Greg Macafee stories, Page 22
Western Beaver boasts experienced roster, championship coach
The last time Western Beaver athletic director and assistant principal Ryan Matsook found himself on the sidelines as a high school football coach was in 2016. He was dressed in black and orange and he was at the helm of a Beaver Falls team that only lost one game all...
Riverhounds take advantage of 2 early goals to beat Loudoun UnitedVideo
For the second time this season, the Riverhounds took advantage of scoring two goals in the first 11 minutes of the game to defeat Loudoun United and earn another three points. Mark Forest and Anthony Velarde converted penalty kicks in the fourth and seventh minutes of the game. Then, in...
Kiski Area lineman Brandon ‘Beef’ Lawhorn-Moore picks up 1st D1 offer
In sixth grade, Kiski Area lineman Brandon Lawhorn-Moore used to be the only student who would bring in beef jerky on Beef Jerky Friday. Lawhorn-Moore quickly picked up the nickname “Beef” from his social studies teacher, and it has stuck. Now “Beef,” who is a 6-foot-5, 300-pound junior tackle, can...
Riverhounds look to put together ‘complete game’ against Loudoun United
About two weeks ago, the Riverhounds traveled to Virginia to take on Loudoun United. Now, Pittsburgh’s Group F opponents are coming to Highmark Stadium for their second matchup in 13 days. The Riverhounds (6-3-1) are coming off a 3-0 victory against Hartford Athletic, and Loudoun United (1-5-2) is coming off...
Riverhounds notebook: Team set for busy week without injured captain Kenardo Forbes
The Riverhounds took their largest group lead of the season Friday by defeating Hartford Athletic 3-0 on the road to earn another three points. It was a significant victory for the Riverhounds, one of their biggest of the season, but it was more than that as well. It signified an...
Running back tandem of Hough, Livingston to bring thunder for Beaver Falls offense
When it comes to describing a running back tandem, most football coaches normally stick with the age-old phrase of “Thunder and Lighting.” One back normally has the power and strength to run between the tackles and ram defenders over, while, in a change of pace, the other has the speed...
Led by NyaSanu Greene, New Brighton eyes another deep playoff run
Since making a playoff appearance in 2015, the New Brighton Lions have been building toward a special season. Although they missed the playoffs in both 2016 and ‘17, the Lions qualified the last two seasons and made a run to the WPIAL quarterfinals last year before losing to eventual WPIAL...
Led by returning offensive line, Riverside to rely on ground game
The Riverside Panthers shocked the WPIAL last season when they made a surprising run through the Class 2A playoffs. They started their playoff run by defeating undefeated No. 3 Burgettstown, 42-35. They then took their season one step further with a 41-27 win over McGuffey in the quarterfinals. Riverside’s run...
Riverhounds earn significant win over Hartford Athletic to capture group lead
The Riverhounds traveled to Connecticut on Friday for their first of three matchups with Hartford Athletic in the next month and came away with a significant victory that gave them sole possession of first place in Group F. Behind goals from Ryan James and the “Connecticut Kid” Danny Griffin, the...
Moon looks to build off trip to WPIAL quarterfinals
Moon produced one of its best football seasons in recent memory last year, when the Tigers posted a record of 9-3, earned a share of the Allegheny Eight championship and made a run to the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals. While it was the best season of coach Ryan Linn’s tenure...
Former Imani Christian receiver RJ Hart transfers from Ball State to Duquesne
After entering the transfer portal earlier this week, former Imani Christian wide receiver RJ Hart announced his transfer from Ball State to Duquesne on Thursday. New Beginnings ?? pic.twitter.com/eeH1vJN1p7— Rahmon Hart Jr. (@_rjhart) August 27, 2020 The talented 6-foot-1, 222-pound wide out received interest from a few different schools after...
Kiski Area big man Jason Baker to transfer to South Carolina school
Kiski Area big man Jason Baker is heading south to chase his dreams. On Wednesday, the 6-foot-9 forward announced he was transferring to Legacy Early College, a public charter school in Greenville, S.C. that has won two USA Prep National Championships since 2016. They won their most recent in 2019....
Riverhounds to play Hartford Athletic for Group F lead
After their first nine games this season the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have put themselves in a prime position to secure a trip to the playoffs. Although they’ve had success, coach Bob Lilley still wants his team to improve their position. Friday’s contest with Hartford Athletic is the perfect opportunity. As the...
OLSH players have championship aspirations
Two years ago, members of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart football team hoisted the WPIAL Class A championship trophy for the first time in school history. Now, as the Chargers enter the 2020 season, they have championship aspirations back on their mind after going 7-4 a season ago...
Late-season surge breeds optimism at Rochester
Small school football programs go through ups and downs. They make championship runs and then reload and develop with a new set of players. The Rochester Rams are a perfect example of that, and last year was one of those seasons where the Rams had to reset. “I’ve been here...
Riverhounds Notebook: Pittsburgh set for chess match with Hartford Athletic
The first half of the Riverhounds’ 2020 season was tough with two matchups against Indy Eleven, Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls II and one against Louisville City FC. The second half will be just as crucial with three matchups against Hartford Athletic and one apiece against Loudoun United...
National Wiffle League Association bringing tournament to Canonsburg
For the past four years, Jacob Davey and the WIFF is Life wiffle ball team based out of Canonsburg have traveled to the National Wiffle League Association tournament in Michigan. He and his team won the tournament in 2018 and placed fifth last season. The trips created fun memories, exciting...
Beth-Center looks to bounce back after rare down season
Last season wasn’t typical for the Beth-Center Bulldogs. The Bulldogs had made 16 straight playoff appearances, but after being devastated by graduation, that streak came to an abrupt end. They went 1-9 and mustered just 17 points per game while allowing 35.8. “All I know is that what went on...
Young Chartiers-Houston roster hopes to gain experience in a hurry
Chartiers-Houston is looking forward to getting back on the football field because after losing a large senior class, the Buccaneers need to gain as much experience as they can get. The Buccaneers went 7-3 last season, losing to West Greene, Sto-Rox and California, while scoring 25.8 points per game. It...
Charleroi seeks to maintain winning ways under new leadership
Charleroi has a new coach for the second time in three years, and the Cougars didn’t have to go far to find him. Charleroi athletic director and former California head coach Brady Barbero was hired as the Cougars’ new head football coach in April, and he is excited to return...
Steel Army itching to return to Highmark Stadium, cheer on Riverhounds
When the Pittsburgh Riverhounds walked on the field at Highmark Stadium for their first home game of the season July 22, there was a large banner stretched over the Paul Child Stands in the East End. It read, “Physically Absent, Emotionally Present.” It was a placeholder for the normally rambunctious...
Riverhounds, St. Louis battle to 2-2 tie at Highmark Stadium
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds didn’t hold an early lead Saturday night at Highmark Stadium. Although Pittsburgh (5-3-1) took a 2-0 lead on St. Louis (4-3-1) with two goals in the first 40 minutes, the Black and Gold couldn’t hold on as the skies opened up on their home field in the...
McKeesport resident Keith Perry earns American Cornhole League professional contract
McKeesport resident Keith Perry has been playing cornhole for a majority of his life, but until recently it was never more than a game he played in his backyard during family barbecues or tailgating for a local sporting event. Then, in April 2019 Perry had a revelation. He and his...
5 things to watch as the Riverhounds host St. Louis FC
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds return home to Highmark Stadium for their third game in eight days when they take on St. Louis FC at 7 p.m. Saturday. Pittsburgh (5-3) beat Loudoun United, 2-0, on Wednesday night, and St. Louis FC (4-3-1) is fresh off a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City...
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,...
