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Splash-fest: Mustangs pull away from Red Raiders in game of big plays

Splash plays can make up for a lot of mistakes in football.Laurel Highlands produced enough big moments on offense, defense and special teams to offset an inconsistent overall performance which led to a 50-13 victory over crosstown rival Uniontown at Bill Power Stadium on Friday night.“It was ...

Remembering Johnny Lujack

The legend of Johnny Lujack started in Connellsville when he was born on Jan. 4, 1925. He never forgot where he came from. We lost the legend on July 25 when he passed away at the age of 98 in Naples, Fla.His granddaughter, Amy Schiller, said he had recently entered hospice care after having ...

Passing grade: John starred as QB for Mustangs, played at Bucknell

Former Laurel Highlands football and basketball standout Jim John was one of those rare athletes who was able to seize an opportunity when it presented itself.“I actually went to St. JohnĢƵ Catholic growing up,” John stated. “I did not move over to Laurel Highlands until eighth grade. I ...

Into the Hall: Rick Hauger

Rick Hauger certainly had eye-opening numbers as a basketball coach.The 1971 Laurel Highlands graduate has racked up 602 wins through the years while coaching Penn State Fayette men and the girls and then boys teams at his alma mater. HeĢƵ claimed PSUAC championships at Penn State Fayette and ...