February 2, 2020 3:54 am
Every year, 18 years and counting, Burrell wrestling has reached the WPIAL Team Tournament Finals. Saturday afternoon, the Bucs continued their dominance of the sport in winning a 14th consecutive championship. Neither Quaker Valley in the semifinals, nor Burgettstown in the championship match, provided much challenge as Burrell picked up it’s 16th overall wrestling championship. Burgettstown reached the WPIAL Finals for the first time in 40 years but the Blue Devils fell short in their quest for a third WPIAL wrestling championship. Burgettstown clinched a first-ever berth in the PIAA Team Tournament with a semifinal win over McGuffey. Quaker Valley rebounded from the semifinal loss to top McGuffey, earning a trip to the PIAA Team Tournament. The Highlanders dual meet season comes to an end with the two losses. Follow the Team and Individual Wrestling Tournament Series on WJPA’s Wrestling Page
WPIAL AA Team Tournament
Semifinals
Burrell 57, Quaker Valley 15
Burgettstown 45, McGuffey 27
Third Place (PIAA qualifier)
Quaker Valley 52, McGuffey 27
WPIAL AA Championship
Burrell 63, Burgettstown 9
February 1, 2020 4:07 am
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of free agent infielder JT Riddle. General Manager Ben Cherington made the announcement on Friday. The 28 year old Riddle was a 13th round pick by the Miami Marlins and has spent his entire career in the Miami organization. Riddle appeared in 51 games with the Marlins in 2019 making 26 starts in center field and 7 starts at shortstop. Riddle was placed on the injured list on July 18 with a right forearm strain and missed the remainder of the season. In 223 big league games Riddle has a .229 batting average with 18 home runs and 79 RBI. Riddle has been added to the 40 man roster.
January 31, 2020 4:10 am
The top four seeds have reached the semifinals in the WPIAL Team Wrestling Championship Tournaments. Burrell, Burgettstown, McGuffey and Quaker Valley will meet at Chartiers-Houston Saturday afternoon for the Double-A title as well as three berths in the PIAA tournament. Waynesburg, Seneca Valley, Canon-McMillan and Hempfield will square off at Norwin with the Triple-A championship on the line. The top three will also qualify for the PIAA playoffs.
We’ll have all the action for you live on WJPA-AM and online Listen Here!
WPIAL 2A Championships at Chartiers-Houston
Semifinals
12 noon #1 Burrell vs. #4 Quaker Valley
12 noon #2 Burgettstown vs. #3 McGuffey
Third-Place
2 pm Semifinal losers
Championship
2 pm Semifinals winners
WPIAL 3A Championships at Norwin
Semifinals
4 pm #1 Waynesburg vs. #4 Hempfield Area
4 pm #2 Seneca Valley vs. #3 Canon-McMillan
Third-Place
6 pm Semifinal losers
Championship
6 pm Semifinals winners
January 31, 2020 2:45 am
The WPIAL AA & AAA Team Wrestling Tournaments are down to four teams in each bracket with the top seeds advancing. Waynesburg, Seneca Valley, Canon-McMillan and Hempfield head to the AAA Semifinals Saturday at Norwin. Burrell, Burgettstown, McGuffey and Quaker Valley will square off Saturday at Chartiers-Houston for the AA Semifinals. We’ll have live coverage from both sites on WJPA-AM (1450).
Follow the 2020 Wrestling Tournament season on WJPA Wrestling.
Triple-A First Round
Canon-McMillan 55, Norwin 17
Waynesburg 56, Pine-Richland 18
Triple-A Quarterfinals
Canon-McMillan 39, North Allegheny 21
Waynesburg 49, Latrobe 15
Double-A First Round
Beth-Center 34, Southmoreland 31
Quaker Valley 45, Fort Cherry 31
McGuffey 63, Ellwood City 17
Burgettstown 54, Mt. Pleasant 18
Double-A Quarterfinals
Burrell 58, Beth-Center 15
McGuffey 44, Elizabeth-Forward 33
Burgettstown 58, Freedom 17
January 30, 2020 3:46 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Obi Toppin had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 7 Dayton hold off Duquesne 73-69. Dayton led by as many as 19 points in the second half, but Duquesne used a 15-2 run to close the gap. The Dukes cut the lead all the way to two points, but their upset bid ran out of steam when point guard Sincere Carry turned the ball over with 7.9 seconds remaining. Michael Hughes II led Duquesne with 19 points.
January 29, 2020 3:44 am
HOUSTON (AP) – Dusty Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The 70-year-old Baker would become the oldest manager in the big leagues. He would take over from AJ Hinch, who was fired Jan. 13 just an hour after he was suspended for the season by Major League Baseball for his role in Houston’s sign-stealing scandal. The hiring of Baker is a sign the Astros want to bring an old-school mentality and stern presence to a franchise reeling from the dismissal of Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow.
January 28, 2020 3:47 am
UNDATED (AP) – The Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks acquired talented outfielders on Monday. A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free agent Nicholas Castellanos has agreed to a four-year, $64 million with the Reds. Castellanos comes to Cincinnati after hitting .289 with 27 homers and 73 RBIs for the Cubs and Tigers last season.
The 27-year-old Castellanos is the latest high-profile free agent to join the Reds, following infielder Mike Moustakas, pitcher Wade Miley and Japanese All-Star outfielder Shogo Akiyama.
January 28, 2020 3:44 am
UNDATED (AP) – The NBA has decided it’s too soon for the Lakers to resume their schedule in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash. The league has postponed Tuesday’s game against the Clippers and will reschedule it. The decision came one day after Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others perished in the crash. The Lakers learned about Sunday’s wreck while flying home from Philadelphia. The 16-time NBA champion franchise made grief counselors available to employees Monday after the loss of Bryant, who spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Lakers.
January 27, 2020 3:51 am
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The Pro Bowl turned into a Kobe Bryant tribute. Players paid homage to the late Lakers star by faking fadeaway jumpers after big plays. Green Bay receiver Davonte Adams pointed to the sky and flashed the number “24” on his fingers as an ode to Bryant’s jersey after a touchdown catch. The NFL’s annual all-star game also held a moment of silence for Bryant in the first half. The AFC beat the NFC 38-33 for a fourth consecutive victory in Orlando. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson was voted the game’s offensive MVP. Jacksonville’s Calais Campbell was the defensive MVP. Steelers linebacker TJ Watt returned a fumble 82 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Joe Haden also had an interception.
January 27, 2020 3:44 am
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Marc Leishman sizzled on the front nine to turn a four-shot deficit into a victory in the PGA’s Farmers Insurance Open. Leishman reeled off five birdies before the turn and closed with a 7-under 65 for a 15-under total. He surged ahead of third-round leader Jon Rahm, who was 4 over through five holes on Sunday. Leishman kept a cushion with three big par saves down the tough stretch at Torrey Pines and closed with a 6-foot birdie putt that turned out to be the winner. Rahm finished one shot back and two ahead of Rory McIlroy and Brandt Snedeker.
