Athlete of the Week: Kevin Ricciuti Shines on the mound
Ellwood City Lincoln freshman Kevin Ricciuti earns New Castle News Lawrence County Athlete of the Week after a 4-0 run, a 14-inning scoreless streak, a 3-hitter with nine strikeouts against Beaver Falls, and a home run in a 5-2 win over Pine Richland. Ricciuti, 6-1, 170, is praised for poise, command, and versatility on the mound, in the outfield and infield. His father Joe Ricciuti coaches with him, helping refine mechanics and a downward plane for his fastball.
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Westminster tops Mercyhurst in GLIAC doubleheader
Westminster Titans rally past Mercyhurst 6-4 in game two as Matt Pournaras belts a three run homer in the seventh to cap a five run inning and finish the season 10-25 overall 6-20 in GLIAC. Mercyhurst won game one 5-0.
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Laurel tops Western Beaver in high school roundup
Laurel High freshman Brandon Drespling hit for the cycle with a game winning three run homer in the 10th as Laurel stunned first place Western Beaver 13-10 in Section 6-A. Drespling went 5 for 6 with five RBIs and four runs, while reliever Mike Bertagna held the Beavers over the final three innings.
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Wilmington Boys Top Grove City in MCAC Meet
Mike Cooper led Wilmington Area High boys to an 85-65 win over Grove City in Mercer County Athletic Conference action. The Greyhounds dominated field events, winning seven straight and scoring 48 of 63. Kranchykoy swept the sprints and distance events with Zandel claimed in hurdles and relays. Rocky Craley won shot put and discus. Grove City girls upset Wilmington 76-74 behind Rose Papa's three wins and a key 16% relay victory. Kylee DeNome led Wilmington with multiple wins in sprints and relays. Janelle Whiting won shot put and discus.
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Lancers close in on section tennis title
Neshannock High boys tennis blanked Ellwood City Lincoln 5-0 at Pearson Park to move within a share of the section championship with a Beaver trip looming. Shane McCullough dominated 6-0, 6-0 over Brian McCullough as Neshannock did not lose a set.
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New Kidd in town helps Suns oust Spurs
Jason Kidd returned from a left ankle break to spark Phoenix past San Antonio 89-78, eliminating the defending champions. Penny Hardaway and Rodney Rogers each had 23 points as the Suns took a 3-1 series lead. Kidd had nine points and 10 assists in 31 minutes. San Antonio’s David Robinson led with 21 points and 16 rebounds as teammates struggled to support him.
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Penguins fall in overtime as Flyers rally in playoffs
The Penguins' comeback attempt fades in overtime after a 2-0 deficit against Philadelphia. Marc-Andre Fleury? No, correction. The Flyers’ Delmore scores on a wrist shot from the slot after quick passes by Jody Hull and Jones, sealing the win as Penguins fatigue grows.
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Royals walk off again at home in extra innings
Kansas City celebrates a dramatic 8-7 walk-off win over the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Carlos Febles delivered the decisive RBI single in the 10th, while Mark Quinn tied the game with a two-run homer in the 10th, boosting the Royals to 11-3 at home with seven walk-offs this season.
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Wood Returns to Wrigley in Braves Win Rally
Wood pitched in a major league game for the first time in nearly 19 months at Wrigley Field and the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to 15 games, the first NL club to do so in 49 years, beating the Dodgers 5-3 as Andruw Jones and Javy Lopez drove in key runs.
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