPJ 53 IUP 69, Virginia Union 63 Women's College Basketball Gannon 69, IUP 65 OT College Baseball UPJ 5, Salem Int. 3 Gm 1 UPJ 15, Salem Int. 1 Gm 2 Saint Vincent 4, Mt. Aloysius 3 Gm 1 Mt. Aloysius 6, St. Vincent 3 Gm 2 Red Flash Return To DeGol Arena Successful Over Quincy Mar 12, 2009 Playing in the friendly confines of DeGol Arena for the first time in over a month, the Saint Francis men’s volleyball team won its second straight match, 3-0, over visiting Quincy on Wednesday night. The Red Flash went 2-5 on a recent seven-match road swing, but ended road trip with a big win over EIVA Tait rival George Mason. SFU looked sharp in its return to DeGol Arena, hitting .369 in a 30-22, 30-21, 30-27 victory. The Red Flash, who are now 9-8, will be back in action 4 p.m. Saturday when Mount Olive visits for another non-conference match. Curve Announce Acts For 2009 Mar 12, 2009 The Altoona Curve have announced entertainment acts for this years baseball season. The acts will perform on select Saturday home games at BCB. Saturday, April 18 and July 18th – Inflatamaniacs Appearance: The Inflatamaniacs are one of the newest acts to hit the minor leagues. Four different caricatures will be inflated on the field and come to life making for a fantastic act for kids of all ages. Saturday, June 6 Rally Appearance: Rally is a nationally-renowned mascot act. He has quickly become a fan favorite to sports teams across the nation. Saturday, June 20 Zooperstars Appearance: A staple at Blair County Ballpark for years, the Zooperstars have become loved around the world because of the many different character parodies they perform such as: Clammy Sosa (a play off of former big leaguer Sammy Sosa), Derek Cheetah (a cheetah character that resembles Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter) and perhaps the most renowned of all is Harry Canary (a bird-like resemblance of renowned Hall of Fame broadcaster, Harry Carry). Saturday, June 27 – Mad Chad Appearance: If you’ve never seen a man juggle chain saws -- while they’re running -- you won’t want to miss “Mad” Chad Taylor at BCB on this night. This Guinness World Record holder has juggled everything from working video cameras to bowling balls that he can catch with his head. He has cut it up on every imaginable variety show, from “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to “Last Call with Carson Daly” to “The Donny and Marie Show,” where he kept himself from falling off his unicycle by leaning on Marie Osmond’s hair. Saturday, August 1 – Dave the Horn Guy Appearance: A man covered in bicycle horns wowed the BCB crowd in 2008 and his popular, worldwide act is back again in 2009. Dave the Horn Guy has appeared all over the country and internationally, with credits including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Major League Baseball, the NBA, NHL and many more. Saturday, August 15 Reggy Appearance: One of the most lovable mascots in the minors, Reggy’s unique act has always gone over well at BCB. One of the most interesting looking mascots around, he’ll be back once again to send Curve fans into belly-busting laughter. Reggy’s official website is www.raymondeg.com. Steelers Tackle Colon Signs One-Year Deal Mar 12, 2009 Restricted free agent offensive tackle Willie Colon signed a one-year contract to remain with Steelers, the team announced today. Financial terms of the deal were not released. Colon, who will enter his fourth year in the NFL, has started every game at right tackle for the Steelers over the past two seasons, including 34 regular season contests and four postseason games. He was originally selected by the Steelers in the fourth round (131st overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Hofstra. Colon first entered the Steelers starting lineup at right tackle during the final two games of his rookie season due to an injury to starting right tackle Max Starks. He has remained the starter at the position ever since. Local Sports ScoreBoard- Saturday's Scores Mar 08, 2009 PIAA CLASS AA WRESTLING CHAMPIONS Nick Roberts, North Star Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport PIAA BOYS AAAA BASKETBALL PLAYOFF State College 56, Seneca Valley 54 2OT PIAA BOYS AA BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Central Cambria 68, Monessen 67 Beaver Falls 69, Cambria Heights 48* Quaker Valley 62, Everett 30* North Catholic 71, Penns Valley 30 Aliquippa 62, Brockway 54 PIAA GIRLS A PLAYOFFS Bishop Guilfoyle 45, Eisenhower 31* Northern Cambria 60, Lancaster Country Day 37* Ferndale 51, Mount Alvernia 47 Bishop Carroll 39, Lebanon Catholic 30 Tussey Mountain 53, Quigley 45* Vincentian 49, Berlin 46 Elk C.C. 47, Rochester 36 Southern Fulton 50, Coudersport 48 PIAA GIRLS AAA PLAYOFFS Indiana 57, Westinghouse 55 Palmyra 60, Indian Valley 46 West Mifflin 63, Lewistown 50 Mount Pleasant 67, St. Marys 57 Men's College Basketball UPJ 74, Alderson-Broaddus 73, 2OT, (WVIAC Championship) Pitt 70, Connecticut 60 Iowa 75, Penn State 67, 2OT Women's College Basketball IUP 60, California 51, OT (PSAC Championship) ECHL Wheeling 5, Johnstown 2 FRIDAY'S SCORES ECHL Wheeling 6, Johnstown 1 PIAA CLASS AA WRESTLING FINALISTS 103- Evan Link, Penn Cambria 103- Nick Roberts, North Star 119- A.J. Schopp, Tyrone 130- Logan Sheldon, Hyndman 135- Phillip Steinberg, Central Cambria 140- Robert Henderson, United 152- Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport 215- Josh McDannell, Chestnut Ridge PIAA BOYS AAA PLAYOFFS Lancaster Cathlic 55, Johnstown 45* Highlands 95, Somerset 66 Greensburg Salem 66, Clearfield 56 PIAA BOYS A PLAYOFFS Shade 60, Neshannock 47* Tussey Mountain 59, Clairton 57* Northern Bedford 53, Johnsonburg 52 Scotland School 67, Bishop Carroll 57 Homer-Center 51, Vision Quest 46 OT Serra Catholic 84, Conemaugh Valley 56 Greenwood 62, Harmony 42 Elk C.C. 67, Union 62 PIAA GIRLS AA PLAYOFFS Bishop McCort 67, Jeannette 37* Sto-Rox 43, Marion Center 39 S. Huntingdon 77, O.L.S.H. 69 OT North Star 54, Riverside 48* PIAA GIRLS AAAA PLAYOFFS State College 44, Oakland Cathlic 40 Women's College Basketball IUP 79, West Chester 65 Charleston 73, UPJ 56 Men's College Basketball UPJ 67, Wheeling Jesuit 55 Local Sports ScoreBoard- Friday's Scores Mar 07, 2009 ECHL Wheeling 6, Johnstown 1 PIAA CLASS AA WRESTLING FINALISTS 103- Evan Link, Penn Cambria 103- Nick Roberts, North Star 119- A.J. Schopp, Tyrone 130- Logan Sheldon, Hyndman 135- Phillip Steinberg, Central Cambria 140- Robert Henderson, United 152- Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport 215- Josh McDannell, Chestnut Ridge PIAA BOYS AAA PLAYOFFS Lancaster Cathlic 55, Johnstown 45* Highlands 95, Somerset 66 Greensburg Salem 66, Clearfield 56 PIAA BOYS A PLAYOFFS Shade 60, Neshannock 47* Tussey Mountain 59, Clairton 57* Northern Bedford 53, Johnsonburg 52 Scotland School 67, Bishop Carroll 57 Homer-Center 51, Vision Quest 46 OT Serra Catholic 84, Conemaugh Valley 56 Greenwood 62, Harmony 42 Elk C.C. 67, Union 62 PIAA GIRLS AA PLAYOFFS Bishop McCort 67, Jeannette 37* Sto-Rox 43, Marion Center 39 S. Huntingdon 77, O.L.S.H. 69 OT North Star 54, Riverside 48* PIAA GIRLS AAAA PLAYOFFS State College 44, Oakland Cathlic 40 Women's College Basketball IUP 79, West Chester 65 Charleston 73, UPJ 56 Men's College Basketball UPJ 67, Wheeling Jesuit 55 Red Flash Down Colonials 74-58 to Take Third Place in NEC Mar 03, 2009 Junior guard Britney Hodges led the team in scoring for the second straight game and senior Shawna Scott stepped up to score in double-digits as the Saint Francis women's basketball team defeat over in-state rival Robert Morris 74-58 and will enter the Northeast Conference tournament as the number three seed. SFU completed their best season since 2004-05 by going 13-16 overall and 11-7 in the NEC. This is the first time the Red Flash have beaten the Colonials since that season. Saint Francis toppled RMU 65-50 in the NEC championship game to win the title. The Red Flash are slated to take on Robert Morris, who at 9-9 takes the sixth seed, at 8 p.m. on March 7 at the William H. Pitt Center on the campus of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. Local Sports ScoreBoard Mar 01, 2009 Boys High School Basketball 6-AA Championship Cambria Heights 61, Central Cambria 50* 6-A Consolation Conemaugh Valley 54, Harmony 48 Girls High School Basketball 6-AA Championship Bishop McCort 58, S. Huntingdon 37* 6-A Consolation Ferndale 56, Bishop Carroll 45 ECHL Florida 4, Johnstown 2 Local Sports ScoreBoard - Tuesday's Scores Feb 25, 2009 Boys High School Basketball 6-AAAA Championship State College 67, Hollidaysburg 50* 6-AA Semifinals Central Cambria 63, Penns Valley 48* Cambria Heights 53, United 35* 5-AA Semifinals North Star 76, Chestnut Ridge 37 Everett 56, Windber 47 Girls High School Basketball 6-AAAA Championship State College 52, Hollidaysburg 43* 6-AA Semifinals S. Huntingdon 37, Westmont 25* Bishop McCort 67, Marion Center 55* 5-A Consolation Southern Fulton 62, Shade 54 Men's College Basketball Providence 81, Pitt 73 Ohio State 73, Penn State 59 Women's College Basketball Pitt 72, West Virginia 60 Men's College Basketball UPJ 76, Salem Int. 57 Women's College Basketball UPJ 132, Salem Int. 51 Long Island 66, St. Francis 46 High School Hockey Bishop McCort 4, Serra 3, OT Local Sports ScoreBoard Feb 24, 2009 Girls High School Basketball 5-AA Semifinals North Star 49, Conemaugh Twp. 44* Everett 53, Windber 41 Boys High School Basketball 5-A Consolation Northern Bedford 51, Rockwood 41 Men's College Basketball UPJ 76, Salem Int. 57 Women's College Basketball UPJ 132, Salem Int. 51 Long Island 66, St. Francis 46 High School Hockey Bishop McCort 4, Serra 3, OT Local Sports ScoreBoard- Saturday's Scores Feb 22, 2009 Boys High School Basketball District 6 Hollidaysburg 66, Altoona 55* Girls High School Basketball District 6 Hollidaysburg 43, Altoona 37* ECHL Elmira 5, Johnstown 4 OT Men's College Basketball Pitt 80, DePaul 61 Fairmont State 93, UPJ 85 Mount St. Mary's 93, St. Francis 63 Penn State-Altoona 73, Mount Aloysius 62 Women's College Basketball Fairmont State 89, UPJ 67 Penn State-Altoona 80, Mount Aloysius 71 St. Francis 68, Mount St. Mary's 60 *Highlights available on the High School Connection! Local Sports ScoreBoard Feb 20, 2009 Boys High School Basketball District 5 Shade 66, Northern Bedford 64 OT* Tussey Mtn. 45, Rockwood 31* District 6 Central Cambria 85, Bishop McCort 67* Harmony 61, Northern Cambria 59 OT Johnstown 57, Tyrone 54 Penns Valley 44, Marion Center 34 United 61, Blairsville 44 Conemaugh Valley 60, Blacklick Valley 56 District 9 Brockway 60, Moniteau 39 Cranberry 55, Kane 44 Girls High School Basketball District 6 Northern Cambria 60, Harmony 41 Marion Center 56, Bald Eagle 27 Ferndale 53, Williamsburg 50 Bishop Carroll 53, Conemaugh Valley 48 OT District 9 Elk County Catholic 61, Otto Eldred 51 Austin 53, Johnsonburg 51 OT West Forest 47, North Clarion 42 Coudersport 61, DuBois C.C. 36 Men's College Basketball Long Island 85, St. Francis 71 UPJ 82, Ohio Valley 55 Women's College Basketball Purdue 69, Penn State 51 UPJ 99, Ohio Valley 47 NHL Pittsburgh 5, Montreal 4 Red Flash Headed to NEC Tournament for First Time Since 2005 Feb 18, 2009 With Monday's 70-59 victory over the Quinnipiac Bobcats, the Saint Francis women's basketball team earned a spot in the 2009 Northeast Conference Tournament. The last time the Red Flash made the post season was during the 2004-05 season, when they came away with the tournament title. The Flash improved to 10-15 overall and are 8-6 in the NEC. They are currently tied with Robert Morris and Monmouth for third place. The quarterfinals will be held at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., on March 7. The winners will remain in Connecticut for the semifinals on March 8. The Championship will be held at the home arena of the highest remaining seed on March 15. The Red Flash will leave on Friday for their last road trip of the season. They will stop in Maryland to take on Mount St. Mary's on Saturday before heading to Brooklyn for a 7 p.m. match up with Long Island on Monday. Local Sports ScoreBoard- Monday's Scores Feb 17, 2009 Boys High School Basketball District 6 Central Cambria 65, Richland 52* Marion Center 70, S. Huntingdon 45 Harmony 63, Mo Valley 36 Laurel Valley 38, Williamsburg 35 Blacklick Valley 47, Penns Manor 45 Bishop Guilfoyle 66, Glendale 47 District 5 Shanksville 50, Berlin 39 Southern Fulton 49, Forbes Road 44 Girls High School Basketball District 6 Bishop Carroll 52, Saltsburg 43 Harmony 55, Mo Valley 46 Homer-Center 48, Penns Manor 41 OT Bald Eagle 47, Penn Cambria 39 Men's College Basketball Pitt 76, Connecticut 68 Lancaster Bible 92, Mount Aloysius 90 Women's College Basketball Mount Aloysius 75, Lancaster Bible 52 St. Francis 70, Quinnipac 59 Flash Score Big In the Pool Feb 16, 2009 The Saint Francis swim team scored 411 points for a third place finish at the 2008-09 Northeast Conference Championships at Yale University in New Haven, Conn., this weekend. On day three of action, the Red Flash placed four swimmers in the top 10 in the 1650-yard freestyle. Taking fifth place was Cara Morgan (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield), who finished the race in 18:05.31. Teammate Kaitlin MacDonald (Olney, Md./Holy Cross) took sixth place in a time of 18:09.69, while Bethany Lanzendoen (River Edge, N.J./River Dell) touched the wall in 18:18.98 and picked up seventh place. McKenzie Madore (State College, Pa./State College) took ninth in the event. Jessica Dunn (Bristow, Va./Seton School) took second in the 200-yard backstroke, capping off a stellar freshman season in the event by touching the wall in 2:06.18. Fellow freshman Angela Marino (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) placed tenth in the event. In the 100-yard freestyle, Elyse Merrill (Carlisle, Pa./Big Spring) finished in a time of 54.39 to take fifth place. Melissa Heintz (Boyertown, Pa./Oley Valley) also placed in the event, finishing eighth and picking up five points for the Red Flash. Meg Seale (Winchester, Va./Seton School) took tenth in the event, also grabbing some points for the Flash. Saint Francis took fifth, sixth and seventh in the 100-yard breaststroke. Katie Snyder (Dayton, Ohio/Butler) took fifth with a time of 2:33.42, while Chloe Pierre (Valencia, Pa./Mars) grabbed sixth place in 2:37.39. Elyse Peterman (Lock Haven, Pa./Central Mountain) picked up seven points for the team by finishing seventh in the event. Elyse Dobrick (Zelienople, Pa./Seneca Valley) placed fifth in the 100-yard butterfly, touching in a time of 2:10.86. Kristen Low (Mississauga, Ontario/Sinclair Secondary) placed seventh in the event, while Lanzendoen and Abigale May (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) took eighth and ninth, respectively. The Red Flash finished up the day with a third place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay. The quartet of Seale, Merrill, Marino and Heintz touched the wall in 3:38.63 to pick up 24 points for SFU. Chiefs Take Steps To Help Their Community Feb 16, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs are going above and beyond to help the Johnstown communtiy. First, on Friday, February 20 the Chiefs will host their second Going Green Night presented by Business Records Management. While the first Going Green Night was aimed at education, this one gives Chiefs fans the chance to win! Those attending the game can bring documents to the Business Records Management table set up in the War Memorial lobby to be securely disposed of and recycled. Bring up to one box of old paper documents to the Chiefs game against South Carolina on February 20, and be entered in a drawing to win a Chiefs Prize Pack - a jersey, autographed stick, arena tour and a coupon to shred up to four boxes of paper from BRM. “BRM shreds old documents such as bills, invoices, credit card receipts, tax paperwork and other statements,” explained BRM’s marketing supervisor Dave Phillips. “Everything will be shredded and recycled to benefit the environment and help the community to go green. Each ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees, two barrels of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, and 4,000 kilowatts of energy.” Also, those who bring documents to the game are eligible to receive one free children’s ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. That will be followed by the first ever “Face Off Against Hunger” food drive. The Chiefs have partnered with Rotary International to help put an end to hunger in our area. Everyone attending the game on Sunday, February 22 at 2:35 p.m. ET against Elmira is asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated and help the cause. Those who donate food to the drive will be eligible to receive $2 off of their ticket for that afternoon’s game. Chiefs Win Over Nailers Feb 16, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs defeated the Wheeling Nailers on Sunday, a 5-2 victory that propelled the Chiefs into sole possession of first place in the North Division. Johnstown (30-18-2) put up four goals in the third period to win a Sunday afternoon tilt and put the finishing touches on a six-point weekend. It also lifted the Chiefs to a perfect start to a lengthy home stand, winning the first three of six consecutive games at the UPMC Health Plan Ice Rink. Wheeling jumped on the board early, beating Chiefs netminder Ian Keserich just 40 seconds in. But both teams settled down, and the first period became a tightly contested defensive struggle that saw both teams limited to just seven shots. Johnstown dominated much of the second frame, pumping 17 shots on Nailers goaltender Curtis Darling. The Chiefs finally found the twine with 4:16 left in the period, when Andrew Sarauer took a feed from Todd Griffith and curled the puck around a sprawling Darling. Sarauer’s 11th goal of the season was his first since returning from AHL Lake Erie, and extended his point streak to four games. The rookie forward was not yet finished. Sarauer gave the Chiefs their first lead of the game just two minutes into the third, beating Darling from a sharp angle off the pass from Sean Berkstresser for his 12th of the season and fourth multi-goal game in 27 games. Wheeling managed to tie the game once again near the midway point of the third on Jon Grecu’s power play goal, but the Chiefs reclaimed the lead for good just 11 seconds later. Petr Pohl had an initial shot denied by Darling, but buried the second effort on the short side for his 21st of the season and a 3-2 lead. Pohl’s 22nd added the insurance, assisted by Berkstresser and Mike Bartlett with seven minutes remaining. Johnstown capped off their third period flurry with a shorthanded empty net marker by Blair Yaworski for a final score of 5-2 and a one-point lead in the North Division over Cincinnati. Keserich made 23 saves for his 11th victory of the season. The Chiefs were 0-for-5 on the power play and 4-for-5 on the penalty kill, snapping a streak of 16 straight successful penalty kills. High School Basketball Playoff Scehdule Feb 15, 2009 High School Basketball Playoffs Schedule DISTRICT 6 SCHEDULE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 BOYS CLASS A (8) Bishop Guilfoyle (10-10) vs. (9) Glendale (12-7) - Central Cambria HS, 7:30pm (5) Blacklick Valley (12-6) vs. (12) Penns Manor (9-11) - IUP, 8:00pm (7) Laurel Valley (12-6) vs. (10) Williamsburg (12-8) - Central Cambria HS, 6:00pm (6) Harmony (12-6) vs. (11) Moshannon Valley (9-11) - Purchase Line HS, 7:30pm GIRLS CLASS A (8) Homer Center (14-6) vs. (9) Penns Manor (11-7) - IUP, 6:00pm (7) Harmony (14-5) vs. (10) Moshannon Valley (12-8) - Purchase Line HS, 6:00pm (6) Saltsburg (12-4) vs. (11) Bishop Carroll (9-11) - Johnstown HS, 6:00pm BOYS CLASS AA (6) So. Huntingdon (11-9) vs. (11) Marion Center (9-10) - Hollidaysburg Junior HS, 6:00pm (7) Richland (9-11) vs. (10) Central Cambria (9-10) - Johnstown HS, 7:30pm GIRLS CLASS AA (6) Penn Cambria (11-9) vs. (11) Bald Eagle (9-13) - Hollidaysburg Junior HS, 7:30pm TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 BOYS CLASS AA (8) West Branch (11-8) vs. (9) Mount Union (11-9) - Tyrone HS, 7:30pm GIRLS CLASS AA (8) Central Cambria (10-10) vs. (9) West Branch (10-9) - Tyrone HS, 6:00pm (5) Westmont (12-7) vs. (12) Bellwood-Antis (10-8) - Central Cambria HS, 7:30pm (7) Cambria Heights (11-8) vs. (10) Central (9-11) - Central Cambria HS, 6:00pm BOYS CLASS AAA (4) Indian Valley (13-6) vs. (5) Somerset (15-6) - Altoona HS, 7:30pm GIRLS CLASS AAA (3) Forest Hills (15-6) vs. (6) Huntingdon (9-11) - Altoona HS, 6:00pm (4) Lewistown (14-7) vs. (5) Philipsburg-Osceola (13-7) - State College HS, 7:00pm THURSDAY, FRIDAY, OR SATURDAY; FEBRUARY 19, 20, OR 21 - Site & Time TBA BOYS CLASS A (1) Bishop Carroll (15-6) vs. Bishop Guilfoyle/Glendale (2) Homer Center (16-4) vs. Laurel Valley/Williamsburg (3) Northern Cambria (15-5) vs. Harmony/Moshannon Valley (4) Conemaugh Valley (14-5) vs. Blacklick Valley/Penns Manor GIRLS CLASS A (1) Bishop Guilfoyle (19-0) vs. Homer Center/Penns Manor (2) Northern Cambria (19-1) vs. Harmony/Moshannon Valley (3) Conemaugh Valley (19-2) vs. Saltsburg/Bishop Carroll (4) Williamsburg (18-2) vs. (5) Ferndale (16-4) BOYS CLASS AA (1) Cambria Heights (17-4) vs. West Branch/Mount Union (2) Bishop McCort (15-5) vs. Richland/Central Cambria (3) Penns Valley (15-5) vs. So. Huntingdon/Marion Center (4) United (14-5) vs. (5) Blairsville (12-7) GIRLS CLASS AA (1) So. Huntingdon (20-0) vs. Central Cambria/West Branch (2) Bishop McCort (16-4) vs. Cambria Heights/Central (3) Marion Center (16-4) vs. Penn Cambria/Bald Eagle Area (4) Penns Valley (13-8) vs. Westmont/Bellwood-Antis BOYS CLASS AAA (1) Central (18-3) vs. Indian Valley/Somerset (2) Johnstown (16-4) vs. (3) Tyrone (15-6) GIRLS CLASS AAA (1) Bellefonte (15-4) vs. Lewistown/Philipsburg-Osceola (2) Indian Valley (15-5) vs. Forest Hills/Huntingdon Local Sports ScoreBoard Feb 15, 2009 ECHL Johnstown 5, Reading 2 Boys High School Basketball Conemaugh Valley 69, Blacklick Valley 49 State College 56, Johnstown 45 Harmony 59, Curwensville 58 Laurel Valley 74, Saltsburg 67 DuBois C.C. 40, Elk C.C. 39 Central Mountain 55, Huntingdon 47 Girls High School Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 51, Blacklick Valley 26 College Wrestling Penn State 28, Michigan State 12 College Baseball UPJ 8-6, West Virginia State 3-4 Pitt-Johnstown Athletics To Rebroadcast On Cable Feb 12, 2009 The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Atlantic Broadband have partnered to bring Pitt-Johnstown basketball and wrestling into your living rooms. As part of this pilot effort, the February 9 men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader against West Virginia State University will be rebroadcast to Atlantic Broadband subscribers in the Johnstown and Altoona markets beginning February 10. Additionally, the February 18 wrestling match between Pitt-Johnstown and Shippensburg University will be rebroadcast (dates to be announced). The broadcast schedule for the February 9 basketball doubleheader is as follows: Game Johnstown (Channel 14) Altoona (Channel 9) Women’s Tues., Feb. 10 at 10 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19 at 10 p.m. Mon., Feb. 16 at 10 p.m Men’s Thurs., Feb. 12 at 10 p.m. Tues., Feb. 17 at 10 p.m Wed., Feb. 18 at 10 p.m. Doubleheader Sat., Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 21 at Noon For additional information on the broadcasts, please visit: http://www.upj.pitt.edu/20194/ Seasonal Job Openings For The Altoona Curve Feb 12, 2009 The Altoona Curve are currently in the process of accepting applications for game day and seasonal employment for the 2009 season. Those who are interested in working in a fun, family-friendly environment that takes the utmost pride in providing their loyal fan base with the ultimate entertainment experience should contact the Curve. The Curve are seeking “team players” who are pleasant, energetic people that are committed to providing first-class customer service to assist the organization in maintaining their stellar reputations as one of the most successful franchises in Minor League Baseball. Seasonal employment is full-time employment for the duration of the baseball season only. The Curve have openings for the following seasonal positions: w Concession Stand Supervisors w Assistant to the Head Groundskeeper w Assistant to the Director of Ballpark Operations Applicants for seasonal employment with the Curve are urged to mail and cover letter and resume to frontoffice@altoonacurve.com or mail a hard copy to: Season Employment 1000 Park Avenue Altoona, PA 16602 The Curve are currently accepting applications for the following Game Day employment opportunities: w Concessions w Custodial Crew w Ushers and Ticket Takers w Kids Zone Supervisors w Game Day Grounds Crew assistance w Parking Attendants Prospective employees for game day employment are encouraged to stop by in person at Blair County Ballpark during normal business hours or inquire over the phone by calling 943-5400. The Altoona Curve is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or those with disabilities. The Curve advise that all applicants be aware that the jobs listed above require the employee to work primarily nights and weekends, and potentially some holidays as well. The team also asks that applicants have a flexible schedule, as work hours do vary from homestand to homestand. Those interested in applying should also be able to be on their feet for an extended period of time. More Incentives To See 2009 Curve Games Feb 11, 2009 The Curve already lowered single-game and season ticket prices for the 2009 seasonn now they are announcing the second phase of the “curve Family Values” initiative – which will make group outings, picnics, half-season packages and flex books even more affordable. TICKET PACKAGE 2009 PRICE 2008 PRICE TOTAL SAVINGS 35-GM. RAIL KINGS $402.50 $465.50 $63 35-GM. DIAMOND CLUB $332.50 $365.75 $33.25 35-GM. GRANDSTAND $192.50 $232.75 $40.25 35-GM. UPMC OUTFIELD RES. $157.50 $199.50 $42 There are also reductions in the Curve’s picnic pricing. All kid’s ticket prices will be lowered from last year’s mark while the adult price will remain locked in for the entire season at last year’s “low price.” For instance, in 2008, pricing increased for the months of June through September. In 2009, picnic prices on adult tickets will remain one, low price all year long. COST IS PER TICKET: KIDS PICNIC PRICES 2009 Price for kids (12 & under) 2008 Price for kids (12 & under) TOTAL SAVINGS 3rd Base Picnic $17 $18 $1 1st Base Picnic $15.75 $17.75 $2 Field of Dreams $15.50 $16.25 $0.75 Team Party $14.50 $15.50 $1 Diesel Dog Birthday Party $14.50 $15.50 $1 Steamer Birthday Party $13.00 $13.75 $0.75 ADULT PICNIC PRICES 2009 fixed price 2008 April-May price/June-Sept. price 3rd Base Picnic $22 $22/$25 1st Base Picnic $17.75 $17.75/$18.75 The biggest benefit will come to groups that enjoy the Blair County Ballpark experience with a large number of people. For example, if a group of 50 (40 adults and 10 kids) want to enjoy a Curve game in the third base U.S. Food Service Picnic Pavilion in June; they will save a total of $140 on their picnic under the new price structure. All told, there are 44 total reductions in different, supplementary ticketing packages that the Curve offer. “It’s really refreshing to see the great chain reaction that our Curve Family Values initiative of lowering ticket prices has set off,” said Curve General Manager Rob Egan. “In less than a month, we’ve already received tremendous feedback from our loyal fan base and we’re seeing more people take advantage of the lower prices.” Fans that had previously reserved ticket packages or outings at the ballpark prior to the announcement of the price reductions will see the proper adjustments made. Those who have paid in full for their ticket package or event will be reimbursed the difference by the team. Those who have payment plans with the team will receive notification of their adjusted balance due. Hockey Hero Ceremony Feb 11, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs announced details of Sunday’s pregame ceremony to honor Johnstown’s local hockey heroes. As a part of U.S.A. Hockey’s Hockey Weekend Across America, the Chiefs have arranged for several of Johnstown’s hockey heroes from the Jets, Wings, and Chiefs to be honored prior to the game against Wheeling. “There’s a long and rich hockey tradition in Johnstown, and the Chiefs are proud to honor a handful of people who are more than just a small part of that. We’re especially excited about retiring the number of one of the greatest players in Johnstown hockey history, Reg Kent,” said General Manager and Vice President Bill Bredin. The former players will take part in a luncheon at the War Memorial with their families and guests before heading to ice level for the pregame ceremony. Among those scheduled to be honored on Sunday are: former Chiefs owner Jim Edwards, Jets goalie Denny Erickson, Steve Emmett, Chiefs 20th Anniversary Team members Rick Boyd and Dmitri Tarabrin, Red Wings defenseman Harry Shaw, Jets tough guy Dave Brich, and Johnstown hockey legends Don Hall and Galen Head. Saving the best for last, the Chiefs will pay tribute to Reg Kent, the third leading scorer in Johnstown hockey history. From 1965-74, Kent amassed 818 points (274G, 544A) in 601 games. Kent set the single season point record in 1967-68 with 145 (38G, 107A). His number seven will hang from the War Memorial rafters alongside Don Hall, Dick Roberge, and Galen Head. The Chiefs are back on home ice on Friday, February 13 and will host the Reading Royals. That game will feature the Chiefs' “Lucky 13” tickets. Any seat in section 13, or any seat numbered 13, can be purchased for just $13. Chief's Stop Dayton Feb 09, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs put the brakes on a brief two-game losing streak with a 2-1 win on Sunday evening in Dayton thanks to some timely scoring and great goaltending. In a complete reverse of the previous night's contest, the Chiefs and Bombers had trouble finding the back of the net in the first period. In spite of being outshot by the Bombers nine to six in the first period, the Chiefs came the closest to putting the first goal on the board. In the early stages of the first, Toby LaFrance broke down the right wing and let loose a wrist shot that bounced off of the cross bar behind Dayton netminder Paul Drew. The Chiefs saw Dayton take a 1-0 lead for the second straight game when Christian Gaudet wristed a shot past Ian Keserich on the glove side with 5:52 gone by in the second period. The goal was Gaudet's eighth of the season and second in as many nights against Johnstown. The Chiefs refused to let Dayton extend the lead, though, and Ryan Del Monte's 12th of the season put the Chiefs on the board and back in the game just 2:47 after Dayton took the lead. David Schulz took an off-balance wrist shot from the right point that Del Monte redirected past Drew. In his third game back with Johnstown, Andrew Sarauer added an assist for his first point since Dec. 5. Dayton kept the pressure on offensively throughout the final period, and totaled 45 shots on goal for the game, but Keserich turned in a sparkling 44-save performance. Mike Bartlett's eighth goal of the season proved to be the game winner at 7:22 of the third. Jarrett Konkle fluttered a shot on net from the right wing, and as Bartlett crashed the net the rebound glanced off of him and in. Brett Beauchamp picked up the secondary assist for his first pro point. The Chiefs put themselves in a tough situation by taking two penalties 1:25 apart late in the third and giving the Bombers a 5-on-3 advantage. Keserich saved his best for last, though, and denied Greg Labenski and Tomas Zaborsky (the two who scored hat tricks on him last night) on the power play. Keserich's 44-save effort earned his eighth win of the season while the Chiefs' power play went 0-for-3. The Chiefs are back on home ice on Friday, February 13 and will host the Reading Royals. That game will feature the Chiefs' “Lucky 13” tickets. Any seat in section 13, or any seat numbered 13, can be purchased for just $13. Local Sports ScoreBoard Feb 08, 2009 ECHL Elmira 1, Johnstown 0 NHL Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 1 Boys High School Basketball Johnstown 62, Bishop McCort 39* North Star 71, Blacklick Valley 50 Conemaugh Valley 53, Windber 46 Shade 68, Berlin 56 Conemaugh Twp. 61, Portage 55 Bishop Carroll 52, Richland 39 Girls High School Basketball Bishop McCort 73, Johnstown 21 Cambria Heights 63, Penn Cambria 55 North Star 69, Windber 30 College Wrestling UPJ 42, Carson-Newman 6 Ohio State 33, Penn State 7 Chief's Announce Date Change For Game Feb 05, 2009 The Johnstown Chiefs, and the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters and Syracuse Crunch, announced a date change for one of their away games in February. The game originally scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the Florida Everblades has been changed to Saturday, February 28, 2009. The game has been rescheduled due to arena availability at Germain Arena, home of the Everblades. Faceoff for the Saturday, February 28 game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Chiefs are back on home ice on Friday, February 13 as they take on the Reading Royals at 7:05. The game will feature the Chiefs Team Poster Giveaway sponsored by the US Army. The first 1,500 fans through the door will take home the free poster. Red Flash Down Hawks to Make it Five Straight Feb 03, 2009 The Saint Francis women's basketball team hoping to repeat as Allison Daly (Harrisburg, Pa./Trinity) put up 16 points and the team shot 41.8 percent from the floor to down the Monmouth Hawks 64-48 for their fifth consecutive win at DeGol Arena on Monday night. The win, combined with a Quinnipiac loss, moved the Red Flash into fourth place in the Northeast Conference. The team improved to 7-13 overall and 6-4 in the NEC. The Red Flash hit the road next weekend for a noon match up with Wagner at 1 p.m. on Staten Island. The team will then head east to New Britain for a Monday night contest with Central Connecticut State, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. Icers Return Home Feb 03, 2009 The No. 2 Penn State Icers (22-6-1) will face off at home against the No. 5 Delaware Blue Hens (18-3-5) this weekend. The series will mark Senior Day for the team. The Icers just recently split a series with No. 10 Liberty University (18-10-3) this past weekend. After being defeated by a final score of 3-6 on Friday, Penn State came back to win Saturday's game, 8-3. Friday night, Luke DeLorenzo scored his 100th career goal as he found the back of the net on a power play in the second period. Tim O'Brien also scored twice in the game. Saturday's game saw Icers goals by O'Brien, Chris Cerutti, Steve Thurston, Marek Polidor (2), Steve Peck, Frank Berry and Jaime Zimmel. As Penn State jumped a spot to No. 2 in the ACHA Men's Division 1 rankings, Delaware dropped from No. 4 to No. 5. These two teams previously faced each other at the beginning of the season, and the series went to the Icers. Both games took place at Delaware and ended in shootouts in Penn State's favor. This Friday's game is set to begin at 9 PM at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. Saturday's game will begin at 3:30 PM and will celebrate Senior Day, as the team honors its 13 graduating players. There will be an Icers autograph session after the game. Admission to the game is $7.50 for adults and $5.00 for Penn State students. Governors of PA/AZ Place Super Bowl Wager Feb 01, 2009 As the final countdown begins…all bets are now down for today’s big Super Bowl Game and that includes the governors of Pennsylvania and Arizona. If the Steelers win, a Pennsylvania resident will travel to Phoenix. The trip for two includes three nights at a golf resort and spa — and seats at a home game for one Arizona’s major league sports teams. If the Cardinals win, an Arizona resident and guest will spend three nights at a Pittsburgh hotel and get to go to a Pittsburgh sports game. The winner will be picked from an essay contest, which opens after the game. Steelers Fans Rally Feb 01, 2009 The Steelers are going after a record 6th Super Bowl title today. Fans have been enjoying the hype all week, and are anxious to get the game started. On Friday, fans went all out in Downtown Johnstown. Hundreds of people grabbed their terrible towels and braved the snow for a pep rally in Central Park. Plenty of music and food including black and gold gobs. Fans say they are confident the Steelers will win! Local Sports ScoreBoard Feb 01, 2009 Boys High School Basketball Bishop McCort 51, Dubois Central Catholic 36 Cambria Heights 66, Central Cambria 56 ECHL Johnstown 5, Reading 3 Girls High School Basketball Conemaugh Valley 53, North Star 46 High School Wrestling Westmont 36, Forest Hills 23* (Westmont wins District 6) Bedford 47, Chestnut Ridge 20* (Bedford wins District 5) Chestnut Ridge 45, Northern Bedford 28 Bedford 52, North Star 21 Men's College Basketball Pitt 93, Notre Dame 80 UPJ 85, Seton Hill 57 Edinboro 78, Clarion 59 IUP 94, Slippery Rock 78 Pitt-Bradford 81, Mt. Aloysius 66 NHL Toronto 5, Pittsburgh 4 Women's College Basketball UPJ 82, Seton Hill 64 IUP 56, Slippery Rock 43 Clarion 80, Edinboro 67 Pitt-Bradford 71, Mt. Aloysius 67 Local Sports ScoreBoard Jan 30, 2009 Boys High School Basketball Shade 64, Rockwood 51 Portage 58, Ferndale 55 Windber 60, Conemaugh Twp. 49 Huntingdon 59, Philipsburg 57 OT Elk C.C. 52, DuBois 39 Cambria Co. Christ. 60, Davidsville Christ. 35 Girls High School Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 59, Ferndale 52 Conemaugh Valley 58, Blacklick Valley 25 Marion Center 78, Laurel Valley 36 Cambria Co. Christ. 30, Davidsville Christ. 22 Men's College Basketball UPJ 76, Salem Int. 67 St. Francis 65, Monmouth 51 PSU-Behrend 58, Mount Aloysius 52 Women's College Basketball UPJ 108, Salem Int. 34 Indiana 65, Penn State 55 PSU-Behrend 79, Mount Aloysius 58 High School Wrestling Penn Cambria 36, Mount Union 34 Westmont 69, Blairsville 4 Forest Hills 66, Marion Center 3 Local Sports ScoreBoard Jan 29, 2009 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES ECHL Johnstown 3, Mississippi 1 Men's College Basketball Villanova 67, Pitt 57 IUP 65, California 62 Mercyhurst 75, Clarion 64 Women's College Basketball California 66, IUP 43 Mercyhurst 56, Clarion 45 Tuesday's Local ScoreBoard Jan 28, 2009 High School Wrestling Westmont 43, Claysburg 30* Forest Hills 45, Portage 18 Boys High School Basketball Conemaugh Valley 64, Blacklick Valley 55 Conemaugh Twp. 69, Ferndale 55 Meyersdale 60, Salisbury 58 Shanksville 71, Portage 48 Chief's To Help Out 6th Graders Jan 27, 2009 On February 3, 2009, Blacklick Valley School 6th grade students will be “lacing up the skates” at The Northern Cambria Recreation Center in Ebensburg, PA. The students will be participating in a new pilot program named Taste of the Game™ which is being supported by the National Hockey League in conjunction with the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL, The Roustan United Arena Solutions Team, Planet Ice Skating Center, and the Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Chamber of Commerce John B. Gunter Leadership Program. Taste of the Game is a non-profit initiative, designed to introduce school children to the game of ice hockey in which they gain first hand experience on the ice. “Taste of the Game™ will introduce kids to the game of hockey so they can develop a love for a sport. Hockey is a sport that has no age limits, is for all genders and has no borders. Like chocolate, once kids get a taste of the game, it will last a lifetime,” says Stephen Walkom National Hockey League Sr. Vice President. The program has the students arriving at The Northern Cambria Recreation Center at 9:30 a.m. by bus, where they will be taken on a behind the scenes tour of the ice facility. Then the real treat begins when the kids are escorted to the locker room and fitted with a full set of hockey equipment and then taken onto the ice for an instructional session with Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL coaches and players. The Taste of the Game™ on ice portion of the program begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m. After the on-ice portion ends then the students get a chance to watch the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL practice until 11:30 am, so students can return to school by lunch time. Red Flash Swimmers Dominate Jan 26, 2009 Freshman Jessica Dunn (Bristow,Va./Seton School) broke the pool record in the 200-yard backstroke and the 400-yard freestyle relay quartet set a new pool mark as well as the Saint Francis swim team downed the Saints of Siena College 183.5-78.5 at the Stokes Center on Saturday afternoon. Dunn lowered her team record as she set a new pool mark in the 200-yard backstroke, taking first place in a time of 2:08.14. Her time shattered the old pool record of 2:11.09, set by Marina Shport in 2004. The foursome of Elise Merrill (Carlisle, Pa./Big Spring), Blair Kosela (Crescent, Pa./Moon Area), Melissa Heintz (Boyertown, Pa./Oley Valley) and Angela Marino (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) set a new pool record in the 400-yard medley relay, touching in 3:40.54, just two one-hundredths of a second off of the old mark. Heintz took first in the 200-yard freestyle in a time of 1:58.31. Kosela picked up three points for the Flash, taking third in 2:01.88. Dunn grabbed another victory in the 100-yard backstroke, touching the wall in 1:00.22. Merrill took third place in the event with a time of 1:01.42. The Red Flash swept the 100-yard breaststroke, with Chloe Pierre (Valencia, Pa./Mars), Elyse Peterman (Lock Haven, Pa./Central Mountain) and Katie Snyder (Dayton, Ohio/Butler) going one-two-three, respectively. Pierre finished in 1:10.52, with Peterman behind her at 1:12.31 and Snyder rounding out the top three at 1:12.50. Pierre and Low went on to finish first and second, respectively in the 200-yard breaststroke. Pierre touched in 2:34.47 with Kristen Low (Mississauga, Ontario/Cawthra Park) behind her in 2:34.71. The Flash went on to take first, second and third in the 200-yard butterfly as well. Abi May (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) took first in that event with a time of 2:15.32 while Low picked up a second place finish in 2:15.86. Elise Dobrick (Zelienople, Pa./Seneca Valley) rounded out the scoring in third, touching the wall in 2:16.38. May also won the 100-yard butterfly in a time of 1:00.43. Kosela won the 50-yard freestyle, sprinting to the wall in 25.62, while Marino touched second in 25.90. Heintz picked up another win in the 100-yard freestyle, finishing in 54.81, and then went on to claim victory in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:20.05. Dobrick took first in the last individual event, the 200-yard individual medley, in a time of 2:21.12. The Red Flash will remain in Loretto to host LaSalle at 3 p.m. on January 30. They will then host Saint Bonaventure at 1 p.m. on the 31st. Local Sports ScoreBoard Jan 25, 2009 FRIDAY'S SCORES ECHL Wheeling 3, Johnstown 2 Girls High School Basketball Bishop Guilfoyle 54, Forest Hills 40 Penn Cambria 45, Central Cambria 42 OT Richland 55, Johnstown 38 Cambria Heights 79, Bedford 42 North Star 71, Portage 30 Shade 51, Salisbury 20 Hollidaysburg 50, Williamsport 38 Boys High School Basketball Johnstown 58, Richland 49 Bishop McCort 65, Westmont 58 Central Cambria 62, Penn Cambria 51 Conemaugh Valley 69, Ferndale 65 Berlin 67, Meyersdale 51 North Star 75, Portage 46 Tussey Mountain 48, Everett 45 Harmony 60, Moshannon Valley 48 Hollidaysburg 39, Altoona 36 Laurel Valley 58, Saltsburg 52 Northern Cambria 55, Blairsville 52 OT Cambria Heights 69, Bald Eagle 62 Johnsonburg 51, Elk C.C. 31 College Wrestling UPJ 29, Limestone 6 Newberry 22, UPJ 8 Local Sports ScoreBoard Jan 23, 2009 THURSDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Penns Valley 45, Huntingdon 36 Harmony 61, West Branch 42 Girls High School Basketball Conemaugh Valley 44, Windber 37 Conemaugh Twp. 58, Portage 23 Northern Cambria 58, Laurel Valley 37 North Star 49, Blacklick Valley 21 Men's College Basketball UPJ 86, Concord 54 Fairleigh Dickinson 69, St. Francis 56 Women's College Basketball UPJ 70, Concord 55 Penn State 58, Wisconsin 56 OT High School Wrestling Westmont 70, Northern Cambria 0 Forest Hills 39, Central Cambria 22 Portage 39, North Star 37 Penn Cambria 65, Richland 12 Altoona Curve Searching For Singer Jan 22, 2009 There are thousands of people who have always dreamed of stepping to the microphone to sing the National Anthem before a professional baseball game in front of a ballpark filled with anxious, excited fans. The Altoona Curve want to make that dream possible for area fans and will be holding their yearly tryouts for those interested in singing The Star Spangled Banner prior to a Curve game this season. If you or someone you know wants to be one of the select few who will have the chance of a lifetime to perform at Blair County Ballpark, make sure you’re at Logan Valley Mall on Saturday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration for the tryouts begins at 8:15 a.m., and the stage for the event will be set up across from the American Eagle Outfitters store inside the mall. Tryouts are on a first-come, first-serve basis. All renditions of the National Anthem are to be done a capella. Whether you’re a soloist, duet, quartet full chorus, or even an instrumentalist, all types of performers are all invited to audition. Contestants will be rated by a panel of celebrity judges from the Altoona area. The judges will rate all performers on their entire body of work. Once the winners are selected to sing prior to one of the Curve’s 71 home games during the 2009 season, they will then be contacted by a representative from the Curve front office. Throughout the day, fans will have the opportunity to personally learn about the new, lower ticket prices implemented for the Curve’s 11th season. Team mascots, Steamer and Diesel Dawg will also be on hand to entertain the kids and cheer on all performers. The National Anthem tryouts have become one of the many festive, family-friendly off season events the Curve hold during their off-season. Those seeking additional information about the auditions can call Elsie Zengel, Director of Community Relations at (814) 943-5400, ext. 129. Chief's Friday Showdown Sold Out Jan 21, 2009 If you are looking at attending Friday's game - there is no place let to sit. That's because the game against the Wheeling Nailers is sold out. The only tickets left are stading room only. you can still buy these for Friday's first place showdown at the War Memorial Box Office. NFL Inactives for Sunday Playoffs Jan 18, 2009 Philadelphia, PA -- (Sports Network) - The following is a list of inactive players for today's NFL Conference Championship Games. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT ARIZONA CARDINALS, 3:00 P.M. (ET) Eagles - 3rd QB A.J. Feeley, CB Dimitri Patterson, G Shawn Andrews, RB Lorenzo Booker, LB Joe Mays, DE Bryan Smith, WR Reggie Brown, TE Matt Schobel Cardinals - 3rd QB Brian St. Pierre, CB Eric Green, FB Tim Castille, LB Victor Hobson, T Elliot Vallejo, T Brandon Keith, DT Alan Branch, TE Jerame Tuman Copyright 2008 Courtesy of The Sports Network. Penguins' Zigomanis Suffers Season Ending Injury Jan 18, 2009 Pittsburgh, PA -- (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mike Zigomanis will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. The renowned Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery on January 14. Zigomanis originally suffered the injury in a December 3 loss to the Rangers, and the recovery period will last 4-to-6 months. The 28-year-old Toronto native had six points (2G, 4A) in 22 games this season for Pittsburgh. Zigomanis has 39 points (21G, 18A) in 189 career contests with Carolina, St. Louis, Phoenix and Pittsburgh. Copyright 2008 Courtesy of The Sports Network. Local Sports ScoreBoard Jan 18, 2009 SATURDAY'S SCORES ECHL Johnstown 2, Dayton 1 Men's College Basketball Alderson-Broaddus 71, UPJ 69 Louisville 69, Pittsburgh 63 Penn State 65, Indiana 55 Women's College Basketball UPJ 73, Alderson-Broaddus 60 High School Wrestling Huntingdon 39, Chesnut Ridge 21* College Wrestling UPJ 31, Mercyhurst 6 Somerset Athlete Heads to Special Olympics In Idaho Jan 14, 2009 The Philadelphia Flyers, along with Gilbane Building Company and Trufit Hardware, will give the Pennsylvania athletes and coaches representing TEAM USA at the Special Olympics World Winter Games an experience of a lifetime with a super send-off on Wednesday, February 4th during a Flyers home game vs. the Boston Bruins. Athletes will be sitting on the Flyers’ bench during warm-ups and will be announced during intermission to the crowd of more than 18,000 fans. Trufit Hardware is donating their luxury suite for the athletes and coaches while food is being donated by Gilbane Building Company. Athletes representing Team USA-Pennsylvania are: Cynthia Moore, 41 of Souderton, Pa.,Victor Beadle, 16 of Matamoras, Pa., alpine skiing; Brian Miller, 35 of Somerset, Pa., cross country skiing; Loretta Claiborne, 54 of York, Pa., figure skating; Timothy McConnell, 26 of Enola, Pa., speed skating. Coaches representing Team USA-Pennsylvania are: Keith Gengler, of Harleysville, Pa., figure skating; Linda Huber, of Wrightsville Pa., figure skating; John Kauffman, of Roaring Spring, Pa., figure skating; Kristie Reid, of Pittsburgh Pa., alpine skiing; Juliet Hajec, of Corry, Pa., snowboarding; Lester Loner, of Williamsport, Pa., alpine skiing. This is the 9th Special Olympics World Winter Games, uniting nearly 3,000 athletes from 100 countries for competition Feb. 7-13, 2009 in and around venues throughout Idaho. Special thanks to sponsors Bank of America, Sage Hospitality, American Federation of Teachers, North American Police Ski Championships, Columbia Sportswear and Gear for Sports as sponsors and Toko as product supplier of Team USA. Special Offer For Chiefs Fans Jan 09, 2009 Family Four-Packs are now available for fans of The Johnstown Chiefs. The tickets can be used for the team's remaining 18 home games. “Given the current situation with the economy and everyone’s budget getting tighter, we wanted to give families in the area an exceptionally affordable way to enjoy Chiefs hockey,” said General Manager and Vice President Bill Bredin. The new Family Four-Packs consist of two adult tickets and two children’s tickets for just $44. Any additional children’s tickets can be added on for $5 per ticket. All kids 11 years old and younger qualify for the children’s tickets in the Family Four-Packs. This ticket option will only be available through advance ticket purchase, not through walk-up ticket sales. Families interested in purchasing a Family Four-Pack can do so over the phone by calling the Chiefs office at 539-1799, or in person at the team office behind section 14 at the War Memorial during normal business hours. The Chiefs are back on home ice Friday, January 16th at 7:05 PM when they host the Elmira Jackals. Penn State Ends Season with Rose Bowl Loss Jan 02, 2009 PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- Southern California made a strong case of its own to be No. 1. JoePa certainly recognized what a talented team the Trojans were — and that was before they beat up Penn State in the Rose Bowl. Mark Sanchez passed for 413 yards and four touchdowns, USC dominated on defense and the fifth-ranked Trojans defeated the No. 6 Nittany Lions 38-24 Thursday. Penn State coach Joe Paterno watched from the press box, where he's been for most of the season because of hip problems. He couldn't have liked what he saw — at one point in the first half, the TV camera caught him shaking his head as USC (12-1) rolled to a 31-7 lead. Out of the BCS championship mix, the Trojans could only wonder what might have been had they not lost at Oregon State 27-21 on Sept. 25. What was thought to be a weak Pac-10 hurt the Trojans' chances to reach the national championship game in Miami — where Florida and Oklahoma will play next week. But the Pac-10 finished the postseason 5-0. "With all due respect, those are two great programs, I don't think anybody can beat the Trojans," USC coach Pete Carroll said. "I just think we can beat anyone we played. That's happened a lot to us late in the season. This is a terrific finishing program. There are so many things we can do. We're just hard to beat right now. "I just wish we could keep playing. Unfortunately, we don't get to. Maybe someday there will be a chance, but not now." And not soon, either. There's no playoff in sight for major college football. USC scored four touchdowns and a field goal on five consecutive first-half possessions for its 24-point halftime lead against a team that allowed only 12.4 points per game during the regular season. With the No. 1 defense in the nation, there was no way the Trojans would blow that kind of lead. The Trojans' 31 first-half points were the most they've scored in any of their record 33 Rose Bowl games. They spent most of the second half working the clock while their defense held Penn State in check until the fourth quarter. "The offense was on fire in the first half," Carroll said. "I thought Mark just set the tempo, (wide receiver) Damian Williams came through and the whole line really protected well so we had a chance to really get moving on these guys. We just kept firing on all cylinders, the defense kept giving them the ball back, and the guys just took advantage of it." The Nittany Lions (11-2) scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to make the final score respectable, but fell far short of their 40.2-point average. "I don't want to take anything away from Southern Cal, because they played a heck of a football game and their quarterback played a great game," Paterno said. "They certainly deserved to win it, but I'm a little disappointed that we weren't a little bit more competitive. And a lot of that was because we made so many mistakes in the first half." USC finished with 27 first downs and 474 yards of total offense. Penn State gained 410 yards, almost twice the average the Trojans allowed during the regular season. But it hardly mattered. Paterno, whose won 383 games, including 23 bowls — both records — said several times in the days leading up to the Rose Bowl that he thought USC was at least as good as any team in the country, perhaps better. Clearly, the 82-year-old coach knew what he was talking about. The Trojans won 10 straight after losing to Oregon State, outscoring the opposition 380-80. "I thought that we were playing against the best and I thought we had to play our best to be competitive," Paterno said. "In the first half, we just did the dumb things that we have not done all year. We didn't play our game in the first half, but we came back and we hung in there. So we have nothing to be ashamed of." The Nittany Lions committed three turnovers and nine penalties for 72 yards. Sanchez, who completed 28-of-35 passes without being intercepted and finished the season with 3,207 passing yards and 34 touchdown throws, might have played his final game for USC. The strong-armed junior has said he will consider making himself available for the NFL draft. The deadline is Jan. 15. Sanchez became the third player to pass for more than 400 yards in the Rose Bowl. Afterward, many in the crowd of 93,293 chanted: "One more year, one more year" to Sanchez. "That was special," he said. "We'll go through it and really take our time doing it," Carroll said. "This should not be an emotional decision." Williams caught a career-high 10 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown and Ronald Johnson caught two TD passes. Penn State's Daryll Clark completed 21-of-36 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. Evan Royster, who averaged 6.5 yards per carry in gaining 1,202 yards during the regular season, came out with an injured left knee in the first quarter after picking up 34 yards on six carries. Carroll's Trojans have won seven straight conference championships and played in seven consecutive BCS bowls — both records. They're 6-1 in big games — 5-0 against Big Ten teams such as Penn State — and 82-9 since Carroll's second year on the job, 2002. They've also won 11 or more games in seven straight seasons — another record. The Trojans have played in a record-tying four straight Rose Bowls, winning three straight since losing to Texas 41-38 with the national title on the line. Sanchez was the offensive player of the game and Kaluka Maiava was the top defensive player, becoming the third straight USC linebacker to win that award, following Brian Cushing and Rey Maualuga. It became clear in the first quarter that Penn State's usually dominant defense was vulnerable. Sanchez threw a 27-yard scoring pass to Williams, capping an 86-yard drive that appeared to be short-circuited early on when Aaron Maybin sacked Sanchez and forced a fumble that Ollie Ogbu recovered at the USC 34. But Maybin, who had 12 sacks during the regular season, was offside. The Nittany Lions, who were 9 1/2-point underdogs, tied it on a 9-yard run by Clark, capping an 80-yard, nine-play drive. Maybe the Big Ten would finally hang in there against USC. Nope. Sanchez scored on a 6-yard quarterback draw, completing an 80-yard drive that put USC on top for good. David Buehler's 30-yard field goal made it 17-7, and Sanchez threw scoring passes of 19 yards to Johnson and 20 yards to C.J. Gable in a 48-second span late in the second period for USC's 24-point halftime lead. Clark threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Derrick Williams early in the fourth quarter, capping an 80-yard drive and trimming USC's lead to 31-14. The Trojans wasted no time in answering, going 82 yards on three plays, the last one a 45-yard scoring pass from Sanchez to a wide-open Johnson with 12:02 left. If there was going to be any drama on a typically clear and mild evening in Pasadena, that ended it. Local Sports ScoreBoard Jan 02, 2009 MONDAY'S SCORES National Hockey League Boston 5, Pittsburgh 2 Boys High School Basketball Our Lady Sacred Heart 64, Westmont 54* Laurel Valley 61, Ligonier Valley 47 Northern Cambria 54, Portage 53 Johnstown 61, Windber 31 Somerset 51, Grove City 47 Girls High School Basketball Ferndale 54, Blacklick 25 Shade 56, Johnstown Christian 27 Conemaugh Valley 59, Derry 41 Cambria Heights 58, Bishop Carroll 51 Windber 61, Claysburg 25 Williamsburg 48, Penn Cambria 18 Men's College Basketball Clarion 101, Ohio University-Eastern 61 Women's College Basketball UPJ 76, Lock Haven 58 Chief's Pick Up Win Dec 31, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs picked up their 10th consecutive victory over the Reading Royals on Tuesday night; winning by a 4-3 score. The win gave Johnstown 43 points moved it back into a tie with Wheeling for first in the North Division Johnstown gave up the early lead when Shawn Snider scored his seventh goal of the season, third against the Chiefs, 1:15 into the game. Ian Keserich left the rebound from Snider's first shot atop the crease and the Royals' forward cashed in. Johnstown showed great poise, though, by killing off two Reading power play after the initial goal, and then coming back with a power play goal of its own. Greg Gallagher used a screen in front of Michael Ouzas to get a wrist shot in from the left point for his second goal of the season. Wes Clark and Mike Bartlett assisted on the goal at 12:33. Andy Contois gave Johnstown a 2-1 lead with a wrist shot from the left wing that deflected in off of Ouzas' glove at 17:56. Jarrett Konkle, skating in his first game with Johnstown, earned an assist. Defense was the word of the second period as neither team could put a shot past the goaltenders. Reading did manage 13 shots in the middle frame, aided by three power play chances, meanwhile Johnstown launched nine shots on Ouzas. Tempers flared at the end of the second as Mike Knight tried to square off with Kyle Hagel with 1:19 left in the second, and Trevor Hendrikx wanted to go with Dinos Stamoulis after the period had ended. Each time, though, the linesmen interceded before the combatants could go at it. The Chiefs and Royals traded two goals each in the third period, which worked out in Johnstown's favor. Contois' second of the game made it 3-1 after 4:56, but Mac Faulkner got it back within one at 12:34. Konkle, already with two assists scored the Chiefs' second power play goal of the game, and eventual game winner, at 17:04. It became the game winner because Faulkner added a power play goal for Reading with seven seconds left in regulation to set the final. Ian Keserich won his second straight start at the Sovereign Center by making 35 saves, while the Chiefs' power play ended the night 2-for-6. The Chiefs are back on home ice Wednesday, December 31st at 6:00 pm when they host the Trenton Devils. Sale Of Altoona Curve Completed Dec 31, 2008 The sale of the Altoona Curve from Curve Baseball LP to the family of Robert F. Lozinak has been completed following receipt of final approval from the Eastern League, Minor League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Office of the Commissioner. The announcement that the sale has been approved and completed comes only 29 days after Curve President & Managing Partner Chuck Greenberg announced his group's agreement to sell the franchise to the Lozinak family at a December 1 press conference at Blair County Ballpark. The Lozinak family was the original owner of the Curve franchise, together with the late Tate DeWeese, when the club began play in 1999. The family owned the team through the 2001 season before reaching an agreement to sell the franchise to the group led by Greenberg in October 2001. David Lozinak today assumes the duties of Chief Operating Officer, while Rob Egan officially takes over the role of Curve General Manager. Egan, who was announced as the club's incoming General Manager on December 5, served as the club's play-by-play broadcaster and Director of Broadcasting from the club's inception in 1999 through the 2004 season. Outgoing Curve General Manager Todd Parnell will head the management team at Greenberg Sports Group, which will include State College Spikes General Manager Rick Janac, former Curve Associate General Manager Jeff Garner and former Curve Chief Financial Officer John Donley. The Curve will open their 11th Eastern League season on April 8 at Erie before hosting the SeaWolves for the 2009 Home Opener on Thursday, April 16th at Blair County Ballpark. Chief Go Green To Protect Their Fans Dec 30, 2008 The Johnstown Chief have partnered with Business Records Managementto help protect your identity. The two will hold a special event to educate the public about shredding and recycling. Going Green Night will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Prior to the Chiefs’ 7:05 PM game against the Cincinnati Cyclones at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, members of the public may bring one box of paper documents per person to be destroyed free of charge. All documents will be securely shredded and recycled, benefiting the environment. You are being urged to bring obsolete personal records such as bank statements, credit card receipts, tax paperwork, bills and other statements. Bonded BRM personnel will be on hand to collect the records and to provide a Certificate of Destruction upon receipt, stating that the records will be destroyed. The Certificate will then entitle the holder to a discounted game ticket from the box office. Saint Francis Women Fall to Bison Dec 29, 2008 The Saint Francis women's basketball team overcame a 20-point deficit, but ened up loosing to Bucknell's powerful offense and fell 61-56 in a post-Christmas match up at DeGol Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Red Flash, who are 3-7 this season, will travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bearcats on December 30 at 7:05 p.m. After a short holiday break, they will continue on to Pittsburgh for a Northeast Conference game at Robert Morris on January 3 before taking on the Cavaliers of Virginia on January 5 in Charlottesville. Local Sports ScoreBoard - Saturday Dec 28, 2008 SATURDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Somerset 74, Richland 72* North Star 66, Forest Hills 57* Cambria Heights 64, Northern Cambria 51 Tussey Mountain 47, Huntingdon 30 Rockwood 67, Chestnut Ridge 48 Berlin 49, Northern, MD 48 Harmony 60, Purchase Line 43 Northern Bedford 66, Williamsburg 35 Girls High School Basketball Berlin 45, Chestnut Ridge 31 Frankfurt, WV 66, Somerset 56 Bishop Guilfoyle 57, Delone Catholic 38 East Coast Hockey League Elmira at Johnstown, PPD until Sunday 1pm National Hockey League Montreal 3, Pittsburgh 2 Friday's Hockey Scores Dec 27, 2008 East Coast Hockey League Elmira 2, Johnstown 0 National Hockey League Pittsburgh 1, New Jersey 0 Local Sports ScoreBoard - Monday Dec 23, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Cambria Heights 63, Somerset 48* Bishop McCort 61, Bishop Guilfoyle 47 Richland 42, Forest Hills 41 Tyrone 53, Huntingdon 44 North Star 78, Meyersdale 28 Berlin 60, Ferndale 56 Johnstown 53, Bedford 34 Harmony 79, Curwensville 59 Northern Cambria 66, Marion Center 56 Homer Center 72, Laurel Valley 56 Shade 84, Blacklick Valley 53 Girls High School Basketball Windber 63, Conemaugh Twp. 50* Northern Cambria 65, Marion Center 42 Cambria Heights 74, Somerset 51 Homer Center 67, Laurel Valley 30 Westmont 59, Penn Cambria 40 Johnstown 58, Bedford 44 St. Benedict Basketball Tournament Our Mother Of Sorrows 40, Richland 8th Grade 22 National Hockey League Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 3 OT Local Swimmers Make Big Splash Dec 22, 2008 The Greater Johnstown YMCA swim team competed in the Hollidaysburg YMCA Block Party Swimming Invitational on Saturday, December 20th. The two attached pictures are of the Gold Medal Winners from the Morning Session in which the 8 and unders and 9-10 year olds competed and the Afternoon Session in which the 11-12 year olds and 13-14 year olds competed. Top Three results: Morning Session of 8 and under, 9-10 year olds: 8 and under 100 Medley relay team of Abigail Miller, Christina Cononie, Connor McCarthy and Adam Kush won the silver medal in 1:32.39. 9-10 year old 200 Medley relay team of Brady McCarthy, Maisie Supp, Ashley Kush and Gabrielle Gironda won the gold medal in 2:41.15. 8 and under 100 Freestyle relay team of Mitch Lawhead, Christina Cononie, Abigail Miller and Adam Kush won the gold medal in 1:19.76. 9-10 year old 200 Freestyle relay team of Maisie Supp, Carly Grove, Caitlyn Miller and Gabrielle Gironda won the gold medal in 2:24.21. 9-10 year old 200 Freestyle relay team of Elizabeth Wright, Ashley Kush, Nate Lawhead and Brady McCarthy won the silver medal in 2:36.94. 8 and under girls: Christina Cononie, 8, two bronze medals in the 100 IM in 1:32.01 and 50 breast in 59.75 Jenna Grove, 7, one bronze medal in the 50 freestyle in 48.43 8 and under boys: Connor McCarthy, 8, three gold medals in the 25 freestyle in 17.16, 25 butterfly in 19.63 and 25 backstroke in 22.15 Mitch Lawhead, 8, three silver medals in the 25 freestyle in 17.96, 50 freestyle in 43.23, 25 fly in 21.17 and a bronze medal in the 25 backstroke in 23.85 Adam Kush, 8, four gold medals in the 100 IM in 1:38.62, 50 breaststroke in 50.19, 50 freestyle in 39.50 and 100 freestyle in 1:27.41 9-10 girls Maisie Supp, 10, two gold medals in the 50 freestyle in 31.29 and 100 freestyle in 1:12.89 and one silver medal in the 100 breaststroke in 1:42.50 Gabrielle Gironda, 10, three gold medals in the 50 backstroke in 39.95, 100 backstroke in 1:30.56 and 100 butterfly in 1:38.69, one silver medal in the 100 freestyle in 1:14.46 and one bronze medal in the 50 fly in 39.20 Elizabeth Wright, 9, one silver medal in the 100 butterfly in 1:41.72 and one bronze medal in 100 backstroke in 1:46.78 Carly Grove, 10, gold medal in the 100 breast in 1:41.53 9-10 boys: Brady McCarthy, 10, gold medal in the 50 breast in 48.34, silver medal in the 50 back in 42.59, two bronze medals in the 100 IM in 1:32.01 and 50 fly in 44.79 Nate Lawhead, 9, bronze medal in the 50 breast in 53.72 Afternoon Session of 11-12 year old, 13-14 year olds: 11-12 relay team of Megan Keefer, Alexandra Popovich, Katerina Parowski and Colter Long won two gold medals in the 200 Medley relay in 2:08.25 and 200 Freestyle relay in 1:58.77. 13-14 200 medley relay team of Danielle Parowski, Jaymie Sheehan, Mace Long and Zach Hailer won the medal in 2:05.40. 13-14 200 freestyle relay team of Mace Long, Lindsy Stohon, Tristin Irwin and Danielle Parowski won the gold medal in 1:47.30. 13-14 200 freestyle relay team of Murphy Cononie, MacKenzie Yagodich, Ashton Edwards and Jaymie Sheehan won the bronze medal in 2:12.37 11-12 girls: Katerina Parowski, 11, three gold medals in the 100 IM in 1:12.51, 50 backstroke in 34.30 and 50 butterfly in 31.18 and two silver medals in the 50 free in 27.86 and 100 free in 1:00.02 Alexandra Popovich, 12, two silver medals in the 50 breast in 37.81 and 100 breast in 1:22.77 and two bronze medals in 100 backstroke in 1:16.76 and 50 backstroke in 35.74 Megan Keefer, 12, two silver medals in the 100 backstroke in 1:15.40 and 50 backstroke in 34.39 and one bronze medal in the 50 free in 29.29 Ashton Edwards, 12, two gold medals in the 100 butterfly in 1:25.62 and 200 free in 2:29.88 and one bronze medal in the 50 butterfly in 38.03 Murphy Cononie, 12, bronze medal in the 100 IM in 1:24.24 MacKenzie Yagodich, 11, silver medal in the 200 free in 2:37.34 11-12 boys: Colter Long, 11, five gold medals in the 200 IM in 2:42.81, 100 free in 1:04.85, 100 IM in 1:11.19, 100 breast in 1:26.98 and 50 free in 28.63 13-14 girls: Danielle Parowski, 14, five gold medals in the 200 free in 2:01.94, 50 free in 25.97, 100 free in 55.28, 100 back in 1:05.48 and 100 breast in 1:17.17 Jaymie Sheehan, 13, silver medal in the 200 breast in 3:14.73 Lindsy Stohon, 14, bronze medal in the 50 free in 31.44 13-14 boys: Mace Long, 13, three gold medals in the 200 butterfly in 2:31.97, 100 butterfly in 1:07.25 and 200 backstroke in 2:29.02 and one bronze medal in the 100 backstroke in 1:06.44. Zach Hailer, 14, three silver medals in the 100 free in 1:01.22, 200 breast in 3:14.59 and 100 fly in 1:20.64 Tristin Irwin, 13, gold medal in the 200 breast in 3:00.76 and bronze medal in the 100 breast in 1:21. 80 Local Sports ScoreBoard Dec 21, 2008 FRIDAY'S SCORES East Coast Hockey League Johnstown 7, Wheeling 3 Boys High School Basketball Johnstown 58, Westmont 50* Bishop Carroll 47, Bishop McCort 41* Portage 61, Claysburg 27 Cambria Heights 66, Forest Hills 53 Central Cambria 76, St. Maria Goretti 67 Hollidaysburg 55, West Mifflin 52 Somerset 93, Richland 56 Tussey Mtn. 56, Fannett-Metal 55 Girls High School Basketball Forest Hills 65, Cambria Heights 29* Bishop Guilfoyle 43, Central Cambria 32* Portage 70, Salisbury 28 Ferndale 49, Meyersdale 30 North Star 57, Rockwood 13 Somerset 55, Richland 48 Conemaugh Twp. 81, Turkeyfoot Valley 35 Conemaugh Valley 48, Berlin 46 Men's College Basketball Clarion 92, PSU DuBois 59 Women's College Basketball IUP 71, Lake Erie 38 Local Sports ScoreBoard Dec 19, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard THURSDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Shade 73, Windber 37 Ferndale 84, Meyersdale 57 Conemaugh Valley 87, Berlin 46 Conemaugh Twp. 71, Turkeyfoot Valley 19 North Star 59, Rockwood 46 Harmony 64, Portage 49 Northern Cambria 53, Saltsburg 35 Marion Center 52, Laurel Valley 49 Homer-Center 73, Ligonier Valley 46 Salisbury 74, Johnstown Christian 30 Blairsville 55, United 51 Girls High School Basketball Windber 69, Meyersdale 33 Altoona 57, West Mifflin 47 Hollidaysburg 56, Kiski Area 48 Men's College Basketball St. Bonaventure 73, St. Francis 66 IUP 75, Mansfield 68 Women's College Basketball Clarion 68, Fairmont 56 High School Wrestling Westmont 78, Meyersdale 0 Penn Cambria 63, Moshannon Valley 12 Local Sports ScoreBoard Dec 18, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Johnstown 65, Somerset 55* Bishop McCort 58, Richland 27 Huntingdon 46, Lewistown 44 Brockway 46, Harmony 44 Girls High School Basketball Ferndale 63, Shanksville 21 Conemaugh Twp. 55, Salisbury 13 Conemaugh Valley 53, Shade 42 Berlin 51, Portage 45 Bishop McCort 63, Richland 22 Cambria Heights 81, Central Cambria 74 OT Saltsburg 62, Laurel Valley 56 Men's College Basketball St. Bonaventure 73, St. Francis 66 IUP 75, Mansfield 68 Women's College Basketball UPJ 74, Slippery Rock 71 Pitt Women Hold On To Win Dec 17, 2008 The Pitt women’s basketball team’s dominance continued Tuesday night with a 98-41 win over Wagner as the 16th-ranked Panthers improved to 8-1 on the season. Pitt had all five scorers tally double figure points, including 26 from senior guard Shavonte Zellous (Orlando, Fla./Jones), and the team contributed a school record-tying 12 blocks in the win. Also scoring in double figures were Taneisha Harrison with 17, Shayla Scott and Xenia Stewart with 12 and Pepper Wilson with 10. Scott (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway) added eight rebounds and Stewart (Bowie, Md./Riverdale Baptist) added six rebounds and six assists. Pitt out-rebounded the Seahawks 59 to 28 and forced 26 turnovers. The Panthers yet again shut down the opposing team’s leading scorer as Wagner’s Andrea Reed scored just six points on the night. Pitt led 46-23 at the half, but pulled away in the second, outscoring Wagner 52-18 in the second half for the 57-point victory. The Panthers will now travel to the state of Florida for games at Florida A&M on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. and at Florida Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Steelers Grace Cove Of Sports SI Dec 17, 2008 Pittsburgh and Baltimore, the best defenses of the decade, met to decide the AFC North—and to settle the debate over which unit can claim to be the NFL's best. The answer is etched in steel, and linebacker LaMarr Woodley, a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense, appears on the cover of the December 22, 2008, issue of Sports Illustrated, with the billing, STEEL CURTAIN II -DEFENSE - That Same Old December Song in the NFL. In this week’s cover story titled D As in Dominant, SI senior writer Jim Trotter says of the game and the defenses: “Sunday’s battle provided everything one would expect from the NFL's top-ranked defenses, with offensive advances seemingly measured in inches rather than yards…. As the Steelers walked to the locker room afterward, one member of the defense barked, ‘Fourteen games in a row! Fourteen games in row! There shouldn't be no debate now!’ What he meant was, the 11–3 Steelers, who entered the game with the league's No. 1 defense, have held their opponents to less than 300 yards of total offense in every game this season, tying the postmerger record set by the Los Angeles Rams in 1973; and any talk that the Ravens’ No. 2-ranked defense is the better unit should cease” (page 34). Trotter adds: “Despite the hostile nature of the rivalry, there is a mutual respect between the two units, and they are more alike than players on either side care to admit.” The masterminds behind the two defenses are coordinators Dick LeBeau (Steelers) and Rex Ryan (Ravens). Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin praises LeBeau: “Dick is the epitome of a team player. He has no ego. He just wants to win. If I had come in and tried to change the defense, it would have been about ego. But we all have to check our egos at the door. I’ve worked with guys like Tony Dungy and Monte Kiffin, and I viewed working with Dick as another opportunity to work with a brilliant defensive mind. Every day he’s tinkering, trying to figure out how to do something better. He comes to work with an emphasis on getting better every day.” Continuing on Rex Ryan [son of Buddy], Trotter says: “[Ryan] has tweaked the D to his liking, making it even more unpredictable and aggressive. He seemingly comes up with new pressure packages in his sleep, but one thing he refuses to change is what he looks for in a player.” Ryan says: “It’s not necessarily the position, it’s the disposition. You’ve got to have the right guys, the right mentality, to have consistency. Every now and then you get a flash-in-the-pan team that shows up and has a decent year on defense. But for the most part it’s usually us and Pittsburgh right there with each other, and I think it has a lot to do with the type of players we have—and the mind-set of those players. There’s a passion that both teams play with on defense.” Pitt Prepares For Final Home Game Dec 16, 2008 The 16th-ranked Pitt women’s basketball team (7-1) will host Wagner Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center for the Panthers’ final home game before the holiday break. Pitt has now won seven consecutive games and will be looking to improve their all-time record against the Seahawks to 2-0. Last season, Pitt defeated Wagner 85-41 in Long Island in the only meeting between the teams. Guard Taneisha Harrison (Bowie, Md./St. John’s College) had her career-high against Wagner last season with 23 points in just 21 minutes off the bench. Wagner enters the game with a 3-4 record and are coached by 15th-year head coach Gela Mikalauskas. Guard Andrea Reed leads the team in scoring with 13.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Training Camp Set For Local Wrestlers Dec 15, 2008 U.S.A. Olympian Ken Chertow will be holding his annual Winter Break Training Camp at the Ramada Inn and Convention Center in State College, from December 26 - 31. For more information or to register you are being asked to log onto the Winter Breat Training Camp website @ http://kenchertow.com/?page=wbtc_camp_info. Chiefs To Make Holiday Appearances Dec 15, 2008 On Monday, 15 players from The Johnstown Chiefs will be helping “Cuddles for Kids” distribute stuffed animals to children at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. “Cuddles for Kids” is a stuffed animal and book donation charity that was started by Conner Hagins, a sixth grade student at Westmont Middle School. The Chiefs will be helping to donate toys and books that were collected at their home game on December 10 against Elmira. The players will be at the hospital from 2 PM until approximately 3 PM. This Tuesday, December 16 the Chiefs will be at the Galleria Mall outside the Italian Oven restaurant ringing bells on behalf of the Salvation Army from 2 PM until 4 PM, and on Wednesday, December 17 the Chiefs will appear for a meet-and-greet at Concurrent Technologies Corporation from 12:15 PM until 1:00 PM. The Chiefs are back on home ice Saturday, December 20th at 7:05pm when they host the Wheeling Nailers. The Chiefs are hosting their Ugliest Holiday Sweater Contest. Fans are invited to proudly wear their ugliest holiday sweater to the UMPC Health Plan Ice Rink, and the winner gets a Chiefs prize pack! Local Sports ScoreBoard Dec 12, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard THURSDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Laurel Valley 41, Northern Cambria 40 Girls High School Basketball Ferndale 68, Turkeyfoot Valley 33* North Star 57, Berlin 39* Conemaugh Valley 42, Shanksville 26 High School Wrestling Forest Hills 63, Johnstown 9* Shade 54, Meyersdale 27 Westmont 44, Penn Cambria 21 High School Swimming Boys: Richland 98, Northern Cambria 50 Girls: Richland 95, Northern Cambria 70 National Hockey League Pittsburgh 9, NY Islanders 2 Curve Is Sold Dec 02, 2008 Curve Baseball LP President & Managing Partner Chuck Greenberg have announced that his group has reached an agreement to sell the Altoona Curve franchise to the family of Robert F. Lozinak. The sale of the club is pending approval from the Eastern League and Minor League Baseball, and review by the Baseball Office of the Commissioner. The Lozinak family was the original owner of the Curve franchise, together with the late Tate DeWeese, when the club began play in 1999. The Lozinaks owned the team through the 2001 season before reaching an agreement to sell the franchise to the group led by Greenberg in October 2001. Curve Baseball LP will maintain its ownership of the Short-Season Class-A New York-Penn League's State College Spikes. "Today's announcement marks a bittersweet day for our ownership group and management team because we have thoroughly enjoyed all of the hard work of building the Altoona Curve into one of the most innovative and well-respected franchises in the country, while enhancing the wonderful fan experience here at beautiful Blair County Ballpark," said Greenberg. "We have forged so many personal bonds and friendships that we know will last forever. Yet while it is difficult to let go of this wonderful franchise, we are thrilled to be returning the Curve to Bob Lozinak, who had never intended to part with it in the first place." Greenberg added, "We were not actively looking to sell the franchise, and truthfully, the only person we would have considered an offer from was Bob Lozinak. To the legions of Altoona Curve fans, who are the true foundation for this franchise's extraordinary success and accomplishments, this announcement is a wonderful development because ownership of the team is returning to the man who, more than a decade ago, had the vision and commitment to bring Minor League Baseball to his hometown." Greenberg also announced today the formation of his new company, Greenberg Sports Group (GSG), which will provide management, consulting and marketing services to the sports industry across the country. GSG will manage the overall operations of both the State College Spikes and Class-A Advanced Myrtle Beach (SC) Pelicans. As part of the sale of the Curve to the Lozinak family, GSG will provide consulting services to the Curve for a period of three years following the sale. Curve General Manager Todd Parnell will head the management team at Greenberg Sports Group, which will include State College Spikes General Manager Rick Janac. Curve Associate General Manager Jeff Garner and Chief Financial Officer John Donley will each relinquish their positions to join Greenberg Sports Group once the sale receives all requisite baseball approvals. "The bond between the Curve franchise and the residents of Altoona and Central Pennsylvania is a special one and I'm proud to have been a part of it for the past seven years and to have made so many special friendships here," said Parnell. "What our ownership group and management team has accomplished over the past seven seasons is remarkable and can't be duplicated by many other teams and fan bases across the country. We all wish nothing but the best to the Lozinaks in building upon the Curve's legacy, which they played such a central role in establishing." "This is certainly a great opportunity to be back in baseball and what better place than Altoona, our original Field of Dreams," said Bob Lozinak. "We are very appreciative of the outstanding accomplishments of Chuck and his group and look forward to providing great family entertainment to the best fans in Minor League Baseball." David Lozinak will take over as the Curve's Chief Operating Officer once the agreement is formally approved. An announcement regarding a new General Manager will be made at a later date. Red Flash Win Over Youngstown State Dec 01, 2008 Junior Mislav Jukic (Zagreb, Croatia / Life Center Academy) recorded his first career double-double to lead four Saint Francis players in double-digit scoring as the Red Flash men’s basketball team defeated Youngstown State 66-65 on Saturday night at the Beeghly Center. SFU snapped a six-game road losing streak by shooting a season-best 51.0 percent from the field. The Red Flash improved to 2-4 on the year, and will look to carry the momentum of their first road win of the season into a 7 p.m. Monday contest at Morgan State. Jukic made 7-of-12 field goal attempts for 15 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to go with one block. Senior Grant Surprenant (Palatine, Ill. / Palatine) had his best shooting performance of the season in going 5-of-8 from the field, 4-of-6 from long distance, for a season-high 14 points. Senior Marquis Ford (St. Petersburg, Fla. / St. Petersburg) had 12 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and was 5-of-7 from the field, and junior Devin Sweetney (Washington, D.C. / Riverdale Baptist) had 11 points and 4 rebounds in also draining 5-of-7 from the field. Youngstown State made 38.3 percent of its field goal attempts, and was paced by sophomore Vytas Sulskis with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Sulskis put a scare into Saint Francis by banking a 3-pointer off the glass with 26.2 seconds remaining to pull the Penguins within one point, 66-65. The final 26 ticks were furious. Ford missed the front end of a one-and-one with 23.8 seconds remaining, but Sweetney came down with the rebound and immediately got fouled. He also missed the front end of a one-and-one with 20.4 seconds left. Sirlester Martin missed a 3-pointer with 11 seconds remaining, and Kelvin Bright missed a 16-footer with four seconds left, as the ball rolled out of bounds with no time remaining. The officials looked at the replay to see if there should have been time left on the clock as the ball rolled over the out of bounds line. However, replays could not confirm time remaining on the clock to give the Red Flash a 66-65 win. Saint Francis fell behind very early as the Penguins held their biggest lead of the game,11-7, with 13:15 to go in the first half. Trailing 17-16 with 8:12 left in the first half, Sweetney nailed a 3-pointer to give the Red Flash the lead for good. SFU went on to build a 14 point lead in the first half, 38-24, with 1:45 remaining. Youngstown State (1-4) cut it to nine, 40-31, at the break. The Penguins chipped away the entire second half, but couldn’t overcome the deficit. Chiefs Loose To Cyclones Dec 01, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs could not extend their four-game winning streak and fell to the Cincinnati Cyclones 6-3 on Saturday night. The Chiefs fell to 14-5-0, but remained in first place in the North Division. Cincinnati jumped on the board with two first period goals by Thomas Beauregard. He chipped in an even strength goal at 5:50, and added a power play goal at 8:07. Olivier Latendresse assisted on each of the goals. Jason Spence sent home his third goal of the season 11 seconds after Beauregard’s second to pull the Chiefs within one. After a point shot by David Schulz was turned aside by Kyle Gajewski, Spence dove to bat the rebound into the back of the net. Wes Clark won the face off back to Schulz to get his fourth assist of the season and first as a Chief. Trailing 2-1 the Chiefs looked for a better result in the second period, but Cincinnati scored the first two of the middle frame as well. Ben McLeod (6:54) and Ben Gordon (14:47) each scored their third of the season to make it 4-1 in favor of the visitors. Trevor Hendrikx whistled a wrist shot just inside the far post to halve the Cyclones’ lead at 15:46 of the second. It was Hendrikx’s first of the season with assists from Petr Pohl and Kyle Bushee. Pohl worked a great rush, with the newest Chief Andy Contois, which was started by Mike Bartlett and cashed in at 4:50 of the third to get the Chiefs back within one goal at 4-3. Ian Keserich came on to start the third in place of starter Kris Mayotte, but like Mayotte, wasn’t able to slow down Beauregard. He scored in close at 7:04 to complete the hat trick, and then added insurance with a slap shot goal at 13:05 Mayotte took the loss stopping 17 of 21 shots while Keserich made eight saves on 10 chances in relief. Johnstown’s power play was held without a goal, going 0-for-1. Pitt Prepares For UConn Dec 01, 2008 Pitt, ranked No. 23 in the AP and coaches polls (and 23rd in BCS ratings), concludes its regular season on the road against Big East foe Connecticut. Already bowl eligible with an 8-3 record, the Panthers look to bolster their postseason resume with a victory at UConn. The Panthers will try to snap a two-game losing skid against Connecticut. Pitt is also seeking its first victory at the Huskies' Rentschler Field, where it is winless in two prior visits (2004 and 2006). A victory at Connecticut would give Pitt a nine-win campaign for the first time since 2002, when the Panthers went 9-4, including an Insight Bowl victory over Oregon State. The game will feature two of the nation's top backs. UConn's Donald Brown leads the country in rushing (148.5 avg.), while Pitt's LeSean McCoy is No. 1 in scoring (10.9 ppg) and eighth in rushing (118.9). Local Sports ScoreBoard Nov 29, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard FRIDAY'S SCORES High School Football Steel-High 27, Bishop McCort 9* Clairton 26, Windber 0* Bethel Park 17, State College 14* Wilmington 21, Central 19 Farrell 31, Cameron County 0 NCAA Football Pitt 19, West Virginia 15 NCAA Men's Basketball Pitt 80, Texas Tech 67 Rhode Island 77, Penn State 72 NCAA Women's Basketball Texas A&M 61, Penn State 57 Navy 76, St. Francis 66 ECHL Chiefs 3, Trenton 2 F/SO NHL Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 3 Local Sports ScoreBoard Nov 28, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard WEDNESDAY'S SCORES ECHL Johnstown 3, Wheeling 1 NHL Pittsburgh 5, NY Islanders 3 Men's College Basketball UPJ 107, Penn State-New Kensington 50 PIHL SCORES Nov 25, 2008 Somerset Area Knoch VSC 7040 Bishop McCort 2 Serra Catholic 3 RIG 7042 Westmont Hilltop 2 Hampton 6 ICP 7039 Richland 6 Sewickley Academy 2 ISC 7043 Canon McMillan 6 Altoona 2 GI 9056 Greater Johnstown 2 Ligonier Valley 6 CI 2067 Hollidaysburg 6 Hempfield 12 KN 2065 Ferndale WM 2064 PIHL next games of Tuesday, November 25th AAA North Allegheny vs State College PSU 6:45 AAA North Hills vs Seneca Valley WND 7:50 Open Linsly vs Quigley BVR 8:15 Paterno Recovering From Surgery Nov 24, 2008 Less than 24 hours after earning a trip to the Rose Bowl, Penn State's beloved head coach goes under the knife. Joe Paterno had a successful hip replacement surgery Sunday. University officials say paterno is resting comfortable at mount Nittany Medical Center, but he's eager to return home. The ailing hip kept Paterno from manning the sidelines for more than half of the season. The 81-year-old is expected to be back on his feet this week and coaching again by December first. Local Score Board - Saturday Nov 23, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard SATURDAY'S SCORES NCAA Football Penn State 49, Michigan State 18 (PSU clinches Big Ten title) Cincinnati 28, Pitt 21 Bryant 23, St. Francis 0 High School Football Bishop McCort 42, Portage 7* (6-A Championship) State College 22, Erie McDowell* (6-AAAA Championship) Strong Vincent 34, Clearfield 14* (PIAA-AAA 1st Round) Karns City 32, North Star 14 (PIAA-AA 1st Round) Cameron County 18, Clarion 8 (9-A Championship) Men's College Basketball St. Francis 69, Bucknell 59 Women's College Basketball Shippensburg 67, UPJ 64 Lehigh 80, St. Francis 56 ECHL Chiefs 4, Trenton 1 National Hockey League Vancouver 3, Pittsburgh 1 FRIDAY'S SCORES High School Football Central 41, Central Cambria 6* (6-AA championship) Selingsgrove 35, Hollidaysburg 10 North Star vs. Karns City, ppd., Saturday at 1 at Clarion Univ. Clearfield vs. Strong Vincent, ppd., Saturday at 1 at DuBois ECHL Johnstown 4, Reading 3, SO Men's College Basketball Pitt 86, Akron 67 Women's College Basketball Penn State 90, Prairie View 49 College Wrestling UPJ 18, West Liberty St. 16 Local Sports ScoreBoard November 22,2008 Nov 22, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard FRIDAY'S SCORES High School Football Central 41, Central Cambria 6* (6-AA championship) Selingsgrove 35, Hollidaysburg 10 North Star vs. Karns City, ppd., Saturday at 1 at Clarion Univ. Clearfield vs. Strong Vincent, ppd., Saturday at 1 at DuBois ECHL Johnstown 4, Reading 3, SO Men's College Basketball Pitt 86, Akron 67 Women's College Basketball Penn State 90, Prairie View 49 College Wrestling UPJ 18, West Liberty St. 16 Time Change And Special Guest For Chiefs Nov 19, 2008 Time change for The Johnstown Chiefs. Originally scheduled for 2:35 PM Sunday, the Chiefs’ game against the Florida Everblades has been moved to 7:05 PM due to another event being held at the War Memorial in the afternoon. Somerset Olympian Sam Sacksen, and former Chief Garrett Burnett will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs prior to that night’s game. Sacksen, a graduate of Rockwood Area High School, represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Competing in the pentathlon, he was the highest finishing American in the competition, placing 18th. Burnett, meanwhile, made a lasting impression on Johnstown Chiefs fans in his stint with the team in 1997-98. A known enforcer, Burnett complied an astounding 331 penalty minutes in just 34 games to go along with one goal and one assist. The Chiefs are back on home ice on Friday, November 21. Johnstown will be hosting its Penn State Pride Night as they take on the Reading Royals at 7:05 PM. Bring your blue and white gear to the UPMC Health Plan Ice Rink at the Cambria County War Memorial because the craziest PSU fan will take home a Penn State prize pack. Your Local Sports ScoreBoard Nov 16, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard SATURDAY'S SCORES NCAA Football Penn State 34, Indiana 7 Robert Morris 35, St. Francis 20 High School Football Portage 27, Purchase Line 6* (6-A semifinal) Central 29, Forest Hills 26* (6-AA semifinal) North Star 62, Langley 14* (PIAA-AA sub-regional) Men's College Basketball UPJ 103, PSU-Greater Allegheny 44 IUP 73, Thiel 43 Women's College Basketball IUP 64, West Virginia Wesleyan 40 St. Joseph's 88, Mt. Aloysius 86 ECHL Chiefs 4, Dayton 1 NHL Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 2 FRIDAY'S SCORES High School Football Hollidaysburg 39, Johnstown 14* (6-AAA championship) Windber 42, Conemaugh Twp, 21* (5-A championship) Bishop McCort 24, Bellwood-Antis 20 (6-A semifinal) Central Cambria 27, Tyrone 20* (6-AA semifinal) State College 23, Central Mountain 0* (6-8-9-10-AAAA semifinal) Clarion 18, Elk C.C. 12, OT* (9-A semifinal) ECHL Johnstown 6, Trenton 2 Men's College Basketball Penn State 65, William & Mary 51 Texas Tech 81, St. Francis 47 rown America Join Chiefs As Sponsor Nov 12, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs have a new sponsor, Crown American has signed on for the 2008-09 season. “We believe that the Chiefs are an important community asset. Their games represent the largest venue for family entertainment in the region. Furthermore the success of the Chiefs, being the largest tenant for the arena, is critical to the success and viability of the War Memorial,” said Crown American president Mark Pasquerilla. “We’re more than excited to have Crown American as a sponsor for this season. It is a first-rate organization that has supported the Chiefs for many years,” said Chiefs vice president and general manager Bill Bredin. The Chiefs are back on home ice on Wednesday, November 12! c Nov 06, 2008 Six hundred local cheerleaders will compete at the 14th annual University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Cheer and Dance Classic Saturday, November 8, at the Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center. Cheerleaders from Conemaugh Township, Richland, Conemaugh Valley, Greater Johnstown, Forest Hills, Portage, Windber, Bishop McCort, Bishop Guilfoyle, and Altoona high schools as well as Turners All-Stars will compete. Pee Wee and junior high school cheerleaders from each school also will compete. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the competition begins at 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Pitt-Johnstown Cheerleaders. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults and can be bought at the door. Icers Take on Drexel Home and Away Nov 06, 2008 The No. 3 Penn State Icers (9-1-0) will be playing two games against their ESCHL opponent, the Drexel Dragons (7-4-0) this weekend. Friday night's game will take place on home ice; then the two teams will travel to Philadelphia to face off at Drexel. Penn State is on a five-game winning streak, sweeping their last two opponents, Navy and Ohio. Drexel also completed a sweep this past weekend against Navy, but split their previous series with Towson. The game on Friday will mark the Icers sixth consecutive home game, and they will not return again until Dec. 4 when they welcome West Chester. Friday's game begins at 9:00 PM at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. Two Local Athletes In The Running For Prestigious Award Nov 05, 2008 Two local student-athletes are in the running for the 2008 Wendy's High School Heisman Award, one of the most prestigious awards at the high school level. Alexander Campbell Bishop Guilfoyle in Hollidaysburg and John Livingston From Westmont Hilltop Senior High School were picked from Pennsylvania's top scholar-athletes. In all more than 34,000 student-athletes applied across the nation. The list was then narrowed down to 9,000. The 20 Pennsylvania state finalists were chosen from these winners. These finalists embody the Heisman spirit of hard work and dedication through their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics and community service. The Wendy’s High School Heisman, is now in its 15th year. On November 10, 2008, one male and one female from Pennsylvania will be named state winners, and will go on to compete for the national winner title in New York City in December. 12 national finalists will be featured during a televised ceremony on ESPN2, and will receive a gold medal and $2,000 award for their high schools. One male and one female national winner will receive a Wendy’s High School Heisman trophy and Wendy’s will donate $10,000 to each winner’s respective high school. Additionally, the winners will be recognized during the collegiate Heisman Trophy broadcast on ESPN, Dec.13. Top 25 Schedule Nov 04, 2008 Wednesday, Nov. 5= No. 16 Ball State vs. Northern Illinois, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6= No. 10 Utah vs. No. 11 TCU, 8 p.m. No. 23 Maryland at Virginia Tech, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8= No. 1 Alabama at No. 15 LSU, 3:30 p.m. No. 2 Texas Tech vs. No. 8 Oklahoma State, 8 p.m. No. 3 Penn State at Iowa, 3:30 p.m. No. 4 Florida at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. No. 5 Texas vs. Baylor, Noon No. 6 Oklahoma at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. No. 7 Southern Cal vs. No. 21 California, 8 p.m. No. 9 Boise State vs. Utah State, 2 p.m. No. 12 Ohio State at Northwestern, Noon No. 13 Missouri vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m. No. 14 Georgia at Kentucky, 12:30 p.m. No. 17 BYU vs. San Diego State, 2 p.m. No. 18 Michigan State vs. Purdue, Noon No. 19 North Carolina vs. No. 22 Georgia Tech, Noon No. 20 West Virginia vs. Cincinnati, 7 p.m. No. 24 Florida State vs. Clemson, 3:30 p.m. No. 25 Pittsburgh vs. Louisville, Noon Rothlisberger Is Out With Injury Nov 04, 2008 The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping they didn't suffer a major loss in a huge win. Ben Roethlisberger (RAWTH'-lis-bur-gur) reinjured his throwing shoulder in the first half of the Steelers' 23-6 road win against the Washington Redskins. Roethlisberger scored on a quarterback sneak in the final minute of the first half to put Pittsburgh ahead 10-6. But he had to be replaced by Byron Leftwich at the start of the second half. The Steelers didn't miss a beat after losing Roethlisberger. Leftwich engineered a touchdown drive on the first series of the second half, heaving a 50-yard pass to Nate Washington before Willie Parker scored on a one-yard run. Pittsburgh expanded the lead when Leftwich tossed a five-yard scoring pass to Santonio Holmes to make it 23-6 with 12 minutes left. The Steelers recorded seven sacks against Jason Campbell, who also threw his first interception in 272 pass attempts dating to last season. The 6-and-2 Steelers are a game ahead of second-place Baltimore in the AFC North. The Redskins are 6-and-3, a game and a-half behind the first-place New York Giants in the NFC East. Local Sports ScoreBoard Nov 02, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard SATURDAY'S SCORES ECHL Johnstown 3, Wheeling 2 F/SO High School Football Conemaugh Twp. 34, Tussey Mtn. 19* (5-A playoff) Mount Union 41, Blairsville 28 (6-A playoff) Laurel Valley 14, Northern Cambria 6 (6-A playoff) Moshannon Valley 14, Bishop Carroll 7 (6-A playoff) Homer-Center 42, Blacklick Valley 22 (6-A playoff) High School Girls Soccer Conemaugh Twp. 3, North Star 1 (5-A championship) High School Volleyball Philipsburg-Osceola 3, Somerset 2* (6-AA championship) Northern Cambria 3, Bishop Guilfoyle (6-A championship) National Hockey League Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 3 NCAA Football Pitt 36, Notre Dame 33 F/4OT FRIDAY'S SCORES High School Football Windber 47, Berlin 38* (5-A playoff) Purchase Line 42, Penns Manor 6* (6-A playoff) Bellwood-Antis 37, Bishop Guilfoyle 7* (6-A playoff) Portage 44, Claysburg 12* (6-A playoff) Laurel Highlands Johnstown 32, Penn Cambria 26* Richland 34, Cambria Heights 14* Central Cambria 48, Somerset 6* Mountain Athletic Tyrone 38, Central 14* Hollidaysburg 26, DuBois 13* Clearfield 29, Saint Marys 6 Huntingdon 42, Philipsburg 28 Indian Valley 40, Lewistown 14 Bald Eagle 13, Bellefonte 9 Central Mountain 46, Penns Valley 9 Others Chestnut Ridge 20, Bedford 14* Shade 44, Ferndale 7 West Branch 34, Williamsburg 20 State College 38, Chambersburg 3 Phillies Fans Go Crazy! Oct 30, 2008 Thousands of Phillies fans poured into the streets in the wake of the Phillies' 4-3 win over Tampa Bay that gave them their first World Series title in 28 years. Fans were waving rally towels and setting off fireworks. Cars honked and cheers echoed through the streets of downtown until the early hours of Thursday. At least two cars were overturned in Philadelphia and the windows of a TV van were smashed. Some celebrated the championship by climbing light poles and knocking down traffic signals, spraying beer and shooting off fireworks. Chief's Latest Oct 27, 2008 Johnstown, Pa. – Last week, the Johnstown Chiefs wrapped up a brief three-game home stand by splitting a pair of games and they began a four-game road trip with a strong victory. This week will see the Chiefs finish up that road trip as they try to remain undefeated away from the UPMC Health Plan Ice Rink at the Cambria County War Memorial. This Week: 10/30 at Trenton, 7:05 p.m. 11/1 at Wheeling, 7:35 p.m. 11/2 at Dayton, 5:00 p.m. Local Score Board Oct 26, 2008 College Football Penn State 13, Ohio State 6 Rutgers 54, Pitt 34 Albany 27, St. Francis 3 IUP 66, Clarion 16 High School Football North Star 47, Ferndale 7 Blacklick Valley 51, Rockwood 20 Bishop Walsh 36, Conemaugh Valley 18 Boys High School Soccer Northern Bedford 2, Berlin 1 Rockwood 3, Chestnut Ridge 1 Conemaugh Twp. 4, McConnellsburg 0 Girls High School Soccer Conemaugh Twp. 8, Johnstown Christian 0 Windber 4, Berlin 3, OT Bedford 5, Rockwood 2 Women's College Volleyball UPJ 3, Bluefield State 0 Friday's Scores ECHL Dayton 1, Johnstown 0 High School Football Laurel Highlands Bishop McCort 14, Central Cambria 13* Forest Hills 34, Richland 8* Johnstown 36, Bishop Guilfoyle 19* Penn Cambria 40, Somerset 26* Westmont 35, Bedford 0 Bishop Carroll 46, Cambria Heights 7 WestPac Portage 40, Berlin 6* Windber 47, Meyersdale 25* Conemaugh Twp. 14, Shade 0 Heritage Purchase Line 48, Saltsburg 0 Blairsville 42, Laurel Valley 7 Homer Center 42, Penns Manor 21 Northern Cambria 47, Ligonier Valley 28 United 45, Marion Center 28 InterCounty Bellwood-Antis 19, Mt. Union 14* Moshannon Valley 27, Southern Huntingdon 6 Everett 31, Claysburg Kimmel 12 Northern Bedford 45, West Branch 7 Tussey Mountain 30, Glendale 14 Juniata Valley 43, Williamsburg 6 MAC Huntingdon 33, Clearfield 7* Central 28*, St. Marys 27* Tyrone 42, Penns Valley 0 Bald Eagle 41, Lewistown 0 Indian Valley 23, Bellefonte 20 Other Hollidaysburg 53, Williamsport 28* Altoona 42, CD East 27 Chestnut Ridge 36, Philipsburg 29 Kane 14, Curwensville 0 Strong Vincent 39, Dubois 0 Chiefs Take Win At War Memorial Oct 23, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs pulled off a dramatic 5-3 victory over the Elmira Jackals on Wednesday night at the UPMC Health Plan Ice Rink at the Cambria County War Memorial. Johnstown raced out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, and looked to be on its way to an easy victory. Mark McCutcheon blasted home a power play goal (2nd; 6:39) in the first period to open the scoring. Codey Burki and Jon Landry assisted for their first points of the season. A pair of rookies teamed up on the Chiefs’ second goal of the first. Chiefs netminder Ian Keserich won his second game of the year by making 27 saves on 30 shots, while the Chiefs power play ended the night 2-for-6. Paterno's Injury Worse Than He Said Oct 22, 2008 After weeks of saying nothing's wrong, Coach Joe paterno admits his leg injury is worse then he had let on. Joepa's injury has left him riding on a golf cart at practice and using a cane to get up to the podium at press conference. He's expected to be up in the press box at Ohio State on Saturday. Coach Paterno says he'll see a doctor during the team's bye week. Penguins Win 2-1 Over Bruins Oct 21, 2008 Evgeni Malkin scored in the second extra round of the shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 win over Boston in the Bruins' home-opener. Phil Kessel scored on Boston's first shootout attempt before Petr Sykora tied it on the Penguins' second shot. It was the Penguins' fourth overtime game in their seven overall this season. Kessel also scored a power-play goal in regulation for the Bruins. Miroslav Satan had the Penguins' score. St. Francis Women Loose To Robert Morris Oct 20, 2008 Senior Keshia Gibbs (Dumfries, Va. / Forest Park) had 16 kills and just two errors on 25 swings for a .560 hitting percentage, but the Saint Francis women’s volleyball team couldn’t hold on to a 2-1 advantage in a heartbreaking 3-2 Northeast Conference-opening loss versus Robert Morris on Saturday night. Chief's Fall in Season Opener Oct 20, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs started well in their home opener Saturday night, but ultimately fell by a score of 4-2 to the Wheeling Nailers. Mark McCutcheon opened the scoring for Johnstown on the power play, his first of the year, with a scorching one-timer that beat Wheeling goalie David Brown to the blocker side at 9:26 of the period. McCutcheon was set up inside the left-wing circle by a pass from Greg Gallagher, and Ray Macias earned the secondary assist. Johnstown ended the period up 1-0. The Chiefs take to the War Memorial ice again on Wednesday, October 22 against the Elmira Jackals. Saint Francis Falls To Monmouth Hawks Oct 20, 2008 Freshman Claire Wilkie (Durban, South Africa/Danville Park Girls) scored her second goal of the season, but it wasn't enough as the Saint Francis field hockey team fell to the Monmouth Hawks by a score of 3-1 on Saturday in West Long Branch. Wilkie gave the Red Flash the lead early in the game, scoring 3:19 into the contest. Her goal was unassisted. The Hawks battled back later in the half. Molly Passarella scored an unassisted goal of her own rebound at 20:08 to tie the game at 1-1 going into the locker room. She then scored again off a pass from Courtney Stetson just 5 minutes into the second half to put the Hawks up 2-1. The team will return home to host Quinnipiac University at DeGol Field on Friday October 24 at 7 P.M. BCS Standings Oct 20, 2008 Texas held first place in the first BCS standings Sunday, with Alabama second and Penn State not far behind the Crimson Tide. The Longhorns are way ahead of the field, as expected, and appear in position to play in the BCS national championship game Jan. 8 in Miami if they can stay unbeaten. Texas is an overwhelming No. 1 in the USA Today coaches' poll and the Harris Poll, and rated first in each of the six computer rankings, giving the Longhorns a BCS grade of .998 out of 1.000. The competition for second is much closer. Alabama is at .942 and Penn State is at .927. Oklahoma is fourth and Southern California fifth. Local Sports ScoreBoard Oct 19, 2008 Local Sports Scoreboard Saturday's Scores College Football Penn State 46, Michigan 17 Pitt 42, Navy 21 Wagner 17, St. Francis 13 IUP 42, Mercyhurst 10 High School Football Central Cambria 28, Westmont 13* Conemaugh Valley 54, Ferndale 13 Laurel Valley 14, Marion Center 13 ECHL Wheeling 4, Johnstown 2 NHL Pittsburgh 4, Toronto 1 Friday's Scores ECHL Johnstown 2, Trenton 1 High School Football WestPac Portage 42, North Star 35* Conemaugh Twp. 28, Berlin 7* Windber 42, Shade 22 Blacklick Valley 52, Meyersdale 26 Laurel Highlands Bishop McCort 47, Penn Cambria 14* Johnstown 49, Cambria Heights 14* Forest Hills 27, Bishop Carroll 0* Bishop Guilfoyle 50, Somerset 29* Richland 41, Bedford 20 Heritage Purchase Line 28, Penns Manor 20* Homer-Center 35, Ligonier Valley 28 Blairsville 28, United 20 Northern Cambria 35, Saltsburg 14 MAC Clearfield 49, Central 21* Bellefonte 14, Penns Valley 0* Tyrone 48, Lewistown 7 Saint Marys 42, Philipsburg 13 Central Mountain 38, Indian Valley 7 Huntingdon 17, Bald Eagle 6 Inter-County Northern Bedford 16, Mount Union 14* Bellwood-Antis 35, Juniata Valley 0 Tussey Mountain 28, S. Huntingdon 21 Moshannon Valley 39,West Branch 6 Claysburg 14, Glendale 13 Everett 53, Williamsburg 13 Others State College 34, Altoona 13* Hollidaysburg 21, Cedar Cliff 17 Punxsutawney 33, Union 14 Chestnut Ridge 28, Northern Garrett 8 Curwernsville 42, Johnsonburg 21 Rockwood 34, Hancock 6 Opposing Ben A Big Oh-No For Ohio's Bengals, Browns Oct 16, 2008 Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 10-0 in his home state of Ohio. The Pittsburgh quarterback grew up in Findlay, Ohio, with a large number of Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns fans, and most of his friends rooted for one of the two Ohio teams. Roethlisberger didn't cheer for either. He grew up liking the 49ers. He has especially disliked the sight of Bengals orange and black and Browns orange and brown since entering the NFL in 2004, going 5-0 in Cleveland and 5-0 in Cincinnati, counting one playoff game. In those 10 victories, Roethlisberger is 148 of 230 for 1,928 yards, 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Steelers play Sunday at winless Cincinnati. Playoff Schedule Oct 16, 2008 Today's Games ALCS Tampa Bay Rays (Scott Kazmir 12-8) at Boston Red Sox (Daisuke Matsuzaka 18-3), 8:07 p.m.< (Rays lead the best-of-seven series 3-1) Fans Cheer Phillies Home Oct 16, 2008 The Phillies are home. Fans lined the fence when the team's plane touched down at Philadelphia International Airport at 7:40 a.m. Fans have waited 15 years to cheer like this. Cole Hamels, Jimmy Rollins and Brad Lidge led Philadelphia to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night to send the Phils to the World Series for the first time in 15 years. The Phillies will face either the Tampa Bay Rays or Boston Red Sox. Tampa Bay leads the ALCS 3-1. Chiefs Resign Sgroi Oct 15, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs have re-signed forward Mike Sgroi. “We’re pleased to have Mike back for this season. He’s a proven physical presence on the ice who can also contribute offensively. It’s going to be great to have a fan favorite return that will undoubtedly provide energy and excitement,” said Chiefs Vice President and General Manager Bill Bredin. Sgroi, 30, was acquired on January 8, 2008 via a trade with Pensacola in a deal that sent rookie forward Mike Cohen to the Ice Pilots. Top 25 Schedule Oct 15, 2008 Thursday, Oct. 16= No. 9 BYU at TCU, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17= No. 15 Boise State vs. Hawaii, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18= No. 1 Texas vs. No. 11 Missouri, 8 p.m. No. 2 Alabama vs. Mississippi, 3:30 p.m. No. 3 Penn State vs. Michigan, 4:30 p.m. No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 16 Kansas, 3:30 p.m. No. 6 Southern Cal at Washington State, 3:30 p.m. No. 7 Texas Tech at Texas A&M, Noon No. 8 Oklahoma State vs. Baylor, 3 p.m. No. 10 Georgia vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt, 12:30 p.m. No. 12 Ohio State at No. 20 Michigan State, 3:30 p.m. No. 23 Pittsburgh at Navy, 3:30 p.m. Playoff Scores Oct 15, 2008 Tuesday's playoff scores Tuesday's Scores ALCS Tampa Bay Rays 13 Boston Red Sox 4 (Tampa Bay leads the best-of-seven series 3-1) Playoff Schedule For Wednesday Oct 15, 2008 Wednesday playoff schedule Today's Games NLCS Philadelphia Phillies (Cole Hamels 14-10) at Los Angeles Dodgers (Chad Billingsley 16-10), 8:22 p.m. (Phillies lead the best-of-seven series 3-1) Top 15 Schedule Oct 14, 2008 ^Thursday, Oct. 16= No. 9 BYU at TCU, 8 p.m. ^Friday, Oct. 17= No. 15 Boise State vs. Hawaii, 8 p.m. ^Saturday, Oct. 18= No. 1 Texas vs. No. 11 Missouri, 8 p.m. No. 2 Alabama vs. Mississippi, 3:30 p.m. No. 3 Penn State vs. Michigan, 4:30 p.m. No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 16 Kansas, 3:30 p.m. No. 6 Southern Cal at Washington State, 3:30 p.m. No. 7 Texas Tech at Texas A&M, Noon No. 8 Oklahoma State vs. Baylor, 3 p.m. No. 10 Georgia vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt, 12:30 p.m. No. 12 Ohio State at No. 20 Michigan State, 3:30 p.m. No. 13 LSU at South Carolina, 8 p.m. No. 14 Utah vs. Colorado State, 2 p.m. Playoff Schedule For Today Oct 14, 2008 Today's Games Tampa Bay Rays (Andy Sonnanstine 13-9) at Boston Red Sox (Tim Wakefield 10-11), 8:07 p.m MLB Playoff Scores & Schedule Oct 13, 2008 Sunday's Score Los Angeles Dodgers 7 Philadelphia Phillies 2 (Phillies lead series 2-1) Today's Games Tampa Bay Devil Rays (Matt Garza 11-9) at Boston Red Sox (Jon Lester 16-6) 4:37 p.m. (series tied 1-1) Philadelphia Phillies (Joe Blanton 4-0) at Los Angeles Dodgers (Derek Lowe 14-11) 8:22 p.m. (Phillies lead series 2-1) HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES OCT. 10-11 Oct 12, 2008 Friday's Scores High School Football Laurel Highlands Bishop McCort 38, Johnstown 7* Forest Hills 28, Penn Cambria 20* Central Cambria 44, Bishop Guilfoyle 26* Westmont 13, Richland 7* Bedford 26, Cambria Heights 6 WestPac North Star 15, Conemaugh Township 12 Portage 55, Conemaugh Valley 6* Windber 28, Berlin 21 Heritage Purchase Line 35, United 6 Laurel Valley 7, Homer-Center 3 Penns Manor 33, Ligonier Valley 12 Blairsville 47, Saltsburg 6 Northern Cambria 37, Marion Center 7 Inter-County Mount Union 28, Everett 12* Bellwood-Antis 21, Glendale 14 Northern Bedford 23, S. Huntingdon 20 Tussey Mountain 21, Williamsburg 14 Moshannon Valley 35, Claysburg 6 Juniata Valley 43, West Branch 14 MAC Tyrone 35, Philipsburg 7* Clearfield 56, Penns Valley 28* Saint Marys 44, Indian Valley 0* Central Mountain 36, Bellefonte 18 Huntingdon 34, Lewistown 0 Mid-Penn State College 51, C.D. East 7* Cedar Cliff 24, Altoona 7 Others Curwensville 22, Elk C.C. 12* Hollidaysburg 33, Wilson 7 DuBois 41, Chestnut Ridge 0 Indiana 34, Knoch 20 Redbank Valley 20, Punxsutawney 0 Paterno Not Sure If He'll Coach From Sideline On Saturday Oct 08, 2008 Penn State coach Joe Paterno is unsure whether his sore right leg will feel well enough to be on the sideline for Saturday's game at Wisconsin. Paterno said Tuesday he'll determine at the end of the week whether he'll coach from the field or the press box, where he spent last week's win over Purdue. The 81-year-old Paterno hurt the leg in late August while demonstrating an onside kick to his team. He said it's been sore ever since, though some days are better than others. JoePa has been staying off his feet at practice, monitoring his players from a golf cart. Undefeated and sixth-ranked Penn State is going for a seventh straight win. Tickets on Sale For Chiefs Oct 08, 2008 Tickets are now available for The Johnstown Chiefs preseason game on Saturday. The Chiefs will take on the Wheeling Nailers for their preseason finale at the UPMC Health Plan Ice Rink at the Cambria County War Memorial, October 11 at 7:05 PM. The Chiefs open the preseason this Friday by paying the Nailers a visit at WesBanco Arena for a 7:35 PM faceoff. The Chiefs open their 2008-09 home schedule on Saturday, October 18 at 7:05 against the Wheeling Nailers Lady Icers Prepare For Next Game Oct 08, 2008 The Lady Icers returned on Sunday from their weekend trip to Michigan for the Great Lakes Women’s Collegiate Hockey Showcase. They faced challenging teams and battled their way to an overall record of 1-3. The Lady Icers will host the University of Massachusetts in their home opener this weekend. Friday’s game will begin at 9:15 PM and Saturday’s game starts at 3:15 PM. Big 10 Glance Oct 06, 2008 BIG TEN CONFERENCE= ^ Conference All Games ^ W L PF PA W L PF PA Penn St. 2 0 58 30 6 0 269 70 Michigan St. 2 0 58 42 5 1 171 97 Ohio St. 2 0 54 38 5 1 154 97 Northwestern 1 0 22 17 5 0 125 62 Minnesota 1 1 37 41 5 1 182 111 Illinois 1 1 69 58 3 2 178 148 Michigan 1 1 47 70 2 3 103 136 Purdue 0 1 6 20 2 3 127 125 Wisconsin 0 2 42 47 3 2 144 88 Iowa 0 2 30 38 3 3 155 67 Indiana 0 2 36 58 2 3 132 116 Friday Night Sports Scores Oct 04, 2008 Heritage Penns Manor 54, Blairsville 29* Purchase Line 35, Marion Center 14 Ligonier Valley 35, Saltsburg 13 United 28, Homer-Center 14 InterCounty Conference Bellwood Antis 44, Moshannon Valley 0* Mount Union 46, Williamsburg 7 Northern Bedford 20, Tussey Mountain 12 Glendale 28, Juniata Valley 21 Everett 41, Southern Huntingdon 7* Mountain Athletic Conference Tyrone 44, Saint Marys 7* Hollidaysburg 28, Central Mountain 7 Huntingdon 21, Indian Valley 18 Philipsburg 21, Penns Valley 17 Clearfield 41, Bald Eagle 6 Dubois 32, Bellefonte 29* MidPenn State College 38, Cedar Cliff 7* Bishop McDevitt 46, Altoona 21* Other Punxsutawney 25, Clarion Limestone 20* Chestnut Ridge 19, Meyersdale 7 Curwensville 47, Ridgway 6 Friday Night Sports Scores Oct 04, 2008 Friday's Scores High School Football Laurel Highlands Conference Central Cambria 27, Forest Hills 0* Richland 49, Somerset 14* Bishop Guilfoyle 29, Bedford 28, OT* Penn Cambria 42, Cambria Heights 7 WestPac North Star 50, Windber 26* Rockwood 24, Shade 21 Blacklick Valley 56, Berlin 20* IUP With Dramatic Win Oct 04, 2008 Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Andrew Krewatch threw a last-minute touchdown pass to tie the game and another in the second overtime to beat Slippery Rock 23-16 today. Krewatch threw 2 yards to Cameron Mobley to make the score 16-16 with 22 seconds remaining. Slippery Rock kicker C.J. Bahr and Indiana's Craig Burgess both missed field goals in the first overtime before Krewatch threw seven yards to Garrett Lestochi to give Indiana a 23-16 lead in the second overtime. The game ended when Slippery Rock quarterback Brad Galvan was intercepted by Indiana's Mark Jackson. Indiana entered the game ranked 19th in Division Two and improved to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the PSAC-West. Slippery Rock fell to 3-3 and 1-2 in the conference. Dodgers, Phillies, Red Sox In Control...Fewer Fans...Belichick Oct 02, 2008 The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies were victorious in the opener of their respective National League Division Series. James Loney launched a go-ahead grand slam before Manny Ramirez and Russell Martin hit solo homers in the Dodgers' 7-2 win over the Cubs in Chicago. Cole Hamels allowed two hits over eight scoreless innings as the Phillies downed the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 3-1. Top 25 Schedule Oct 02, 2008 Thursday, Oct. 2= No. 10 South Florida vs. Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. No. 15 Utah vs. Oregon State, 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3= No. 8 BYU at Utah State, 8 p.m. Refs Report Finds No Other Crimes Beyond Donaghy Oct 02, 2008 A review of the NBA's officiating program has made recommendations for significant changes, but found no evidence of illegal activity by any referees other than Tim Donaghy. The report, conducted by former federal prosecutor Lawrence Pedowitz, was issued Thursday. It called for the creation of a ``culture of compliance'' and the closer monitoring of games for suspicious activity. Commissioner David Stern chose Pedowitz's firm to conduct the investigation last year after former referee Donaghy was charged with betting on games he officiated and providing inside information to gambling associates to win their bets. He is currently serving a 15-month sentence. Steelers End With Win Sep 29, 2008 The Pittsburgh Pirates ended yet another losing season with a win, beating the San Diego Padres 6-1 in a matchup of last-place clubs. Pittsburgh tied the 1933-48 Philadelphia Phillies' major league record of 16 consecutive losing seasons _ the longest losing run in any of the four major pro sports leagues. Penn State Icers Annual Blue/White Game Set Sep 25, 2008 The 2008-2009 Penn State Icers will continue their annual tradition of kicking off their season with the Blue/White Game. The game will take place this Friday, September 26 at 9:15 PM at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. The Icers will be split into two teams, the Blue Team and the White Team. They will battle each other during two 25-minute halves, with a 15-minute intermission between.The Icers will start their season on Friday, October 3 as they travel to Delaware for a weekend series and take on the Fightin’ Blue Hens. Friday’s game starts at 7:00pm and Saturday’s game will begin at 5:00pm. MLB, Union Agrees On Deals For Alvarez Sep 25, 2008 Pedro Alvarez has signed his four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The third baseman inked the deal after Major League Baseball agreed with the players' association today that management can't unilaterally extend the August 15th deadline for draft picks to reach agreements with teams. The players' association filed a pair of grievances after the commissioner's office allowed Alvarez to reach agreement minutes after the deadline. Alvarez initially took a minor league deal that included a 6 million-dollar signing bonus after being the second player taken in the draft. Sabathia Strikes Out 11, Brewers Win Again Sep 25, 2008 CC Sabathia, working on short rest, gave up four hits over seven innings while striking out a season-high 11 and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night. The Brewers entered one game behind the New York Mets in the NL wild-card race. The Mets played Chicago on Wednesday night. Michael Phelps Returns Home To Baltimore Sep 25, 2008 Returning to the Baltimore pool where he honed his swimming skills, Michael Phelps has accepted a $250,000 donation from Kellogg's for his charitable foundation. Phelps is home after a whirlwind journey and record-setting performance of winning eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics. Phelps' photo will appear on the Kellogg products, and the donation will go to he Michael Phelps Foundation, which promotes water safety and youth swimming. It got started with a $1 million bonus Phelps earned from another sponsor, Speedo, for his gold-medal haul. Top 25 Schedule Sep 23, 2008 Thursday, Sept. 25= No. 1 Southern Cal at Oregon State, 9 p.m.< Saturday, Sept. 27= No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 24 TCU, 7 p.m. No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 8 Alabama, 7:45 p.m. No. 4 Florida vs. Mississippi, 12:30 p.m. No. 5 LSU vs. Mississippi State, 7:30 p.m. No. 7 Texas vs. Arkansas, 3:30 p.m. No. 9 Wisconsin at Michigan, 3:30 p.m. No. 12 Penn State vs. No. 22 Illinois, 8 p.m. No. 13 South Florida at N.C. State, 7:30 p.m. No. 14 Ohio State vs. Minnesota, Noon No. 15 Auburn vs. Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. No. 16 Wake Forest vs. Navy, 3:45 p.m. No. 17 Utah vs. Weber State, 8 p.m. No. 20 Clemson vs. Maryland, Noon No. 23 East Carolina vs. Houston, 3:30 p.m. No. 25 Fresno State at UCLA, 3:30 p.m. Fans Arrested For Stealing Pieces From Yankee Stadium Sep 23, 2008 New York City police say they arrested more than a dozen people for stealing pieces of Yankee Stadium during the 85-year-old ballpark's final game. Police say 18 fans were charged with possessing stolen property. Officers were out in force for the stadium's final game on Sunday to keep souvenir hunters from tearing away pieces of the place. Yankee spokesman Howard Rubenstein told the New York Post that they intend to hire a private security team to protect the stadium from other would-be thieves. BigTen Glance Sep 22, 2008 Saturday's Games Ohio St. 28, Troy 10 Pittsburgh 21, Iowa 20 Northwestern 16, Ohio 8 Penn St. 45, Temple 3 Purdue 32, Cent. Michigan 25 Minnesota 37, Florida Atlantic 3 Michigan St. 23, Notre Dame 7 Ball St. 42, Indiana 20 Saturday, Sept. 27 Minnesota at Ohio St., 11 a.m. Michigan St. at Indiana, 11 a.m. Northwestern at Iowa, 11:05 p.m. Wisconsin at Michigan, 2:30 p.m. Purdue at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m. Illinois at Penn St., 7 p.m. Notre Dame Players Arrested Sep 22, 2008 Notre Dame tight end Will Yeatman and center Mike Golic (GOH'-lihk) Junior, son of an ESPN television host, were among 41 people arrested on misdemeanor alcohol charges early Sunday at a South Bend home, according to police. Sergeant Al Taylor of the Indiana State Excise Police says others arrested included members of the Notre Dame lacrosse and soccer teams. The arrests occurred after Notre Dame suffered a 23-7 loss at Michigan State on Saturday. Spikes Season Tickets Now On Sale Sep 10, 2008 The State College Spikes announced today that Spikes Season Tickets for the 2009 season are now on sale, including an exclusive offer for the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. In addition, the club is proud to announce there will be no price increase for the 2009 season. All 2009 Spikes Season Ticket Holders are guaranteed their seat to the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game on August 18th, 2009 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. In addition to the 2009 All-Star Game, Spikes Season Tickets guarantee individuals and businesses the same seats for all 38 regular season State College Spikes home games at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Out of Retirement For Lance Armstrong Sep 10, 2008 Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement and is determined to win an eighth Tour de France. Armstrong's return from cancer to win the Tour a record seven consecutive times made him a hero to cancer patients worldwide and elevated cycling to an unprecedented level in America. Armstrong's spokesman tells The Associated Press that the Tour ``is the intention, but we've got some homework to do over there.'' What team Armstrong will ride with and what other races he'll compete in are undecided. 76ers Coach Resigns Sep 10, 2008 Philadelphia 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks has agreed to another contract extension. He agreed to a one-year contract extension in February that took him through the upcoming season. Cheeks has been the 76ers' coach since 2005, going 113-and-133 record. Last season, the 76ers lost to Detroit in the first round of the playoffs. Astros Beat Pirates Sep 09, 2008 Pinch-hitter Mark Saccomanno homered on the first pitch he saw in the major leagues to lead the surging Houston Astros past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Monday night. Saccomanno hit a solo shot in the fifth inning, becoming the fourth Houston player to homer in his first big league plate appearance. The Astros have won three straight and 11 of 12 to move 10 games over .500 for the first time this season. Eagles Prepare For Cowboys Sep 09, 2008 The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to meet the Cowboys on Monday night in Dallas. The Cowboys are coming off a 28-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Eagles benefited from playing a woeful opponent in Week 1, beating St. Louis 38-3. Former Teacher Charged Sep 03, 2008 A retired western Pennsylvania teacher has been charged with raping and sexually assaulting a former student in 2001. Fifty-five-year-old Stephen Shaffer, of Grove City, is accused of assaulting the female student when she was 13 and 14 years old on two different occasions in early 2001. At the time, Shaffer was a science teacher at Somerset Area Junior High School. Shaffer surrendered his teacher's license in November. Shaffer was charged with rape, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and other related crimes. Pirates Win With Back-to-Back Homers Sep 03, 2008 Rookies Brandon Moss and Andy LaRoche hit back-to-back home runs to help the Pittburgh Pirates snap a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. The homers helped right-hander Ian Snell win for the second time in three starts. Snell (6-10) lasted six innings, giving up seven hits and two runs _ one earned. He struck out five. Matt Capps pitched a perfect ninth for his 18th save in 23 opportunities. Phillys End Nats' Winning Streak Sep 03, 2008 Cole Hamels pitched into the eighth inning, Jimmy Rollins drove in two runs and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped Washington's seven-game winning streak with a 4-0 victory Tuesday night. Hamels (12-8) gave up five hits in 7 1-3 innings, striking out six and walking three. In 29 starts this season, he has pitched at least seven innings 23 times _ the most in the majors. Steelers Trim Players Sep 02, 2008 The Steelers trimmed their roster to the 53-player limit, several placed on Reserve/Injured List. Eleventh-year QB Charlie Batch was placed on the Reserve/Injured List after breaking his collarbone in the Steelers’ preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Third-year LB Arnold Harrison also placed on the list after injuring his left knee and rookies LB Mike Humpal (neck) and rookie S Ryan Mundy (ankle). The Steelers released 18 other players from their roster. Curve Announce 2009 Schedule Aug 28, 2008 The Altoona Curve announce their schedule and home game times for the 2009 Eastern League season. The club will once again play 71home games at Blair County Ballpark, beginning with the Home Opener on Thursday, April 16 against the Erie SeaWolves (Tigers). The Curve will open the 2009 campaign with a seven-game road trip from April 8-15 at Erie(Tigers) and Akron (Indians).Most noteworthy about the Curve's 2009 schedule is the fact that the club will play only seven April home dates, while hosting 31 games during a 48-day stretch from June 16-August 2. Chiefs Trade Coutu Aug 28, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, and the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters and Syracuse Crunch, announced today that defenseman Justin Coutu has been traded to the Mississippi Sea Wolves in exchange for future considerations. Local Sports Scores For August 27th Aug 28, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES National League Chicago 2, Pittsburgh 0 New York Penn League Jamestown 6, State College 3 Eastern League Altoona at Akron, postponed Girls High School Tennis Chestnut Ridge 3, Windber 2 2009 Curve Tickets Aug 27, 2008 With the 2008 regular season down to just four home games at Blair County Ballpark, the Altoona Curve today announced that 2009 Curve Season Tickets are now available for individual fans and businesses to purchase. The club has also announced that there will be no price increase for the 2009 season. Curve Season Tickets guarantee individuals or businesses the same seats for all 71 regular season home games at Blair County Ballpark, while also offering a long list of great benefits. 2009 season tickets are available for as low as $383.40. Chiefs Add Players Aug 27, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs have acquired the rights to defeneman David Schulz and center Max Taylor from the Ontario Reign in exchange for defenseman Andrew Martens. Schulz, 22, appeared in 49 games with the Texas Wildcatters last season, registering eight goals, 12 assists and 36 penalty minutes, good for fourth in scoring among Wildcatters’ defensemen. Schulz also skated in one game for the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL). Nittany Lion Buttons To Be Handed Out Aug 27, 2008 “Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania will help to kick off the 2008 Nittany Lions football season with the 36th annual booster button campaign,”. Beginning Wednesday, August 27, and continuing through the 2008 season, a new button will be issued each Wednesday morning carrying a unique slogan for the upcoming Penn State football game. These free buttons will be available at 13 Citizens Bank branches in Centre (State College), Blair and Mifflin counties, while supplies last. At least 270,900 buttons will be distributed this football season to keep pace with high demand. Paterno Picks Starting QB Aug 27, 2008 Penn State redshirt junior quarterback Daryll Clark will start at quarterback for the Nittany Lions season opener Saturday against Coastal Carolina, head coach Joe Paterno announced Tuesday. Clark has spent the past two seasons as Anthony Morelli's backup. Clark, sophomore Pat Devlin, and senior Paul Cianciolo had competed throughout training camp for the starting job. Paterno said Clark will start Saturday's game, but added he'd like to play the other two quarterbacks during the game, as well. Local Sports Scores From 8/26 Aug 27, 2008 National League Chicago 14, Pittsburgh 9 New York Penn League Jamestrown 7, State College 6 State College 5, Jamestown 3 Eastern League Akron 5, Altoona 1 PITT Football Schedual Aug 25, 2008 Aug. 30 BOWLING GREEN (ESPNU) Noon Sept. 6 BUFFALO 6 p.m. Sept. 20 IOWA TBA Sept. 27 at Syracuse* (ESPN Reg.) Noon Oct. 2 (Thurs.) at USF* (ESPN) 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Navy (CBS CSN) 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25 RUTGERS* TBA Nov. 1 at Notre Dame (NBC) 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8 LOUISVILLE* TBA Nov. 22 at Cincinnati* TBA Nov. 28 (Fri.) WEST VIRGINIA* (ABC) Noon Dec. 6 at Connecticut* (ESPN/ESPN2) TBA * Big East game Aug. 30 at Pittsburgh Noon Sept. 6 MINNESOTA 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Boise State 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Wyoming 4 p.m. Oct. 4 EASTERN MICHIGAN* 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at Akron* 6 p.m. Oct. 18 MIAMI (OHIO)* Noon Oct. 25 at Northern Illinois* 4 p.m. Nov. 1 KENT STATE* 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Ohio* 2 p.m. Nov. 21 BUFFALO* 6 p.m. Nov. 28 at Toledo* 3:30 p.m. Curve To Host Unveiling of New Stamp Aug 21, 2008 The song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" will be honored with a commemoriative stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of its composition. Blair County Ballpark, home of the Altoona Curve, will be the site for a special unveiling of the "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" stamp as part of a special pre-game ceremony. It will be held at 6:30pm, Wednesday, August 20th prior to the 7:05 pitch between the Curve and Portland Sea Dogs. Chiefs Host Kids Day Game Aug 14, 2008 The Chiefs will host their scond annual Hocky in Education Day Game on November 12. Teachers throughout the region are being invited to bring their classes out to the game for a unique field trip. The kids will get a workbook that will show them how math, science, physical fitness, history, and even geography play an important role in professional hockey. The Chiefs will battle defending ECHL champion Cyclones. Penn State 08 Preview Aug 13, 2008 Derrick Williams' career has come full circle. Penn State's freshman sensation in 2005 is now the steady captain in 2008 trying to help steer the Nittany Lions back into the BCS. He was part of a first-year class that helped coach Joe Paterno get the program back on track with a Big Ten title and an Orange Bowl victory. This year there are holes to fill at quarterback and linebacker, and injured Nittany Lions must return to add depth on the defensive line. The schedule-makers didn't do Penn State a favor with an October trifecta: at Wisconsin; Michigan at home; and at Big Ten favorite Ohio State. And away from the field, the team wants to rid itself of a string of legal and disciplinary issues over the past year that led to a handful of suspensions and dismissals. Pirates Take On Reds Aug 13, 2008 The Pirates host the Reds again tonight in a matchup of the two worst teams in the National League Central. The last-place Reds defeated the Pirates 5-1 Tuesday in their first game without slugger Adam Dunn. He was traded to NL West-leading Arizona on Monday for minor league pitcher Dallas Buck and two players to be named. Brandon Phillips and Javier Valentin sparked the Reds' offense, as each hit a home run to help Cincinnati snap a season-high six-game losing streak. If the Reds win tonight, it will be the first victory in back-to-back games for them in three weeks. The Reds' pitching has been the biggest reason for their slump. They have a league-worst 5.86 team ERA since July 24. Pittsburgh was 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Wednesday's Local Scores Jul 31, 2008 AAABA Delweld 5, Principle 2 (Delweld leads final series 1-0) National League Colorado 7, Pittsburgh 4 New York Penn League Mahoning Valley 7, State College 6 Eastern League Trenton 6, Altoona 3 Curve Continue Surge With 4-2 Win Over First-Place Trenton Jul 30, 2008 Shelby Ford broke a 2-2 tie with a two-out RBI single in the top of the eighth inning and Juan Mateo tossed three strong innings of relief to earn the victory as the Curve won their fourth consecutive game, 4-2, Tuesday at Trenton. With four straight wins, the Curve (51-59) have now matched their season-long winning streak. In addition, Altoona is now 12-5 over its last 17 games. Trenton (64-44), the first-place club in the E.L. North, has now lost a season-high six straight games. Ford's go-ahead RBI single in the eighth scored Jason Bowers from second base after Bowers had doubled earlier in the inning. Ford then scored the Curve's fourth run on newcomer Jim Negrych's RBI single to center. Negrych, who was called up from Class-A Lynchburg earlier in the day along with first baseman/outfielder Jamie Romak, went 2-for-4 in his first Double-A game after posting a Carolina League-leading .370 average with the Hillcats. Romak went 0-for-4 in his Curve debut. Mateo (6-1) continued to pad his win total on the season with three scoreless innings of relief. The right-hander has now earned victories in his last three appearances out of the Curve bullpen and his six wins lead all Altoona pitchers. Anthony Claggett (2-2), who entered Tuesday's appearances with a miniscule 1.02 ERA in 22 appearances out of the Trenton bullpen, was handed the loss. Dan Reichert made his third start for the Curve and received a no-decision after allowing two runs -- one earned -- over six innings. Reichert was staked to a 2-0 lead after Bowers and Melvin Dorta recorded RBI's during a two-run third, but the right-hander allowed a Thunder run in the fourth and then an unearned tally in the sixth before departing. The revamped Curve lineup, which included newcomers Negrych batting third and playing third base and Romak hitting fourth at first base, was missing regulars Luis Cruz and Jason Delaney, who were promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis earlier in the day as part of a massive roster shake-up around the Pirates' organization. The Curve will play the third game of their four-game series at Trenton Wednesday evening at 7:05 p.m. Altoona will send left-hander Kyle Bloom (2-5, 4.12) to the mound against Thunder righty Steven White, who will be making his first start with Trenton after being sent down from Triple-A Scranton earlier in the week. Fans can hear all the action on Real Oldies 93.5 FM and the Curve Radio Network starting at 6:50 p.m. Altoona will return to Blair County Ballpark Friday to open a six-game homestand against Bowie (Orioles) and Akron (Indians). Great seats remain for each game of the Aug. 1-6 homestand and can be purchased by calling (877) 99-CURVE, by visiting the BCB Ticket Office or by logging on to AltoonaCurve.com and clicking one of the "BUY TICKETS" links on the homepage. Area Ballplayers Head Back To World Series Jul 29, 2008 The B. Hale Boilers captured a spot in the Pony World Series with two impressive innings on Monday. The Johnstown Recreation Pony champions scored 13 runs in the third and added 10 more in the fourth for a 23-5 mercy-rule shortened victory of North Allegheny. Ben Legath threw a complete-game, four-hitter. Ian Helsel went 3-for-4 with thre RBIs, while Jesse Copper and Zach Solarczyk each had three hits and drove in two runs. Justin Gdula had two hits, including a fourth-inning home run, and drove in three runs. The boilers will play Puerto Rico at 8pm Aguust 9th in Washington, Pa., in the first round of the World Series. Is is the second year the team has advanced to Washington. Curve Says Goodbye to Davidson Jul 29, 2008 Dave Davidson authored a fantastic farewell to his Altoona Curve teammates on Sunday in Harrisburg, tossing three scoreless innings of relief to earn the victory in the Curve's 11-inning win over the Senators. The left-hander was making his final appearance with Altoona before leaving the club to join Team Canada for its preparations for the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Davidson left the Curve from Harrisburg Sunday evening to fly to Toronto for the start of Team Canada's pre-Olympic training camp on Monday. A native of St. Catherine's, Ontario, the 23-year old is one of 11 pitchers on the Canadian team's 24-man roster. “This is an amazing opportunity for me to represent my country in the Olympics and to be part of an experience which will stay with me the rest of my life,” said Davidson. “To wear your country’s jersey is a remarkable feeling. I’m looking forward to traveling to China and coming back home with an Olympic Medal.” A member of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 40-man roster, Davidson pitched in a team-high 34 games for the Curve, going 4-2 with a 3.29 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 63 innings of relief. He will likely re-join Altoona after the Olympics. Davidson is one of five current Eastern Leaguers who will play for Team Canada in Beijing, joining fellow pitchers T.J. Burton (Akron) and Brooks McNiven (Connecticut) and infielders Emmanuel Garcia (Binghamton) and Matt Rogelstad (Harrisburg). Davidson also becomes just the third active Curve player to participate in the Olympics. In 2004, infielders Yurendell deCaster (Netherlands) and Kevin Nicholson (Canada) played in the Olympic baseball tournament in Athens, Greece. Curve manager Tim Leiper, who coached third base for Canada's 2004 Olympic Team and the Canadian entry at the 2006 World Baseball Classic, is not a member of the 2008 Olympic coaching staff. Steelers Place 3 On PUP List Jul 28, 2008 The Steelers opened their 2008 training camp today and placed three players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. The team announced this afternoon that nose tackle Casey Hampton (conditioning), safety Troy Polamalu (hamstring) and offensive guard Chris Kemoeatu (triceps) were all placed on the PUP list and will be ineligible to practice. No timetable was given for how long they will remain on the PUP list. The Steelers will hold their first practices of the 2008 season on Monday, July 28. The team’s afternoon practice, which begins at 2:55 p.m., is open to the public. Steelers Sign Sweed To 4-Year-Deal Jul 28, 2008 The Steelers announced they have signed their 2008 second-round draft pick, wide receiver Limas Sweed, to a four-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sweed (6-4, 212), out of Texas, was the 53rd overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft. He ranked sixth in Longhorns’ annals with 124 career receptions and finished fifth on the school’s career record list with 1,915 yards receiving. Sweed tied the Texas school record with 12 touchdown catches in 2006 and his 20 career receiving touchdowns rank second in Longhorns history. Prior to missing the second half of his senior season with a wrist injury, Sweed had 19 catches for 306 yards with three touchdowns. As a junior, Sweed earned All-Big Twelve first-team honors after posting 46 catches for 801 yards (17.4) with 12 touchdowns. The signing of Sweed means the Steelers have signed all seven of their 2008 NFL Draft picks in time for the opening of training camp. Curve Clip Aeros Wings Jul 24, 2008 The Curve continued their stretch of good baseball against the top team in the Eastern League’s Southern Division, doubling up the Akron Aeros, 6-3 on Wednesday night at BCB. With the victory the Curve secured themselves a winning homestand and a series win against Akron. Offensively the Curve pounded out six extra-base hits and got a solid outing from starter Luis Munoz. Munoz made just one mistake over seven innings. The right-hander allowed a three-run home run to Wes Hodges in the top of the fourth inning to give the Aeros a 3-0 lead. The Curve, though scored six unanswered runs. Altoona grabbed half the runs off Akron starter Ryan Edell. An RBI single by James Boone plated Steve Lerud for the Curve’s first run in the fifth inning to cut the deficit to 3-1. In the sixth, though, it was Lerud’s second home run of the season – a two-run shot – that tied the contest, 3-3. Off reliever Tony Sipp (0-3) the bottom of the eighth Curve scored three runs. Jason Bowers provided the go-ahead RBI double that scored Brad Corley to give Altoona a 4-3 edge. Corley finished the night 3-for-4 with three doubles and two runs scored. Lerud added an RBI ground out to extend the Curve lead to 5-3. Lerud had three RBI’s on Wednesday. Miguel Perez added the final run with an RBI double in the frame. Perez was 2-for-4. Juan Mateo (4-1) tossed a pair of scoreless innings of relief to earn the win. Mateo allowed just one hit. The Curve will look to take four out of five from the first-place team in the Eastern League’s Southern Division on Thursday afternoon at 12:05 p.m. Right-hander Dan Reichert (0-1, 6.75) will make his second start in a Curve uniform, while Akron righty Kevin Dixon (8-5, 4.05) will take the stump for the Aeros. Thursday at BCB will be Super Splash Day. The Curve will turn the ballpark into a water park. Bring your swimming trunks or bathing suit and have fun in the sun. If you don't want to get wet, don't worry -- there will be specially-designated "Dry Zones" throughout the ballpark. NOTES – The Curve are 5-3 on this current nine-game homestand, splitting a four-game set with Harrisburg and grabbing three out of four from Akron…The Curve pounded out six extra-base hits on Wednesday, two short of their season-high, which is eight....Brad Corley's three hits were all doubles, which ties him for a season-high for doubles in a game with Jonel Pacheco. Pacheco accomplished the feat on June 8 versus Connecticut... Angel Gonzalez extended his hitting streak to five games with a 3-for-4 performance. Gonzalez has recorded a hit in every game he has played in Double-A. Chiefs Announce Changes Jul 24, 2008 The Johnstown Chiefs announced today changes to their 2008-09 schedule. The game scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 at the War Memorial arena against the Wheeling Nailers will now be played against the Cincinnati Cyclones. Also, three home games that had been scheduled against the Dayton Bombers now feature different opponents. On Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22 the Elmira Jackals will visit Johnstown instead of Dayton, and on Wednesday, March 4 the Wheeling Nailers will replace the Bombers on the Chiefs’ schedule. With the Pensacola Ice Pilots no longer a member of the ECHL, the Chiefs’ game that had been scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 has been removed from the schedule. To make up for that road game, Johnstown will now visit US Bank Arena to take on the Cincinnati Cyclones on Wednesday, April 1. That game will be a part of a three-game set against the defending Kelly Cup champions to close out the regular season. The Chiefs’ 21st season in the ECHL gets under way on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. against the Trenton Devils at Sovereign Bank Arena. The Chiefs return to Johnstown for their home opener the very next night against the Wheeling Nailers at 7:05 p.m. Steelers Set To Report To Camp Jul 23, 2008 The Pittsburgh Steelers begin defense of their AFC North Division title when the entire team reports to training camp Sunday, July 27, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. This will be the 42nd year the Steelers will train at Saint Vincent College. Head Coach Mike Tomlin enters his second training camp as Steelers head coach with 81 players on the roster, including one player as part of the NFL International Practice Squad Program. The roster includes 54 veterans, eight first-year players and 19 rookies. The first official practice will take place Monday, July 28 at 9 a.m. Generally, morning practices will begin at 9 or 10 a.m. and afternoon sessions will start at 2:55 p.m. Only the afternoon practices are open to the public. The Steelers open their preseason schedule at Heinz Field on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m. against the Philadelphia Eagles. The game will be televised locally on KDKA-TV and FSN Pittsburgh. Heinz Field will also be the site of Pittsburgh’s preseason finale on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. versus the Carolina Panthers. Pitt Announces Game Dates Jul 23, 2008 The Pitt Athletic Department today announced kickoff times for its opening two football games at Heinz Field. The season opener against Bowling Green on Aug. 30 will have a noon kickoff and be nationally televised by ESPNU. The following week’s game, against Buffalo on Sept. 6, will kick off at 6 p.m. The start time for the Panthers’ Sept. 20 game with Iowa is still to be determined and, due to its attractiveness for television, may be a 12-day selection by ESPN or ESPN2. Additional known start times for the 2008 season include the Oct. 2 game at USF (7:30 p.m., ESPN), Oct. 18 at Navy (3:30 p.m., CBS College Sports Network) and Nov. 1 at Notre Dame (2:30 p.m., NBC). The 101st edition of the “Backyard Brawl” with West Virginia will have a noon kickoff Nov. 28 at Heinz Field and be a national ABC telecast. Additional kickoff times and television clearances will be announced at later dates. Curve Drop To Akron Jul 23, 2008 A trio of Akron pitchers held the Curve to just five hits in a 7-1 win over Altoona at Blair County Ballpark on Tuesday night. Akron starter Steven Wright (2-1) allowed just one run over five innings to get the win over the Curve. Reid Santos and Luis Perdomo combined to toss four perfect innings of combined relief. The loss for the Curve (45-58) snapped a modest three-game winnings streak and prevented Altoona from winning four straight, which would have matched their season high in consecutive wins. Derek Hankins suffered the loss. The right-hander gave up an early three runs and could not recover. Hankins tossed 4 2/3 innings and allowed six hits and three runs. The only Curve run came in the bottom of the third inning by way of Jason Bowers RBI double that plated Angel Gonzalez. Bowers finished the night 2-for-4. Akron (63-40) scored a pair of runs in the second, one in the third. The Aeros also put one run across in the sixth, a pair in the seventh and a single run in the ninth. First baseman Matt Whitney finished the night 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI’s. A usually strong bullpen faltered on Tuesday. Each Curve reliever gave up at least one run. Pat Bresnehan (one run), Jeff Sues (two runs) and Chris Castorri (one run) all fell victim to the league’s best hitting team. The Curve will look to reignite on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Luis Munoz (1-4, 8.37) will get the ball for the Curve, while southpaw Ryan Edell (5-6, 4.18) takes the hill for the Aeros. Wednesday at Blair County Ballpark, the first 2,000 fans of all ages through the gates will take home the second edition of the Curve’s Tenth Anniversary Photo Ball. This edition of the photo ball, sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Dairy will feature the likeness of Curve greats Jack Wilson and Adam Hyzdu. Wednesday, fans will also save big with one dollar hot dog specials. Wednesday is also a Giant Eagle Advantage Card Night. By showing your Advantage Card at the BCB ticket windows, fans can purchase one outfield reserve seat at regular price and receive a second one, free. Curve Wants Will Ferrell Jul 22, 2008 Hollywood mega star Will Ferrell officially has an open invitation to attend an Altoona Curve game. Will he accept the offer or just throw the Curve's invitation letter into a pile for some intern in his agent's office to open and forge an autograph on before returning? That is the question which will be pondered by Curve fans Monday evening at Blair County Ballpark, the home of the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. As part of "Please Come to Altoona Will Ferrell Night", which will highlight Monday's 5:35 p.m. doubleheader at Blair County Ballpark against the Akron Aeros (AA/Indians), the Curve and their fans will officially begin the process of inviting Ferrell -- best known for his hilarious roles on Saturday Night Live and for playing unforgettable big screen characters such as "Ron Burgandy" (Anchorman), "Ricky Bobby" (Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby) and "Frank The Tank" (Old School) -- to Central Pennsylvania for any remaining 2008 Curve home game. The Curve, with the help of fans attending Monday's doubleheader at Blair County Ballpark, will put together a formal letter, a DVD of Curve staff, players and fans pleading Ferrell to travel to Altoona, and a package of incentives in hopes of luring one of the biggest movie stars of our generation to Altoona for a future Curve game. The very enticing incentive package put together by the Curve will include: --A $716.67 appearance fee (based on his birth date of 7/16/67) --A ride to and from the Blair County Airport in mascot Steamer's Mini Van --Two (2) Diamond Club Tickets to the game of his choice and the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch --The opportunity to host the "Curve Game Day Show" in the character of “Ron Burgandy” from Anchorman --An opportunity to broadcast one inning of the Curve game on radio (Ferrell attended USC in hopes of becoming a sports broadcaster) --One Curve Burger and a small fountain drink --A Curve hat from the ballpark's Lost and Found Bin --A round of golf for he and sidekick John C. Reilly on the Moon with Tiger Woods, as he demanded during Sunday's telecast of the ESPY Awards on ESPN (The only caveat is that the Curve still are awaiting word from Woods on “Please Come to Altoona Tiger Woods Night”, which was quietly announced earlier in the season) To kick off the official invitation process, many of the promotions during Monday's doubleheader will pay homage to Ferrell and his zany big screen characters. Video clips from his movies will be scattered throughout the night and Curve staff members and ballpark personnel will dress up as some of his more memorable characters, including Curve General Manager Todd Parnell, who is set to don the Wonderbread Racing Team suit worn by "Ricky Bobby" in Talledega Nights. Hopefully, no one will re-create the scene in "Old School" where Ferrell, as "Frank the Tank", wears his "birthday suit" and goes streaking down the street. In addition, on-field, between-inning contests will be themed out to pay tribute to some of Ferrell's more popular films. Fans will be able to join the fun promotion as well. A video camera will be set up on the ballpark's main concourse during Monday's doubleheader and fans will be invited to record a short video making their case for why Will should attend an upcoming Curve game. The best videos will be included in the package, which will be sent to him in the coming days. In addition, the Curve will provide several pre-addressed postcards for fans to fill out and send to Ferrell's fan mail address. Speaking of fans, one local man will enjoy his 15 minutes of fame courtesy of the Curve's "Please Come to Altoona Will Ferrell Night". Will Farrell of Altoona will be a special guest at the ballpark Monday evening. Farrell (different spelling, but close enough) will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and sign autographs for fans throughout the night. For updates on whether the Curve's elaborate plan to lure Will Ferrell to Altoona works, fans should visit AltoonaCurve.com. In addition to the Will Ferrell promotion, fans attending Monday's Curve/Akron doubleheader can enjoy half-price Curve Burgers courtesy of Atlantic Broadband and it's another Ponderosa Steakhouse Family Four-Pack Monday. Families of four will receive four tickets, four regular hot dogs and four small sodas for only $40. Curve Sweeps Aeros Jul 22, 2008 The Altoona Curve played a pair of solid baseball games against the Eastern League’s top team on Monday night at Blair County Ballpark. Altoona grabbed a sweep of the Akron Aeros, as the Curve prevailed 3-2 in eight innings in the first contest and were winners 5-3 in the nightcap. The Curve (45-56) have won three in a row and are off to a 3-2 start to their nine-game homestand. In the nightcap, Brian Holliday, (1-1) a Pittsburgh native from Moon Township tossed a seven-inning complete game. It was just Holliday’s second Double-A start of his career. Altoona scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth as part of a four-hit attack against Akron starter Jim Deters (0-3). Highlighting the scoring was Brad Corley’s two-run home run – his 11th of the year. The Curve would tack on a run for good measure in the bottom of the sixth. Newcomer Angel Gonzalez doubled home Luis Cruz to provide Altoona with an insurance run. In the first game, James Boone delivered a walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Curve to a 3-2 victory. Boone finished the game 3-for-4 with two RBI in the win, Altoona’s fifth in the last seven games. Ronald Belisario (4-1) pitched two scoreless innings to earn the victory for Altoona. Erik Stiller (5-3) allowed the game-winning run to suffer the loss. With that win, the Curve improved to 7-1 in extra inning games and 22-11 in one-run contests with the win. The Curve return to the field on Tuesday for the third game of the series against Akron at 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Derek Hankins (1-6, 4.26) looks for his second win of the year for Altoona while Akron will send righty Steven Wright (1-1, 6.00) to the hill. Wednesday Local Scores Jul 17, 2008 AAABA Martella's Pharmacy - 6 Principle - 1 Delweld - 14 MCS Bulldogs - 2 GMI Renegades - 15 NORAC Lab - 5 Curve To Host Benefit Softball Game Jul 16, 2008 The Altoona Curve will host a special benefit softball game this Saturday, which will help raise money for the families of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's 2-112 Infantry Stryker from the 56th Brigade of the 28th Infantry Division. That unit will be deployed for training in September and will be sent to Iraq at the beginning of 2009. The softball game, which is being sponsored by East Coast Gun Sales, will take place from 4-6 p.m. at Blair County Ballpark, prior to the Curve's 7:05 p.m. game on Saturday against the Harrisburg Senators. Ballpark gates will open at 3. Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard will play against a team comprised of members of the Altoona Fire Department and the Logan Township Police Department. Tickets for the charity softball game cost $9 and $5 of each ticket sold will benefit the 2-112 Infantry Stryker and their families. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the local Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Altoona Fire Department or Logan Township Police Department, at East Coast Gun Sales, and at the Logan Valley Mall Recruiting Station. Tickets are good for entrance to the charity softball game and a UPMC Health Plan Home Run Junction ticket for that night's 7:05 p.m. Curve game. Fans already holding tickets to the July 19 Curve game can purchase a $5 voucher to attend the charity softball game. Starting at 5:30 p.m., when ballpark gates open to the public for the 7:05 p.m. Curve game, fans will only be required to show their Curve game ticket to gain entrance. Saturday is shaping up to be a fun night at Blair County Ballpark, beginning with the benefit softball game from 4-6 p.m. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive the first in a series of six collectible Tenth Anniversary Team Photoballs. The first giveaway ball will feature Adam Hyzdu and Zach Duke. Also, former Curve players Brady Borner and Justin Kaye will make appearances as part of the Curve's Tenth Anniversary Salute to 2005. And last but not least, fans are invited to renew their wedding vows during the 7:05 p.m. game. East Coast Gun Sales will serve as the night’s sponsor. Go Bowling With The Curve Jul 16, 2008 The Altoona Curve and the Altoona Curve Booster Club are teaming up on Friday, July 18 to offer fun, affordable family entertainment after Friday’s home Curve game versus the Harrisburg Senators. As part of the fourth annual Make-A-Wish Bowling Night, fans will have the chance to bowl with their favorite Curve players and participate in a bowling jersey-of-the-back silent auction. Friday’s event will be held at Holiday Bowl on Goods Lane and Plank Road. Other activities expected are door-prize giveaways, 50/50 drawings and special bowling prizes. Steamer and Diesel Dawg will also be there to add to the festivities! Bowling will begin approximately one hour after the conclusion of Friday’s Curve game with Harrisburg. All proceeds of the event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia. Cost for the event is $25 per person and will include two games of bowling, shoe rental, a door prize ticket and refreshments. Those wanting to pay at the door can do so. Donations of prize packs will also be accepted. Those businesses interested in donating an item for the event should contact Elsie Zengel, Director of Community Relations at (814) 943-5400, ext. 129. Space is limited, so those parties interested in participating should call 877-99-CURVE. Steelers Sign Mike Humpal Jul 16, 2008 The Steelers announced today the signing of 2008 draft pick, linebacker Mike Humpal. Financial terms of Humpal’s three-year contract were not released. Humpal (6-3, 240) was the Steelers sixth round choice (188th overall) in this year’s draft out of Iowa. In his final 24 games he posted 172 tackles (69 solos), 10 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, five pass deflections and six interceptions. Humpal was named team captain for the 2007 season and was an All-Big Ten Conference second-team choice by the media, adding honorable mention from the league’s coaches. Humpal was the first of two sixth round draft picks for the 2008 season (Ryan Mundy). He is the fifth of Pittsburgh’s seven draft choices to sign this year. Former Curve Player Plays In All-Star Game Jul 16, 2008 Former Altoona Curve outfielder and current Pittsburgh Pirate Nate McLouth became only the fourth former Curve player to play in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Tuesday night during the 79th Midsummer Classic at Yankee Stadium in New York. More notably, of the previous three Curve alums to be selected to participate in the MLB All-Star Game -- pitchers Bronson Arroyo and Brendan Donnelly and shortstop Jack Wilson -- McLouth is the first to have been drafted by Pittsburgh, play for the Curve, and be selected to play in the Mid-Summer Classic as a member of the Pirates. Wilson played in Altoona in 2000 and was a Pirates' All-Star selection in 2004, but was originally drafted by St. Louis and traded to Pittsburgh in 2000. Arroyo, who was a member of the Curve's inaugural 1999 club, represented the Cincinnati Reds in the 2006 All-Star Game. Donnelly, who briefly appeared for Altoona in 1999, became the first-ever former Curve player to participate in an All-Star Game, when he was selected as a member of the Anaheim Angels in 2003. McLouth, in his year as the Pirates' everyday center fielder, has enjoyed a breakthrough 2008 season, hitting .281 with 33 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs, 65 RBI's and 11 stolen bases in 90 games for the Bucs. Originally drafted by Pittsburgh in the 25th round of the 2000 June Draft out of Whitehall High School in Michigan, McLouth arrived in Altoona in 2004 and starred on the only club in franchise history to reach the Eastern League Championship Series. The left-handed hitter primarily played right field for the 2004 Curve and hit .322 with 40 doubles, four triples, eight home runs, 73 RBI's and 31 stolen bases in a team-high 133 games. McLouth's 40 doubles and 166 hits established club records, which he continues to hold, while his .322 average and 93 runs scored rank second in the Curve's single-season record book. Interestingly, despite his terrific 2004 season with Altoona, McLouth was not selected to either the Eastern League's mid-season or post-season All-Star Team. Recently, he was one of 15 players honored with a spot on the Curve's ceremonial Tenth Anniversary Team. Steelers Sign 2 Draft Picks Jul 15, 2008 The Steelers announced today the signing of two of their draft picks for the 2008 season, quarterback Dennis Dixon and safety Ryan Mundy. Financial terms of both three-year contracts were not released. Dixon (6-3, 195) was the Steelers fifth round choice (156th overall) in this year’s draft out of Oregon, where he was named the Pac-10 Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2007, while guiding the Ducks to an 8-1 record and a No. 2 seed in the BCS standing before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He tallied 6,337 yards in total offense while setting the school’s QB rushing career record of 1,208 yards. Dixon completed 444-of-695 passes for 38 touchdowns during his career. Mundy (6-1, 215) was the Steelers sixth round choice (194th overall) in this year’s draft out of West Virginia, where in 2007 he was the fourth-leading tackler for the Mountaineers with 62 tackles. He tied the team lead with three interceptions for 75 yards and also led the team in pass breakups with seven. Mundy spent his first four years as starting safety at the University of Michigan and then transferred to West Virginia as a post-graduate transfer. He finished his time at Michigan with 86 career tackles and three interceptions. Dixon and Mundy join Tony Hills and Bruce Davis as the four 2008 draft picks the Steelers have signed for the upcoming season. St. Michael Takes First Game in Legion Semifinals Jul 15, 2008 Saints down Ebensburg 3-1 in Cambria County American Legion Semifinals on Monday. St. Michael pitcher Steve Malesky threw a complete-game, three-hitter and struck out nine batters. Bulldogs AAABA Win Jul 15, 2008 MCS Bulldogs score five runs in the third inning and hold off Norac Lab to win 6-5 Monday night at Point Stadium. ATV Pros at Pleasure Valley Jul 15, 2008 Houtzdale native John Natalie finishes 14th overall in the ATV Pro Series' stop at Pleasure Valley Raceway. Monday Local Scores Jul 15, 2008 Eastern League Altoona 2, Erie 1 New York-Penn League Brooklyn 7, State College 6 American Legion Playoffs St. Michael 3, Ebensburg 1 Westmont 11, Claysburg 9 AAABA Martella's 2, Delweld 0 Renegades 7, Principle 4 Bulldogs 6, NORAC 5 Spangler, Mertz, Glass and Marriott Win In Path Valley Sprints Jul 14, 2008 Todd Spangler started third, quickly took the lead, and sailed away for a decisive win in the full size PA 305 Sprints Friday night at the Path Valley Speedway Park. In other sprint car action, Rodney Glass, a former champion, returned to victory lane in the 600 Sprints; Tim Mertz came out of fifth place for the win in the Sidewinders, and Brian Marriott led every lap in the 270 Sprints. In local stock cars Leroy Long beat Ricky Harper and a strong field of cars to the win in Mini Stocks and Terry Smith came out of seventh place and used patience and persistence to win the Thunder Car feature. One final luck driver for the night was Levi Peck who won his heat race and then offered a marriage proposal to his girlfriend Ashley on the front stretch at half time. She said “yes.” Goshorn Racing Supply will sponsor next week’s races including special features with the Late Models and Legends cars taking the place of the Sidewinders and 305 Sprints. Rodney Glass has been a power at Path Valley for more than a decade. So given a chance to start on the pole in the 600 Sprint feature, he raced away with Kevin Steele and Tim Glatfelter in hot pursuit. Six cautions gave his pursuers chances to catch him but at the finish the front five were Glass, Steele, Glatfelter, Jake Murphy and Tom Kohler. Glass and Kohler won the heat races. On a lap two restart Todd Spangler took the 305 Sprints lead from “Cowboy’ Jim Kennedy and from lap seven on raced just ahead of Craig Laudermilch to the finish. The front five were Spangler, Laudermilch, Michael Wagner, Mike Freet and Kennedy and the heat winners were Mike Heckman and Spangler. Tim Mertz passed Rick Hench on a lap seven restart and raced to the Sidewinders win with a lead of half the track and more. The front five were Mertz, Ryan Greth, Stanley Fleming, Rohan Beasley and Denny Landvater and Mertz and Greth won the heats. Brian Marriott started on the pole and proved uncatchable in the 270 Sprints feature. He led by two turns as the race went with no cautions except for lap nine. At the pole the front five were Marriott, Sean McAndrews, Colby Dice, Jason Houtz, and Tom Tice and the heat winners were Tim McClelland and Levi Peck. Leroy Long finally passed Mike Hawbaker for the Mini Stock lead on lap nine and, as the race went without caution, held off a determined Ricky Harper to win by a turn. Long, Harper, Frank Gordon, Hawbaker and Gary Newell were the front five finishers and Newell and Long won the heat races. Terry Smith passed Mike Cordero for the Thunder Car lead on lap two after three restarts and then front lap six on stayed just ahead of Denny Scofield to the win. The front five were Smith, Scofield, Bill Kennedy, Randy Stull and Charles Kimmel and the heats went to Scofield and Smith. The Path Valley Speedway Park is located in Spring Run PA a mile north on PA Route 641 from the intersection with PA Route 75, halfway between Port Royal and Hagerstown. It is five miles east from the Willow Hill Exit 14 of the PA Turnpike. From March to October, Path Valley races stock cars and sprints Friday nights and AMA bikes or Strictly Stock junkyard cars Saturday nights. Gold Medalists Brings Camp To State College Jul 14, 2008 Ken Chertow’s Gold Medal Training Camp will be conducting a beginners fitness program July 27th- 29th at the Ramada Inn Convention Center in State College. All ages are welcome and no wrestling experience is required. The program will consist of two- 30 minute sessions. The first session will be conducted by Dontey Brown, a Penn State student-athlete. The second session will be conducted by Ken Chertow. Coach Chertow is a U.S. Olympian, three-time NCAA All-American and three time NCAA Academic-All American. During Chertow’s years of coaching, he has helped hundreds of youth wrestlers learn and excel in the sport of wrestling. The purpose of this program is to provide young athletes an introductory fitness program while possibly pursuing future interest in the sport of wrestling. The cost is $25 for unlimited sessions from 6-7pm. Those enrolled will receive a FREE t-shirt if registered by July 15th. If two siblings attend together, the second will only be charged $10 for unlimited sessions. To find out more information on the program, visit www.kenchertow.com. Curve Split Twinbill With SeaWolves Jul 14, 2008 Jason Delaney and James Boone each knocked in a pair of runs and Corey Hamman tossed five strong innings in his return to the Curve starting rotation as Altoona defeated the Erie SeaWolves, 4-2, in the nightcap of a make-shift doubleheader Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park in Erie. The SeaWolves outlasted Altoona, 12-11, in the day's earlier contest, which was suspended due to inclement weather on Saturday. Delaney drilled an opposite-field, two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning to start the Curve scoring in the nightcap. The longball extended Delaney's hitting streak to 15 games, which matches the fourth-longest stretch in team history and is the longest streak since Chris Duffy hit safely in 15 straight during the 2004 season. Boone increased the Curve's lead to 4-0 in the top of the fifth with a two-out, two-run double to right-center, which scored Miguel Perez and Melvin Dorta. Dorta singled ahead of Boone to extend his current hitting streak to nine games, during which he has 18 hits in 32 at-bats (.563). Hamman (5-6), who earlier in the day was sent down from Triple-A Indianapolis, scattered six hits and allowed only two runs over five innings to earn his fifth win in his last six decisions with Altoona. The left-hander held Erie off the board over the first four innings before allowing two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning on a Ryan Roberson RBI double. Juan Mateo pitched the sixth and seventh innings to pick up his second save in as many appearances. In the earlier contest, which started Saturday and was completed on Sunday, Altoona lost an early four-run advantage, then nearly rallied from a five-run hole before dropping a 12-11 decision to the SeaWolves. Luis Munoz (1-3) took the loss in his first start for Altoona after being optioned from Pittsburgh, where he spent two days with the Pirates. The right-hander was tagged for seven runs and eight hits over 2 1/3 innings. Trailing 9-4 after six innings, the Curve began their valiant comeback attempt in the top of the sixth, when Brad Corley belted a solo home run -- his ninth of the season. Down 12-10 entering the ninth, Altoona loaded the bases with one out and cut the lead to one on a Jason Bowers RBI single. However, Erie right-hander Matt Rusch retired the next two batters to preserve a slim victory for the SeaWolves. Dorta, Corley, Steve Lerud and Luis Cruz each posted two-hit games in the game one loss. Altoona (40-54) can earn a series victory against Erie (39-57) with a win in Monday's series finale at Jerry Uht Park. The Curve will send left-hander Kyle Bloom (1-4, 4.57) to the mound for the 7:05 p.m. contest against righty Eddie Bonine, who was optioned by the Detroit Tigers over the weekend. Following Monday's game, the Curve will enjoy the two-day Eastern League All-Star Break. Boone's Blast Lifts Curve To 7-2 Win At Trenton Jul 10, 2008 James Boone belted a go-ahead, three-run home run in the top of the sixth inning to propel the Altoona Curve to a 7-2 win over the first-place Trenton Thunder Wednesday evening at Waterfront Park in Trenton. The victory evens the three-game set at one game apiece after the Thunder blanked Altoona, 8-0, in Tuesday's series opener. The Curve trailed 2-0 and had managed only one hit over the first five innings against Thunder left-hander Phil Coke, but Boone, batting with Steve Lerud and Jason Bowers on base, hit a towering blast over the left-field wall to give Altoona its first lead in the series. The longball was Boone's first home run since April 21. Bowers and Jonel Pacheco delivered key two-RBI singles as part of a four-run ninth to seal the win. Left-hander Kyle Bloom (1-4) shook off a two-run Thunder first inning and turned in his best effort of the season to earn his first win. Bloom, who was winless over his first 12 starts and 18 overall outings, worked a season-high 5 2/3 innings and allowed only two runs and four hits, while striking out seven. The two runs he gave up in the first were unearned. Meanwhile, the Curve bullpen, which has struggled in recent games, turned in a strong performance to nail down just the Curve's fifth win in 17 games. Ronald Belisario retired all four batters he faced between the sixth and seventh innings and Juan Mateo worked two scoreless innings to notch his first save. Coke (7-4) was handed the loss for Trenton, allowing three runs -- all on the Boone home run -- over six innings. Jason Delaney recorded a second-inning single to extend his current team-high hitting streak to 11 games. Delaney is just one game shy of matching Brad Corley's season-long, 12-game streak, which was turned in from April 22-May 5. The Curve will complete their three-game series against Trenton Thursday evening at Waterfront Park. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Altoona will send right-hander Luis Munoz (1-2, 5.09) to the mound against Thunder righty Eric Hacker (4-1, 2.05). Fans can hear all the action on Real Oldies 93.5 FM and the Curve Radio Network beginning at 6:50 with the Curve GameDay Show presented by the Hotel Belmar and Budget Beverage. The game can also be heard live and for free on-line at AltoonaCurve.com. Malkin Staying Jul 03, 2008 Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million, a deal that will keep him under contract until the 2013-14 season. The 21-year-old forward still has one year left on his initial three-year, entry level contract. His deal is equal to one signed by teammate Sidney Crosby that begins with the upcoming season. Signing Malkin was key to the Penguins, who lost Marian Hossa to the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings earlier in the day. Malkin could've become a free agent after next season if he didn't have a new deal. Malkin is arguably the team's best player besides Crosby. He scored 106 points, including 47 goals, last season and was an All-Star and a finalist for the Hart Trophy, which is given to the NHL's most valuable player. Local Sports Scores 7/3 Jul 03, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Major League Baseball Pittsburgh 9, Cincinnati 5 New York Penn League Vermont 7, State College 2 Eastern League Altoona 3, Binghamton 1 Pecora Fills Athletic Director Spot Jul 03, 2008 Pitt-Johnstown will have a familiar face in charge of their athletic department. Pat Pecora, head coach of the nationally-ranked Mountain Cats wrestling team, was appointed the school's interim Athletic Director on Wednesday. He will continue his duties as head coach of the wrestling team. Pecora was hired by the university in 1976 as its head soccer and wrestling coach. In his 32 years at Pitt-Johnstown, his wrestling teams have won two National Championships and captured 20 NCAA Regional Championships. Pecora has coached 84 NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team members and has been inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and the NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame. Pecora fills the Athletic Director spot left vacant by Mike Castner, who parted ways with UPJ in May. Information from the Pitt-Johnstown Athletic Department was used in this story Construction On New Penguins Stadium Set To Begin Jul 03, 2008 Construction on a new $290 million arena for the Pittsburgh Penguins is scheduled to begin within weeks. The city-county Sports and Exhibition Authority on Wednesday authorized payments of more than $50 million to begin clearing debris and excavating land at the site. The agency's executive director says construction-related earth moving should begin by the end of the month or early August. Mary Conturo says the arena is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2010-11 hockey season. The new multipurpose arena will replace Mellon Arena, which was built in 1961. Local Sports Scores 7/1 Jul 01, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Major League Baseball Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 3 New York Penn League Williamsport 4, State College 0 Eastern League Binghamton 7, Altoona 3 AAABA Delweld 6, Renegades 5 Thursday's Local Scores Jun 27, 2008 New York Penn League State College 9, Auburn 6 Eastern League Binghamton 4, Altoona 3 Local Sports Scores 6/19 Jun 19, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox 8, Pittsburgh 2 Eastern League Reading 6, Altoona 4, 8 innings Reading 4, Altoona 1 New York Penn League State College at Jamestown, postponed Sports Scores 6/18 Jun 18, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox 16, Pittsburgh 5 Eastern League Altoona 4, Reading 3 New York Penn League Jamestown 7, State College 6 AAABA Delweld 5, Martella's 1 Local Sports Scores Jun 13, 2008 National League Pittsburgh 7, Washington 5 Eastern League New Britain 5, Altoona 1 AAABA Martella's 7, NORAC 2 Local Sports Scores Jun 12, 2008 National League Pittsburgh 3, Washington 1 Eastern League New Britain 6, Altoona 5 AAABA Bulldogs 3, Renegades 2 Principle 2, Delweld 1 Local Sports Scores Jun 05, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES NHL Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 2 (Red Wings win series 4-2) National League Pittsburgh 5, Houston 2 Penns Prepare For Game 6 Jun 04, 2008 The Stanley Cup was out of its crate, getting one last polish. The Detroit Red Wings had rallied, taken the lead and were only 35 seconds from hoisting that shiny prize. That's when a player no one expected to be on the ice struck for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Three overtimes later, with 23-year-old Marc-Andre Fleury stopping everything the Red Wings shot at him, a goal shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday sent the series back to Pittsburgh _ and maybe put a shred of doubt into the minds of those in Hockeytown. After their 4-3 win prevented the Red Wings from winning a fourth NHL championship in 11 seasons, the Penguins hope to get the Igloo rocking Wednesday night for Game 6. French Open Latest Jun 04, 2008 The men's and women's quarterfinals highlight today's French Open Schedule. Men's top seed Roger Federer battles Fernando Gonzalez while fifth seed David Ferrer battles Gael Monfils. The women's quarterfinals have seventh seed Elena Dementieva taking on Number-13 Dinara Safina, and fourth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova versus Kaia Kanepi. Pedro's Victorious...Saunders Gets His Ninth Jun 04, 2008 Pedro Martinez came off the disabled list to make his second 2008 start last night for the New York Mets in a 9-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Martinez has been sidelined for more than two months after he left his initial outing of the year April 1st with a hamstring injury. He even hit a pair of singles and drove in a run to help his cause and boost his line, which read: six innings, seven hits, three runs, three walks and three strikeouts on 109 pitches. Martinez received a standing ovation when he walked off the mound after the sixth to finish his night. ^ Adam Eaton limited the Reds to a run and three hits in six-and-two-thirds innings in a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Pat Burrell snapped a 1-1 tie with a two-run homer in the sixth as the Phillies extended their National League East lead to two-and-a-half games over Florida in the National League East. Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. walked as a pinch-hitter after missing a second straight start due to what the Reds describe as general soreness. Griffey remains one shy of becoming the sixth major league player to reach the 600-home run plateau. ^ Yesterday's NL slate included the Marlins' 5-4 loss to Atlanta. Chipper Jones smacked a three-run homer and also scored on Greg Norton's two-run double, which gave the Braves a 3-and-16 record in one-run games. The Marlins wasted Dan Uggla's (UHG'-luhz) 17th and 18th homers of the season. Randy Johnson moved past Roger Clemens for second on the all-time strikeout list, but he also gave up four runs and left in the seventh inning of Arizona's 7-1 loss at Milwaukee. Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer and J.J. Hardy drove in two runs to support Seth McClung, who limited the Diamondbacks to six hits in six innings. Alfonso Soriano hit a three-run homer and Mark DeRosa added a two-run shot to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 9-6 win over the San Diego Padres for their ninth straight win. Yadier (YAH'-dee-ehr) Molina's three-run homer was part of a four-run first as St. Louis whipped Washington 6-1. Kyle Lohse (lohsh) limited the Nationals to a run and four hits in five innings. Jeff Francis outpitched longtime Rockies nemesis Brad Penny and Colorado snapped an eight-game losing streak Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 3-0 victory. Wandy Rodriguez allowed five hits over six shutout innings as Houston topped Pittsburgh 2-0. Lance Berkman and Miguel Tejada (teh-HAH'-dah) supplied RBI doubles to help Rodriguez win his second start since coming off the disabled list. In the American League, Joe Saunders allowed one earned run in seven innings to become the American League's first nine-game winner and Maicer Izturis (MAY'-sur ihz-TOOR'-ihs) drove in three runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4. New York Yankees pitcher Joba (JAH'-bah) Chamberlain never made it out of the third inning in his first major league start. Working on a limited pitch count, Chamberlain needed 62 pitches to retire seven batters while allowing two runs on one hit and four walks in Toronto's 9-3 rout of the Yankees. The right-hander threw 38 pitches in the first inning alone. Five Yankee relievers followed after Chamberlain was taken out of the game. David Eckstein had three RBIs for the Blue Jays, who erupted for six runs in the seventh to take a 9-2 lead. Roy Halladay gave up two runs in six innings for his seventh win. ^ Also in the AL, Coco Crisp was in a 1-for-25 slump before he delivered a tiebreaking two-run double in a four-run sixth that lifted Boston past Toronto 7-4. Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew homered in the Red Sox's 11th consecutive home win. Carlos Quentin, A.J. Pierzynski (peer-ZIHN'-skee), Nick Swisher and Alexei Ramirez to power the Chicago White Sox past Kansas City 9-5. The win came two days after White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said changes could be forthcoming after losing three of four to Tampa Bay. Jack Cust's two-out, bases-loaded infield single gave Oakland a 5-4 win over Detroit in 11 innings. Radhames Liz pitched into the sixth inning in his 2008 debut, allowing two runs over five-and-a-third innings as Baltimore topped Minnesota 5-3. Kevin Millar (mih-LAHR') and Melvin Mora homered for the Orioles, who had dropped nine straight to the Twins. Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first that jumpstarted the Texas Rangers in a 13-7 rout of Cleveland. David Murphy also smacked one of the Rangers' five homers while going 4-for-4 with a homer, two RBIs and three runs scored. Local Sports Scores 5/3 Jun 04, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES National League Houston 2, Pittsburgh 0 Eastern League Altoona 4, New Britain 3 Local Sports Scores 5/29 May 29, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES NHL Pittsburgh 3, Detroit 2 (Red Wings lead series 2-1) High School Baseball Somerset 5, Bellefonte 4 (D-6 "AAA" championship)* Central Mountain 5, Hollidaysburg 3 (D-6 "AAAA" championship)* Northern Bedford 7, Conemaugh Twp. 2 (D-5 "A" semifinal) Meyersdale 5, Tussey Mountain 1 (D-5 "A" semifinal) AAABA Martella's 3, NORAC 2 Renegades 4, MCS Bulldogs 1 National League Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 1 Eastern League Altoona 8, Bowie 2 Local Sports Scores 5/28 May 28, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES High School Baseball Everett 11, North Star 5 (D-5 "AA" Championship)* AAABA Martella's 3, NORAC 2, 8 innings Delweld 2, Principle 1, 9 innings National League Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 6 Eastern League Altoona 5, Bowie 0 Local Sports Scores 5/26 May 27, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES National Hockey League Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 0 Eastern League Trenton 7, Altoona 2 Local Sports Scores 5/21 May 21, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES Eastern League Akron 3, Altoona 0 National League Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 2 Local Sports Scores May 20, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Eastern League Akron 5, Altoona 3 High School Baseball Bishop McCort 7, Mount Union 6 Richland 3, Philipsburg 1 Homer-Center 10, Bishop Guilfoyle 7 Local Sports Scores 5/14 May 14, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES NHL Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 (Pens lead series 3-0) Eastern League Akron at Altoona, postponed High School Baseball Conemaugh Twp. 7, Meyersdale 6 (WestPAC Championship) High School Softball Blacklick Valley 11, Meyersdale 1 (WestPAC Championship) Johnstown 3, Somerset 2 Local Sports Scores 5/8 May 08, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES National League Pittsburgh 3, San Francisco 1 Eastern League Akron 3, Altoona 2 High School Baseball Meyersdale 10, Richland 5 High School Tennis Westmont 4, Richland 1 Local Sports Scores May 06, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES High School Baseball Meyersdale 11, Westmont 7 Shade 7, McConnellsburg 6 High School Softball Johnstown 18, Central Cambria 7 (6) Train Derails In Westmoreland Co. May 05, 2008 Nearly two dozen cars from two freight trains derailed in an accident in Westmoreland County, but no injuries were reported. CSX says a train was heading west from New Castle to Chicago when it jumped the track about 20 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, derailing about 10 cars. A second CSX train heading east crashed into it, derailing about a dozen cars. That train was heading from Willard, Ohio, to Cumberland. None of the 22 derailed cars overturned in the 10 a.m. accident Sunday, but one was leaking a paint additive. CSX says its workers and local firefighters were trying to prevent the substance from entering a stream near the tracks. Investigators were trying to determine the cause of the initial derailment. Back To Work For State Legislators May 05, 2008 Legislators face a crowded agenda when they return to the state Capitol today. The list includes health insurance and alternative fuels proposals. The Legislature also must negotiate and pass a budget for the new fiscal year that's less than two months away. Last year's budget negotiations spilled into mid-July and with a one-day furlough of more than 20,000 state employees. Nittany Lions Win Second Ever NCAA Championship May 05, 2008 Top-ranked Penn State won its first NCAA men's volleyball championship in 14 years, rallying for a 27-30, 33-31, 30-25, 30-23 victory over second-ranked Pepperdine on Saturday night. "This replaces the 1972 Derry (Pa.) Little League championship for me," Nittany Lions coach Mark Pavlik said of his first NCAA title. "The strength this team had was singularity of purpose. They certainly played much better than I can coach. "I think the standard has been set, certainly in our gym, and we're going to find a way to try to surpass that next year." Matt Anderson had 29 kills for the Nittany Lions (30-1), who beat UCLA in 1994 for their last NCAA men's volleyball title. Anderson, the national co-player of the year, was selected the NCAA tournament's most valuable player. "I'm awestruck with what just happened," Anderson said. "One of our attributes was our ability to fight in circumstances a lot of teams can't even deal with. We've faced deficits of eight, nine points and come back to win games." Teammate Luke Murray added a career-high 12 digs, tied a season best with 63 assists and had nine block assists. Max Lipsitz had 17 kills, and Max Holt added 12 kills, nine block assists and two service aces. Penn State also became the second school to win NCAA men's and women's titles in the same academic year. Stanford accomplished the feat in 1997. Paul Carroll had 35 kills, eight digs and three aces for the Waves (17-11). J.D. Schleppenbach added 15 kills and four block assists, and Jonathan Winder passed for 60 assists. Winder said that Penn State relied on its serving to make his teammates vulnerable to attacks at the middle of the net. "Their serving was really good and it knocked us off the net," Winder said. "We didn't have success early and throughout the season, our middle blockers had to be good early." The Nittany Lions lost the first game after taking a 15-7 lead, then saw Pepperdine rally from a 20-16 deficit for a 30-29 advantage in the second game. But with the score tied at 31, Ryan Sweitzer punched a kill and Anderson converted a tip for the win. In the third game, Penn State used an 11-6 surge to take a 23-18 lead. Sweitzer had three kills and Holt added two in the run. The Nittany Lions took leads of 6-0 and 9-2 in the fourth game. Local Sports Scores 5/5 May 05, 2008 SATURDAY'S SCORES National Hockey League Pittsburgh 3, NY Rangers 2 F/OT (Penguins win series 4-1; advance to Eastern Conference Finals to face Philadelphia) National League Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2 Eastern League Altoona 4, Erie 3 F/8 - Game 1 Erie , Altoona 2 - Game 2 College Softball Michigan 3, Penn State 0 Local Sports Scores 5/1 May 01, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES National League Pittsburgh 13, New York 1 Eastern League Harrisburg 6, Altoona 2 High School Baseball North Star 4, Conemaugh Twp. 1 High School Softball Johnstown 2, Altoona 0 Local Sports Scores 4/30 Apr 30, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES National Hockey League Pittsburgh 5, New York 3 (Pens lead series 3-0) Eastern League Harrisburg 6, Altoona 2 High School Baseball Richland 9, Westmont 2 High School Softball Johnstown 2, Bishop Carroll 1* Local Sports Scores Apr 28, 2008 SUNDAY'S SCORES National Hockey League Pittsburgh 2, NY Rangers 0 (Pittsburgh leads best of 7 series 2-0) Eastern League Erie 5, Altoona 4 Major League Baseball Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 1 High School Baseball Clearfield 2, Central Cambria 1* Central 12, Punxsutawny 7* Clearfield 10, Central 9 (Clearfield wins Curve Classic) Local Sports Scores 4/24 Apr 24, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Eastern League Akron 2, Altoona 0 Major League Baseball Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 4 High School Baseball Bishop McCort 11, Central Cambria 1 (5)* Johnstown 14, Bishop Guilfoyle 13 Meyersdale 7, Shade 2 Westmont 12, Cambria Heights 2 Chestnut Ridge 9, Hyndman 7 High School Softball Cambria Heights 4, Westmont 0 College Baseball Mount Aloysius 8-1, Penn State-Altoona 4-2 Local Sports Scores 4/23 Apr 23, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES Eastern League Altoona 7, Akron 1 Major League Baseball Pittsburgh 3, Florida 2 High School Baseball Forest Hills 13, Bishop Carroll 3 (5)* Chestnut Ridge 7, Bedford 2 Local Sports Scores 4/17 Apr 17, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES ECHL Cincinnati 3, Johnstown 2 (Cyclones win series 4-0) NHL Pittsburgh 3, Ottawa 1 (Pens win series 4-0) Eastern League Altoona 8, Trenton 7 High School Baseball Bishop McCort 11, Richland 6 High School Softball Johnstown 3, Somerset 0 (Lindsay Lovrich, two-run homer) College Baseball UPJ 9-10, Fairmont State 6-1 Chiefs Season Ends Apr 17, 2008 The Brabham Cup champions proved their mettle as the ECHL's top team Wednesday night, defeating the Chiefs 3-2 at the War Memorial and sweeping their best-of-7, North Division Semifinal. Randy Rowe and Ryan Garlock netted goals for the Chiefs. Rowe scored late in the second period, while Garlock's was a power play goal with just over three minutes remaining in the game. It was only Johnstown's second tally on the power play all series. The Chiefs went 2-for-33 with the man-advantage throughout the four game set. The Cyclones led 2-0 at the end of the first period. Thomas Beauregard gave Cincinnati a 3-0 lead just over five minutes into the second before Johnstown's comeback attempt. Cincinnati had only 12 regular-season loses in regulation, and never lost more than two games in a row. Johnstown finishes the season with a 36-30-6 record and a quarterfinal series sweep of Dayton. Scores Apr 16, 2008 ECHL Cincinnati 4, Johnstown 2 (Cyclones lead series 3-0) Eastern League Trenton 4, Altoona 0 High School Baseball Chestnut Ridge 9, Everett 6 High School Softball Cambria Heights 6, Somerset 5 Everett 12, Chestnut Ridge 10 (8) College Baseball Mount Aloysius 8-5, Frostburg St. 6-6 Pens- Game 4 Apr 16, 2008 The Pittsburgh Penguins take a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal into tonight's Game 4 against the Ottawa Senators. The Penguins were eliminated in five games by Ottawa last year in the first round. They hope to sweep last year's Stanley Cup finalists out of the playoffs in front of their home crowd. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury and Ryan Whitney were among Pittsburgh's promising crop of playoff neophytes that last year's Senators took to school. The value of that experience isn't lost on them. But this year, Ottawa started the season 15-2, then barely hung on to make the playoffs. Local Sports Scores 4/15 Apr 15, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Eastern League Altoona 4, Trenton 1 High School Baseball Bishop McCort 9, Westmont 8 High School Softball Richland 5, Johnstown 4 (8) College Softball St. Francis 1-6, Central Conn. St. 0-3 NHL Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 1 Pens Apr 14, 2008 The Pittsburgh Penguins play the third game of their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Ottawa Senators tonight in Canada. And the Penguins are vowing no letup in the offense that gave them wins in Game 1 and 2. The Senators eliminated Pittsburgh in five games last year. But so far in this series, they haven't matched the Penguins' deep, multiple-line scoring. Evgeni Malkin has a goal and five assists, Sidney Crosby has four assists and Petr Sykora has three goals. Even 41-year-old Gary Roberts, who is playing on the fourth line, has two goals. The Senators, by contrast, are playing short-handed without injured captain Daniel Alfredsson, second-line center Mike Fisher and valuable forward Chris Kelly. And regular season team scoring leader Jason Spezza was kept out of weekend practice with a leg injury. Coach Bryan Murray may not know until today whether he can play. Pirates Apr 14, 2008 The Pittsburgh Pirates powered their way past visiting Cincinnati 9-1. Ryan Doumit, Xavier Nady and Jason Bay homered to help the Bucs complete a three-game sweep of the Reds. Tom Gorzelanny bounced back from one of his worst career starts to outpitch Cincinnati rookie Johnny Cueto. Gorzelanny was coming off the shortest of his 47 career starts, a no-decision Monday when he allowed seven runs in two and a-third innings of the Pirates' home opener against the Cubs. He limited the Reds to one run and four hits despite walking four over six and a-third innings and is 1-and-1 on the year. After outstanding performances in his first two starts, during which he struck out 18 and didn't walk a batter, Cueto wasn't as sharp this time out. He gave up five runs and five hits in six innings. He struck out six but also issued his first walk. He also is 1-and-1 this season. Scores Apr 14, 2008 Eastern League Reading 7, Altoona 3 National League Pittsburgh 9, Cincinnati 1 Chicago Cubs 6, Philadelphia 5 F/10 College Baseball Game 1: Shepherd 5, UPJ 3 Game 2: UPJ 7, Shepherd 4 Scores Apr 11, 2008 High School Baseball Westmont 10, Somerset 1 Johnstown 12, United 1 College Baseball UPJ 4-6, Ohio Valley 3-3 Mount Aloysius 14, Franciscan 5 NL Chicago 7, Pittsburgh 3 Scores Apr 09, 2008 ECHL Johnstown 5, Dayton 0 (Chiefs win series 2-0) Eastern League Trenton 5, Altoona 2 High School Baseball Richland 7, Westmont 2 High School Softball Bishop Guilfoyle 2, Cambria Heights 1 Rosters Announced For 2008 East-West All-Star Game Apr 08, 2008 WEST ROSTER Brian Bevilaqua - OL/DL - Franklin Regional Mitch Blackwell - DE - Central Cambria Matt Brown - OL/DL - Cumberland Valley Quamane Brown - DB - Brashear Chris Burns - RB - Wilmington Marvase Byrd - DB - McKeesport Adam Chrisis - DB - Upper Saint Clair Mike Cruz - TE - Bishop McCort Nate Gerber - OL/DL - Bishop Carroll Leon Green - DB - Gateway Drew Hareza - K/P - South Fayette Neal Hunyh - OL/DL - Altoona Isaiah Jackson - LB - Serra Catholic James Jett - WR - Carrick Dan Kessler - OL/DL - McKeesport Mike Kinard - DB - William Penn Eric Kush - OL/DL - Chartiers Valley Alphonso Lewis - DE - Altoona Eric Livsey - WR - Gateway Mike Muha - OL/DL - Montour Shawn Patil - LB - McKeesport Jon Pryor - WR - Gateway Jermaine Robinson - DB - Brashear Akeem Satterfield - RB - Cathedral Prep Isaiah Scott - Sto Rox Grant Serdy - LB - Upper Saint Clair Kyle Simmons - QB - Plum Jared Smith - OL/DL - Green Castle Carl Thornton - OL/DL - Beaver Falls Ed Tinker - WR - Brashear Josh Vick - QB - Kiski Eric Warning - OL/DL - Gateway Chet Welc - DE - Mount Pleasant TJ Williams - WR - West Mifflin EAST ROSTER Cameron Artist-Payne - RB - Harrisburg Nick Bellanco - OL - Wyoming Area Shariff Blake - DE - Harrisburg Louis Brown - DB - Upper Dublin Ashton Burno - DE - Susquehanna Twp. Anthony Carter - DL - Freedom Greg Castillo - DB - St. Joseph Prep Joe Davis - DL - Emmaus Al Desiderio - WR - Roman Catholic Matt Hamscher - DB - Whitehall Julian Harrell - WR - Bishop McDevitt Tyrell Harris - DB - Bishop McDevitt Chris Hartzell - WR - Wilson Niklas Hecht - LB - Souderton Nolan Kearney - QB - Downington West Jabair Khan - DE - W.C. Henderson Greg Martell - LB - Neshaminy Eddie Matz - LB - Hazleton Matt McGloin - QB - West Scranton Jim McLaughlin - ATH - St. Joseph Prep James Moore - OL - Blue Mountain Mark Mounayr - OL - Coatesville Justin Myer - K - Manheim Joe Orlando - ATH - Liberty Shahid Paulhall - DL - NE Catholic Travis Poston - OL - Hatboro-Horsham Jason Ulmer - RB - Neshaminy Shane Ross - OL - Harrisburg Michael Schlauch - DL - Bloomsburg Preandre Watson - TE - West Catholic Ben Webb - OL - Delaware Valley Nihja White - WR - Conestoga Local Sports Scores 4/8 Apr 08, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Eastern League Trenton 3, Altoona 2 National League Chicago 10, Pittsburgh 8 (10) High School Baseball Central Cambria 10, Johnstown 2 High School Softball Northern Cambria 6, Cambria Heights 4 Scores Apr 07, 2008 ECHL Johnstown 3, Dayton 1 (Chiefs lead best of three series 1-0) NHL Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 0 Eastern League Altoona 3, Reading 2 National League Pittsburgh 9, Florida 2 College Baseball UPJ 7, Wheeling Jesuit 5 Gm 1 UPJ 4, Wheeling Jesuit 0 Gm 2 Pirates Home Opener Apr 07, 2008 The Pittsburgh Pirates have their home opener today against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Tom Gorzelanny is scheduled to start for the Pirates against the Cubs' Ted Lilly. Both pitchers lost their first start of the season. The Pirates and Cubs are both 3-3 on the young season so far. The Pirates are hoping to avoid a Major League-tying 16th consecutive losing season. The record is held by Pennsylvania's other big league team, the Philadelphia Phillies who had losing seasons from 1933 through 1948. The opener starts at 1:35 this afternoon. Local Sports Scores 4/4 Apr 04, 2008 THURSDAY'S SCORES High School Baseball Westmont 10, Johnstown 5 Eastern League Reading 8, Altoona 3 National League Pittsburgh 4, Atlanta 3 (10) High School Softball Johnstown 3, Westmont 1 College Softball Bucknell 5-11, St. Francis 3-2 Curve Kicks Off 10th Season Apr 04, 2008 Despite the cold weather Thursday evening, Altoona Curve fans came out by the droves to kickoff baseball season. The Altoona Curve, the Pittsburgh Pirate's AA affiliate, kicks off its 10th anniversary season Thursday night wild and wacky events for fans. Former Steeler Jerome Bettis threw out the first pitch. There were also post-game fireworks are also scheduled. There was even a kitchen sink give away. General Manager Todd Parnell arrived on the field via helicopter. Parnell had planned to skydive to the game, but found out Sunday that he was 8 pounds over the weight limit. Fans at Blair County Ballpark said they were excited for a winning season. Local Sports Scores 4/3 Apr 03, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES ECHL Johnstown 4, Reading 1 NHL Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 College Baseball UPJ 8-4, West Virginia State 2-6 IUP 9-12, Mount Aloysius 8-9 High School Baseball Bishop McCort 11, Bedford 1 (5) National League Atlanta 10, Pittsburgh 2 Zamboni to Lead Chiefs Apr 02, 2008 Downtown drivers and pedestrians might be doing a double-take during Monday’s lunch hour. It’s not often, if ever, that a Zamboni cruises down Main Street. That will be the case Monday as the Cambria County War Memorial’s ice-resurfacing vehicle leads a parade through town to kick off the Johnstown Chiefs’ Kelly Cup playoff run. Last weekend, the fourth-place Chiefs clinched a playoff spot and home-ice advantage for a best-of-3 series against rival Dayton. Game 1 will be played Sunday at Dayton’s Nutter Center; Game 2 will be played April 9 at the War Memorial; and Game 3, if necessary, will be played April 10, also in Johnstown. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Point Stadium. Police will front the procession, followed by the Zamboni and vehicles carrying the players. Chiefs mascot Tom E. Hawk also will be in the march, which will go down Main Street, turn right onto Franklin, make another right onto Vine and conclude at Napoleon Street. Tickets for the home playoff games went on sale Tuesday at the War Memorial box office. East-West All Star Rosters Apr 02, 2008 WEST ROSTER Brian Bevilaqua - OL/DL - Franklin Regional Mitch Blackwell - DE - Central Cambria Matt Brown - OL/DL - Cumberland Valley Quamane Brown - DB - Brashear Chris Burns - RB - Wilmington Marvase Byrd - DB - McKeesport Adam Chrisis - DB - Upper Saint Clair Mike Cruz - TE - Bishop McCort Nate Gerber - OL/DL - Bishop Carroll Leon Green - DB - Gateway Drew Hareza - K/P - South Fayette Neal Hunyh - OL/DL - Altoona Isaiah Jackson - LB - Serra Catholic James Jett - WR - Carrick Dan Kessler - OL/DL - McKeesport Mike Kinard - DB - William Penn Eric Kush - OL/DL - Chartiers Valley Alphonso Lewis - DE - Altoona Eric Livsey - WR - Gateway Mike Muha - OL/DL - Montour Shawn Patil - LB - McKeesport Jon Pryor - WR - Gateway Jermaine Robinson - DB - Brashear Akeem Satterfield - RB - Cathedral Prep Isaiah Scott - Sto Rox Grant Serdy - LB - Upper Saint Clair Kyle Simmons - QB - Plum Jared Smith - OL/DL - Green Castle Carl Thornton - OL/DL - Beaver Falls Ed Tinker - WR - Brashear Josh Vick - QB - Kiski Eric Warning - OL/DL - Gateway Chet Welc - DE - Mount Pleasant TJ Williams - WR - West Mifflin EAST ROSTER Cameron Artist-Payne - RB - Harrisburg Nick Bellanco - OL - Wyoming Area Shariff Blake - DE - Harrisburg Louis Brown - DB - Upper Dublin Ashton Burno - DE - Susquehanna Twp. Anthony Carter - DL - Freedom Greg Castillo - DB - St. Joseph Prep Joe Davis - DL - Emmaus Al Desiderio - WR - Roman Catholic Matt Hamscher - DB - Whitehall Julian Harrell - WR - Bishop McDevitt Tyrell Harris - DB - Bishop McDevitt Chris Hartzell - WR - Wilson Niklas Hecht - LB - Souderton Nolan Kearney - QB - Downington West Jabair Khan - DE - W.C. Henderson Greg Martell - LB - Neshaminy Eddie Matz - LB - Hazleton Matt McGloin - QB - West Scranton Jim McLaughlin - ATH - St. Joseph Prep James Moore - OL - Blue Mountain Mark Mounayr - OL - Coatesville Justin Myer - K - Manheim Joe Orlando - ATH - Liberty Shahid Paulhall - DL - NE Catholic Travis Poston - OL - Hatboro-Horsham Jason Ulmer - RB - Neshaminy Shane Ross - OL - Harrisburg Michael Schlauch - DL - Bloomsburg Preandre Watson - TE - West Catholic Ben Webb - OL - Delaware Valley Nihja White - WR - Conestoga Scores Apr 02, 2008 High School Baseball Johnstown 13, Cambria Heights 6 Westmont 15, Bishop Guilfoyle 0 (3) High School Softball Cambria Heights 6, Johnstown 3 Gridiron Plans Scrapped Apr 01, 2008 A New York producer's plan to lure a million people to 16 major college campuses with big-name acts on the eve of spring football scrimmages have been scrapped. Penn State was among the campuses planned for part of the ``Gridiron Bash,'' which was to start this week and bring in at least $15 million. Now questions are swirling about who's to blame. The producer, New York-based MSL Sports & Entertainment, faulted a late rules interpretation by the NCAA for forcing a postponement of the show. The NCAA said its only concern over the event was the participation of players. It denied asking the company to stop the shows. MSL Sports, which announced the postponement of the shows over the weekend, said the shows wouldn't work without participation by the teams. Local Sports Scores 4/1 Apr 01, 2008 NHL NY Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1, OT High School Baseball Portage 3, Johnstown 2 The Final Four Mar 31, 2008 For the first time in NCAA men's tournament history, four #1 seeds are meeting in next Saturday's Final Four. Kansas will play overall Number-1 seed North Carolina with UCLA and Memphis meeting in the other national semifinal at the Alamodome. Penguins Win Mar 31, 2008 Sidney Crosby set up goals by Marian Hossa and Evgeni Malkin as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the visiting New York Rangers 3-1 Sunday. The Penguins, playing at close to full strength for the first time in weeks, moved into first place in the Eastern Conference with the win. Pittburgh's Marc-Andre Fleury played another excellent game in net, turning aside 26 shots. The Rangers missed an opportunity to move into fifth place in the conference. They controlled much of the play for the final two periods, but couldn't score in the final 56 minutes. Fleury has won his last seven games. The Penguins and Rangers face each other again tonight in New York. Trout Season Mar 31, 2008 Trout season is open in 18 counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. For the second straight year, trout season opened early in the region to provide the same amount of quality fishing time that the rest of the state enjoys. Fatal Accident Mar 31, 2008 A ONE CAR ACCIDENT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING IN INDIANA COUNTY TURNS DEADLY. THE CORONER'S OFFICE SAYS 22-YEAR-OLD JOEL PRYOR OF GREENSBURG LOST CONTROL OF HIS CAR AROUND A BEND ON ROUTE 119 ABOUT 5 MILES NORTH OF INDIANA. STATE POLICE SAY THE CAR ROLLED OVER AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. PRYOR WAS ENTRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE AND PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. Sunday Scores Mar 31, 2008 ECHL Johnstown 5, Trenton 0 NHL Pittsburgh 3, NY Rangers 1 College Baseball Game 1: UPJ 11, West Liberty State 0 Game 2: West Liberty State 9, UPJ 8 Chiefs Plan Special Guest of Honor Mar 28, 2008 A freshman at Westmont Hilltop High School made national news on ESPN this week for his work on the basketball court. This Saturday, the Johnstown Chiefs will welcome Danny Oberst as their Guest of Honor for their game against the Cincinnati Cyclones. Chiefs fans will also have an opportunity to meet Danny and get his autograph during a special post-game autograph session. Oberst, a 16-year-old with Down syndrome, came off the bench in a ninth-grade game in early February between Westmont and Bishop Carroll, and scored a bucket in the Westmont win. Danny’s mother Patty, his coach Ron Flick, his teammates, and the Bishop Carroll team all worked to get Danny in the game, and he did not disappoint. But it was Danny’s brother Mike, a Slippery Rock University grad student and an intern with the Chiefs, who gave the story the legs it would need to get to ESPN. Mike, Westmont Assistant Principal Tom Mitchell, and Danny’s teacher Heather Molnarko each wrote a letter to ESPN to suggest airing a feature on Danny. This was in late February, and Mike was a little skeptical about the results at first. “I didn’t hear anything for a week or two, and I thought it would blow over,” Danny’s oldest brother said. But it didn’t blow over and ESPN came calling. Pete McConville, a producer for ESPN’s ‘First Take’ called last Friday with the news that the program wanted to air Danny’s story. An interview with Danny and Mike Oberst, and Mitchell was taped in Pittsburgh last Tuesday morning and aired twice that afternoon. As would be expected, the story brought a ton of attention to Danny and his brother. “My phone was off the hook on Tuesday, and I went to the bank yesterday and everyone was like, ‘Are you the brother,’” Mike said. As for Danny, Mike said, “He hasn’t gotten any mail or anything like that yet, but we’re expecting it’ll start coming in over the next couple days, but everyone at school has been great. I don’t think he thought it would get this big.” And even though Danny’s favorite sport is basketball, hockey isn’t very far behind, and Mike would know. “We watch as many Penguins games together as we can, and with me working for the Chiefs he’s always telling me to get him good tickets,” Mike said. As the Guest of Honor this Saturday, good seats won’t be something Danny has to worry about. In fact, he’ll get closer to the action than any other fan that night. Danny will come down to ice level and drop the ceremonial opening faceoff at center ice before taking in the action between the Chiefs and Cincinnati Cyclones. The Chiefs beat Cincinnati on home ice last Friday in one of the most exciting victories of the season. Johnstown used a 1-0 shootout victory to cap a 4-3 win, and Ryan Nie tied a team record with his 25th win of the season. With the Cyclones looming as a potential second round opponent in the playoffs, the Chiefs will look to set the tone for that series with a great effort on Saturday. That game will also feature the final Dodge Shootout of the season. You could be the lucky fan to come down to ice level, and shoot for a brand new Dodge vehicle! Great seats are still available for Saturday’s game, and you can get yours by calling the War Memorial Box Office at 814-536-5156 or by going to www.johnstownchiefs.com. Sid is Back! Mar 28, 2008 Jarkko Ruutu had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-1 in Sidney Crosby's first home game in more than two months. Crosby, who had suffered a high ankle sprain, took three shots but didn't score. Georges Laraque had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin also scored as the Penguins won their sixth consecutive home game and seventh of nine overall. They lead the Atlantic Division by six points. Josef Vasicek had the lone goal for the Islanders, who lost for the eighth time in 10 games. Pittsburgh hosts the Rangers on Sunday afternoon Scores Mar 28, 2008 NHL Pittsburgh 3, New York Islanders 1 Exhibition Baseball Pittsburgh 5, New York Yankees 2 Local Sports Scores 3/27 Mar 27, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES College Baseball UPJ 18-8, Charleston 4-4 LaRoche 11-2, Mount Aloysius 0-4 College Softball Penn State 5-9, St. Francis 4-1 Local Sports Scores 3/26 Mar 26, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES NHL Pittsburgh 2, New Jersey 0 College Baseball UPJ 5-8, Davis & Elkins 4-1 High School Baseball Johnstown 9, Penn Cambria 6 Shade 16, Conemaugh Valley 7 High School Softball Johnstown 7, Penn Cambria 0 (Megan McMillen 16 strikeouts) 3/25 Local Sports Mar 25, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES NHL NY Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 1 College Baseball Mount Aloysius 6-16, Hilbert 4-1 NCAA Women's Basketball Pitt 67, Baylor 59 Crosby Update Mar 24, 2008 Sidney Crosby has ruled himself out for Monday night's game against the New York Islanders after skating with his teammates in the morning. Crosby took the ice at Nassau Coliseum and stayed out well after the rest of the Penguins went off to the dressing room. He said his sprained right ankle feels better than it has in some time but that he isn't in game condition yet. Crosby's injured ankle has forced him to miss six straight games and 27 of 30. Although he wasn't ready to play Monday versus the also-ran Islanders, the Penguins captain wouldn't say if he would also sit out Tuesday at New Jersey in a key game against the Devils. Olympic Torch Mar 24, 2008 The Olympic Torch has been lit in Greece at the start of a circuitous, 85,000-mile journey to Beijing for the summer Olympics. This morning's lighting ceremony on a field at Ancient Olympia was marred by a small protest. Two men from the group Reporters Without Borders darted out carrying a black flag with the image of handcuffs forming the Olympic rings. They were quickly corralled by police. The Paris-based journalism advocacy group says three of its members were able to get into the ceremony without being stopped, even though more than 1,000 Greek police were there for security. China has vowed there will be strict security to protect the torch relay, particularly in light of all the protests over China's deadly crackdown on Tibet protests. Activists are upset over China's plans to take the torch through Tibet and even to the top of Mount Everest along the border between Tibet and Nepal. China is already barring mountaineers from the Tibetan side of the mountain. Sunday Scores Mar 24, 2008 ECHL Wheeling 6, Johnstown 5 Major League Baseball Pirates 8, NY Yankees 0 Mar 22, 2008 NCAA Tournament Pitt 82, Oral Roberts 63 NHL Pittsburgh 4, Tampa Bay 2 Steelers Boost Prices Mar 21, 2008 The Pittsburgh Steelers are raising ticket prices on some seats at Heinz Field. Grandstand seats that cost from $59 to $74 last season will cost $59 to $90 this season. The Steelers have sold out all home games since late in the 1972 season. Local Scores Mar 21, 2008 NCAA Tournament Pitt 82, Oral Roberts 63 NHL Pittsburgh 4, Tampa Bay 2 Local Sports Scores 3/18 Mar 18, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORE ECHL Cincinnati 3, Johnstown 2 Is Johnstown Making A Comeback? Mar 17, 2008 Decades after heavy industry died, the Rust Belt community of Johnstown appears to be regaining its footing. Downtown lofts are being snapped up and biotech companies and high-tech firms have set up shop. There are even quaint cafes and an upscale bridal shop among long-empty storefronts. An aggressive city planner, a creative redevelopment authority and tourism officials are trying to turn Johnstown into a postindustrial tourist center with a vibrant downtown. The city still has acres of decaying steel mills, shuttered factories and downtrodden neighborhoods, reminders of the bustling industrial hub that attracted immigrants and laborers. But there are signs that the valley community best known for deadly floods is making some headway. Is Johnstown Making A Comeback? Mar 17, 2008 Decades after heavy industry died, the Rust Belt community of Johnstown appears to be regaining its footing. Downtown lofts are being snapped up and biotech companies and high-tech firms have set up shop. There are even quaint cafes and an upscale bridal shop among long-empty storefronts. An aggressive city planner, a creative redevelopment authority and tourism officials are trying to turn Johnstown into a postindustrial tourist center with a vibrant downtown. The city still has acres of decaying steel mills, shuttered factories and downtrodden neighborhoods, reminders of the bustling industrial hub that attracted immigrants and laborers. But there are signs that the valley community best known for deadly floods is making some headway. Sports Scores 3/17 Mar 17, 2008 SUNDAY'S SCORES ECHL Johnstown 4, Reading 3 Men's College Basketball Millersville 81, UPJ 73 *Highlights available on the Local Sports Scores 3/13 Mar 13, 2008 College Baseball Slippery Rock 5, UPJ 2, Game 1 UPJ 8, Slippery Rock 6, Game 2 Local Sports Scores 3/12 Mar 12, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES Girls Basketball PIAA Class "AA" Semifinals Northern Cambria 45, Bishop McCort 42 York Catholic 55, Trinity 52 College Baseball Mansfield 8, UPJ 0, Game 1 UPJ 12, Mansfield 8, Game 2 UPJ MEN EARN BERTH IN TOURNAMENT Mar 10, 2008 For just the third time in school history, the Pitt-Johnstown men's basketball team is going dancing. The Mountain Cats earned a berth in the NCAA Division II tournament Sunday night. UPJ is seeded #7 in the East Region, and will play two-seed Mount Olive (NC) College in the opening round Saturday at California University (PA). The gametime will be announced Monday. UPJ enters the tournament with a 22-7 record, and winners of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season title in their inaugural season. Mount Olive is 24-6 and are regular season and tournament champions of the Conference Carolinas. The East Regional tournament will be played Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in Springfield, MA, March 26, 27, and 29. The 2008 tournament will be UPJ's and head coach Bob Rukavina's third trip to the field of 64. He previously guided the Mountain Cats to appearances during the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons. In the latter season, UPJ advanced to the East Regional Semif Northern Cambria Girls Into Final Four Mar 10, 2008 Northern Cambria's 41-30 win over Girard on Sunday afternoon at Slippery Rock University sets up a rematch with Bishop McCort. The two squads met three weeks ago in the District 6-AA championship game which the Lady Colts won by 17. On Tuesday, the stakes will be slightly higher as the winner earns a spot in the state championship game. The rematch will be played at the UPJ Sports Center at 7:00. In the Lady Colts win on Sunday, senior Brittany Sedlock surpassed the 1,000 point plateau. Local Sports Scores 3/10 Mar 10, 2008 SUNDAY'S SCORES Girls High School Basketball Northern Cambria 41, Girard 30* (Northern Cambria advances to Western Finals) Mercyhurst Prep 50, Bellefonte 41 (Bellefonte eliminated from tournament) Men's College Basketball Penn State 68, Indiana 64 OT Pitt 98, DePaul 79 ECHL Johnstown 4, Trenton 1 NHL Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2 College Baseball Post 6, UPJ 4 Game 1 Post 5, UPJ 4 Game 2 Major League Baseball Detroit 9, Pittsburgh 7 F/10 Local Sports Scores 3/6 Mar 06, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES PIAA Boys "AA" North Catholic 54, Bishop McCort 39* North East 50, Tyrone 46 PIAA Girls "A" Bishop Guilfoyle 43, Lebanon Catholic 42 Mount Alvernia 75, Saltsburg 65 PIAA Girls "AAA" Bellefonte 47, General McLane 30 PIHL Playoffs Bishop McCort 6, Freeport 3* Quaker Valley 8, Somerset 2 Local Sports Scores 3/5 Mar 05, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES PIAA Boys "AAA" General McLane 67, Central Cambria 54* Bradford 50, Hopewell 39 PIAA Boys "A" Serra Catholic 50, Bishop Guilfoyle 46* Reading C.C. 45, Bishop Carroll 33 Bentworth 64, DuBois C.C. 62 Coudersport 55, Union 47 PIAA Girls "AA" Northern Cambria 54, Ford City 18* Bishop McCort 50, Villa Maria 45* PIAA Girls "AAAA" Methacton 59, State College 47 Men's College Basketball Edinboro 72, IUP 56 California 82, Clarion 66 Women's College Basketball IUP 55, Shippensburg 48 California 81, Clarion 68 Basketball State Tournament Second Round Information Mar 04, 2008 TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Boys - Class A Bishop Carroll vs. Reading Central Catholic Cumberland Valley HS, Mechanicsburg, 7:30pm Bishop Guilfoyle vs. Serra Catholic UPJ Sports Center, Johnstown, 7:30pm DuBois Central Catholic vs. Bentworth Butler HS, Butler, 6:00pm Boys - Class AAA Central Cambria vs. General McLane Slippery Rock University, 7:30pm Girls - Class AA Northern Cambria vs. Ford City UPJ Sports Center, Johnstown, 6:00pm Bishop McCort vs. Villa Maria Academy Slippery Rock University, 6:00pm Girls - Class AAAA State College vs. Methacton Cumberland Valley HS, Mechanicsburg, 6:00pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Boys - Class AA Bishop McCort vs. North Catholic Hempfield Area HS, Greensburg, 7:30pm Girls - Class A Bishop Guilfoyle vs. Lebanon Catholic Big Spring HS, Newville, 6:00pm Saltsburg vs. Mt. Alvernia Hempfield Area HS, Greensburg, 6:00pm Girls - Class AAA Bellefonte vs. General McLane Clarion University, 6:00pm LOCAL SPORTS SCORES 2/27/08 Feb 27, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Riverside 70. North Star 51 Meadville 48, Clearfield 47 Girls High School Basketball Everett 51, Riverside 43 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES 2/26/08 Feb 26, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Women's College Basketball Wheeling Jesuit 77, UPJ 76, OT Wagner 64, St. Francis 60 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES 2/23/08 Feb 23, 2008 THURSDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Tussey Mountain 59, North Star 49*, 5-AA Championship Harmony 82, Homer-Center 69, 6-A Consolation Girls High School Basketball Berlin 44, Shanksville 37*, 5-A Championship Ferndale 53, Blairsville 42, 6-A Consolation Men's College Basketball UPJ 83, Salem Int. 67 Wagner 80, St. Francis 72, 2 OT Notre Dame 82, Pitt 70 Women's College Basketball Illinois 69, Penn State 49 Salem Int. 70, UPJ 64 High School Hockey Ferndale 14, Valley 3 2/20 Local Sports Scores Feb 21, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Southern Fulton 42, Shade 29*, 5-A Championship Bishop McCort 63, Central 50*, 6-AA Tyrone 53, Penns Valley 30, 6-AA State College 66, Altoona 56, OT, 6-AAAA Championship Girls High School Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 54, Everett 41*, 5-AA Championship Bishop McCort 66, Penns Valley 64*, OT, 6-AA Northern Cambria 60, S. Huntingdon 48, 6-AA State College 49, Altona 37, 6-AAAA Championship 2/20 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 20, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES Boys High School Basketball Johnstown 51, Somerset 47*, 6-AAA Central Cambria 66, Indian Valley 38, 6-AAA Bishop Guilfoyle 58, Harmony 37*, 6-A Bishop Carroll 59, Homer-Center 56*, 6-A Coudersport 40, Elk C.C. 38, 9-A Dubois C.C. 61, Rockey Grove 57, 9-A Conemaugh Twp. 53, Shanksville 41, 5-A Consy Westmoreland C.A. 78, Davidsville Christian 39 Girls High School Basketball Lewistown 64, Indian Valley 48, 6-AAA Bellefonte 52, Forest Hills 44, 6-AAA Bishop Guilfoyle 49, Ferndale 29*, 6-A Saltsburg 41, Blairsville 40*, 6-A Northern Bedford 55, Southern Fulton 40, 5-A Consy 2/19 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 19, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES ECHL Johnstown 4, Trenton 3, OT Women's College Basketball St. Francis, NY 53, St. Francis, PA 39 High School Swimming Westmont 102, Bishop McCort 45* Girls Westmont 97, Bishop MCort 58* Boys 2/15/08 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 16, 2008 FRIDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Johnstown 53, Huntingdon 42, 6-AAA Indian Valley 58, Lewistown 48 Bishop McCort 47, Westmont 32, 6-AA* Penns Valley 48, West Branch, 6-AA Bishop Guilfoyle 57, Penns Manor 37, 6-A* Harmony 61, Glendale 57, 6-A* Tussey Mountain 53, Northern Bedford 36, 5-AA Girls Basketball Bishop Guilfoyle 36, Bishop Carroll 25, 6-A* Saltsburg 53, Penns Manor 50, 6-A Northern Cambria 54, Marion Center 37, 6-AA* Indian Valley 47, Huntingdon 26, 6-AAA ECHL Johnstown 5, Texas 4, SO 2/15/08 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 14, 2008 Boys Basketball Westmont 53, Blairsville 43, 6-AA Penns Valley 45, Richland 44, 6-AA Saltsburg 68, West Branch 42, 6-A Penns Manor 58, Laurel Valley 46, 6-A* Glendale 55, Blacklick Valley 25, 6-A* Shade 63, Berlin 49, 5-A Girls Basketball Penns Valley 57, Central Cambria 46, 6-AA Marion Center 54, Tyrone 37, 6-AA Men's College Basketball Clarion 75, IUP 58 Women's College Basketball IUP 82, Clarion 67 College Wrestling UPJ 26, West Liberty 9 ECHL Johnstown 6, Gwinnett 3 POLICE INVESTIGATE STATE COLLEGE RAPES Feb 14, 2008 POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING AFTER TWO RAPES WERE REPORTED IN ONE CENTRE COUNTY BOROUGH THIS WEEK. THE FIRST ASSAULT IN STATE COLLEGE ALLEGEDLY HAPPENED THIS WEEKEND.AND THEN ANOTHER ASSAULT WAS REPORTED TO BOROUGH POLICE ON MONDAY. POLICE SAY BOTH VICTIMS LIKELY KNEW THEIR ATTACKERS. THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER SAYS WOMEN SHOULDN'T BE PARANOID ABOUT THE MEN AROUND THEM.BUT SHOULD *ALWAYS* TRUST THEIR INSTINCTS. 2/14 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 13, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Westmont 53, Blairsville 43, 6-AA Penns Valley 45, Richland 44, 6-AA Saltsburg 68, West Branch 42, 6-A Penns Manor 58, Laurel Valley 46, 6-A* Glendale 55, Blacklick Valley 25, 6-A* Shade 63, Berlin 49, 5-A Girls Basketball Penns Valley 57, Central Cambria 46, 6-AA Marion Center 54, Tyrone 37, 6-AA Men's College Basketball Clarion 75, IUP 58 Women's College Basketball IUP 82, Clarion 67 College Wrestling UPJ 26, West Liberty 9 ECHL Johnstown 6, Gwinnett 3 2/12 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 12, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Williamsburg 39, Belleville Menn. 38, 6-A Homer-Center 68, Conemaugh Valley 58, 6-A* Bishop Carroll 38, Northern Cambria 34, 6-A* Central 56, Philipsburg 48, 6-AA Northern Bedford 55, Everett 31, 5-AA Girls Basketball Conemaugh Valley 44, Harmony 37, 6-A* Bishop Carroll 38, Moshannon Valley 7, 6-A* Blairsville 45, Belleville Men. 27, 6-A Central 33, Westmont 26, 6-AA Men's College Basketball UPJ 110, West Liberty 104 Women's College Basketball West Liberty 73, UPJ 49 Indians Reclaim Title Feb 11, 2008 The Conemaugh Twp. boys basketball team took home the WestPac championship Saturday afternoon with a 59-55 victory over Shade. The win avenged the Indians' two-point loss to the Panthers in October. Conemaugh Twp. has now won 17 straight games heading into the District 5 Playoffs. McCort Defeats Guilfoyle For Title Feb 11, 2008 Bishop McCort (24-1) defeated Bishop Guilfoyle (22-3) for the third time this season, 47-39 to win the Laurel Highlands conference championship Saturday night at the War Memorial. Marissa Basile finished with 16 points and Brittany Genday scored 14 to pace the Lady Crushers. Coaches Resign Feb 11, 2008 The Ferndale School Board accepted the resignations of the girls' varsity basketball coach and her assistant during a packed board meeting Thursday night. Coach Mae Altman and assistant Sara Priest said they were forced to resign after an R rated move was shown to the high school team on the way to a Penn State game. Several of the coaches' supporters called the situation a witch hunt and asked that they be reinstated. Ferndale's Athletic Director Glenn Wagner had also resigned, but it's not clear if it was related to the movie incident. 2/8 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 08, 2008 THURSDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 56, Conemaugh Valley 45 (Kevin Byer scores 1,000th point) Portage 54, Windber 46 Hollidaysburg 54, Johnstown 46 Northern Cambria 50, Laurel Valley 41 Penn Cambria 57, Bedford 50 Girls Basketball Berlin 44, Johnstown 34 North Star 44, Windber 40 Marion Center 78, Laurel Valley 60 High School Wrestling Tussey Mountain 48, Everett 21 2/7 Local Sports Scores Feb 07, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Bishop McCort 60, Cambria Heights 39 (Crushers clinch LHAC Section 1) Westmont 57, Bedford 38 (Dave Roman Jr.'s 200th win) Forest Hills 59, Bishop Carroll 55 (Victor Tranquillo scores 1,000th point) Johnstown 55, Penn Cambria 50 Blacklick Valey 61, Ferndale 59 Berlin 65, Salisbury 41 Harmony 83, Glendale 72 Tussey Mountain 68, Hyndman 35 Girls Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 74, Portage 43 (Jamie Gennett scores 1,000th point) Bishop McCort 74, Cambria Heights 40 Northern Cambria 58, United 22 Hollidaysburg 46, State College 41 Football Players Arrested Feb 07, 2008 Three West Virginia football players have been charged with felony possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver. Running back Ed Collington, a junior from Pittsburgh; linebacker John Holmes, a junior from Rockledge, Florida; and defensive lineman James Ingram, a sophomore from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, were arrested Tuesday night. Police reports indicate the three were acting suspiciously as they left an apartment complex and were later pulled over for speeding. After smelling a strong odor of marijuana, deputies searched the vehicle and found individually wrapped bags of marijuana. After Ingram allegedly told one of the deputies there were also drugs at his apartment, investigators found more marijuana and bags used to package the drug in a bedroom. WVU head coach Bill Stewart says he will take appropriate action once all the facts are in. 2/6 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 06, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Central Cambria 60, Bishop Guilfoyle 44* Cambria Heights 68, Forest Hills 52 Berlin 61, Portage 56 Ligonier Valley 47, Laurel Valley 42 United 49, Northern Cambria 46 Elk C.C. 44, Punxsutawney 36 State College 52, Hollidaysburg 40 Girls Basketball Windber 54, Portage 33 Berlin 65, Salisbury 33 High School Wrestling Forest Hills 33, Ridgway 30* Penn Cambria 46, Richland 25 1/4 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Feb 05, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 71, Portage 42 Shade 54, Berlin 38 North Star 64, Blacklick Valley 46 Conemaugh Valley 38, Windber 35 Shanksville 54, Meyersdale 36 Ferndale 60, Johnstown Christian 45 Richland 60, Chestnut Ridge 38 Penn Cambria 54, Forest Hills 44 Central Cambria 77, Bedford 49 Westmont 66, Hollidaysburg 37 Cambria Heights 68, Williamsburg 49 Elk C.C. 48, Kane 37 Girls Basketball North Star 54, Blacklick Valley 24* Johnstown 51, Somerset 34 Laurel Valley 49, Rockwood 44 Penn Cambria 51, Johnstown Christian 39 Williamsburg 49, Tyrone 39 Men's College Basketball UPJ 85, Glenville St. 80 Women's College Basketball Glenville St. 82, UPJ 62 Quinnipiac 65, St. Francis 58 High School Wrestling Shade 42, Berlin 21 DISTRICT 6 BASKETBALL SEEDINGS AND PAIRINGS Feb 04, 2008 A BOYS 1) Saltsburg (Bye) 2) Bishop Guilfoyle (Bye) 3) Harmony (Bye) 4) Williamsburg vs. 13) Belleville Mennonite 5) Homer Center vs. 12) Conemaugh Valley 6) Glendale vs. 11) Blacklick Valley 7) Laurel Valley vs. 10) Penns Manor 8) Bishop Carroll vs. 9) Northern Cambria A GIRLS 1) Bishop Guilfoyle (Bye) 2) Penns Manor (Bye) 3) Williamsburg (Bye) 4) Ferndale (Bye) 5) Harmony vs. 12) Conemaugh Valley 6) Belleville Mennonite vs. 11) Blairsville 7) Saltsburg vs. 10) West Branch 8) Bishop Carroll vs. 9) Moshannon Valley AA BOYS 1) Tyrone (Bye) 2) Bishop McCort (Bye) 3) Cambria Heights (Bye) 4) West Branch (Bye) 5) Penns Valley vs. 12) Richland 6) Philipsburg-Osceola vs. 11) Central Martinsburg 7) Blairsville vs. 10) Westmont 8) United vs. 9) Bellwood-Antis AA GIRLS 1) Bishop McCort (Bye) 2) Northern Cambria (Bye) 3) Southern Huntingdon vs. 6) Marion Center 4) Penns Valley vs. 5) Central Cambria 8) Central Martinsburg vs. 9) Cambria Heights AAA BOYS 1) Central Cambria (Bye) 2) Somerset (Bye) 3) Huntingdon vs. 6) Johnstown 4) Indian Valley vs. 5) Lewistown AAA GIRLS 1) Lewistown (Bye) 2) Bellefonte vs. 3) Forest Hills 4) Indian Valley vs. 5) Huntingdon ***ALL FIRST ROUND GAMES PLAYED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. TIMES AND LOCATIONS STILL TO BE DETERMINED*** 2/1 Local Sports Scores Feb 01, 2008 THURSDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Shade 70, Meyersdale 38 Windber 60, Ferndale 48 Shanksville 51, Berlin 49 United 62, Blairsville 49 Marion Center 74, Laurel Valley 59 Northern Cambria 44, Ligonier Valley 37 Girls Basketball Sheffield 49, Brockway 48 Men's College Basketball Quinnipiac 73, St. Francis 55 Davis & Elkins 85, UPJ 75 Women's College Basketball UPJ 59, Davis & Elkins 52 High School Wrestling North Star 58, Shade 9 Westmont 44, Hollidaysburg 21 Cambria Heights 54, United 21 Basketball Coach resigns Feb 01, 2008 A Cambria County coach resigns after allowing her team to watch an r-rated movie. Ferndale girls varsity basketball Mae Altman, the former coach of the Ferndale Varsity basketball team, stepped down on Wednesday because she allowed the team to watch the movie "Old School" on the way home from a team trip to watch a college basketball game. Altman has apologized for showing the film. 1/31/08 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Jan 31, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Somerset 55, Johnstown 49 Bishop McCort 41, Richland 36 Central Cambria 71, Cambria Heights 50 Bishop Guilfoyle 53, Penn Cambria 46 DuBois C.C. 78, Curwensville 43* Hyndman 46, Meyersdale 41 Tussey Mountain 60, Claysburg 34 Harmony 59, West Branch 45 Girls Basketball North Star 58, Conemaugh Twp. 53* Ferndale 60, Windber 50* Shade 36, Meyersdale 33 Berlin 41, Shanksville 35 Bishop McCort 60, Richland 31 Johnstown 61, Somerset 58 Central Cambria 57, Cambria Heights 44 Northern Cambria 46, Blairsville 28 Penns Manor 76, Laurel Valley 54 Men's College Basketball IUP 74, Shippensburg 63 Edinboro 94, Clarion 68 Women's College Basketball Shippensburg 88, IUP 75 Clarion 76, Edinboro 64 High School Wrestling Westmont 47, Claysburg 30 Penn Cambria 38, Portage 30 1/30 LOCAL SCORES Jan 30, 2008 TUESDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Windber 65, Blacklick Valley 52* Ferndale 66, North Star 61 Conemaugh Valley 58, Portage 56 Laurel Valley 57, Penns Manor 49 Altoona 63, Hollidaysburg 50 Elk C.C. 37, Clearfield 30* Girls Basketball Westmont 54, Johnstown 43 Williamsburg 69, Mount Union 26 Men's College Basketball Ohio State 68, Penn State 56 High School Wrestling Forest Hills 43, Glendale 24 Northern Bedford 54, Everett 8 North Star 54, United 12 Mount Union 44, Penn Cambria 23 High School Rifle Shanksville 1,283, Turkeyfoot Valley 1,087 Skyles Reaches 1,500 Jan 29, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Central Cambria 60, Johnstown 49* Blacklick Valley 59, North Star 37 Forest Hills 60, Portage 53 Laurel Valley 55, Ferndale 37 Penn Cambria 85, Conemaugh Valley 76 McConnellsburg 36, Northern Bedford 33 Tussey Mountain 77, Fannett-Metal 50 Girls Basketball Forest Hills 68, Somerset 40* North Star 72, Ferndale 67* Bishop McCort 66, Westmont 43 Richland 42, Homer-Center 38 Penns Manor 56, Penn Cambria 35 Shade 48, Salisbury 19 Conemaugh Valley 49, Portage 34 Windber 48, Blacklick Valley 28 Hollidaysburg 59, Penns Valley 31 Men's College Basketball UPJ 93, Salem International 82 Mount Aloysius 81, Franciscan 67 Women's College Basketball UPJ 74, Salem International 73 St. Francis, NY 59, St. Francis, PA 51 Ohio State 89, Penn State 53 High School Hockey Bishop McCort 4, Westmont 3 1/29/ LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Jan 29, 2008 MONDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Central Cambria 60, Johnstown 49* Blacklick Valley 59, North Star 37 Forest Hills 60, Portage 53 Laurel Valley 55, Ferndale 37 Penn Cambria 85, Conemaugh Valley 76 McConnellsburg 36, Northern Bedford 33 Tussey Mountain 77, Fannett-Metal 50 Girls Basketball Forest Hills 68, Somerset 40* North Star 72, Ferndale 67* Bishop McCort 66, Westmont 43 Richland 42, Homer-Center 38 Penns Manor 56, Penn Cambria 35 Shade 48, Salisbury 19 Conemaugh Valley 49, Portage 34 Windber 48, Blacklick Valley 28 Hollidaysburg 59, Penns Valley 31 Men's College Basketball UPJ 93, Salem International 82 Mount Aloysius 81, Franciscan 67 Women's College Basketball UPJ 74, Salem International 73 St. Francis, NY 59, St. Francis, PA 51 Ohio State 89, Penn State 53 High School Hockey Bishop McCort 4, Westmont 3 TROJANS RAISE AWARENESS Jan 28, 2008 Johnstown and Richland's girls basketball teams combined to raise money Friday night for breast cancer awareness. Lady Trojan players wore t-shirts with pink ribbons during warm-ups to symbolize the event. The Lady Trojans would win the game 59-32. DUBOIS CENTRAL CATHOLIC WINS SHOWDOWN Jan 28, 2008 DuBois Central Catholic defeated Elk County Catholic 36-34 Friday night. Both teams are ranked top ten statewide in Boys "A". D.C.C. improves to 16-2 overall this season, while Elk falls to 16-3. 1/26 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Jan 26, 2008 FRIDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Bishop McCort 68, Westmont 52* Somerset 67, Bishop Carroll 53 Central Cambria 80, Penn Cambria 39 Johnstown 47, Richland 44, 2OT Cambria Heights 69, Bedford 48 Conemaugh Twp. 51, Windber 40* Ferndale 58, Portage 45 North Star 63, Conemaugh Valley 50 Meyersdale 57, Turkeyfoot Valley 42 Homer-Center 69, United 51 Northern Bedford 61, Tussey Mountain 57 Harmony 66, Brockway 36 Dubois C.C. 36, Elk C.C. 34* Girls Basketball Johnstown 59, Richland 32* Hollidaysburg 65, Williamsport 27 ECHL Dayton 3, Johnstown 0 College Wrestling UPJ 28, Limestone 6 UPJ 46, Carson-Newman 0 1/25 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Jan 25, 2008 THURSDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball DuBois C.C. 80, Harmony 66 Girls Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 59, Windber 49* Ferndale 60, Portage 39 North Star 62, Conemaugh Valley 57 Shanksville 60, Salisbury 17 Meyersdale 66, Turkeyfoot Valley 35 Blacklick Valley 53, Johnstown Christian 43 Rockwood 46, Shade 35 Northern Cambria 47, Marion Center 43 Saltsburg 67, Laurel Valley 51 Penns Manor 83, Ligonier Valley 39 Everett 52, Chestnut Ridge 42 High School Wrestling Westmont 66, Northern Cambria 14 United 70, Conemaugh Twp. 12 1/24 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Jan 24, 2008 WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Bishop McCort 53, Johnstown 50* Somerset 55, Westmont 44* Central Cambria 62, Forest Hills 48 Bishop Guilfoyle 65, Bedford 54 Cambria Heights 67, Penn Cambria 53 Richland 46, Bishop Carroll 44 Conemaugh Twp. 64, Ferndale 42 Conemaugh Valley 67, Blacklick Valley 61 Shanksville 72, Portage 58 North Star 53, Windber 41 Berlin 36, Rockwood 27 Salisbury 66, Meyersdale 54 United 67, Laurel Valley 56 Northern Cambria 58, Purchase Line 40 Hollidaysburg 62, Brookville 47 Girls Basketball Bishop McCort 65, Johnstown 26 Bishop Guilfoyle 65, Bedford 20 Forest Hills 51, Central Cambria 37 Bishop Carroll 43, Richland 27 Cambria Heights 61, Penn Cambria 18 Conemaugh Valley 46, Claysburg 35 Williamsburg 71, Harmony 57 State College 71, Altoona 48 Elk C.C. 67, Johnsonburg 60 Central Mountain 72, Philipsburg 44 LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Jan 23, 2008 Boys Basketball Harmony 84, Curwensville 46 Tussey Mountain 66, Juniata Valley 50 Elk C.C. 55, Johnsonburg 45 Girls Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 61, Ferndale 54* North Star 74, Windber 58 Berlin 45, Rockwood 38 Northern Cambria 69, Purchase Line 25 Laurel Valley 46, United 34 Williamsburg 50, Bellwood-Antis 30 High School Wrestling Bedford 39, Forest Hills 30* Westmont 57, Central Cambria 18 Cambria Heights 60, Johnstown 21 S. Huntingdon 44, Everett 29 PATRIOTS, GIANTS WILL BATTLE AT SUPER BOWL Jan 21, 2008 NFC Championship: New York Giants 23, Green Bay 20 The New York Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers 23-20 in overtime in the chilly NFC championship at Lambeau Field on Sunday, when the game-time temperature was about zero degrees with a wind chill of minus-23. With the victory, the Giants advanced to the Super Bowl, where they will face the undefeated New England Patriots. Packers quarterback Brett Favre was 19-of-35 for 236 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. For the Giants, Eli Manning was 21-of-40 for 254 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. Manning's main target was Plaxico Burress, who recorded 154 receiving yards. The Giants got on the board first when Lawrence Tynes connected on a 29-yard field goal with just under five minutes left to play in the first quarter. New York extended its lead to 6-0 early in the second quarter with another field goal by Tynes, this one from 37 yards. The Packers then answered right back with a big play from Donald Driver, who connected with Favre for a 90-yard touchdown reception to take a 7-6 lead. It marked the longest play in Green Bay's postseason history. Green Bay extended its lead to 10-6 when Mason Crosby connected on a 36-yard field goal late in the second quarter. The Giants struck back in the third quarter with a touchdown after Brandon Jacobs scored on a 1-yard run to take a 13-10 advantage. But New York's lead didn't last long as Donald Lee caught a 12-yard pass from Favre to put the Packers back in front 17-13. New York jumped back into the lead late in the third when Ahmad Bradshaw scored on a 4-yard run to put the Giants ahead 20-17. The Packers tied the game at 20-20 with a field goal early in the fourth quarter. The Giants had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation, but there was a high snap on the field-goal attempt that threw off Tynes' timing and caused the kick to go wide. The Packers won the coin toss to start the extra session, but their possession was quickly ended when Favre's passing attempt was picked off. The turnover set up another field-goal attempt for the Giants. That time Tynes was good on the attempt, nailing a 47-yard kick to win the game 23-20. AFC Championship: New England 21, San Diego 12 The New England Patriots stayed perfect, even if their quarterback wasn't. The Patriots improved to 18-0 on the season with a 21-12 victory over the San Diego Chargers in Sunday's AFC championship game. The Patriots will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3, when they will try to become the first team since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to finish an entire NFL season undefeated. New England quarterback Tom Brady struggled in Sunday's victory, throwing three interceptions in the outing, including one in the red zone. The passer -- who was named the league's Most Valuable Player this season -- also added 209 yards and two touchdowns. His counterpart, San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers, was 19-of-37 for 211 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. Rivers started Sunday's game despite suffering a sprained knee against the Indianapolis Colts in the divisional playoffs last weekend. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson (hyperextended left knee) saw limited action Sunday, as did Antonio Gates (dislocated toe). San Diego got the first big break of the game with an early interception after Brady was picked off by Quentin Jammer with a little more than five minutes remaining in the first quarter. The Chargers took advantage of the turnover and jumped out to a 3-0 lead when kicker Nate Kaeding connected on a 26-yard field goal attempt. But New England didn't stay scoreless for long. The Patriots opened the second quarter with a touchdown when Laurence Maroney ran for the 1-yard score to put New England ahead 7-3. The TD marked Brady's 14th consecutive playoff game with a touchdown pass, second in NFL history only to Green Bay's Brett Favre. San Diego cut the deficit to 7-6 when Kaeding connected on another field goal, this one from 23 yards out. The Chargers turned the ball over on their next possession when New England's Asante Samuel picked off Rivers' pass that was intended for receiver Chris Chambers. The Patriots' offense took advantage of the turnover, scoring a touchdown when Brady connected with Jabar Gaffney on a 12-yard pass for a 14-6 lead. San Diego trimmed New England's lead to 14-9 at the half when Kaeding connected on a 40-yard field goal attempt late in the second quarter. The Chargers made the game even closer early in the third quarter when Kaeding was good on a 24-yard field goal attempt to bring San Diego to within 14-12. The Patriots threatened to score with less than four minutes remaining in the third quarter, but facing third-and-goal, Brady threw his third interception of the game to end the drive and give the ball back to San Diego. But New England got its offense back on track in the beginning of the fourth quarter, as Brady connected with Wes Welker on a 6-yard pass for a touchdown and a two-score lead at 21-12. FORMER STEELER DIES IN CRASH Jan 21, 2008 A Pittsburgh Steelers legend and original member of the Steel Curtain died in a car crash near Lumberton, Texas, Thursday night. Ernie Holmes, 59, who lived in the small community of Wiergate as an ordained minister, was most famous for his years with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1972 to 1977. Holmes played as a defensive lineman. Officials told KBTV that Holmes was driving southbound on Highway 69 near Colonial Drive in Hardin County, when his car left the roadway and rolled over several times. Holmes was ejected and pronounced dead on at the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Holmes won two Super Bowl rings with the Steelers, in Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl X. He recorded 39 1/2 sacks during his career with the Steelers. Holmes, nicknamed "Fats," was also famous for shaving his head in the shape of an arrow early in his career. He was released after the 1977 season. In a written statement, Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and untimely death of Ernie Holmes. Ernie was one of the toughest players to ever wear a Steelers uniform. He was a key member of our famous Steel Curtain defense, and many people who played against him considered Ernie almost impossible to block. At his best, he was an intimidating player who even the toughest of opponents did not want to play against. Ernie seemed to be doing well in recent years and was always one of our most popular players whenever he returned to Pittsburgh for team events. Our prayers go out to Ernie's family and loved ones. He will be missed by the entire Steelers family." LOCAL SPORTS SCORES Jan 18, 2008 FRIDAY'S SCORES Boys Basketball Bishop McCort 58, Somerset 49* Johnstown 53, Bishop Carroll 50 Shanksville 68, Ferndale 52 Westmont 54, Windber 41 Harmony 84, Portage 53 Northern Cambria 61, Penns Manor 38 Tussey Mountain 60, Everett 39 Elk C.C. 63, DuBois 33* Juniata Valley 69, Moshannon Valley 65 Girls Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 69, Blacklick Valley 28 North Star 71, Portage 35 Windber 61, Turkeyfoot Valley 26 Bishop McCort 59, Somerset 34 Bishop Guilfoyle 75, Cambria Heights 50 Westmont 53, Richland 42 Hollidaysburg 70, McDowell 43 ECHL Johnstown 5, Dayton 1 College Wrestling UPJ 42, Anderson 3 Lady Cats Jan 17, 2008 THE PITT-JOHNSTOWN WOMEN WERE HOME AGAINST SETON HILL.UPJ LED 30-26 AT THE HALF. SETON HALL PULLS WITHIN ONE TO OPEN THE SECOND HALF.WESTMONT GRAD KATIE LINTNER HITS THE THRE FROM THE TOP OF THE CIRCLE. THE LADY CATS ANSWER AT THE OTHER END WITH A THREE OF THEIR OWN.FRESHMAN SHEENA ADEN FOR THREE.ADEN WAS NINE-OF-12 FROM THE FLOOR WITH 24 POINTS. ORIT FARCHI LED THE VISITORS WITH 20 POINTS.SHE HITS THE PULL UP JUMPER. LINDSAY CALE LED ALL SCORERS. CALE WITH THE THREE FROM THE FAR SIDE.SHE HIT FOR 30 POINTS. THE LADY CATS AVENGE AN EARLIER LOSS WITH A 73-67 VICTORY Chiefs Meet Fans Jan 17, 2008 THE JOHNSTOWN CHIEFS SPENT TIME TODAY AT MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER'S MAIN AND LEE CAMPUSES, WHERE THEY SIGNED AUTOGRAPHS AND MET WITH FANS. THE JOHNSTOWN CHIEFS SAY THEY LIKE GETTING TO KNOW PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY--AND THAT'S WHY THEY CAN OFTEN BE SEEN AT DIFFERENT PLACES AROUND TOWN Sports Scores Jan 17, 2008 Boys Basketball Central Cambria 69 Bishop McCort 53* Somerset 78 Forest Hills 54 Richland 63 Penn Cambria 49 Cambria Heights 45 Westmont 33 Laurel Valley 53 Purchase Line 41 Northern Cambria 50 Homer-Center 41 United 58 Marion Center 56 Tussey Mountain 55 Southern Fulton 38 Girls Basketball Conemaugh Twp. 69 Portage 40 Berlin 56 Shade 44 Windber 47 Conemaugh Valley 31 Bishop Guilfoyle 58 Johnstown 29 Richland 41 Penn Cambria 29 Cambria Heights 55 Westmont 45 Bishop McCort 42 Cenral Cambria 25 Tuesday Local Scores Jan 16, 2008 High School Boys Basketball Windber 61 Portage 49 Great Commission 71 Cambria County Christian 56 Conemaugh Township 58 Conemaugh Valley 38 Ferndale 78 Blacklick Valley 41 Berlin 61 Salisbury-Elk Lick 49 High School Girls Basketball Ligonier Valley 44 Blairsville 42 Portage 68 Meyersdale 51 Laurel Valley 54 Purchase Line 53 Great Commission 50 Cambria County Christian 22 Northern Cambria 57 Homer-Center 32 BASEBALL Jan 16, 2008 TIM LEIPER WILL BE BACK TO MANAGE THE ALTONA CURVE AND BRAD FISCHER WILL TAKE OVER THE MANAGER'S JOB FOR THE STATE COLLEGE SPIKES THIS SEASON. THE PIRATES NAMED THE COACHING STAFFS FOR THEIR MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS TODAY. BRANDON MOORE WILL RETURN AS HITTING COACH FOR THE CURVE WHILE BRAD HOLMAN IS THE NEW PITCHING COACH. FOR THE SPIKES, WILSON ALVAREZ IS BACK AS PITCHING COACH, BUT SID BREAM TAKES OVER THE JOB AS HITTING COACH. ADAM LAROCHE HAS BYPASSED ARBITRATION BY AGREEING TO A FIVE MILLION DOLLAR, ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE PIRATES. THE 28-YEAR-OLD FIRST BASEMAN HIT.272 WITH 21 HOME RUNS AND 88 RBIS LAST SEASON. THE PIRATES HAVE FOUR REMAINING ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS IN SECOND BASEMAN FREDDY SANCHEZ, OUTFIELDER XAVIER NADY, LEFT-HANDER JOHN GRABOW AND THIRD BASEMAN JOSE BAUTISTA. Monday Local Scores Jan 15, 2008 High School Boys Basketball Shade 82 Johnstown Christian 35 Homer-Center 79 Bishop Carroll 58 Laurel Valley 53 Blacklick Valley 39 Northern Bedford 64 Chestnut Ridge 59 Conemaugh Township 66 Rockwood 44 Richland 70 Conemaugh Valley 45 Central 54 Forest Hills 39 Johnstown 70 DuBois 35 Cambria Heights 66 Northern Cambria 44 United 69 Elderton 23 North Star 79 Turkeyfoot Valley 30 High School Girls Basketball Westmont Hilltop 55 Bishop Carroll 39 North Star 51 Shade 23 Berlin Brothersvalley 51 Salisbury-Elk Lick 28 Conemaugh Township 69 Conemaugh Valley 35 Ferndale 61 Blacklick Valley 44 Bishop McCort 77 Richland 41 Somerset 42 Johnstown Christian 34 Northern Cambria 64 Cambria Heights 43 Punxsutawney 39 Penn Cambria 37 Forest Hills 43 Central 28 ANTHONY MORELLI Jan 15, 2008 PENN STATE QUARTERBACK ANTHONY MORELLI HAS BEEN SELECTED TO PLAY IN THE EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME SATURDAY IN HOUSTON. MORELLI FINISHED THIS PAST SEASON WITH 2,651 YARDS PASSING, JUST 28 SHY ON THE PENN STATE SINGLE-SEASON RECORD SET BY KERRY COLLINS IN 1994. MORELLI ALSO THREW 19 TOUCHDOWN PASSES. THE EAST TEAM WILL BE COACHED BY DICK VERMEIL. Wednesday's Local Scores Jan 09, 2008 Boys Basketball ________________ Ferndale 26 Windber 43 Central Cambria 69 Bishop Carroll 36 Meyersdale 41 Shade 76 Girls Basketball _________________ Bishop Guilfoyle 50 Bishop McCort 57 Forest Hills 63 Richland 32 Central Cambria 50 Bishop Carroll 33 Westmont 44 Penn Cambria 39 Bedford 57 Johnstown 65 (OT) Men's Basketball Jan 09, 2008 (20) Pittsburgh 79 South Florida 66 NHL Jan 08, 2008 Penguins 3 Panthers 1 Tuesday's Local Scores Jan 08, 2008 Girls Basketball _________________ Ferndale 67 Windber 58 North Star 48 Conemaugh Twp. 58 Wrestling __________ North Star 64 Conemaugh Twp. 16 Everett 40 Central Martinsburg 24 Penn Cambria 42 Cambria Hts. 30 Women's Basketball Jan 08, 2008 Tiffin Univ. 79 Pitt Johnstown 66 Girls High School Basketball Scores Jan 07, 2008 Conemaugh Valley 46 Richland 41 Penn Cambria 49 Tyrone 48 Penn Cambria Head Coach, Bob Gongloff earns 350th career win. Boys High School Basketball Scores Jan 07, 2008 Boys Basketball North Star 88 Con. Valley 71 Con. Township 43 Windber 36 Blacklick Valley 35 Berlin 60 NFL Playoffs Jan 06, 2008 AFC Wild Card Titans 6 Chargers 17 NFC Wild Card Giants 24 Buccaneers 14 NCAA Men Jan 06, 2008 (13) Pittsburgh 63 (16) Villanova 64 Penn State 68 Illinois 64 NCAA Women Jan 05, 2008 Monmouth 60 St. Francis 66 Shepherd 80 Pitt-Johnstown 58 Penn State 69 Michigan State 57 NCAA Men Jan 05, 2008 Monmouth 51 St. Francis 50 Shepherd 58 Pitt-Johnstown 70 Chiefs Jan 05, 2008 Chiefs 2 Nailers 3 Penguins Jan 05, 2008 Panthers 0 Penguins 3 Friday's Local Scores Jan 04, 2008 Boys Basketball ________________ Bishop Carroll 48 Bishop McCort 63 Bishop Guilfoyle 54 Central Cambria 47 Westmont 54 Johnstown 38 Girls Basketball _________________ Conemaugh Twp. 65 Windber 68 Bishop McCort 60 Bishop Carroll 31 Johnstown 56 Westmont 65 Ligonier Valley 43 Laurel Valley 55 ECHL Jan 04, 2008 Johnstown 3 Wheeling 2 (OT) Thursday's Local Scores Jan 04, 2008 Boys Basketball ________________ Bishop McCort 55 Richland 41 Ferndale 45 Conemaugh Twp. 59 Windber 48 North Star 55 Salisbury-Elk Lick 43 Meyersdale 28 Blacklick Valley 58 Conemaugh Valley 59 Wrestling __________ Claysburg-Kimmel 65 Everett 6 NHL Jan 04, 2008 Maple Leafs 2 Penguins 6 **Pittsburgh wins 5th in a row Men's Basketball Jan 04, 2008 Quinnipiac 74 Saint Francis 61 Men's Basketball Jan 03, 2008 Penn State 79 Northwestern 68 Lafayette 75 (13) Pittsburgh 96 Shippensburg 85 Pitt Johnstown 87 Women's Basketball Jan 03, 2008 Illinois 48 Penn State 49 Dayton 80 Saint Francis 64 IUP 70 Pitt Johnstown 41 Chiefs Fall On New Years Eve Dec 31, 2007 Johnstown-- Elmira 5 Johnstown 2 A tradition since 1989, did not go the way of the hometown team yesterday evening as the Chiefs lost to the Elmira Jackals 5-2 in the team's annual New Years Eve game. With the loss the Chiefs New Years Eve record falls to 13-3-2. Eagles Dec 30, 2007 Bills 9 Eagles 17 Steelers Dec 30, 2007 Steelers 21 Ravens 27 * Steelers finish the regular season 10-6 * Ravens snap a 9-game losing streak High School Basketball Dec 29, 2007 Mt. Pleasant 56 North Star 61 NFL Dec 29, 2007 Patriots 38 Giants 35 * NE - 1st 16-0 regular season in NFL history Penguins Dec 29, 2007 Sabres 0 Penguins 2 NCAA Women Dec 29, 2007 James Madison 61 Pittsburgh 69 St. Francis 39 Notre Dame 82 NCAA Men Dec 29, 2007 (6) Pitt 55 Dayton 80 St. Francis 56 Arizona St. 95 Friday's Local Scores Dec 28, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ Somerset 67 Richland 61 North Star 55 Forest Hills 52 Peabody 53 Windber 26 Bishop McCort 58 Northern Bedford 41 Homer-Center 57 Rockwood 52 Berlin 61 Chestnut Ridge 47 Shade 63 McConnellsburg 58 Girls Basketball _________________ Johnstown 61 Chestnut Ridge 41 Berlin 58 Somerset 47 Mt. Pleasant 61 Shade 28 ECHL Dec 28, 2007 Johnstown 5 Wheeling 2 Thursday's Local Scores Dec 27, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ 48th Annual Windber Rotary Tournament Peabody 52 Bishop McCort 40 Northern Bedford 39 Windber 45 41st Annual Boswell Jaycees Tournament Forest Hills 53 Somerset 85 Girls Basketball _________________ 41st Annual Boswell Jaycees Tournament Forest Hills 48 North Star 66 NHL Dec 27, 2007 Capitals 3 Penguins 4 (OT) ECHL Dec 27, 2007 Johnstown 0 Trenton 5 Parker's Season Over Dec 24, 2007 The Steelers have placed RB Willie Parker on injured reserve, officially ending his season. Parker broke his leg on his first carry of the night Thursday in St. Louis. The Steelers signed five year veteran Verron Haynes, who will likely serve as the third down back. Pittsburgh wraps up the regular season on Sunday in Baltimore. NFL Dec 24, 2007 Broncos 3 Chargers 23 Penguins Dec 23, 2007 Bruins 2 Penguins 4 Penn State Basketball Dec 23, 2007 Colgate 48 Penn State 66 AFC North Dec 23, 2007 Browns 14 Bengals 19 * Steelers clinch AFC North title Chiefs Dec 22, 2007 Cyclones 3 Chiefs 1 High School Basketball Dec 22, 2007 Golden Tiger Roundball Classic Boys Championship Altoona 51 Hollidaysburg 53 Girls Championship Oak. Catholic 49 Hollidaysburg 55 Friday's Local Scores Dec 21, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ Central Cambria 63 Altoona 72 Ambridge 33 Hollidaysburg 47 Bishop McCort 56 Westmont 48 Meyersdale 30 Berlin 73 Richland 48 Johnstown 51 North Star 73 Portage 52 Girls Basketball _________________ Salisbury-Elk Lick 23 Conemaugh Twp. 72 Johnstown 46 Richland 54 NHL Dec 21, 2007 Islanders 4 Penguins 2 ECHL Dec 21, 2007 Cincinnati 5 Johnstown 3 NFL Dec 20, 2007 Steelers 41 Rams 24 Thursday's Local Scores Dec 20, 2007 Girls Basketball _________________ Bishop McCort 57 Westmont 35 North Star 77 Portage 52 Forest Hills 64 Windber 61 (OT) Oakland Catholic 64 Altoona 51 Moon Twp. 37 Hollidaysburg 51 Wrestling __________ Cambria Hts. 48 Richland 26 Bedford 78 Everett 0 Central Cambria 22 Penn Cambria 36 Men's Basketball Dec 20, 2007 (11) Pittsburgh 65 (6) Duke 64 F/OT NHL Dec 20, 2007 Penguins 5 Bruins 4 (SO) Wednesday's Local Scores Dec 19, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ Bishop McCort 53 Johnstown 34 Shanksville 43 Conemaugh Twp. 45 Berlin 72 Ferndale 73 (OT) Turkeyfoot Valley 35 Conemaugh Valley 56 Girls Basketball _________________ Johnstown 31 Bishop McCort 58 Penns Manor 67 Laurel Valley 38 Men's Basketball Dec 19, 2007 Iona 76 Saint Francis 66 Tuesday's Local Scores Dec 18, 2007 Boys Basketball _______________ Punxsutawney 40 Hollidaysburg 59 Girls Basketball ________________ Shanksville 38 Conemaugh Twp. 55 Salisbury-Elk Lick 32 Windber 67 Berlin 48 Ferndale 64 Lewistown 63 Central Martinsburg 35 Wrestling __________ Westmont 69 Cambria Heights 10 Penn Cambria 61 Johnstown 12 Hyndman 45 Everett 36 Monday's Local Scores Dec 17, 2007 Girls Basketball _________________ Somerset 43 Conemaugh Twp. 61 Bishop Guilfoyle 50 Forest Hills 38 Meyersdale 59 Ferndale 75 Eagles Dec 16, 2007 Eagles 10 Cowboys 6 Steelers Dec 16, 2007 Jaguars 29 Steelers 22 Penguins Dec 15, 2007 Penguins 3 Islanders 2 Chiefs Dec 15, 2007 Chiefs 3 Bombers 8 High School Basketball Dec 15, 2007 Central Cam. 61 Hollidaysburg 48 NCAA Women Dec 15, 2007 Penn State 64 Bucknell 55 NCAA Men Dec 15, 2007 Oklahoma St. 68 (9) Pittsburgh 85 Denver 39 Penn State 60 Lock Haven 64 St. Francis 77 NCAA Volleyball Championship Dec 15, 2007 Penn State 3 Stanford 2 * PSU wins second NCAA Championship in school history Friday's Local Scores Dec 14, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ Central Cambria 73 Johnstown 41 Hollidaysburg 62 Conemaugh Twp. 28 Meyersdale 24 Windber 67 Girls Basketball _________________ Somerset 28 Bishop McCort 63 Westmont 36 Richland 40 Bishop Carroll 51 Johnstown 38 Cambria Hts. 25 Bishop Guilfoyle 65 Penn Cambria 29 Forest Hills 53 Wednesday's Local Scores Dec 13, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ Bishop Guilfoyle 57 Westmont 58 Bishop McCort 72 Forest Hills 47 Cambria Hts. 33 Johnstown 68 Girls Basketball _________________ Hollidaysburg 76 DuBois 18 Bishop McCort 73 Forest Hills 43 Meyersdale 26 Windber 51 Berlin 43 Portage 39 Tuesday's Local Scores Dec 11, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ Windber 40 Berlin 41 Johnstown 57 Bishop Carroll 66 Hollidaysburg 74 Brookville 47 Girls Basketball _________________ Portage 57 Hyndman 28 Wrestling __________ Chestnut Ridge 49 Cambria Heights 21 Moshannon Valley 42 Everett 18 NHL Dec 11, 2007 Penguins 2 Flyers 8 Monday's Local Scores Dec 10, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ Somerset 84 Windber 57 Forest Hills 57 Conemaugh Valley 39 Girls Basketball _________________ Portage 59 Turkeyfoot Valley 33 Conemaugh Twp. 62 Roockwood 46 Punxsutawney 58 Johnstown 48 Chiefs Dec 09, 2007 Chiefs 2 Stingrays 4 NCAA Women Dec 09, 2007 Georgetown 47 Penn State 56 Pitt-Johnstown 48 California (PA) 96 AFC North Dec 09, 2007 Browns 24 Jets 18 Rams 10 Bengals 19 Steelers Dec 09, 2007 Steelers 13 Patriots 34 Chiefs Dec 08, 2007 Chiefs 2 Stingrays 5 College Basketball Dec 08, 2007 Men (12) Pitt 75 Washington 74 Seton Hall 86 Penn State 89 Saint Francis 75 Robert Morris 66 Women Saint Francis 53 Robert Morris 67 Penn State Volleyball Dec 08, 2007 BYU 0 Penn State 3 PSU advances to NCAA National Semifinal High School Basketball Dec 08, 2007 Girls McCort 57 Bedford 22 Boys Westmont 51 Windber 36 NCAA Women Dec 07, 2007 Pitt-Johnstown 52 Slippery Rock 59 Penn State Volleyball Dec 07, 2007 Michigan 0 Penn State 3 PSU advances to NCAA Regional Final High School Hoops Dec 07, 2007 Boys N. Star 52 Berlin 46 Penn Cam 53 Somerset 80 Westmont 61 Forest Hills 46 Girls Conemaugh Twp. 71 Turkeyfoot Val. 24 Johnstown 43 Central Cam. 64 Bishop Guil. 52 Bishop Carroll 34 Thursday's Local Scores Dec 06, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ DuBois 29 Hollidaysburg 65 Conemaugh Valley 74 Meyersdale 55 Girls Basketball _________________ Conemaugh Twp. 70 Shade 41 Purchase Line 53 Laurel Valley 61 Windber 51 Rockwood 28 Wrestling __________ North Star 53 Somerset 25 **N. Star earns 400th win in school history Everett 30 Portage 41 Northern Cambria 21 Cambria Heights 60 Women's Basketball Dec 06, 2007 Penn State 53 Syracuse 72 Tuesday's Local Scores Dec 04, 2007 Boys Basketball ________________ Blacklick Valley 42 Meyersdale 40 Girls Basketball _________________ Shanksville 44 Windber 56 Shade 26 Portage 54 Wrestling __________ Penn Cambria 46 Somerset 30 Cambria Heights 12 Bedford 62 Everett 45 Conemaugh Twp. 21 Women's Basketball Dec 04, 2007 Ohio Valley Univ. 60 Pitt Johnstown 88 Monday's Local Scores Dec 04, 2007 Girls Basketball _________________ State College 57 Bishop McCort 55 (OT) Conemaugh Twp. 49 Berlin 29 NCAA Women Dec 02, 2007 (10) Duke 84 Penn State 86 AFC North Dec 02, 2007 Browns 21 Cardinals 27 Eagles Dec 02, 2007 Seahawks 28 Eagles 24 Women's Basketball Dec 01, 2007 Youngstown St. 58 St. Francis 57 Men's Basketball Dec 01, 2007 Toledo 52 (14) Pitt 78 Penn State 67 St. Joseph's 79 St. Francis 57 Bucknell 54 High School Football Dec 01, 2007 PIAA Quarterfinals Bellwood-Antis 13 Steelton-Highspire 45 Pitt Football Dec 01, 2007 Pittsburgh 13 (2) WVU 9 Seasons Come to Heartbreaking End for McCort, North Star Dec 01, 2007 Both the Bishop McCort and North Star football teams made school history in 2007, and both saw their seasons come to a heartbreaking end Friday night in the PIAA state quarterfinals. McCort lost to Wilmington for the second straight year in this round, falling 35-24 in a Class AA quarterfinal at Mansion Park in Altoona. The Crimson Crushers jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the second quarter on a Matt Varga interception return for a touchdown. They led 17-7 at halftime, but the Greyhounds rushing attack (led by Pitt recruit Chris Burns) proved to be too much in the second half. The Cougars loss was even more frustrating. North Star entered the game as decided underdogs against the top-ranked Class A team in the state, undefeated and WPIAL champ Serra Catholic. Serra had not allowed an offensive touchdown in five games, but the Cougars were not phased, taking just six minutes to score on an 81-yard touchdown pass from Cory Kaltenbaugh to Luke Zellem. North Star would score two more touchdowns in the first half to take a 22-14 lead into the locker room. Another score in the third quarter pushed the Cougars lead to 28-14 entering the fourth, but a Serra Catholic interception return for a touchdown on the first play of the final stanza turned the momentum for good. The Eagles tied the game later in the quarter and another interception deep in North Star territory with less than four minutes left set up Serra for the winning score, as the Eagles held on to beat North Star 34-28 at Cougar Mountain Stadium in Herminie. McCort finished their season 12-2. The 12 wins was a school record. North Star closed out the season with a 10-3 record, winning the first district championship in school history. Boys Basketball Nov 30, 2007 Blairsville 50 Central Cambria 71 Richland 50 Berlin 39 Girls Basketball Nov 30, 2007 Conemaugh Twp. 59 Homer-Center 35 Ferndale 50 Richland 49 Windber 51 Laurel Valley 32 Northern Bedford 51 Bedford 31 Harmony 40 Penn Cambria 30 Portage 45 Purchase Line 35 Mercyhurst Prep 45 Hollidaysburg 27 NHL Nov 30, 2007 Dallas 1 Pittsburgh 4 Women's Basketball Nov 29, 2007 Penn State 49 Old Dominion 77 Men's Basketball Nov 28, 2007 Virginia Tech 61 Penn State 66 Youngstown St. 70 Saint Francis 65 NFL Nov 27, 2007 Dolphins 0 Steelers 3 Jeff Reed: GW 24-yd. FG with 00:17 left **Lowest scoring Monday Night Football game in NFL history NCAA Men Nov 25, 2007 Penn State 59 UCF 70 NCAA Women Nov 25, 2007 Drexel 60 Penn State 66 Pitt-Johnstown 57 Shippensburg 71 Penguins Nov 24, 2007 Thrashers 0 Penguins 5 Chiefs Nov 24, 2007 Chiefs 2 Nailers 4 College Basketball Nov 24, 2007 St. Francis 59 La Salle 65 College Football Nov 24, 2007 (23) South Florida 48 Pittsburgh 37 High School Football Nov 24, 2007 District 6A Championship Purchase Line 7 Bellwood-Antis 27 Bishop McCort Captures District Title Nov 23, 2007 It was a game neither team deserved to lose, but in the end it was Bishop McCort holding on to defeat Central Cambria, 28-21, in overtime to claim the District 5-6 Class AA championship Friday night at Mansion Park in Altoona. McCort senior Matt Varga knocked down Red Devils' quarterback Shane McGregor's fourth down pass in the endzone in the first overtime to preserve the win for the Crimson Crushers. McCort got the ball first in overtime, and used an Eric Lowry touchdown run to take a 28-21 lead. It was Lowry's second touchdown run of the game. Varga added two touchdown receptions from senior quarterback Jordan DeFrances. Central Cambria junior Andrew O'Saben scored on two touchdown runs, including one early in the fourth quarter that tied the score, 21-21. The win gave Bishop McCort their second straight district championship and third this decade. NHL Nov 22, 2007 Penguins 6 Senators 5 Final/SO Men's Basketball Nov 22, 2007 South Carolina 74 Penn State 67 Claxton (PSU): 18 points H.S. Volleyball Nov 21, 2007 21st Annual Johnstown-Somerset All-Star Game Somerset Area 3 Johnstown 0 (30-17, 30-24, 31-29) NHL Nov 21, 2007 New Jersey 2 Pittsburgh 1 ECHL Nov 21, 2007 Columbia 2 Johnstown 4 Women's Basketball Nov 20, 2007 Penn State 70 South Carolina 63 Saint Francis 58 UMES 47 NCAA Field Hockey Nov 18, 2007 National Championship Penn State 0 N. Carolina 3 Eagles Nov 18, 2007 Dolphins 7 Eagles 17 Steelers Nov 18, 2007 Steelers 16 Jets 19 F/OT Chiefs Nov 17, 2007 Devils 2 Chiefs 5 Penguins Nov 17, 2007 Rangers 4 Penguins 3 F/OT High School Football Nov 17, 2007 6A Semifinals Bishop Guil. 7 Bellwood 37 5/6AA Semifinals Central Cam. 21 Tyrone 10 Philipsburg-Osc. 11 Bishop McCort 15 College Football Nov 17, 2007 Penn State 31 Michigan St. 35 Pittsburgh 16 Rutgers 20 St. Francis 51 LaSalle 10 Women's Basketball Nov 14, 2007 Morgan St. 77 Saint Francis 53 Women's Basketball Nov 14, 2007 Longwood Univ. 55 Saint Francis 65 **First career win for SFU Head Coach Susan Robinson Fruchtl PSU Holds Off St. Francis in Season Opener Nov 12, 2007 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Geary Claxton had 23 points and 10 rebounds and keyed a crucial second-half run for Penn State in a 74-64 victory over Saint Francis in the Nittany Lions' opener Monday night. Claxton scored four points in an 11-0 outburst at the start of the second half, including a one-handed dunk over Saint Francis' Devin Sweetney. That basket extended Penn State's lead to 13 points, and the Red Flash (0-2) never got closer than six the rest of the way. Freshman guard Talor Battle scored 12 points in his debut, and junior college transfer Stanley Pringle finished with seven steals, one short of a Penn State record. Battle and Pringle were two of six newcomers to see significant playing time for the Nittany Lions. Grant Surprenant scored 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting for the Red Flash, and Cale Nelson added 12 points and seven assists. The Red Flash held the lead for more than seven minutes in the first half, but Penn State never trailed by more than three points before moving out to a 33-29 lead at the break. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) NHL Nov 12, 2007 New Jersey 3 Pittsburgh 2 Eagles Nov 11, 2007 Eagles 33 Redskins 25 College Basketball Nov 11, 2007 Men St. Louis 58 Pittsburgh 69 Women Pittsburgh 74 Penn State 80 Steelers Nov 11, 2007 Browns 28 Steelers 31 College Basketball Nov 10, 2007 Men American 75 St. Francis 68 N. Carolina A&T 61 (20) Pittsburgh 88 Women UNC-Charlotte 67 Penn State 73 Penguins Nov 10, 2007 Penguins 2 Flyers 5 Chiefs Nov 10, 2007 Royals 6 Chiefs 2 High School Football Playoffs Nov 10, 2007 District 5 A North Star 29 Windber 0 District 6 A Laurel Val. 0 Puchase Line 21 So. Huntingdon 15 B. Guilfoyle 44 AA Central Cam. 7 Penns Val. 6 Philipsburg-Osc. 31 Richland 21 AAA Bellefonte 16 Indian Val. 28 College Football Nov 10, 2007 Penn State 31 Temple 0 St. Francis 23 Wagner 20 NHL Nov 08, 2007 Pittsburgh 2 NY Rangers 4 NHL Nov 08, 2007 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 1 PIAA State Playoffs - Volleyball Nov 07, 2007 -1st Round- Class AAA State College 3 Upper St. Clair 0 Class AA Huntingdon 3 Derry 1 Class A Northern Cambria 3 Bentworth 1 North Star 3 Bellwood-Antis 0 PIAA State Playoffs - Boys Soccer Nov 07, 2007 -1st Round- Class AAA Peters Twp. 6 Altoona 0 Class AA Susquehannock 4 Bedford 0 Class A Holy Name 3 Bishop Carroll 1 Sewickley Academy 4 Rockwood 0 PIAA State Playoffs - Girls Soccer Nov 07, 2007 -1st Round- Class AAA Hollidaysburg 5 DuBois 1 Class AA Conemaugh Twp. 3 Greensburg Cent. Cath. 2 Final/OT Loyalsock 3 Bishop McCort 2 NFL Nov 06, 2007 Ravens 7 Steelers 38 AFC North Nov 04, 2007 Bengals 21 Bills 33 Seahawks 30 Browns 33 F/OT College Soccer Nov 04, 2007 Monmouth 3 St. Francis 2 F/OT Michigan 1 Penn State 2 Chiefs Nov 03, 2007 Chiefs 5 Nailers 4 F/OT Penguins Nov 03, 2007 Penguins 2 Islanders 3 College Football Nov 03, 2007 Purdue 19 Penn State 26 Syracuse 17 Pittsburgh 20 Monmouth 47 St. Francis 17 PSU Wins 10th Straight Big Ten Title Nov 03, 2007 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — No. 7 Penn State won its 10th consecutive Big Ten women’s soccer championship on Friday night with a 1-0 victory at Ohio State to cap off a 9-1 championship season. Sophomore Katie Schoepfer (Waterford, Conn.) scored the gamewinner in the 78th minute off an assist from Melissa Hayes (Cave Creek, Ariz.) to lift the Nittany Lions to victory. Sophomore goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (Seymour, Conn.) recorded her ninth shutout of the year to preserve the win. The Big Ten title is the first for Penn State under new head coach Erica Walsh. The title string began in 1998 and is the second-longest championship streak in Big Ten women’s championship history behind Michigan swimming and diving (1987-98). Penn State women’s soccer and Michigan women’s swimming and diving are the only two teams to ever win 10 or more consecutive Big Ten women’s championships. Northwestern women’s tennis will contend for its 10th consecutive Big Ten championship this spring. Penn State’s title string is the longest active streak in Division I women’s soccer. Schoepfer was the difference in the second half, taking a team-high eight shots on the night including four on-frame in addition to her second-half goal. Sophomore transfer Hayes found Schoepfer, who after a collision with aggressive Buckeye goalkeeper Lauren Robertson was able to convert the goal in a relatively open net. Naeher, who entered the night seventh in the nation in save percentage improved her season-long number to .896 and has a 0.52 goals against average after the shutout. Penn State begins Big Ten Tournament action on Nov. 8 in St. Paul, Minn. as the No. 1 seed. Tournament action continues through Sunday, Nov. 11. Penn State won the tournament championship last year, the fourth tournament championship in program history. (Courtesy PSU Athletic Communications) Girls Volleyball Nov 02, 2007 District 5-A Championship North Star 3 Windber 0 **Cougars capture 4th straight District championship District 6-AA Quarterfinals Bald Eagle 3 Richland 0 Penn Cambria 3 Westmont 0 Boys Soccer Nov 01, 2007 District 6-AA Championship Bedford 1 Lewistown 0 District 6-A Championship Bishop Carroll 4 Penns Valley 1 District 5-A Championship Rockwood 1 North Star 0 Girls Soccer Nov 01, 2007 District 6-AA Championship Bishop McCort 3 Penns Valley 2 College Basketball Oct 31, 2007 Men (Exhibition) UPJ 56 Pitt 97 Juniata 46 St. Francis 65 Women (Exhibition) Millersville 41 Penn State 82 High School Soccer Oct 31, 2007 Girls District 5A Championship Conemaugh Twp. 6 Bedford 4 Chiefs Oct 31, 2007 Devils 2 Chiefs 3 Boys Soccer Oct 31, 2007 District 6-AA Semifinals Bedford 0** Westmont 0 **Bedford wins shootout 4-3 District 6-A Semifinals Penns Valley 1 Richland 0 Bishop Carroll 1 Bishop McCort 0 F/OT District 5-A Semifinal Rockwood 3 Salisbury-Elk Lick 2 Men's Soccer Oct 31, 2007 WVIAC Tournament - Quarterfinal Pitt Johnstown 0** Alderson-Broaddus 0 **UPJ wins shootout 8-7 Women's Soccer Oct 31, 2007 WVIAC Tournament - 1st Round Concord 3 Pitt-Johnstown 0 Girls Volleyball Playoffs Oct 30, 2007 District 5-A Berlin 3 Rockwood 0 Windber 3 McConnellsburg 0 Meyersdale 3 Southern Fulton 0 Girls Soccer Playoffs Oct 30, 2007 District 5-AA Bedford 5 Berlin 1 Conemaugh Twp. 9 Windber 1 World Series Oct 29, 2007 Game 4 Red Sox 4 Rockies 3 * Red Sox win World Series * Mike Lowell named World Series MVP Eagles Oct 29, 2007 Eagles 23 Vikings 16 Steelers Oct 29, 2007 Steelers 24 Bengals 13 Chiefs Oct 27, 2007 Stingrays 3 Chiefs 1 Penguins Oct 27, 2007 Canadiens 4 Penguins 3 F/SO College Football Oct 27, 2007 Pittsburgh 17 Louisville 24 Saint Francis 35 Sacred Heart 30 NHL Oct 25, 2007 Toronto 5 Pittsburgh 2 **Pens' 3-game winning streak snapped Boys Soccer Oct 25, 2007 District 6-AA Quarterfinals Chestnut Ridge 0 Westmont 1 Bald Eagle Area 0 Bedford 2 Girls Volleyball Oct 25, 2007 WestPAC Championship Berlin 0 North Star 3 (25-8, 25-13, 25-15) **Cougars capture 2nd straight WestPAC Championship Girls Soccer Oct 24, 2007 District 6-AA Quarterfinals Cambria Heights 1 Bishop McCort 5 West Branch 1 Richland 6 ECHL Oct 24, 2007 South Carolina 3 Johnstown 4 F/OT Hollidaysburg Captures Golf State Title Oct 23, 2007 The Hollidaysburg boys' golf team captured the PIAA Championship Tuesday at Heritage Hills Golf Resort and Conference Center in York. The Golden Tigers fired a team score of 613 over the two-day championship, eight strokes better than second place Cathedral Prep. Hollidaysburg was led by seniors Sean Brannan (last year's individual state champ) and Anthony DeGol, who both shot 146 (4-over par). Brannan and DeGol tied for third place in the individual standings. Senior Kevin Koronowski, junior Ryan Mextorf and sophomore Mike Macionsky rounded out the Golden Tigers state championship team. NASCAR Oct 21, 2007 Results from today's Subway 500 in Martinsville: 1. Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet 2. Ryan Newman, Dodge 3. Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet 4. Kyle Busch, Chevrolet 5. Matt Kenseth, Ford 6. Denny Hamlin, Chevrolet 7. Greg Biffle, Ford 8. Juan Pablo Montoya, Dodge 9. Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet 10. Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet Eagles Oct 21, 2007 Bears 19 Eagles 16 Penguins Oct 20, 2007 Penguins 2 Capitals 1 Chiefs Oct 20, 2007 Royals 6 Chiefs 4 High School Football Oct 20, 2007 North Star 42 Blacklick Val. 0 College Football Oct 20, 2007 (25) Penn State 36 Indiana 31 (23) Cincinnati 17 Pittsburgh 24 Albany 58 Saint Francis 21 Windber Team Claims Doubles Title Oct 20, 2007 Girls Tennis District 5-AA Doubles Championship Jenn Ulatsky, Jen Rasko (Windber) def. Brianna Mapes, Emily Duppstadt (Shanksville) 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 Chiefs Lose Opener Oct 18, 2007 It was a grand night at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena. And then the game started. The Johnstown Chiefs dropped their season opener Thursday night, 4-2, to the rival Wheeling Nailers. The game doubled as the season opener for the entire ECHL as well. The Chiefs and the ECHL celebrated their 20th anniversaries together on a night when the game at the War Memorial was the only game on the league's schedule. The two teams wore throwback jerseys commemorating the 1988-89 season -- the ECHL and Chiefs' first season -- when Johnstown played the Carolina Thunderbirds (now the Nailers) in the Riley Cup Final. The Chiefs fell behind 2-0 after a Wheeling goal from Paul Bissonnette at the 5:55 mark of the second period. The Chiefs cut the lead to 2-1 when Mark Tobin scored on a slapshot midway thru the period. The Nailers scored less than five minutes later on a power play to regain a two goal lead. But the Chiefs answered back just minutes later on an Andrew Martens goal, cutting the lead to 3-2. The Chiefs couldn't put one past David Brown in the final period and the Nailers put the game on ice with a Mark Letestu goal at the 16:13 mark of the third period. The Chiefs host Reading Saturday night at 7:05. Girls Tennis Oct 17, 2007 District 6-AA Team Championship Westmont 2 Bishop Guilfoyle 3 District 5-AA Team Championship Chestnut Ridge 2 Shanksville-Stony Creek 3 Women's Volleyball Oct 17, 2007 Pitt Johnstown 3 Shepherd Univ. 0 **Lady Cats improve to 9-11 overall, 6-6 in WVIAC More Honors for PSU Volleyball Oct 15, 2007 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State women’s volleyball junior middle hitter Christa Harmotto (Aliquippa, Pa.) has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week, conference officials announced today. It is the fifth career honor for Harmotto and the third for her this season, bringing Penn State’s total Big Ten Player of the Week citations to 56 since joining the conference for the 1991 season. Harmotto’s honor is the sixth for the Nittany Lions this year as she also earned the award on Aug. 27 and Sept. 24. Junior outside hitter Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio) nabbed the honor on Oct. 8, sophomore outside hitter Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.) picked up the accolade on Sept. 10 and freshman middle hitter Arielle Wilson (Broadview, Ill.) was named the Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 1. Behind Harmotto’s play, second-ranked Penn State remained undefeated in both games and matches in the Big Ten, sweeping both Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan. Wednesday night versus the Buckeyes, Harmotto recorded 10 kills on an errorless 14 swings to hit a match-high .714 with three digs and eight blocks, also a match-high mark. Against the Wolverines, Harmotto continued her hot streak, racking up 12 kills with only one error on 20 swings to hit .550 with a match-high two service aces and added in two digs and four blocks. For the weekend, Harmotto averaged 3.67 kills per game, recording 22 kills on 34 swings with only one error, to hit .618 with 12 total blocks, good for an average of 2.00 blocks per game. She also added in two aces and five digs. For the season, Harmotto is leading the Big Ten in hitting percentage (.486) and ranks fourth in overall blocks (1.57) while sitting second on the conference-only attacking list (.441) and fourth in league blocks per game (1.85). Penn State takes to the road this weekend, visiting Illinois on Friday, Oct. 19 before facing No. 8 Wisconsin on Sunday, Oct. 21 in a contest that will air on a tape-delay basis on the Big Ten Network. (Courtesy PSU Sports Information Dept.) Boys Soccer Oct 15, 2007 Somerset 2 Richland 3 Duel in Dallas Oct 14, 2007 Patriots 48 Cowboys 27 NE improves to 6-0 AFC North Oct 14, 2007 Rams 3 Ravens 22 Dolphins 31 Browns 41 Bengals 20 Chiefs 27 Eagles Oct 14, 2007 Eagles 16 Jets 9 Penguins Oct 14, 2007 Penguins 6 Maple Leafs 4 High School Football Oct 14, 2007 Richland 34 Westmont 0 Saint Francis Oct 14, 2007 Duquesne 24 St. Francis 17 Penn State Oct 14, 2007 (19) Wisconsin 7 Penn State 38 Paterno Downplays Traffic Incident Oct 11, 2007 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Penn State football coach Joe Paterno says an exchange of words with another motorist has been blown out of proportion by Internet-fueled rumors and media speculation. The motorist complained to university police about Paterno's conduct after the October 5th incident on a campus road. No charges were filed. On his weekly radio show Thursday night, Paterno said the confrontation occurred after he noticed a car drive through a stop sign. He says he blew his horn, rolled down his window and warned the driver not to do it again. Assistant police chief Tyrone Parham would not confirm that Paterno was the target of the complaint that followed. But he said Thursday that police talked with both drivers and decided not to issue any citations. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) College Football Oct 11, 2007 Navy 48 Pitt 45 (2 OT) Paterno Defends Program; Scott Still Out Oct 09, 2007 Joe Paterno spent most of his weekly press conference Tuesday defending the image of his program. Paterno said he doesn't think PSU football has an image problem despite the mounting off the field issues that have created a dark cloud over the 2007 season. He became increasingly agitated when pressed about the issue. Senior tailback Austin Scott will sit out his second straight game when the Nittany Lions host Wisconsin on Saturdy. Scott was suspended indefinitely by Paterno before last Saturday's Big Ten home opener against Iowa for violating a team rule. Paterno said Tuesday that Scott would not participate this week. AFC North Oct 07, 2007 Ravens 9 49ers 7 Browns 17 Patriots 34 Bengals: BYE ALDS Oct 07, 2007 Red Sox 9 Angels 1 Indians 4 Yankees 8 Steelers Oct 07, 2007 Seahawks 0 Steelers 21 HS Football Oct 06, 2007 North Star 36 Conemaugh Val. 14 Penguins Oct 06, 2007 Ducks 4 Penguins 5 College Football Oct 06, 2007 Iowa 7 Penn State 27 Central Conn. St. 43 Saint Francis 7 Pirates Fire Tracy Oct 06, 2007 PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired Jim Tracy as manager. Tracy's patience and back-patting weren't enough to turn around the Pirates during two seasons filled with long losing streaks and little discernible progress. Tracy was ousted today after producing records of 67-95 in 2006 and 68-94 this season. That gave him the shortest run of any non-interim Pirates manager since Bill Virdon was fired late into his second season in 1973. Tracy's departure has appeared imminent since former general manager Dave Littlefield was fired September 7th. Littlefield chose Tracy two years ago. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) MLB Oct 04, 2007 NLDS - Game 2 Rockies 10 Phillies 5 **Colorado leads series 2-0 ALDS - Game 1 Yankees 3 Indians 12 **Cleveland leads series 1-0 High School Scores Oct 04, 2007 Girls Soccer _____________ Richland 1 Bishop McCort 2 Penn Cambria 0 Forest Hills 4 Girls Volleyball _________________ Somerset 0 Richland 3 High School Scores Oct 03, 2007 Boys Soccer ____________ Bishop McCort 1 Richland 3 Westmont 10 Johnstown 0 Volleyball ___________ Northern Cambria 3 Altoona Area 0 H.S. Girls Volleyball Oct 02, 2007 Bishop Guilfoyle 0 Penn Cambria 3 Bishop McCort 0 Richland 3 Bedford 3 Central Cambria 1 Major League Baseball Oct 01, 2007 Cardinals 6 Pirates 5 Nationals 1 Phillies 6 * Phillies win NL East title Eagles Oct 01, 2007 Eagles 3 Giants 16 Steelers Oct 01, 2007 Steelers 14 Cardinals 21 High School Football Sep 29, 2007 Bishop Carroll 7 Westmont 6 Homer Ctr. 19 Laurel Val. 27 Major League Baseball Sep 29, 2007 Cardinals 7 Pirates 3 Nationals 4 Phillies 2 Saint Francis Football Sep 29, 2007 St. Francis 10 Liberty 68 Pitt Football Sep 29, 2007 Pittsburgh 14 Virginia 44 Penn State Sep 29, 2007 (19) Penn State 20 Illinois 27 H.S. Football - Week 5 Sep 29, 2007 Johnstown 39 Somerset 42 Richland 30 Bishop McCort 27 Cambria Heights 7 Forest Hills 28 Central Cambria 21 Bedford 0 Bishop Guilfoyle 6 Penn Cambria 18 Altoona 27 Chambersburg 6 Hollidaysburg 21 Indian Valley 28 Berlin 0 Windber 27 Conemaugh Valley 7 Portage 47 Meyersdale 41 Shade 13 Conemaugh Twp. 21 North Star 29 Penns Valley 7 Chestnut Ridge 0 Bald Eagle Area 7 Philipsburg-Osceola 20 Lewistown 0 Tyrone 35 Bellwood-Antis 27 So. Huntingdon 19 Penns Manor 13 Ligonier Valley 41 United 12 Purchase Line 21 Claysburg-Kimmel 12 Glendale 34 Huntingdon 20 Punxsutawney 6 Marion Center 2 Northern Cambria 14 H.S. Girls Volleyball Sep 27, 2007 Penn Cambria 3 Bedford 1 Westmont 0 Somerset 3 Johnstown 0 Richland 3 MLB Sep 27, 2007 Diamondbacks 8 Pirates 0 Braves 4 Phillies 6 **-Philadelphia moves into a tie atop NL East standings MLB Sep 26, 2007 Diamondbacks 1 Pirates 5 Braves 2 Phillies 5 Ward Doubtful Sep 26, 2007 PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has a sprained knee and is doubtful for Sunday's game at Arizona. Ward has missed only three games due to injury in 10 NFL seasons, and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he hasn't ruled Ward out of the game. Ward was injured during Sunday's 37-16 victory over San Francisco. He walked without a limp while reporting to yesterday's team meeting, but was on crutches later in the day. Ward had one reception before getting hurt, extending the four-time Pro Bowl receiver's streak to 136 consecutive games with at least one catch. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) Ward Injury Not Serious Sep 24, 2007 PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward says an M-R-I exam on his bruised knee revealed no damage. Ward walked without a limp while reporting to a team meeting today. He was injured in the third quarter of a 37-16 victory over San Francisco yesterday. Ward was hurt when he took a helmet to the knee, forcing him to leave the game. Coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday the preliminary diagnosis was a bone bruise, but the team plans no further injury update until tomorrow. The team has not said which knee Ward injured. It is uncertain if the injury will prevent the four-time Pro Bowl receiver from playing Sunday at Arizona. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) AFC North Sep 23, 2007 Cardinals 23 Ravens 26 Browns 24 Raiders 26 Bengals 21 Seahawks 24 Eagles Sep 23, 2007 Lions 21 Eagles 56 Steelers Sep 23, 2007 49ers 16 Steelers 37 H.S. Football - Week 4 Sep 22, 2007 State College 17 Altoona 24 Bishop McCort 13 Bishop Carroll 7 Richland 21 Johnstown 42 Cambria Hts. 24 Central Cambria 45 Westmont 32 Somerset 34 Penn Cambria 26 Bedford 34 (2 OT) Portage 28 Conemaugh Twp. 21 Windber 27 North Star 13 Rockwood 14 Shade 12 DuBois 20 Hollidaysburg 42 Tyrone 28 Bald Eagle 6 Bellwood-Antis 26 Central Martinsburg 15 Bellefonte 31 Huntingdon 14 Laurel Valley 27 Penns Manor 25 Ligonier Valley 48 United 8 Homer Center 12 Northern Cambria 27 Chestnut Ridge 29 Williamsburg 0 Phillies Sep 20, 2007 Phillies 7 Nationals 6 Pirates Sep 20, 2007 Pirates 3 Padres 6 NCAA Soccer Sep 19, 2007 Women Pitt-Johnstown 2 Chatham 0 Little E's New Look Sep 19, 2007 Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced today that he will drive the #88 Chevrolet when he moves to Hendrick Motorsports next year. The car will be sponsored by both Mountain Dew and the National Guard. Earnhardt Jr. drove the #8 Chevrolet for DEI since 2000, but was unable to take the number to Hendrick after his stepmother Theresa refused to give him the rights to it. Harrison Cleared to Play Sep 18, 2007 PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison is cleared to play against San Francisco this week, just days after being carried off the field on a stretcher against Buffalo. Coach Mike Tomlin says the news on Harrison was ``very good'' and that the linebacker was diagnosed with a stiff neck. Tomlin says Harrison might be held out of during practice tomorrow, but can play Sunday. Harrison is an undrafted free agent who has replaced former Steelers star Joey Porter at right outside linebacker. He was hurt in the second quarter of Sunday's game when he rammed his head into teammate Casey Hampton's back on a play. Through two games, Harrison has two sacks and is second on the team with ten tackles. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) NCAA Soccer Sep 16, 2007 Men (27) Akron 4 Saint Francis 0 Women (5) Texas A&M 1 (20) Penn State 1 2OT Pirates Sep 16, 2007 Pirates 3 Astros 15 Steelers Sep 16, 2007 Bills 3 Steelers 26 Pirates Sep 15, 2007 Pirates 7 Astros 9 High School Football Sep 15, 2007 Johnstown 7 Westmont 14 Pitt Football Sep 15, 2007 Pittsburgh 13 Michigan State 17 Penn State Sep 15, 2007 Buffalo 24 (12) Penn State 45 H.S. Football - Week 3 Sep 15, 2007 North Star 13 Portage 21 Conemaugh Valley 14 Windber 35 Somerset 21 Bishop McCort 35 Bishop Carroll 20 Richland 23 Bedford 12 Forest Hills 27 Central Cambria 22 Penn Cambria 8 Tussey Mountain 13 Northern Bedford 23 Philipsburg-Osceola 34 Bellwood-Antis 6 Penns Valley 3 Tyrone 10 Conemaugh Twp. 31 Berlin 14 Bishop Guilfoyle 31 Cambria Heights 0 Purchase Line 0 Ligonier Valley 40 Central Dauphin 17 State College 14 Altoona 10 Cumberland Valley 17 Chestnut Ridge 18 Central Martinsburg 7 Hollidaysburg 42 Clearfield 35 Claysburg-Kimmel 12 Juniata Valley 37 College Football Sep 13, 2007 (4) West Virginia 31 Maryland 14 **Steelers Football** Sep 13, 2007 To purchase the limited edition 75th Pittsburgh Steelers Anniversary Football to help benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia: Call 1-800-345-2868 or... visit the website www.nikcosports.com Football w/ display case: $99.00 Football without display case: $69.95 MLB Sep 12, 2007 Brewers 4 Pirates 7 Rockies 12 Phillies 0 MLB Sep 12, 2007 Brewers 6 Pirates 1 Rockies 8 Phillies 2 MLB Sep 10, 2007 Brewers 0 Pirates 9 Pirates Sep 09, 2007 Cubs 5 Pirates 10 Eagles Sep 09, 2007 Eagles 13 Packers 16 Steelers Sep 09, 2007 Steelers 34 Browns 7 Pirates Sep 08, 2007 Cubs 5 Pirates 1 High School Football Sep 08, 2007 Westmont 22 Bishop Guil. 6 Saint Francis Sep 08, 2007 Morehead St. 21 St. Francis 14 Pitt Sep 08, 2007 Grambling St. 10 Pittsburgh 34 Penn State Sep 08, 2007 Notre Dame 10 (14) Penn St. 31 High School Football - Week 2 Sep 08, 2007 Richland 21 Penn Cambria 0 Bishop Carroll 7 Central Cambria 44 Bishop McCort 41 Cambria Hts. 2 Somerset 12 Forest Hills 34 Johnstown 21 Bedford 14 Harrisburg 14 Altoona 24 Huntingdon 0 Tyrone 18 Central Mountain 10 Hollidaysburg 31 Shade 7 Windber 42 Ferndale 0 Conemaugh Twp. 41 Blacklick Valley 13 Portage 20 United 0 Northern Cambria 28 Rockwood 19 North Star 41 Bellwood-Antis 47 Lewistown 20 Ligonier Valley 20 Blairsville 3 Meyersdale 56 Berlin 13 Conemaugh Valley 7 Monaca 35 Everett 6 Chestnut Ridge 32 Laurel Valley 6 Purchase Line 35 Pirates Fire GM Littlefield Sep 08, 2007 PITTSBURGH (AP) - Dave Littlefield is out as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. During six-plus seasons under Littlefield, the Pirates showed little progress on the field or in its farm system. The firing comes with only three weeks left in the season and the Pirates in their customary spot in last place in the NL Central, with a 61-79 record. Pittsburgh is three losses away from a 15th consecutive losing season, one off the major league record. No decision on the status of Littlefield or second-year manager Jim Tracy had been expected until after the season. Littlefield is a former executive with the Marlins and Expos. He succeeded Cam Bonifay midway through a 100-loss season in 2001. Under Littlefield, the Pirates never had fewer than 87 losses or finished higher than fourth in a full season. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) Duke Wins Rehab Start with Spikes Sep 06, 2007 Pirates pitcher Zach Duke made his fourth and final rehab start Thursday night in State College. Duke picked up the win for the Spikes, the Bucs short season single-A affiliate. The left-hander pitched 5 1/3 innings, giving up just one earned run on three hits, while striking out three and walking two. The Spikes beat Mahoning Valley, 4-1, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Duke was expected to return to the Pirates following his start in State College. MLB Sep 06, 2007 Pirates 4 Cardinals 16 **Game was called in 9th inning b/c of rain MLB Sep 06, 2007 Pirates 8 Cardinals 2 Phillies 8 Braves 9 New York-Penn League Sep 05, 2007 Mahoning Valley 1 State College 3 UPJ Announces First HOF Class Sep 05, 2007 The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is opening an Athletics Hall of Fame. The first class to be inducted into the Pitt Johnstown HOF merits distinction for their accomplishments and leadership in athletic endeavors for UPJ. The First Pitt Johnstown HOF Class: Sean Isgan '82 - Wrestling Lisa Britt '80 - Women's Basketball C. Edward Sherlock '61 - Men's Basketball and Athletic Director Carl Sax '58 - Men's Basketball James Wilkes '54 - Men's Basketball There will be a banquet to honor the inductees on Sunday, September 30 at the Living Learning Center on the UPJ campus. The featured speaker at the HOF banquet will be UPJ wrestling coach Pat Pecora. MLB Sep 04, 2007 Pirates 2 Cardinals 6 Phillies 5 Braves 2 New York-Penn League Sep 04, 2007 Auburn 5 State College 8 MLB Sep 03, 2007 Pirates 11 Cardinals 0 Phillies 1 Braves 5 Eastern League Sep 03, 2007 Altoona 4 Erie 9 **Curve finish season 73-69 Stull Out Indefinitely Sep 02, 2007 Pitt quarterback Bill Stull is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair a ligament in his thumb. Stull was effective before the injury, going 14 of 20 for 177 yards and a touchdown. Head Coach Dave Wannstedt says either Kevan Smith or Pat Bostick will get the start against Grambling on Saturday. Spikes Sep 02, 2007 Spikes 4 Scrappers 6 Curve Sep 02, 2007 Curve 0 SeaWolves 7 Pirates Sep 02, 2007 Pirates 4 Brewers 7 Spikes Sep 02, 2007 Spikes 4 Scrappers 7 Curve Sep 02, 2007 Game One Curve 6 SeaWolves 2 Game Two Curve 4 SeaWolves 1 Pirates Sep 02, 2007 Pirates 3 Brewers 12 Pitt Football Sep 02, 2007 E. Michigan 3 Pittsburgh 27 Penn State Sep 02, 2007 Florida Int. 0 (17) Penn State 59 H.S. Football - Week 1 Sep 01, 2007 Bishop McCort 21 Forest Hills 7 Penn Cambria 20 Bishop Carroll 0 Johnstown 14 Central Cambria 9 Somerset 26 Bedford 8 Altoona 35 St. John's (D.C.) 20 Tyrone 19 Bellwood-Antis 0 Meyersdale 34 Conemaugh Twp. 14 Richland 27 Bishop Guilfoyle 14 Conemaugh Valley 40 Shade 22 Hollidaysburg 48 Punxsutawney 21 Bellefonte 21 Chestnut Ridge 12 Purchase Line 14 Northern Cambria 8 United 32 Saltsburg 6 Northern Bedford 20 Juniata Valley 9 Tussey Mtn. 25 Claysburg-Kimmel 14 Curve Eliminatred from Playoff Contention Aug 31, 2007 The Altoona Curve's 6-2 loss to Reading Thursday night at Blair County Ballpark, coupled with Akron's win over Bowie, officially ended the Curve's chance at making the postseason for the fifth consecutive season. It is now mathematically impossible for the Curve to catch Akron for the Wild Card spot. The game was the final home game of '07 for Altoona. The Cardinal and Green wrap up the season with a seven-game series in Erie this weekend. MLB Aug 31, 2007 Reds 5 Pirates 4 NY Mets 10 Phillies 11 MLB Aug 30, 2007 Reds 8 Pirates 0 NY Mets 2 Phillies 3 Eastern League Aug 29, 2007 Reading 8 Altoona 2 New York-Penn League Aug 29, 2007 Batavia 7 State College 6 F/11 MLB Aug 29, 2007 Reds 4 Pirates 6 (Game 1) Reds 2 Pirates 3 (Game 2) NY Mets 2 Phillies 4 F/10 Eastern League Aug 29, 2007 Reading 2 Altoona 4 Eastern League Aug 27, 2007 Reading 0 Altoona 3 MLB Aug 27, 2007 Mets 2 Phillies 9 New York-Penn League Aug 27, 2007 State College 8 Williamsport 3 Pirates Aug 27, 2007 Pirates 4 Astros 5 Spikes Aug 27, 2007 Crosscutters 9 Spikes 5 Curve Aug 27, 2007 Senators 6 Curve 3 NFL Preseason Aug 27, 2007 Eagles 13 Steelers 27 Pirates Aug 25, 2007 Pirates 4 Astros 1 Spikes Aug 25, 2007 Crosscutters 12 Spikes 3 Curve Aug 25, 2007 Senators 6 Curve 7 Women's Volleyball Aug 25, 2007 #4 Texas 1 #3 Penn State 3 30-23, 32-34, 30-22, 30-24 Hodge: 22 kills Fawcett: 21 kills (**reaches 1,000 for her career) Eastern League Aug 25, 2007 Harrisburg 6 Altoona 5 MLB Aug 23, 2007 Pirates 5 Rockies 1 Dodgers 5 Phillies 2 Eastern League Aug 23, 2007 Harrisburg 1 Altoona 2 New York-Penn League Aug 23, 2007 Game 1 State College 2 Jamestown 5 F/7 Game 2 State College 4 Jamestown 1 F/7 MLB Aug 23, 2007 Pirates 11 Rockies 2 Dodgers 15 Phillies 3 Eastern League Aug 23, 2007 Altoona 5 Reading 2 F/10 New York-Penn League Aug 23, 2007 State College 1 Batavia 2 Spikes Aug 21, 2007 Spikes 4 Muckdogs 6 Curve Aug 21, 2007 Curve 0 Phillies 1 F/6 Eastern League Aug 21, 2007 Altoona 0 Reading 10 F/8 (*game called b/c of rain -- official game) New York-Penn League Aug 20, 2007 Game 1 Jamestown 0 State College 3 F/6 (*game called b/c of rain -- official game) Game 2 Jamestown State College PPD (*game postponed b/c of rain) Pirates Aug 19, 2007 Phillies 4 Pirates 8 Spikes Postponed Aug 19, 2007 Today's game between the Spikes and Jammers was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a double-header tomorrow, with game one starting at 6:05. Curve Postponed Aug 19, 2007 Today's game between the Curve and Seawolves was postponed due to rain. The two teams will make up the game as part of a double-header on Saturday September 1st in Erie. Pirates Aug 18, 2007 Phillies 6 Pirates 11 Spikes Aug 18, 2007 Spikes 4 Crosscutters 1 Curve Aug 18, 2007 Game One Seawolves 2 Curve 1 Game Two Seawolves 3 Curve 0 NFL Preseason Aug 18, 2007 Steelers 12 Redskins 10 Two PSU Players Cited for Underage Drinking Aug 17, 2007 Two players on Penn State's football team were arrested early Friday morning and cited for underage drinking, according to university police. Starting tight end Andrew Quarless and back-up cornerback Willie Harriott were stopped by Penn State police at 2:53 a.m. Friday along with a fellow female student outside an on-campus apartment building. All three were cited for liquor law violations and released. Quarless caught 21 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns as a true freshman last season. He's the clear cut choice to start at tight end for PSU this season. Harriot will be a redshirt sophomore this season. He's deep on the Nittany Lions depth chart at cornerback. The Penn State athletic department is aware of the incident, but won't comment further on the status of the two players at this time. MLB Aug 17, 2007 Phillies 11 Pirates 8 Eastern League Aug 17, 2007 Erie 5 Altoona 4 F/10 New York-Penn League Aug 17, 2007 Williamsport 4 State College 7 Walker, McCutchen Promoted Aug 16, 2007 ALTOONA- The Altoona Curve have announced that Pittsburgh Pirates' top-rated prospects, outfielder Andrew McCutchen and third baseman Neil Walker, have been promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis. Left-handed relief pitcher Dave Davidson, a member of the Pirates' 40-man roster, has also been promoted to Indy. The announcement was made following the Curve's 7-3 loss at Binghamton Thursday evening. All three players are expected to join Indianapolis for the finale of a two-game series in Durham on Friday evening. The Tribe will then remain in North Carolina to play a pair of games at Charlotte on Saturday and Sunday. McCutchen, 20, and Walker, 21, were rated by Baseball America as the Pirates' No. 1 and 2 prospects, respectively, entering the 2007 season. The duo opened the '07 campaign with Altoona after also finishing the 2006 season at the Double-A level. In fact, McCutchen and Walker were each promoted to Altoona for the first time on the same day last August (August 15). McCutchen hit .258 with 10 home runs, 48 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 118 games this season for the Curve. After hitting just .233 (69-for-296) over the first three months of the season, McCutchen picked up the pace in July and August, posting a .307 average (46-for-150) in his final 41 Double-A games. He went 1-for-4 Thursday at Binghamton to extend his season-high on-base streak to 20 games. Walker, who made the conversion from catcher to third base this season, was one of the Eastern League's most consistent hitters, recording a .288 average with 13 home runs and 66 RBI in 117 games. He was selected to participate in the Eastern League All-Star Game and is a strong candidate to be named an E.L. post-season All-Star. Both players were first round draft selections of the Pirates after standout high school careers. Walker was the 11th overall pick in the 2004 Draft out of Pine-Richland High School in suburban Pittsburgh. McCutchen was taken one year later in the same slot out of Fort Meade High School in Florida. Davidson was the Pirates' 10th round selection in the 2002 draft out of high school in St. Catherine's, Ontario, making him the Bucs' highest-drafted Canadian-born player in history. The 23-year old lefty went 3-1 with two saves, a 4.22 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings over 39 games. Davidson limited Eastern League batters to just a .205 average against. The Curve are expected to announce additions to their 24-man active roster on Friday. MLB Aug 16, 2007 NY Mets 7 Pittsburgh 10 Phillies 4 Nationals 2 Eastern League Aug 16, 2007 Altoona 3 Binghamton 7 New York-Penn League Aug 16, 2007 State College 2 Williamsport 4 MLB Aug 15, 2007 NY Mets 10 Pirates 8 Phillies 2 Nationals 4 Eastern League Aug 15, 2007 Altoona 6 Binghamton 1 MLB Aug 14, 2007 NY Mets 5 Pirates 4 Phillies 3 Nationals 2 Eastern League Aug 14, 2007 Altoona 3 Binghamton 5 Pirates Aug 12, 2007 Pirates 5 Giants 0 Spikes Aug 12, 2007 Spikes 16 Valley Cats 0 Curve Aug 12, 2007 Curve 4 Fisher Cats 3 AAABA Aug 12, 2007 Championship Game Baltimore 6 Washington 0 Spikes Aug 11, 2007 Spikes 3 Valley Cats 8 Curve Aug 11, 2007 Curve 6 Fisher Cats 0 Pirates Aug 11, 2007 Pirates 13 Giants 3 AAABA Aug 11, 2007 Baltimore 11 Johnstown 0 New Orleans 3 Philadelphia 2 Baltimore 9 Washington 2 Steelers Aug 11, 2007 Packers 13 Steelers 9 AAABA Aug 10, 2007 New York 1 Johnstown 6 Washington 9 Philadelphia 8 F/10 Altoona 1 New Orleans 9 Spikes Aug 10, 2007 Spikes 7 Valley Cats 6 Curve Aug 10, 2007 Curve 5 Fisher Cats 6 F/10 AAABA - Johnstown, Altoona Games Postponed Aug 09, 2007 Both Johnstown and Altoona will have to wait until Friday to take the field for their respective elimination games in the AAABA National Tournament. Rain forced the postponement of both games today at Point Stadium in downtown Johnstown. Altoona will take on New Orleans at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, while Johnstown will do battle with New York at 7:30 p.m. Both games will be held at Point Stadium, and both teams must win to stay alive in the tournament. The winner's bracket championship game between Philadelphia and Washington was suspended in the top of the 4th inning with Philadelphia leading 5-3. That game will resume Friday morning at 10:00. The only game to be completed on Thursday saw Baltimore defeat Buffalo 5-1. The loss eliminated Buffalo from the tournament. Baltimore, the defending tournament champs, awaits the winner of the Johnstown/New York game. Eastern League Aug 09, 2007 Altoona 10 Portland 7 New York-Penn League Aug 09, 2007 Lowell 1 State College 4 AAABA Aug 08, 2007 Johnstown 5 Zanesville, OH 4 *- Zanesville eliminated -* Philadelphia 10 Altoona 1 Washington 5 New Orleans 2 Baltimore 10 Chicago (M) 0 F/8 *- Chicago (M) eliminated -* Buffalo 5 Livonia, MD 2 *- Livonia eliminated -* New York 14 Maryland State 6 *- Maryland State eliminated -* Eastern League Aug 08, 2007 Altoona 4 Portland 3 New York-Penn League Aug 08, 2007 Lowell 4 State College 3 AAABA Aug 07, 2007 Johnstown 13 Columbus, OH 6 *- Columbus eliminated -* Altoona 14 Livonia, MD 10 Chicago Metro 11 Elk County 4 *- Elk County eliminated -* Washington 6 Baltimore 5 New Orleans 21 New York 2 F/7 Philadelphia 8 Zanesville, OH 3 Maryland State 10 Cleveland 0 *- Cleveland eliminated -* Buffalo 12 Cincinnati 5 *- Cincinnati eliminated -* Eastern League Aug 07, 2007 Altoona 6 Portland 1 AAABA - 1st Round Aug 06, 2007 Johnstown 1 Altoona 2 F/11 Baltimore 11 Maryland State 4 Livonia 11 Columbus 4 New Orleans 2 Chicago Metro 0 Washington 7 Cleveland 6 New York 7 Elk County 6 Philadelphia 7 Buffalo 6 Zanesville 15 Cincinnati 0 New York-Penn League Aug 06, 2007 Mahoning Valley 2 State College 6 NFL Preseason Aug 05, 2007 Hall of Fame Game Saints 7 Steelers 20 Pirates PPD Aug 05, 2007 Today's game between the Pirates and Reds was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a double-header on August 28th, with game one starting at 5:05. Spikes Aug 05, 2007 Scrappers 5 Spikes 2 Curve Aug 05, 2007 Fisher Cats 10 Curve 5 Pirates Aug 04, 2007 Reds 9 Pirates 8 F/10 Spikes Aug 04, 2007 Spikes 11 Doubledays 12 Curve Aug 04, 2007 Fisher Cats 3 Curve 7 MLB Aug 03, 2007 Reds 13 Pirates 4 Eastern League Aug 03, 2007 New Hampshire 4 Altoona 3 F/10 New York- |