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Warren girls tennis rebounds at Bradford

BRADFORD — The Warren girls tennis team defeated Bradford 4-1 in nonleague action Thursday. “Overall, this was a competitive match for us and we are happy to come out with our first win of the season,” said head coach Thomas Pellegrino. “We were out a couple starters today so I am very pleased with how the girls stepped up and we were excited to see four new players get a varsity win this early in the season. We’ll continue to improve and prepare for our match up with Cathedral Prep next Tuesday.” At first singles, Warren’s Scotlynn Perry beat Jackie Sipko 6-2, 6-2. At ...

Pirates two-hit Giants in 5-2 victory

PITTSBURGH — Six relievers combined on a two-hitter to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday afternoon. Rookie Khristian Curtis (1-0) earned the victory by working three-plus innings. The 24-year-old right-hander gave up the first two runs of ...

Pirates’ Griffin eyes return from IL today

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is ready to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop said Thursday that he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day injured list today when Pittsburgh opens a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The 20-year-old Griffin hasn't played since early July due to an issue with the knuckle on the ring finger of his left hand. Griffin wore a splint for about six weeks and has played a handful of games while on a rehab assignment. "It's been driving me nuts watching the games on my phone," said Griffin, who ...

Opening test

The Warren girls tennis team opened their season Wednesday as they hosted a very tough Fairview Tigers squad, falling 5-0. “Going up against the reigning D10 champions is always a challenge,” reported Warren head coach Thomas Pellegrino. “With a very young squad featuring five new ...

Jackson Valley Golf Club crowns champions

Skete Williams claimed his third Men’s Championship at Jackson Valley Golf Club last weekend, shooting 76-76-152. Casey Moyer was the runner-up after recording a 77-80-157. Other notables in the Men’s Division were flight winners Reid Olsen (80-78-158) and Andy Hanks ...

Ike volleyball falls at home

RUSSELL — The Eisenhower volleyball team dropped its home opener on Tuesday night 3-1 to Erie First Christian Academy. The Eagles took the first set 25-11, but the Knights battled to take the second set 25-20. Erie First Christian Academy capitalized on mistakes by Eisenhower to take ...