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
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
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
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
In late winter 2019, the world was hit with a virus called COVID-19, which is a respiratory virus that can be spread through coughing, sneezing and talking to someone in close proximity without a mask. The virus reached the United States in early Spring 2020 and with it life hasn’t been the same. Most universities … Continue reading
As the 2020 NFL season miraculously kicks off, amid COVID-19, rookies and veterans are trying to become household names. They are also trying to prove themselves to football fans across the nation. Although, Philip Rivers finds himself in a different position: he’s trying to establish himself as a Hall of Fame player. Rivers, like many … Continue reading
This time last year, football seasons across the United States were in full swing. Most had already played at least one or two games, it was business as usual. In southwestern Pennsylvania, Week 0 games would’ve been played last week, and this week would be Week 1. Fast forward to this week, in 2020, and … Continue reading
In the 2012 football season, Waynesburg accomplished something they hadn’t done in almost half a century. The Jackets had double-digit victories for the first time since 1966. They won the NAIA Championship that season and finished with a perfect 11-0 record. A year earlier, the 2011 season, Waynesburg finished with a 5-5 record and lost … Continue reading
The Coronavirus has ruined just about everything this year. It seemed like professional sports would be an impossible reality earlier this summer. However, the National Hockey League and the National Basketball Association have been a source of good news when everything else in the world seemed to be bad. The NBA and NHL bubbles have … Continue reading
While most sports leagues are concluding their respective postseasons outside a normal schedule, only one is right on time. In a ‘normal’ world you don’t get the NBA playoffs in August, or the Stanley Cup Finals in September? Despite these changes in post season schedules, the NASCAR playoffs starting around Labor Day is standard. However, … Continue reading
