COLUMN: NASCAR Round of 8 Update

Logano locked into final round, 3 spots left over next 2 weeks

Just three weeks remain in the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, and eight drivers have a shot at the championship, but just one is locked into the finale.  Sunday at Kansas Speedway, 2018 cup champion Joey Logano won and punched his ticket to the championship round at Phoenix set for Nov. 8. Logano held off … Continue reading

Q&A: Tyler Godwin on sports information during pandemic

Fall without sports presents calm before storm in loaded Spring season

The Fall sports season is usually a time where athletic events are happening night in and night out. Tyler Godwin, who is the graduate assistant in sports information for Waynesburg University, works almost every sporting event, hastily trying to keep up with game statistics, updating the Jacket website, and many other tasks. A season without … Continue reading

Greene County Football Recap: California @ Carmichaels

Trojans claim Tri-County South Title

  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

Why Choose WU? Athlete Spotlight Series

Sophomore running back showing growth on and off the field at Waynesburg

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

COLUMN: NBA Finals Review

Against all odds, the Lakers win one for Kobe

No NBA champion has ever faced the amount of adversity the Los Angeles Lakers have this season. It’s impossible to put into words what this title means, but the story of how we got here isn’t one I, or any other Lakers fan, will ever forget. This season tipped off under normal circumstances. With a … Continue reading

Fantasy Football Watch: Week 6

Tips on who to start, who to bench this week?

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

Greene County Football Preview: Week 6

Saturday night showdown for Tri-County South highlights week 6

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

Q&A: Emily Taylor starts journey at Waynesburg

Ready for challenge as head coach after three years as assistant at W&J.

Emily Taylor didn’t have to travel far to find her next coaching job. Prior to becoming the head volleyball coach at Waynesburg University last February, she was an intern assistant coach for three seasons at Washington & Jefferson College. Before her coaching days, she was a two-year captain of the volleyball team at Penn State … Continue reading

COLUMN: A look at the NFL’s Handling of COVID

What's valued more by league to viewers: Safety or Optics?

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

McGeary named top D3 heavyweight

Sophomore wrestler honored. Motivated to get back on the mat

FloWrestling.com, the top wrestling media outlet, released its Division III rankings and included in it was Waynesburg’s sophomore heavyweight Rocky McGeary. McGeary wasn’t just on the list. He was at the top of the rankings for all Division III heavyweights. “It does mean a lot, but rankings aren’t everything,” McGeary said. “Being honored like that … Continue reading