Greg Macafee stories, Page 23
After fast start, Scott Dixon is confident heading into Indy 500 weekend
Scott Dixon is off to one of the hottest starts of his career as the IndyCar racing series speeds toward Indianapolis for the illustrious Indy 500 on Sunday. In six starts this season, the Auckland, New Zealand, native and driver for Fox Chapel native Chip Ganassi’s team has three wins,...
Pittsburgh Riverhounds score 2 early goals to take down Loudoun United
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds got back in the win column Wednesday as they took down Group F opponent Loudoun United FC, 2-0. “I think Loudoun showed they have the ability to be a dangerous team,” Riverhounds coach Bob Lilley said. “We did better as the game went on. We got two...
Former Fox Chapel, Seton Hill pitcher Pat Monteverde transfers to Texas Tech
Former Fox Chapel pitcher Pat Monteverde is ready to see what he can do at the highest level of college baseball. On Sunday, Monteverde announced his plans to transfer from Seton Hill to Big 12 powerhouse Texas Tech to finish his college career. “Their track record speaks for itself, and...
5 things to watch for as Riverhounds take on Loudoun United
The Riverhounds are heading to Virginia on Wednesday for the first time this season to take on Group F opponent Loudoun United. Pittsburgh (4-3) is coming off a 1-0 setback on Saturday, its third loss of the season and its second to Indy Eleven. Loudoun United (1-3-1) is coming off...
Riverhounds enter busy week, look to bounce back from 3rd loss
It was another close game, but for the second time this season the Riverhounds dropped a close match to Indy Eleven on Saturday, courtesy of a Tyler Pasher goal. The Riverhounds controlled possession and won the shot battle but failed to convert a penalty kick and take advantage of playing...
Riverhounds fall to Indy Eleven for 2nd time this season
The Riverhounds suffered their third loss of the season Saturday, and it looked awfully familiar. In the 13th minute of the game, former Riverhound Tyler Pasher received a pass on the right wing in open space and made a quick move past Pittsburgh keeper Tomas Gomez in the box to...
Ambridge boxing coach Tom Yankello training Roy Jones Jr. for comeback bout against Mike Tyson
For the past year and a half, professional boxing coach Tom Yankello has been using his World Class Boxing YouTube channel to create instructional videos for his subscribers. His videos touch on different boxing techniques, like how to step while punching or how to defend and counter a right-hand jab....
Upper St. Clair’s Brent Colella wins Tri-State Amateur Championship
Upper St. Clair resident Brent Colella didn’t know he was going to be able to play in the Tri-State Amateur Championship at Chartiers Country Club until Wednesday. The eight-year member of the course took advantage of the opportunity Friday and carded five birdies, including four on the back nine, to...
Riverhounds expect different dynamic in second matchup with Indy ElevenVideo
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds travel to Indianapolis this weekend for their second meeting of the season with Group E leader Indy Eleven. The last time the Riverhounds (4-2) met with Indy Eleven (5-2-1), they put together one of their best performances of the season, if not the best. Still, former Riverhound...
Three Rivers baseball facility in McKees Rocks gets donation, renovation
An upgrade is coming to the Three Rivers baseball facility in McKees Rocks thanks to a partnership between the Tull Family Foundation and local fitness studio Ramp ‘N’ Rize. The two partners announced their partnership and a $500,000 donation last week to upgrade the entire baseball facility and its three...
Former OLSH, Pitt standout Cam Johnson playing big role for red-hot Phoenix Suns
When the Phoenix Suns entered the NBA bubble in July, former OLSH standout Cam Johnson was inserted into the starting lineup. There was no big message from first-year coach Monty Williams, and there was no “here’s what you have to go do.” For Johnson, it was all doing whatever he...
Riverhounds Notebook: Despite leading group, Pittsburgh keeping its eye on the prize
The Riverhounds are back on track and they will attempt to extend their two-game winning streak this weekend in Indianapolis when they take on Indy Eleven, but it won’t be easy. The last time the teams met, former Riverhound and current USL Championship leading scorer Tyler Pasher scored the game-winner...
Washington Wild Things suspend season, citing possible crackdown by state police
The Washington Wild Things said in a press release Monday that they have officially suspended their 2020 season after being warned by the Pennsylvania State Police that the continuation of their season could lead to enforcement actions. The announcement comes a month after the Wild Things held their opening night...
Team Scotti from Culmerville’s Modified Softball League wins state championship
During the first weekend in August, Josh Uncapher and his Team Scotti modified softball team traveled to Sharon to compete in the Pennsylvania modified softball state championship. Behind solid team play, the squad made up of players from around Saxonburg and based out of the Culmerville Modified Softball League won...
Riverhounds avenge early season loss with 4-1 win over New YorkVideo
Just like that, the Riverhounds have put together their second winning streak of 2020. Behind a goal in the first two minutes, and three in the second half, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds defeated New York Red Bulls II, 4-1, on Saturday, avenging one of their two losses this season. And they...
2 Pittsburgh-based boxers sign profile-raising promotional deal
Since moving to Pittsburgh in the last three years, Ukrainian standouts Oleh “Ukraine Pitbull” Dovhun and Lyubomyr “Demolition Man” Pinchuk have been looking to make a name for themselves in the world of pro boxing. They took a step in that direction this week. Local boxing trainer and promoter Michael...
Riverhounds look to reach next level against New York Red Bulls II
Pittsburgh Riverhounds coach Bob Lilley is looking for his team to reach its highest level. So far through the 2020 season, the Hounds haven’t been able to reach that point, but they’ve been close. Their 3-1 victory against Louisville City FC in their season opener was a good example. They...
Fox Chapel boys golf places 4th at NHSGA National Invitational
When the Fox Chapel boys golf team headed to Pinehurst this week to compete in the NHSGA National Invitational at Pinehurst Resort they had one thing on their mind and that was to compete. After three days of team competition, the 2019 PIAA Class 3A champions did just that. With...
McGuffey’s Ed Dalton, Avonworth’s Andrea Patton become WPIAL’s 1st father/daughter athletic director duo
Andrea Patton remembers growing up in her father’s shadow. Where Ed Dalton was, Andrea normally followed. Whether it was at a high school football game, a WPIAL playoff basketball game, or any different type of activity that involved his job as an athletic director, coach or educator. “I was at...
Riverhounds notebook: Passing prowess has Pittsburgh piling up assists
With five games under their belt, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds are slowly approaching the midway point of their shortened 2020 season. Through the first part of the season, the Hounds have already suffered a two-game losing streak, they’ve seen players step into big roles, they’ve seen players break records, and they...
Kiski Area football holds combine for athletes to increase exposure in strange times
This summer has been strange for college recruits all over the country. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, young athletes haven’t been able to visit colleges, compete at showcases and most importantly, get in front of college coaches. Players and coaches have attempted to find a way around those obstacles. On...
Mars’ Teddy Ruffner turning heads on baseball diamond this summer
Despite the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, Mars senior Teddy Ruffner has stayed busy this summer, and he’s making the most of the situation. The Mars catcher has made up for his lost junior baseball season. He said between the Youngstown Class B league and his Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgz team,...
Highlands’ Chandler Thimons ready to take big steps in sophomore year
Highlands quarterback Chandler Thimons had quite the season under center as a freshman last year. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder completed 84 of 170 passes for 1,363 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was one of the top freshman passers in the WPIAL, and with a solid first year under his belt, Thimons...
Riverhounds top Philadelphia to get back in win column
Saturday night was the perfect opportunity for the Riverhounds to break their two-game skid, and although it wasn’t their best performance they took full advantage. Behind two first-half goals from Steevan Dos Santos, in his first start of the season, the Riverhounds stomped Philadelphia Union II, 4-0, for their third...
Fox Chapel boys golf set to compete in National Invitational at Pinehurst
Last October, the Fox Chapel boys golf team captured its first PIAA team title when the Foxes shot an ever-par team score of 284 at Heritage Hills in York, beating the next closest team by 24 strokes. The Foxes’ run through the postseason, which included their first WPIAL team title...
