COLUMN: U.S. Open Recap

DeChambeau claims first his major by 6 strokes over field at Winged Foot

By: Will Purbaugh For the Yellow Jacket Over the last 25 years, golf has had two heroes that so many have looked up to and modeled their games after in Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. On Sunday, golf fans realized that they had a new villain to root against, and like Thanos in the Marvel … Continue reading

Waynesburg’s 24th Annual 5K, what/how is it?

Saturday Morning's Homecoming run goes virtual for 2020

As this weekend marks Homecoming at Waynesburg University, the events will be set-up quite differently this year with some being socially distanced, and the majority taking place virtually. The 5K Homecoming race is no different and for the first time will be held as a virtual race. Typically held in the morning on the Saturday … Continue reading

Greene County Football Game of the Week Recap: Waynesburg Central @ Washington

Prexies bounce back, return to form as Raiders struggle

The game was over by halftime. The Waynesburg Central Raiders struggled to keep up with the size and talent of the Washington Little Prexies on Friday night, and it all started from the opening kickoff. Waynesburg Central fumbled the opening kickoff, giving Washington an easy set up for its opening drive on the Waynesburg 32-yard … Continue reading

Greene County Football: Week #2 Preview 

Three games to watch for in Week 2

Waynesburg Central (0-1) @ Washington (0-1) 2A Century Conference  Waynesburg Central and Washington did not get off to the starts they wanted last week. Waynesburg Central lost in their return to 2A to Beth-Center 20-7, and the Raiders have not won a conference game since 2017. The Prexies had a tough loss to McGuffey last … Continue reading

Recruiting During A Pandemic

Modern challenges prompt coaches to embrace virtual meetings with open arms, or screens.

Over the last few months, the world was taken over by a respiratory virus called COVID-19. This virus has affected just under 30 million people worldwide and has killed 931,000 people. It has turned the world upside down and has turned normal life into something very different now. The virus hit the United States in … Continue reading

COLUMN: Why sports are essential?

How this year has showed just how much sports can mean

2020 quickly went from a year of endless possibilities to one of the most unforgettable years of our lives. The reasons this year will be memorable are quite clear: COVID-19, a heated election, devastating wildfires, the fight against social injustice, and many more events have been constant story lines.  Sadly, more than 22.2 million people … Continue reading

Women’s Soccer Team Zooms with World Cup Champion

Olympic Gold medalist takes time to inspire Jackets

On Monday, Aug. 24, the Waynesburg University women’s soccer team had quite the guest join them during a team meeting on Zoom. The team was joined by United States soccer star Carli Lloyd. Lloyd, one the most decorated U.S. women’s soccer players of all time is a two-time World Cup champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist … Continue reading

COLUMN: Steelers Season Outlook 

Roethlisberger's Return, keys for Pittsburgh to get back to postseason

It’s a great feeling to see football on TV again. The Steelers football season is upon us, and their quest for a seventh Super Bowl title begins. The Steelers went 8-8 last season and missed the playoffs for the second season in a row, but arguably the biggest story line going into the season is … Continue reading

Greene County Football Game of the Week Recap: Mapletown @ West Greene

Tri-County South Conference Champs pick up right where they left off

A blowout. Pure Domination. Whatever you want to call it, West Greene was in full control from the start against Mapletown on Friday. West Greene got the ball on the opening kickoff and powered down the field.  Led by a Colin Brady 27-yard run, and a 24-yard run by Corey Wise, the Pioneers set themselves … Continue reading