Gunn Garners Rawlings Honor for Senior Year
Union High outfielder Joe Gunn, a Ball State baseball commit, earns preseason All-American and All-Region recognition from Rawlings. He is named to the Atlantic Region first team, part of a list honoring top seniors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Gunn also plays summer ball with the Pittsburgh Spikes and will debut in the Scotts for his final scholastic season after three years at New Castle.
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Petersen Events Center
NFL Bans Chop Block and Moves Extra Points to 15 Yards
NFL owners approved seven rule changes including banning all chop blocks with a 15 yard penalty for violations and making extra points snapped from the 15 yard line permanent. The competition committee also expanded horse collar tackling to jersey nameplates and added sideline communications rules. Broncos coach Gary Kubiak commented on technique changes and potential ground game impact.
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Roundball Classic set for April at Geneva College
Lawrence County seniors head to Geneva College April 15-16 for the Roundball Classic featuring 12 local athletes. Events open with East vs West boys at 6 30 p.m. and North vs South at 8 30 p.m. Sundays games include girls and boys showdowns with Class AA District 10 and Class AAAA matchups. Notable participants include Marques Hooker Micah Fulena from New Castle, Scott Siddall of Laurel, Ethan Moose of Neshannock, and others from Ellwood City Shenango Mohawk and Union in various class divisions.
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Neshannock
Ethan Moose
Jake Rylott
Union
Garrison Bell
Ellwood City Lincoln
Rick Roth
Ellwood City
Karington Ketterer
Shenango
Angelina Libeto
Samantha Seaburn
Mohawk
Aliya Gage
Erin Giancola
Pitt Faces Identity Crisis After Dixon Exit
Dixon’s departure leaves the Pittsburgh Panthers at a crossroads as Ben Howland era begins in search of a new coach. Pitt, once defined by Dixon’s rugged, blue collar defense, now contends with ACC transition, attendance concerns, and a national job opening. Potential candidates include Sean Miller and Archie Miller, each balancing pedigree with top programs.
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Jamie Dixon
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Scott Barnes
Obama and Castro Attend Rays Cuban Exhibition
In Havana the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cuban national team 4-1 in a landmark game watched by presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro. James Loney hit a homer and three RBIs while Matt Moore and the Rays bullpen held Cuba scoreless until Rudy Reyes homered in the ninth.
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