Elisco steps down as New Castle baseball coach
Mark Elisco resigns as New Castle High baseball coach to focus on a 2019 mayoral bid. After two stints, he led from 2016 and posted a 32 32 record over three seasons with one playoff win since 2007. Assistant Bill Cook or Eric Montozzi are considered potential successors as the district searches. A June 25 school board meeting aims to pick a candidate, with internal resumes already flowing.
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Mohawk seeks first state softball title at Penn State Beard Field
Mohawk 18 2 faces Upper Dauphin 16 8 in the PIAA Class 2A final after historic wins this season. Sophomore Trinity Voss keys a strong rotation as Madison Shiderly Alyssa Young and Kaylee Boring pace the offense with high batting averages and power beyond the circle.
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Smith-Schuster aims for bigger role in second Steelers year
Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster spoke about an offseason knee issue that kept him sidelined during workouts. He said he will be fully recovered by training camp at Saint Vincent College on July 25 and eager to grow into a larger role behind Antonio Brown.
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McCaster Named Preseason All American for YSU Penguins
New Castle High graduate Tevin McCaster, rising senior at Youngstown State, earned HERO Sports Preseason First Team All American honors on Tuesday. McCaster rushed for 1,066 yards and 13 touchdowns on 221 carries as a MVFC selection, aiding a Penguins squad ranked No. 20 in HERO Sports Preseason Top 25.
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Pirates avoid sweep in 5-4 win over Diamondbacks
Jordy Mercer drove in three runs with a homer as Pittsburgh rallied from a five run deficit and held on for a 5-4 victory over Arizona. James taillon pitched effectively through six innings, ending Arizona’s bid to sweep the series and setting up Chad Kuhl’s next start against Cincinnati.
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