http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325235057.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325235057.html Bellwood-Antis running back Zack McCaulley rushed for 123 yards on 22 carries, scored three touchdowns and helped the Blue Devils deny Portage a second straight trip to the District 6 Class A championship game on Saturday night with a 28-12 victory. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:49:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234952.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234952.html The Johnstown Chiefs Southern road swing took another ugly turn on Saturday night as the Charlotte Checkers pelted the visitors 6-2. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:47:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234639.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234639.html Sheena Aden scored a game-high 21 points, including 12 in the first half, to help Pitt-Johnstown overcome a seven-point deficit in a 67-51 victory over Georgian Court in Saturday’s first round of the Lady Cat Classic. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:47:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234844.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234844.html Defenseman Martin Skoula wasn’t thinking hat trick. In fact, he had never scored two goals in a game before Saturday night.Skoula scored his goals – one in each of the first two periods – and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Atlanta Thrashers in a 3-2 victory. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:47:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234757.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234757.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234607.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234607.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234444.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234444.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234539.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234539.html St. Francis fell behind early and couldn’t get over the hump in a 70-58 loss at Bucknell on Saturday night.Patrick Behan led the Bison charge with 20 second-half points to finish with game-high 23 points and 12 rebounds. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234412.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234412.html If Todd Haley looks across the field at Mike Tomlin this afternoon and feels a twinge of envy, could anybody blame him? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234302.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234302.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234254.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325234254.html Last week, a newspaper ran a web poll asking readers whether Troy Polamalu should play for the Steelers today against the Kansas Chiefs, even if he’s cleared by team doctors.An overwhelming majority responded in the negative. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325002803.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325002803.html This time, Johnstown would not be denied.The Trojans (8-3) built an early lead then held off a second-half Hollidaysburg rally to capture the District 6 Class AAA football championship Friday night at Mansion Park, unseating the defending champion Golden Tigers 21-14.“It’s a great feeling,” said Johnstown coach Kevin Marabito, whose team had fallen to Hollidaysburg in last year’s title tilt. “These kids worked so hard. They deserved what they got. That’s what this year is all about. A championship drive comes down to that last drive and our kids sucked it up and our defense stepped in as it has all year and they stepped in at the last minute and stopped them.” Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325002530.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325002530.html In the moments after Scott Thomas missed an extra point on Conemaugh Township’s first touchdown in Friday’s District 5 Class A championship game, Indians coach Sam Zambanini approached the senior placekicker.“I told him to keep his head up because we might need him,” Zambanini said after Thomas squeezed a 19-yard field goal just inside the far upright with 5 seconds left in the Indians’ 21-20 comeback win over defending champion Windber.“I never envisioned at that point we would need him in that way,” Zambanini said. “He sure came through in a big way.” Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:23:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325002352.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325002352.html The undefeated Forest Hills Rangers are playing for another District 6-AA title.The Rangers took advantage of some key turnovers by Richland, and Nick Dudukovich put together an outstanding rushing performance with 260 yards on 29 carries, scoring three touchdowns, as the Rangers overwhelmed the Rams, 32-7. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325002224.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/tribunedemocrat/sports/local_story_325002224.html A record-setting standout performance by senior running back Josh Seidel propelled Bishop McCort to a berth in next week’s District 6-A championship game as the unbeaten Crimson Crushers defeated visiting Penns Manor 45-21 Friday night at Point Stadium.