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Living legend: Connellsville grad Lujack headed to WPIAL Hall of Fame

John Lujack is one of the most heralded football players to come out of Western Pennsylvania.The former Connellsville High School star, Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner and Chicago Bear was informed recently that he is this yearĢƵ Heritage Award winner and will be inducted into the WPIAL Hall ...

Powerade Day 1: Waynesburg’s Church starts 3-0; Evans tops Falcons’ Schultz

CANONSBURG — They’re wrong when they say revenge is best served cold.Brody Evans knows its best served in the overtime period of the Powerade Wrestling Tournament.Evans, a junior on Waynesburg Central High SchoolĢƵ wrestling team, won a thrilling 3-1 overtime decision from George Schultz, ...

Overlooked legend: Charleroi grad Saccani was all-time great tennis coach

Richard Saccani cast a big shadow over the sport of tennis in Western Pennsylvania.His career numbers indicate that he should be in three area Halls of Fame, the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, the California University Sports Hall of Fame and the WPIAL Hall of Fame. Sadly, he is not ...

Brilliant Bulldog: B-C grad Raymond succeeded in football and life

Tom Raymond, like many athletes from his era, was able to use his athletic prowess to get a college education and succeed in life.“I got a scholarship,” Raymond said. “I never could have gone to college without athletics.”Raymond was a standout two-way lineman at Beth-Center High School ...

Groundbreaker: Saniga was first Connellsville wrestler to win state title

In Connellsville High SchoolĢƵ rich wrestling history Kevin Saniga holds a special spot. He was the programĢƵ first PIAA state champion in 1991.“It was exciting being the first,” Saniga recalled. “ItĢƵ nice to see the numbers that we’ve had since and I think we are going to see a ...