Greg Macafee stories, Page 20
Deer Lakes boys soccer gets back on track with much-needed section win over Burrell
The Deer Lakes boys soccer team was looking to rebound from its first loss of the season, and its Section 2-2A contest against Burrell on Monday was exactly what the Lancers were looking for. Deer Lakes (3-1, 3-1) passed the ball around Burrell (2-1, 2-1), maintained possession throughout the game...
Sewickley Academy boys soccer looking to capitalize on team-first mentality
For the past two years, the Riverside boys soccer team has had Sewickley Academy’s number. The Panthers of Beaver County have won three of their four matchups with Sewickley Academy since entering Section 1-A play in the 2018 season. Sewickley’s only win came in their first meeting, a 4-0 victory...
Quaker Valley’s Patrick Cutchember getting settled in as new Quakers quarterback
One thing every football coach looks for in his quarterback is an ability to move from one play to the next. Most coaches want their signal-callers to be able to forget mistakes and handle the next play with a clear head. Though he hadn’t played varsity quarterback before this season,...
Riverhounds lose to Hartford Athletic in crucial division matchup
Hartford Athletic recorded two shots on net Saturday at Highmark Stadium. It turned out they only needed one of them. In the 36th minute, Hartford’s Alex Dixon sent a long, arching volley over the Riverhounds defense. Pittsburgh defender Patrick Bunk-Andersen got a toe on the volley that sent it rolling...
With experienced roster, Springdale sees its stock rising in 2020
Two years ago, Springdale had five freshmen in its starting lineup and, not surprisingly, the Dynamos finished a disappointing 2-8. Most of that season was spent teaching those freshmen the basics and working on fundamentals. Springdale coach Seth Napierkowski was more focused on preparing for the future than having immediate...
Shady Side Academy boys soccer attacking season with championship aspirations
Just like every year, the Shady Side Academy boys soccer team is considered one of the top teams in WPIAL Class 2A this season and rightfully so. For the past four years, Shady Side has become a fixture in the WPIAL Class 2A finals at Highmark Stadium. The team won...
Fox Chapel’s Carissa Shepard captures first section singles title
As a sophomore last season, Fox Chapel junior Carissa Shepard played her way into the quarterfinals of the Section 3-AAA singles tournament by defeating Jenna Chernicky from Bethel Park, 10-4. Although Shepard lost in the quarters to Elle Santora from Shady Side Academy, she went on to play in championship...
Springdale remains undefeated with big win over Leechburg
Springdale wasn’t ready to lose to Leechburg for a third straight year, and the Dynamos showed that throughout their WPIAL Class A Eastern Conference matchup. It took the Dynamos just four plays to score on their first drive of the game. Demitri Fritch completed a 37-yard double pass to Logan...
Defense helps Riverhounds emerge as USL Championship contender
If you take a look at the defensive categories in the USL Championship record book, teams coached by Bob Lilley are all over it. Since taking the reins of the Rochester Rhinos in 2010, the Fort Monmouth, N.J. native has left a defensive mark on the USL Championship. His 2015...
Leechburg, Springdale set to face off for 78th time on FridayVideo
Springdale and Leechburg have a long history, and when the teams meet at Veterans Memorial Field in Springdale for a WPIAL Class A Eastern Conference battle Friday, the rivalry’s 78th chapter will be written. Springdale holds a 42-35 lead in the series, which dates to 1932. The Dynamos have won...
Burrell wrestler AJ Corrado commits to Brown
When Burrell senior AJ Corrado started wrestling in fifth grade, he had no idea how far the sport would take him. Turns out, it’s taking him to the Ivy League. The defending WPIAL Class AA 152-pound champ and PIAA runner-up committed to Brown. “I’ve always been smart, so my dream...
Kenardo Forbes scheduled to return soon for Riverhounds
The shutout streak continues. Since the Pittsburgh Riverhounds traveled to Hartford on Aug. 28, the Black and Gold have held their opponents scoreless. They’ve shutout Hartford twice, Loudoun United twice and New York Red Bulls II once. Last Saturday, they edged Loudoun, 1-0, for their third victory over their Group...
Frontier League, home of the Washington Wild Things, becomes official Partner League of MLB
The Frontier League, a professional baseball league that is home to the Washington Wild Things and 14 other teams throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced Thursday it is now a partner league with Major League Baseball. “The Frontier League is thrilled to become an official partner league with Major League...
Former Central Catholic catcher Dom DeRenzo signs with Washington Wild Things for 2021 season
Another former WPIAL baseball star has signed with the Washington Wild Things for the 2021 baseball season. On Tuesday, the Washington Wild Things announced the signing of former Central Catholic catcher Dom DeRenzo, who played one game for the Wild Things in 2019 and then played for the newly created...
Kiski Area football deals with ‘weird’ times in prep for Monday night game
The Kiski Area football team is in an interesting position. The Cavaliers didn’t play their second game of the season Friday, as many teams did. Actually, they haven’t even played their first. Because of a coronavirus exposure, the Cavaliers shut down in-person football practices Sept. 1. They postponed their first...
Albert Dikwa leads Riverhounds past Loudoun United to extend winning streak to 5
In his first career start for the Riverhounds, forward Albert Dikwa came through in the clutch. The Garoua, Cameroon native, who had only one goal heading into Saturday’s matchup with Loudoun United, tallied his second of the season in the 81st minute to give the Riverhounds a 1-0 lead and...
With a reloaded roster, Sewickley Academy preparing for another championship run
For the Sewickley Academy boys golf team, it’s never rebuild. It’s always reload. A year after winning PIAA and WPIAL Class AA team championships, 2020 is no different. Although the Panthers graduated WPIAL Class AA individual champion J.F. Aber, coach Win Palmer returns three of the five players who competed...
Quaker Valley golfers gain momentum after section win over Sewickley Academy
For the past seven years, the Sewickley Academy golf team has dominated its WPIAL Class AA competition, but as teams begin their 2020 season, the Panthers might have some competition. On Sept. 15, Quaker Valley shocked the Panthers and defeated their Section 9-AA opponent 193-208 at Sewickley Heights Golf Club....
A-K Valley H.S. football notebook: Apollo-Ridge continues hot start
Through the first two weeks, Apollo-Ridge has looked like a team to be reckoned with in WPIAL Class 2A. The Vikings are 2-0 and have outscored opponents 92-21, the eighth-highest point total in the WPIAL. A core group of seniors has led the way. “It’s fun to coach these guys...
Versatile Plum offense leading way in resurgence
The Plum Mustangs haven’t started off a season with two straight wins since 2015, which was also the last time they made the playoffs. After two big wins over Greensburg Salem (36-13) and Indiana (48-10) in the first two weeks of the season, the Mustangs are out to change that...
Fox Chapel boys soccer prepares to take another step forward with cohesive lineup
In the first game of their season, the Fox Chapel boys soccer team shut out Shaler, 3-0, in a conference battle. Senior forward Nate Lazzara tallied his first three goals, senior goalkeeper Clayton Humbert recorded his first shutout, and the Foxes put together a solid game to kick off their...
No. 2 Mars converts late fourth down, stuns Highlands
The Highlands Golden Rams were one play from turning in one of the best defensive performances that coach Dom Girardi has ever seen. But that one play — a 39-yard pass from Mars quarterback Quinn Fuller to wide receiver Anthony Vargo on fourth-and-17 with just over a minute remaining —...
Riverhounds Notebook: Team hitting its stride as end of regular season nears
Since the end of August, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have been playing some of their best soccer. In four straight games, starting with a 3-0 road victory over Hartford Athletic on Aug. 28, the black and gold have put together a streak of four straight victories and four straight clean sheets....
Highlands prepared to slow down No. 2 Mars’ rushing attackVideo
Members of the Highlands football team have quite a test in front of them Friday when the Mars Fightin’ Planets come to town. The No. 2 Fightin’ Planets (1-0, 1-0) beat Hampton, 35-13, last week as senior running back Teddy Ruffner surpassed 3,000 rushing yards for his career with 261...
Schools prepare to allow limited number of spectators for Week 2 of high school football
Since the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association decided schools could move forward with fall sports last month, parents, fans and spectators have been itching for an opportunity to get inside Western Pennsylvania stadiums on Friday nights. Restrictions set in place by Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf didn’t allow many fans to enjoy...
