Mike Vukovcan

Hopewell

Senior Sports Producer at KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

Owner of @pghsportsnow & @wvsportsnow , @nittanysportsnow and @vikingssportsnow. Proud father of 3 boys (Ryan, Luke and Will).

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Articles

Hopewell QB James Armstrong Reflects on Changes Over Past Year

1 week ago | vikingssportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

2 Life has changed quite a bit over the last calendar year for Hopewell High School freshman James Armstrong.|One year ago, Armstrong was playing with the Hopewell Pony League team that was on their way towards winning the Beaver County Pony League Championship. He was also working out with the Hopewell High School football team preparing for his first season of varsity football.
Big Change in Ashton Blatt’s Official Visits

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

Pittsburgh Sports Now has an update on the recruitment of Central Catholic 3-star DE Ashton Blatt, one of the top defensive players in the WPIAL’s Class of 2026. At this stage of his recruitment, Blatt tells PSN that he has three scheduled official visits: Virginia Tech this weekend, Penn State (June 5-7) and North Carolina (June 10). This is a big change from previous reports of Blatt making official visits to Wisconsin (May 30), Penn State (June 6), and Duke (June 20).
How Has Pitt’s 2026 RB Board Shaped Up Prior to Official Visits?

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

Day by day, the Pitt football program is working to finalize their list of official visitors for the month of June. While it might not seem so, this is a complicated process because it has the opportunity to change. Reason for that is the constant changes that take place with both the team and the players. For the last month, recruits have been announcing places that they plan on taking official visits to, but things can happen to change that.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook- May 29

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

The PSN Daily Notebook is sponsored by Frank Walker, one of Pittsburgh and West Virginia's most respected criminal defense and injury lawyers. Mr. Walker has offices in Pittsburgh and Morgantown and has been named one of Top 100 National Trial Lawyers and is rated a perfect 10.0 Superb by Avvo for ethics, experience and results. To reach Mr. Walker, you can call 412-532-6805 or go to his website frankwalkerlaw.com. For real talk, real experience and real results, contact Frank Walker Law.
Hopewell’s Charlie Smetana Named 2025 Beaver County Times HS Baseball Player of Year

1 week ago | vikingssportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

2 While the 2025 high school baseball season for Hopewell didn’t turn out like anyone expected, it did have at least big bright spot. Junior catcher Charlie Smetana worked last off-season to Improve all aspects of his game and he certainly did that. Hopewell softball and youth baseball is sponsored by Lisa McCoy, your neighborhood State Farm agent.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook- May 27

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

The PSN Daily Notebook is sponsored by Frank Walker, one of Pittsburgh and West Virginia's most respected criminal defense and injury lawyers. Mr. Walker has offices in Pittsburgh and Morgantown and has been named one of Top 100 National Trial Lawyers and is rated a perfect 10.0 Superb by Avvo for ethics, experience and results. To reach Mr. Walker, you can call 412-532-6805 or go to his website frankwalkerlaw.com. For real talk, real experience and real results, contact Frank Walker Law.
Pitt to Get Visit from Former WVU Commit Jeffar Jean-Noel

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

With official visits starting next weekend, the Pitt Panthers have added another name to the growing list of recruits that will be visiting Pittsburgh. 2026 3-star wide receiver Jeffar Jean-Noel tells Pittsburgh Sports Now that he’s scheduled an official visit to Pitt from June 5-7. Back on February 1st, Noel made a verbal commitment to Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia but made the decision to de-commit on April 17th.
Peters Twp 4-star LB Reston Lehman Puts Pitt in Top 3

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

A second WPIAL standout tells Pittsburgh Sports Now that they have Pitt as a finalist for their college decision. Days after Central Catholic 2026 3-star linebacker Colsen Gatten placed Pitt in his Top 5, Reston Lehman has the Panthers on his final list. The 4-star linebacker from Peters Township High School tells Pittsburgh Sports Now that he’s down to a final three. After holding 25+ offers, Lehman will decide between Pitt, Penn State and Rutgers.
Tragedy in Clairton as Former Athlete Shot and Killed

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

A tragedy in the Clairton community over the weekend as a former Clairton athlete lost his life. Former Clairton athlete Brendan Michael Parsons was tragically shot and killed on Sunday during a Memorial Day picnic. The 23-year-old was a standout quarterback at Clairton and also was a member of the school’s basketball and baseball teams in high school. According to various news reports, police arrived at the 300 block of Division Street in Clairton around 9:32 PM.
ACC Football Team Recruiting Rankings Prior to Official Visits

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | Mike Vukovcan

With the 2025 high school year coming to a close and the summer here, ACC football recruiting news will be heating up over the next month. High school players will start making official visits this coming weekend and that will continue through the month of June. With official visits come commitments and that will no doubt be the story for teams in the ACC and across college football.