Ron Poniewasz Jr.

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Riverside's Hare no-hits Mohawk in PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals

3 weeks ago | ncnewsonline.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr.

HARMONY — The run toward a state championship is over for the Mohawk High baseball team. Riverside pitcher Zach Hare threw a no-hitter in a 6-0 PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal win over the Warriors on Thursday morning at Seneca Valley High School. kAm|@92H< 3@HD @FE 2E `b\``]k^Am kAm“|J 8FJD 32EE=65 2?5 AC6A2C65 E96 36DE E96J 4@F=5[” |@92H< 4@249 }:4< |2:@C2?@ D2:5]k^AmkAmw2C6[ 2 $=:AA6CJ #@4< &?:G6CD:EJ C64CF:E[ ?@H 92D E9C@H? b` `^b 4@?D64FE:G6 9:E=6DD :??:?8D] w6 E@DD65 2 A6C764E 82>6 =2DE H66< :?
Mohawk baseball team holds on for win over Titusville

3 weeks ago | ncnewsonline.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr.

SLIPPERY ROCK — The Mohawk High baseball team hung on for a victory Monday afternoon. Bobby Fadden got out of a seventh-inning jam as the Warriors claimed a 5-4 PIAA Class 3A first-round win over Titusville at Slippery Rock University. The win is believed to be the first state playoff win in Mohawk’s history. The Rockets (18-4) came in ranked No. 2 in the state in Class 3A. “I thought the guys handled the environment really well,” Warriors coach Nick Maiorano said.
Ellwood City softball team's season ends with loss to Avonworth

1 month ago | ncnewsonline.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr.

PITTSBURGH — The Ellwood City Lincoln High softball team’s season came to an end Tuesday. Avonworth scored seven runs in the top of the first inning en route to a 13-2 WPIAL Class 3A consolation win over the Lady Wolverines at Plum High School. kAm%96 7@FCE9\D66565 {25J p?E6=@A6D W`e\dX 25G2?46 E@ E96 !xpp A=2J@77D[ H9:=6 t==H@@5 r:EJ :D 8@:?8 9@>6] %96 DE2E6 A=2J@77D 2C6 D6E E@ @A6? ?6IE H66<]k^Am kAm%96 E9:C5\D66565 {25J (@=G6C:?6D W``\`_X DH6AE pG@?H@CE9 :? (!xp{ $64E:@?
SATURDAY’S TRACK ROUNDUP: Schoedel, Atkins, Geiwitz claim gold medals at PIAA track meet

1 month ago | mahoningmatters.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr.

SHIPPENSBURG - A trio of Lawrence County competitors captured gold medals Saturday. Mohawk High's Jaxon Schoedel, along with Laurel's Tori Atkins and Alexis Geiwitz secured gold in the PIAA Class 2A Track and Field Championship meet, which was held at Shippensburg University's Seth Grove Stadium. Seven county schools competed in Class 2A, while New Castle participated in Class 3A. Schoedel repeated as 3200-meter champion, rolling to a meet-record 8:59.34.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Union softball team rolls to semifinal win

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr. |Cody Pattison

The Union High softball team made it look easy Friday afternoon. The top-seeded Lady Scots slugged five home runs in posting a 15-0 WPIAL Class 1A semifinal-round win over Jefferson-Morgan. The game was originally slated to be held at North Allegheny on Wednesday. However, foul weather the last couple of days prompted the game to be switched on game day to Montour High School. kAm“%96J H6C6 AC6EEJ 9F?8CJ E@ 86E 324< 2E :E[” &?:@?
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Union softball team rolls to semifinal win

1 month ago | ncnewsonline.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr. |Cody Pattison

The Union High softball team made it look easy Friday afternoon. The top-seeded Lady Scots slugged five home runs in posting a 15-0 WPIAL Class 1A semifinal-round win over Jefferson-Morgan. The game was originally slated to be held at North Allegheny on Wednesday. However, foul weather the last couple of days prompted the game to be switched on game day to Montour High School. kAm“%96J H6C6 AC6EEJ 9F?8CJ E@ 86E 324< 2E :E[” &?:@?
Neshannock High baseball team ousted by Freedom

1 month ago | ncnewsonline.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr.

HARMONY — The season is over for the Neshannock High baseball team. The top-seeded Lancers managed just four hits in dropping a 3-0 WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal-round tilt against No. 8 Freedom on Tuesday afternoon at Seneca Valley High School. kAm}6D92??@4< W`e\dX H2D 4@>:?8 @77 2 =@?8 =2J@77[ A=2J:?8 :ED =2DE 82>6 @? |2J h[ 2 e\b G6C5:4E @G6C w:4<@CJ]k^Am kAm“x E9:?< E9:D J62C’D 3J6 H2D >@C6 @7 2 4FCD6 E92? 2 3=6DD:?8[” {2?46CD 4@249 y@9?
WEDNESDAY'S HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Wilmington baseball team rolls past Cranberry

1 month ago | ncnewsonline.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr.

The Wilmington High baseball team made it look easy Wednesday afternoon. The Greyhounds plated 11 runs in an 11-1 District 10, nonregion home win over Cranberry. The game was played at Westminster College. The game was stopped after six innings because of the mercy rule. Owen Bauer and Brodie Dewberry each logged two hits and drove in three runners for Wilmington. Tristan Jones pitched five innings to pick up the win. He allowed five hits and one run, while striking out three.
Campoli paces Shenango High to first-round win

1 month ago | ncnewsonline.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr.

McKEES ROCKS — Shenango High’s Joe Campoli was dominant on the mound Thursday afternoon. Campoli spun a complete-game two-hit gem in leading the Wildcats to a 1-0 WPIAL Class 2A first-round win over Chartiers-Houston at Burkett Park. “First-round games are always tough,” Shenango coach Mike Othites said. Shenango (15-5), seeded fourth, advances to meet Laurel on Tuesday at a time and site to be determined. The Spartans advanced with a 4-3 win over Fort Cherry.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Neshannock softball team upends Elizabeth Forward

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | Ron Poniewasz Jr.

The Neshannock High softball team continues to roll. The Lady Lancers captured an 8-5 WPIAL nonsection home win over Elizabeth Forward. kAm}6D92??@4< 4=@D65 E96 C68F=2C D62D@? H:E9 2? `g\_ @G6C2== >2C<]k^AmkAmp55J uCJ6 W`e\_X A:4<65 FA E96 H:? :? E96 4:C4=6] uCJ6 H6?E E96 5:DE2?46 2?5 82G6 FA D:I 9:ED[ 7:G6 CF?D — EH@ 62C?65 — 2?5 925 EH@ H2=<D 2?5 6:89E DEC:<6@FED]k^AmkAm|:=6J p?56CD@? =65 }6D92??@4< H:E9 EH@ #qxD] v233J "F:??