Hall of Fame picks include Thomas and Summitt
Isiah Thomas and Pat Summitt headline a six-inductee Basketball Hall of Fame class chosen yesterday. Also honored are Bob McAdoo Morgan Wootten C M Newton and Danny Biasone. Thomas recalled his surprise at the honor after a standout career with Indiana and the Pistons while Summitt credited her staff and players for Tennessee’s six national titles.
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Loccisano steals home for Wolverines in semifinal bid
Matt Loccisano entered as courtesy runner and sprinted home on a wild seventh inning to spark Ellwood City Lincoln High School’s 3-2 comeback win over Belle Vernon in the WPIAL Class AA quarterfinals at Brady's Run Park. Ellwood (18-4) advances to face Waynesburg. Belle Vernon ends 15-5.
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High School Baseball Playoff Ends With Wild Tag Finish
In a tense playoff clash, Ellwood’s Kevin Ricciuti and Belle Vernon’s Tim Latham matched zeroes until a bizarre rundown at home. Riccio attempted two steals on a first pitch sequence, Lemmerson’s tag mishap allowed Loccisano to score, and McElvenny toppled in a chaotic throw to plate.
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Freshman Ricciuti Stars On Mound For Ellwood County Pla- yoff Win
Freshman pitcher Kevin Ricciuti dominated the final five innings to help Ellwood City Lincoln High win 3-2 over Belle Vernon. He improved to 6-0 on the season, overcoming a shaky start and handling a tense playoff atmosphere as teammate Matt Loccisano stole home earlier for the Wolverines.
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Waynesburg overwhelms Shenango with four homers in 13-5 win
Waynesburg High School rode a longball barrage to a 13-5 victory over Shenango, scoring four homers and 13 hits. Coach Chris Haines, scouting for a WPIAL Class AA quarterfinal, credited side-armed curves and smart contact as the Raiders build momentum toward Ellwood City in the semifinals. Shenango finish 12-8, with senior-laden hopes ending in defeat.
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