Yellow Jacket Game of the Week – Bentworth (3-3) @ Mapletown (1-5) – Friday at 7 p.m. If Bentworth wants to keep its slim playoff hopes alive, the Bearcats must win this game. They upset a surging Avella team last Thursday night, 41-31. Running back Owen Petrisek scored three touchdowns in the victory. Mapletown lost … Continue reading
Points are way up in the National Football League so far this season, and some may be an effect from limited camp and no preseason. The likes of Nick Bosa, Malik Hooker, Von Miller, Leighton Vander Esch and Vita Vea, among others being on injured reserve also do not help. Yet, with the average points … Continue reading
It was a battle of two unbeaten teams Saturday night at Coaches Field when the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes took on the California Trojans for the top spot in the Tri-County South Conference. For Carmichaels, it was the first game in two weeks after winning at home 26-7 over West Greene on Oct. 2. The … Continue reading
By: Erin Onderko For the Yellow Jacket Sometimes, plans change. This is exactly what happened to sophomore running back Justin Flack. “I originally committed to Mt. Union. It was a tough decision, I was really back and forth between Mt. Union and Waynesburg,” Flack said. “I went to Mt. Union for about a week, but … Continue reading
Once again it’s another massively important Sunday in the world of fantasy football. Last week started the grind of the season. This stretch is where champions are made. If you are in a pinch this week, don’t fear, I have some tips for you. Start These Guys Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Miami Dolphins It’s time to … Continue reading
Jefferson Morgan at Mapletown Jefferson Morgan (2-3, 2-3): Last week, Jefferson Morgan ran into the buzz saw that is the California Trojans. California defeated the Rockets, 65-22. After the first two drives, this game seemed like it could have been a close game until California busted the offense open for four straight scores. This week … Continue reading
If you can remember, it was just a short couple of months ago that players, front office personnel, as well as sports and political pundits were fretting over the NFL’s “lack” of a plan to keep everyone in the league protected from COVID-19. There were many even questioning and doubting that the NFL season was … Continue reading
On Friday, Oct. 9, the McGuffey Highlanders traveled to Waynesburg Central to take on the Raiders. After McGuffey won the coin toss and deferred, the Highlanders didn’t look back, winning 54-8. Waynesburg Central got the ball to start the game, and McGuffey’s defense quickly forced a punt giving the Highlander offense its first opportunity of … Continue reading
We’re all set for another week of NFL action, which means once again it’s time to set our fantasy lineups today. As Week 5 kicks off, we enter a make or break stretch of the year for most fantasy teams. Every week will have a major impact on playoff hopes, so let’s look at some … Continue reading
Avella at Mapletown Avella (3-1), (3-1): The Eagles impressive and unexpected 3-0 start got a harsh dose of reality last week losing 55-16 to California. Avella still has a chance at a playoff spot thanks to their wins over West Greene and Jefferson Morgan, but can’t afford to overlook a Mapletown team that may have … Continue reading
