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Baum: control of the line of scrimmage will be key

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Jodi Baum has been coaching football for more than 30 years. In just his ninth career game as Warren’s head coach, tonight might be the most important one to date. The Altoona native is looking forward to the county clash, and will have his team as prepared as possible. With the Fall Brawl of 2026 on the horizon, Baum touched on his keys to the game, and what he feels his Dragons need to do to secure the victory. “I think it comes down to how well we control the line on both ends of the ball,” stated Baum. “It all starts up front with our ability to control the line of ...

Headed to the playoffs

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Times Observer Photos by Steve Younger It was a good day for Eisenhower’s girls soccer and volleyball team on Thursday as both teams were selected for the playoffs. The soccer team will face off against a familiar Region 3 opponent in Mercyhurst Prep. The Lakers defeated Eisenhower 3-1 ...

Warren volleyball reunites on college court

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GREENSBURG — Three former Warren Area High School volleyball standouts reunited Wednesday evening as Penn State Behrend and Pitt-Greensburg faced off, bringing together three talented hometown athletes who have continued their volleyball careers at the collegiate level. Lauren Fajbik, a ...

Which defense will stand out?

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Eisenhower’s defense has been a work in progress this season. Hurt deeply by graduation heading into the season, the Knights have improved steadily and will need to be at their best when they face a diverse, experienced Warren offense Friday night. Eisenhower had to replace eight ...

Ike volleyball wins; does postseason await?

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The Eisenhower volleyball team is hoping for good news tonight when District 10 officials will meet to select playoff teams. The Knights did all they could to impress the selection committee by going on the road to defeat Girard in straight sets 25-20, 25-19, 25-19 on Tuesday. “It was a high-stakes match for us,” Eisenhower head coach Lori Pascuzzi said. “We had a lot on the line, needing the win to finish .500 in the region and give ourselves a chance at the playoffs. It was a rough start with Gabriella Hodak getting injured, but freshman Kinley Curtis stepped into her ...

Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals suspension

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin appealed the NFL's decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, the player's agent said on Wednesday. The appeal was launched within hours of the ...