Joe Tuscano

Al Papi’s fast start leads to Adios victory MEADOW LANDS — Al Papi fought off a strong finish by Odds On Mr Mamba and Melillo to win the 60th Adios Pace For The Orchids on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Al Papi, which gave trainer Ron Burke his third tri... See more

Froelich goes the distance, wins two events SLIPPERY ROCK – It’s a good thing they take buses to these events or the local girls track teams might not have enough room for all the gold medals they won at the WPIAL Track and Field Championships at Slippery... See more

Trinity’s Sammel discovers power of 4 CANONSBURG – One could tell it was a good day for Ella Sammel by the sound the first place medals made when they clanged every time she swayed her shoulders. Sammel, a junior at Trinity, took first place in the 300-me... See more

West Greene’s Whyte moves into semifinals HERSHEY – If Colin Whyte can take the next two steps, West Greene will have its first state wrestling champion. Whyte, a 260-pound heavyweight, won’t have far to go to receive tips on how to handle it from a forme... See more

Bentworth’s McClure proves he’s a fast learner HERSHEY – Sometimes, losing can be a very constructive experience. Just ask Drake McClure. The Bentworth 139-pound junior gained a wealth of information about his opponent in a 6-3 loss to Michael McNeal of D... See more