Penguins stick with Murray for Game 6 in Capitals series
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan named rookie Matt Murray the starter for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against the Capitals. Murray has started eight straight playoff games, posting a 6-2 record and 1.96 GAA as Pittsburgh leads 3-2. He allowed three goals on 19 shots in a 3-1 Game 5 loss.
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Lady Lancers clinch playoff bid with mercy-rule win
Neshannock High softball earned a seventh straight WPIAL playoff berth by beating New Brighton 17-4 in five innings. Senior coach Tracy Kimmel stressed consistency and defense as the Lady Lancers, now 9-5 overall and 7-4 in Section 5-AA, head to Laurel with Mohawk just a half game back for third place. The winners had 14 hits led by Russo, Burrelli, Aven, Lash, and Nativio, with Aven getting the win. New Brighton falls to 6-12 overall.
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New Castle Star Hooker commits to La Roche College
New Castle High senior Hooker will play for Division III La Roche College in Pittsburgh after committing to the Redhawks. The 5-foot-10 guard, named to the second-team Class AAA All-State, averaged 21.5 points and reached 1,000 career points in a PIAA quarterfinal loss to Bishop McDevitt, helping the Red Hurricane to a 25-3 season and AMCC 14-0 conference mark.
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Shenango Ladies take second at WPIAL Track Team Championship
Shenango High girls track and field finished as runners-up at the WPIAL Class AA Team Championships held at Baldwin High. The Lady Wildcats edged Freeport, Greensburg Central Catholic, Burrell and South Park to claim 80 70, 81 69, 79 71 and 82 68 scores, while Beaver won the title. Coach Brian Cooper praised the team’s growth and tight racing, noting only a few points kept them from victory and lauding the program’s advancement.
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Reds win 3-2 as three solo homers pace comeback win
Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 3-2 behind solo shots from Barnhart Cozart and Votto off Jonathon Niese. Barnhart ends a 270 at bat homer drought with a righty swing, his tiebreaking shot upheld on review. Reds bullpen throws three scoreless innings to secure victory.
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