Ty Kildow knew it was a problem, but he didn’t want any distractions. He’d just completed his first year at Waynesburg University and helped the baseball team to its first playoff appearance in four years as a utility infielder. When the season ended in May, he was ready to enjoy his first summer as a … Continue reading
Some didn’t believe it. None wanted to believe it. But it was inevitable. Between Monday, March 9, and Thursday, March 12, the coronavirus wiped out the sports world. The NBA, NHL and MLB shut down. All spring NCAA championships, including March Madness, evaporated as well. All of this took place before the Waynesburg University baseball … Continue reading
From Thursday April 9 to Saturday April 11, six different teams and eleven different matches, meets and games happened for Waynesburg sports. This provided a multitude of different accolades and wins for Waynesburg athletics. Women’s Golf: The team only competed against one other school at the Bison Spring Invitational, however others competed as individuals. For … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University baseball team stepped out of Presidents’ Athletic Conference to play on Monday, March 31 and swept University of Pitt Greensburg by scores of 17-1 and 12-1. The Yellow Jackets came out loose and confident from the first inning of game one and never looked back. Waynesburg put up four runs right away … Continue reading
On Thursday March 19, the Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets lost in both games of a doubleheader to the Penn State Altoona Lions at the Waynesburg Baseball and Softball Complex. Game one was all Penn State Altoona despite being tied at two to start the game. Penn State Altoona scored twelve unanswered runs and rode a … Continue reading
It was a cold and windy day at the Waynesburg Baseball Complex, but that did not stop the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets from finishing off a Wednesday sweep of the Wilson College Phoenix with a 4-2 win in game one and a 7-0 win in game two. The sun tried to fight through the clouds later … Continue reading
Baseball season is officially here with the snow finally melting and the temperatures finally reaching the 50-plus degree mark. The Waynesburg Yellow Jacket baseball team certainly enjoyed the warmer weather picking up a sweep in their opening double header versus the La Roche Redhawks. The game was moved from Waynesburg to Mylan Park in Morgantown, … Continue reading
As fall settles in, the Waynesburg University baseball team is gearing up for the upcoming season with a focus on both physical development and mental toughness. Pitching coach Luke Kiger and his staff are using the fall ball period to help players grow on and off the field, with an emphasis on pitcher health and … Continue reading
As fall workouts get underway, the Waynesburg University Baseball team is already setting high goals for the upcoming season. Head coach Mike Impellittiere is excited about where the team is headed. “We’re building a strong culture,” Impellittiere said. “Our focus is on being competitive, developing our players, and growing leaders. I believe this group has … Continue reading
The Jackets went on the road to play La Roche University on Wednesday, March 25. The Jackets hung with La Roche but ended up losing in extra innings 8-7. This takes Waynesburg to a 5-16 record overall on the year. However, the loss on Wednesday did bring to light some pretty notable performances. Sophomore Trent … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University baseball team traveled to Steubenville Ohio to take on the Franciscan Barons in Presidents’ Athletic Conference play on Tuesday night. The Yellow Jackets (5-15, 1-3 PAC) split with the Barons (6-7, 1-3 PAC) for the second conference series of the year. Senior Gavin Pratt started on the mound for the Jackets. Franciscan … Continue reading
On Feb. 26, the Waynesburg’s baseball team opened their season as they faced off against an out of Conference opponent Penn State Altoona. Junior Dalton Lucey would take the mount for Waynesburg as he gave up no runs in two innings of work. Senior Gavin Pratt would pitch in the third and fourth innings giving … Continue reading
