Laurel High leads in 203 220 win over Neshannock
Evan Long shot a 1 under par 35 to top Laurel as they beat Neshannock 203 to 220 in WPIAL Section 5-AA at Green Meadows. Teammate Matt Mincher added 36, with Ostermeyer 40, Haswell 41, Petronelis 51. for Neshannock Hunter Turk led with 39, Preston Turk 42, Moses 43, Ball and Darrin Smith 48.
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Laurel Spartans conquer Union in season opener
Laurel High's defense limited Union to 65 total yards and three first downs as Spencer Jones rushed for 125 yards on 28 carries and scored twice in an 18-8 non league victory. Jones wore down Union in the second half while Laurel controlled field position early and seized momentum.
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Hounds overpower Sharon in season opener victory
Wilmington Greyhounds opened 2016 with a 30-13 win over Sharon at Greyhound Stadium. Wilmington rushed for 261 yards while Sharon totaled 39 on the ground. DeMedal led with 109 rushing yards and four TDs as Wilmington built a 9-0 edge after Winters' 30 yard field goal. Sharon QB J P McComb passed for 241 yards on 22 of 37, though Wilmington dominated total yards 327-280. DeMedal scored on multiple runs including a 74 yard carry. Wilmington hosts West Middlesex next.
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Mercer Pirates Slam Brewers in five-run sixth
Jordy Mercer hit his first career grand slam as a five-run sixth inning began with two Milwaukee errors at third base. Andrew McCutchen and Gregory Polanco contributing RBI hits, while Orlando Arcia hit his first big league homer for the Brewers. Pirates held on 5-3 behind Ryan Vogelsong and Tony Watson.
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Big Ben leads Steelers past Saints in preseason
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns across his first two series as the Steelers beat the Saints 27-14 in New Orleans. Antonio Brown hauled a 57-yard score, Jesse James also scored, while Le’Veon Bell added 21 rushing yards before a late fumble sparked by Delvin Breaux and Dannell Ellerbe.
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