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Bumpy road to Mania

As of last Saturday, with the Royal Rumble, WWE is now on the “Road to WrestleMania.”And while some may say things are a bit stagnant with the company because of dealing with Covid issues, it is fair to say the road could be very bumpy.But before we look at Mania, letĢƵ start with this ...

Salisbury to be inducted into WPIAL Hall of Fame

The past 12 months have been a whirlwind for Chad Salisbury.The former Frazier standout was inducted into the 12th Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame Class in June, 2021, and learned a couple weeks ago he will be part of the newest WPIAL Hall of Fame class to be inducted in May.The WPIAL Hall ...

Salisbury to enter WPIAL Hall of Fame

It has been a whirlwind 12 months for former Frazier High School athletic standout Chad Salisbury.On June 25, 2021, Salisbury was inducted into the 12th class of the Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame. On Jan. 19, it was revealed that he will be part of the WPIAL 2022 Hall of Fame Class and is ...

Remembering Vince Neratka

Sad news for area sports fans reached me last week. Former Fayette County boxing standout Vince Neratka passed away on Nov. 19, 2021.Neratka, a 1964 graduate of Uniontown High School, started boxing out of the Shaffer Boys Club in Uniontown in the late 1960s.“Neratka was tutored by Tommy ...

Sefchock starred for Leopards

Gary Sefchock was a crackerjack point guard for the Belle Vernon Leopards in the 1970s.“Back then there was no AAU or travel teams,” Sefchock stated. “I was fortunate to be in a parochial school, St. Sebastian in Belle Vernon, and my first coach was William Piccarini and he coached St. ...