SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Win No. 500 For Geneva
BEAVER FALLS - The Geneva College football program wouldn't get any style points for its 29-7 win over La Salle at Reeves Field Saturday afternoon in front of a capacity homecoming crowd. But the celebration afterward had nothing to do with how pretty it looked or didn't look as the defense dominated and offense sputtered. The celebration had to do with the win being the 500th in program history, making Geneva only the 25th school in NCAA Division III history to do so.
Beaver County Times

Defense Lifts Waynesburg to Best Start Since 1999
Thanks to a strong defensive effort and two second-half touchdown passes from freshman quarterback Kyle Kyper to senior tight end Ryan Cronin, the Waynesburg University football team is off to its best start this millennium.
(Washington) Observer-Reporter

Presidents Day Held at Chuck Noll Stadium
Saturday turned into a record-setting day for the Washington & Jefferson College football team. The Presidents rolled up a school-record 863 yards of offense and routed Saint Vincent, 64-6, in a Presidents' Athletic Conference game at Chuck Noll Field in Latrobe.
(Washington) Observer-Reporter

District Roundup
Washington & Jefferson 64, Saint Vincent 6: The Presidents (4-0), ranked eighth in Division III, gained a school-record 863 yards and scored on 12 of their 14 possessions to rout the host Bearcats (0-4).
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

District Roundup
Geneva 29, LaSalle 7 - Geneva (4-1) earned the 500th win in school history by beating Division I FCS member La Salle (0-4) in a nonconference game.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Unice Enters W&J Hall of Fame
John Unice, a 1961 graduate of Uniontown High School, has been inducted into the Washington & Jefferson College Hall of Fame. Unice played basketball for the Presidents from 1961-65, moving into the starting lineup as a point guard in just his fifth collegiate game. He played in all 72 games during his career and was a two-time team MVP and two-time All-PAC performer.
The (Uniontown) Herald-Standard

Westminster Beats GCC; Thiel's Minton Sets School Mark In Win Over Bethany
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — The Westminster College football team gutted out a 14-7 Homecoming win over Grove City on Saturday at Harold Burry Stadium in Presidents’ Athletic Conference action.
The (Sharon) Herald

Westminster Celebrates 14-7 Win Over Grove City
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Homecoming is supposed to be a special time for a college. Saturday afternoon at Burry Stadium, the Westminster football team gave the alums a lot to cheer about as the Titans doubled up on neighboring Grove City with a 14-7 win.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator

Area College Roundup
Thiel 37, Bethany 13 - GREENVILLE, Pa. — Steve Minton rushed for 238 yards on 24 carries, including touchdown runs of 76 and 23 yards for Thiel.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator
 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Names in the Games

Women's Cross Country
Waynesburg - Waynesburg’s Janet Carson placed 23rd at the St. Vincent Invitational. Carson, a sophomore from Ellwood City, finished in 21:24.
New Castle News

District Colleges
W&J (3-0) at Saint Vincent (0-3), 1:30 p.m. -- W&J quarterback Bobby Swallow leads all NCAA divisions in passing efficiency with a 259.6 rating. He has completed 51 of 70 for 967 yards and 15 TDs and hasn't been intercepted.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Geneva Goes For Milestone Victory Against LaSalle
In its first year at the NCAA Division III level, Geneva College is ineligible for postseason play.
Beaver County Times

Presidents' Church Finds It Is Much Better To Receive
Sometimes, these situations don't turn out well.
(Wash.) Observer-Reporter

Area Previews
Grove City lost to Waynesburg last Saturday, 27-23, in the first night game in Grove City College football history.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Seneca Valley Grad Near Volleyball Marks

Seneca Valley High School graduate Laurie Lindner is approaching two milestones for the Waynesburg University women's volleyball team.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


Sisters Make Net Gains
Mount Pleasant residents Kristin and Natalie Hozak are starters on the Saint Vincent College women's volleyball team.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Net Gains For Beaver Falls Grad
Beaver Falls graduate Hilary Newman recorded four victories for the Westminster College women's tennis team in a pair of Presidents' Athletic Conference wins over the weekend.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


By The Numbers
Waynesburg's Robert Heller, a freshman from Ringgold High School, leads the district in rushing with 718 yards (6.1 per-carry average) in three games and scoring with 13 touchdowns and 78 points.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


Grove City 1, Baldwin-Wallace 0
Grove City is 8-0-1 overall — the best start in program history. Sophomore Michelle Peck (Abingdon, Md.) scored her third goal at the 22:48 mark, breaking a 0-0 tie.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Hail To The Chiefs, In Washington
The offensive attack of Washington and Jefferson replicates a packaging company like UPS or FedEx. Whether it is 90 degrees in August or nearly zero in December, the Presidents deliver through the air and on the ground.
D3football.com



TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Men's Soccer
Defender Zach Williams scored the game’s only goal to lift Washington & Jefferson, 1-0 over Franciscan, in a non-section match.
(Wash.) Observer-Reporter


District musings
Grove City women's volleyball coach Susan Roberts notched her 500th career victory with the NCAA Division III school when the Wolverines defeated Penn State-Behrend, 3-2.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Saints Win When Thiel Fails On Conversion
A dropped two-point conversion with less than two minutes remaining helped Thomas More College to the 8-6 victory over Thiel on Saturday in a Presidents' Athletic Conference football game in Greenville, Pa.
The Kentucky Post


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Geneva Overcomes Injuries, Bethany
BEAVER FALLS - The Geneva College football team inaugurated the new artificial turf at Reeves Field in fine fashion Saturday night, overcoming Bethany - and their own injuries - 28-13.
Beaver County Times

Heller's Late TD Lifts Jackets
GROVE CITY - All around him there was chaos. Linemen were scrambling to get into position. Officials were hurrying to mark the football. Quarterback Andy Lauterbach was directing players. Precious time was bleeding off the clock.
(Washington) Observer-Reporter

Swallow Stays Hot as W&J Rolls Over Oberlin
Bobby Swallow is fast becoming a top-flight fantasy football star, if your team is limited to NCAA Division III players. The junior quarterback from Washington & Jefferson College has had back-to-back dream games, posting some eye-popping statistics.
(Washington) Observer-Reporter

District Roundup
Thomas More 8, Thiel 6: The host Tomcats (1-3, 0-1) scored a touchdown on Willie Bova's 12-yard pass to Brett Helman with 1:55 left, but Bova's pass for the 2-point conversion was incomplete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference game.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

District Notebook
Thomas More 8, Thiel 6 - Thiel (1-3, 0-1) scored with 1:55 remaining but couldn't convert the tying two-point conversion and dropped its Presidents' Athletic Conference opener to Thomas More (2-1, 1-1).
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Area Colleges/Saturday's Games
Thomas More 8, Thiel 6 - GREENVILLE, Pa. — Cordario Collier scored on a 1-yard run on Thomas More's first drive of the game, and the defense added a punt block for a safety. Collier ran for 132 yards on 28 carries while Thomas More (2-1, 1-1 Presidents' Athletic Conf.) held Thiel (1-3, 0-1) to just 86 yards on 32 carries.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Bethany Takes to the Road
BETHANY — After winning its first two games by an average of 38 points, the Bethany College football team will face a stern test Saturday when they travel to Geneva (Pa.) College (2-1). Kickoff at Geneva’s Reeves Stadium is set for 6:30 p.m.
The (Steubenville) Herald-Star/Weirton Daily Times

Names in the Games
Westminster’s Jessi Cooper, a senior middle hitter from Laurel, has 176 kills, 15 blocks and nine digs in 14 games. The Lady Titans are 3-10.
New Castle News

District Colleges
Waynesburg (2-0, 0-0) at Grove City (1-2, 1-0), 7 p.m. -- This will be the first night game at Robert E. Thorn Field. Waynesburg features tailback Robert Heller, a freshman from Ringgold whose school-record 277 yards rushing in a 45-35 victory against Wooster two weeks ago is the most by a player this season in Division III. Waynesburg was idle last week.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Record-Performance Has Swallow Soaring
He tied a record with six touchdown passes, completed 20 of 25 throws for 307 yards, and led Washington & Jefferson to a 50-14 victory over Hanover last week.
(Wash.) Observer-Reporter


Area Preview
Thomas More lost to Grove City last week, 23-16, while Thiel topped Albion, 13-10.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Last Week Revisited
Bethany set school records with 739 total yards and 482 rushing yards in a 66-7 victory against Saint Vincent. Milton Joyner, a senior from Westinghouse, passed for 214 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 47 yards and two touchdowns.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penn-Trafford Grad Simply Goal-Oriented
Penn-Trafford graduate Andrew Saporito has three goals and one assist for the Westminster College men's soccer team.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

USC Grad Steps Up In W&J Football
After graduating from Upper St. Clair High School in 2004, Kevin Mathews figured his future as an athlete would undoubtedly come on the baseball diamond.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Bethany Sitting High In National Rankings
A record-setting performance in last week’s 66-7 victory against Saint Vincent College has helped propel the Bethany College football team near the top nationally in numerous statistical categories, and in one instance, to the very top.
The (Wheeling) Intelligencer/The Wheeling News Register


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Presidents Look To Keep Undefeated Season Intact
The Washington and Jefferson Presidents were 28-20 winners against Geneva in their first game, which was a good start. However, their performance in game two was even better.
D3football.com

Soccer
Freshman Emily Ostlund scored for Grove City (6-0-1). The 6-0-1 start is the best in the 16-year history of the program.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Two Saints Honored
Two Thomas More student-athletes received Player of the Week honors from the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
The Kentucky Post


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Geneva-Westminster Restore Their rivalry
The rivalry has apparently been rekindled.
Beaver County Times


Despite ‘Offensive’ Showing, Geneva Rolls Over Westminster
Geno DeMarco was absolutely dumbfounded.
New Castle News


Interceptions Thwart Saints In League Opener
An interception in the end zone with less than two minutes remaining thwarted Thomas More College's final drive as the Saints fell to Grove City, 23-16, on Saturday in the Presidents' Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
The Kentucky Post


Bethany Dominates Saint Vincent
Behind school-record totals in total offense (739) and rushing yards (482), the Bethany improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2001 with a resounding 66-7 victory over visiting Saint Vincent (Pa.) College (0-3) Saturday at Bethany.
The (Wheeling) News Register


Soccer
For Thiel (1-3-1), sophomore midfielder Ashley Williams (LaBrae) earned all-tournament honors.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator
 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Geneva Routs Rival Westminster
At first blush, it would appear the Geneva College offense erupted Saturday afternoon.
Beaver County Times


Hanover Unable To Slow W&J
Hanover College head football coach Wayne Perry has announced he will retire at the end of this season. After the thumping Washington & Jefferson put on his Panthers Saturday afternoon, you can't blame Perry if he feels like hanging up the whistle a little sooner.
(Wash.) Observer-Reporter


District Roundup
The Presidents (2-0), ranked 16th in NCAA Division III, led 33-0 after the first quarter and 43-0 at halftime.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


W&J's Mathews a problem for foes
Kevin Mathews embarked on a baseball career when he graduated from Upper St. Clair High School in 2004.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


District Roundup
Bobby Swallow tied a school record by throwing six touchdown passes, as Washington & Jefferson (2-0) won big over Hanover (0-3).
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review


Western Pa. Small College Roundup
Bobby Swallow tied a school record with six touchdown passes and contributed 307 of 675 yards of total offense as Washington & Jefferson beat Hanover 50-14 on Saturday.
(Uniontown) Herald-Standard


Geneva Puts On Clinic, Tops Titans
Special teams and defense. Geneva used those two phases with great efficiency to roll over the Westminster Titans, 37-14, Saturday at Harold Burry Stadium.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator

Area College Roundup
Bobby Swallow tied a school record with six touchdown passes and contributed 307 of 675 yards of total offense to pace the Presidents.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


Wilt On Air
Veteran broadcaster and sports announcer, Hugh Ringer, is once again behind the microphone for Thiel College football games.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Names in the Games
Geneva College’s Lawrence County contingent is paving the way and Bobby Bondi is playing a key role. Bondi accounted for all three Golden Tornadoes touchdowns in a 28-20 setback to Washington & Jefferson on Saturday.
New Castle News

District College Football Preview
Hanover (0-2) at
Washington & Jefferson (1-0), 1 p.m. -- W&J, ranked 16th in D3football.com, opened with a 28-20 victory against Geneva as Bobby Swallow passed for 255 yards and four touchdowns, and Kevin Matthews accounted for 284 all-purpose yards with 114 rushing, 81 receiving, 74 on kickoff returns and 15 on punt returns.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Geneva-Westminster Rivalry Needs To Be Refueled
When is a rivalry not a rivalry?
Beaver County Times


Heller Scores A Perfect 10 When It Comes To Waynesburg's Touchdowns

The numbers jump off the page for Robert Heller, a freshman who has run his way into the Waynesburg record book after just two games.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


Waynesburg's Heller tearing up defenses in record fashion
It's a good thing Waynesburg University has a bye week. It might take that long to add up all the good things Robert Heller has done for the program in just two games.
(Wash.) Observer-Reporter


Area Colleges: This Weekend's Games
Scouting report: Thiel lost to Alfred 34-7 last week. Senior QB Willie Bova was 18-for-35 passing for 230 yards and one TD. WR Marc LaScola (Wellsville) had seven receptions for 100 yards and one TD. LaScola has caught passes in eight straight games. Over the span, he has 59 catches for 574 yards and eight TDs.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Heller Leads NCAA
Waynesburg University running back Robert Heller leads the country in NCAA Division III rushing and scoring after his two outstanding performances helped the Yellow Jackets open the season with a pair of victories.
The (Uniontown) Herald-Standard


Local Briefs
Waynesburg defeated Mount Aloysius, 4-1 in a non-conference match Wednesday, to claim its third straight victory.
(Wash.) Observer-Reporter


Bethel Grad Dominates In Volleyball

Bethel Park High School graduate Natalie Liberati was named Most Valuable Player at the Penn State Behrend Women's Volleyball Invitational.
Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Bethany Seeks A 2-0 Start
After its largest victory in a season opener in six years, the Bethany College football team will be trying to open 2-0 for the first time since that 2001 season when it plays host to Saint Vincent (Pa.) in Saturday’s home opener at Bethany Field.
The (Wheeling) Intelligencer



WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Volleyball
It was Westminster's first home match and first President' Athletic Conference match of the season. Westminster is 3-6 and Chatham is 1-7, 0-1.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Goodwin Inducted Into W&J Hall Of Fame
Former Wheeling mayor Russell B. Goodwin has been inducted posthumously into the Washington & Jefferson College Athletic Hall of Fame.
The (Wheeling) Intelligencer

Names In The Games

Waynesburg’s David Piecuch notched two solo tackles and assisted on two others in a 28-10 victory over Muskingum.

New Castle News


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Westminster Roundup: Football Team Moves To 2-0 For First Time In 10 Years
The Westminster College football team looked solid on Saturday.
New Castle News



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Geneva Rally Falls Short at W&J
If Saturday night's game was an indicator of the competition in the Presidents' Athletic Conference, Geneva College coach Geno DeMarco is looking forward to an exciting season. He's just hoping the outcome is a bit different.
Beaver County Times

Presidents Overcome Mistakes in Victory
The game won't earn Washington & Jefferson College's football team any style points. But style points don't win football games.
(Washington) Observer-Reporter

Patient Tartans Triumph
Carnegie Mellon's offense was determined to run the football. Grove City's defense was just as determined to stop it. In a battle of wills, Carnegie Mellon prevailed with a 16-6 victory yesterday at Gesling Stadium.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

District Roundup
Washington & Jefferson 28, Geneva 20: Quarterback Bobby Swallow threw touchdown passes of 4, 79, 11 and 29 yards in leading W&J (1-0) to the home win. Geneva (1-1) quarterback Bobby Bondi ran for two scores and threw for a third.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rushers Lift CMU to Victory
Carnegie Mellon's senior backfield tandem of Travis Sivek and Robert Gimson got an unexpected lift Saturday in the Tartans' come-from-behind 16-6 victory over visiting Grove City.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

District College Roundup
Westminster 48, St. Vincent 7 - Westminster improved to 2-0 for the first time since 1997 with its victory over St. Vincent (0-2), a first-year program. Westminster's Nick McKolosky rushed for 143 yards on 25 carries, scored three touchdowns and had four catches for 43 yards.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Westminster Races to 48-7 Win Over Saint Vincent College
Nick McKolosky ran for three touchdowns and Kevin Franz threw for two more, as Westminster, Pa. beat St. Vincent 48-7 on Saturday. McKolosky rushed for 143 yards on 25 carries and scored on touchdown runs of 2, 1, and 1 yards.
The (Uniontown) Herald-Standard

Heller Runs Wild in Yellow Jackets' Shootout Win Over Wooster
Robert Heller has played only two games for Waynesburg, but the freshman running back is already in the record books after his performance in Saturday's come-from-behind 45-35 non-conference victory at the College of Wooster. Heller rushed for 277 yards, a single-game school record, on 46 attempts, another single-game record. Heller tied the Yellow Jacket record with five rushing touchdowns and scored a sixth on a 52-yard pass from Kyle Kyper.
The (Uniontown) Herald-Standard


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Geneva Looking to Ruin W&J's Opener as Teams Renew Rivalry
There is a delicious subplot to the season-opening football game for Washington & Jefferson College. The Presidents, who are the preseason favorite to win the Presidents’ Athletic Conference title, open a promising season against Geneva at Cameron Stadium Saturday night.
(Washington) Observer-Reporter

District Colleges: Talented W&J Ready for Geneva
When Washington & Jefferson coach Mike Sirianni says his team has more talented athletes than in past years, that's not a good sign for the rest of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. "We hope to utilize that speed and agility on both sides of the ball," said Sirianni, whose Presidents open the season tonight at 7 at Cameron Stadium against Geneva (1-0). "We want to get off to a good start."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Area College Roundup
Women's Soccer -
Westminster 4, Pitt-Bradford 0 The Titans are 2-0-1.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator
 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Geneva's Wilson Making Up For Lost Time
It would be hard to imagine anyone wanting to have a good game more than Brian Wilson did in the Geneva College football team's opener.
Beaver County Times


Bison Play Host To Hiram
After sitting through its bye week, the Bethany College football team will finally begin the 2007 season Saturday when it travels to Hiram (Ohio) College for a non-conference tilt. Kickoff at Henry Field is set for 1 p.m.
The (Wheeling) Intelligencer

Area College Roundup
Scouting report: Thiel seeks to rebound from a 20-3 season-opening loss to Geneva last week. Sophomore QB Willie Bova had a strong first-start for the Tomcats by hitting on 19 of 31 passes for 175 yards, including nine passes for 53 yards to senior WR Marc LaScola.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator



THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Three Geneva Players Inspire Others As They Deal With Personal Tragedy
C.J. Hosbach, Will Forbes and Brandon Lewis will not play a down for the Geneva College football team this season, but the trio have already provided a lot of inspiration for their Golden Tornadoes teammates.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Westinghouse Grad Wins Bethany QB Derby
Milton Joyner is entering his senior year at Bethany College with a chance to become the school's all-time leading receiver, but there's a good chance that won't happen.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Locals Making Their Impact In College Sports
Former Farrell High standout Laytoya Locke led the Thiel College volleyball team to a recent 3-1 showing at the season-opening Marietta College River City tourney.
The (Herald) Sharon

Results
Women's tennis: Grove City College 9, Chatham University 0
The (Youngstown) Vindicator

Local Briefs
Freshman running back Robert Heller, a Ringgold High School graduate, earned recognition recently for his outstanding debut performance in Waynesburg's 28-10 win over Muskingum by earning a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week.
(Wash.) Observer-Reporter

Luckhardt To Have His Day At W&J
They will gather in the Allen Ballroom of the Rossin Campus Center Friday to honor the newest members of the Washington & Jefferson College Hall of Fame.
(Wash.) Observer-Reporter


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Two Saints Garner League Honors
Thomas More College sophomores Cordario Collier and Brittany Yeggy were named Presidents' Athletic Conference Offensive Players of the Week on Tuesday.
The Kentucky Post


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
New Saints Coach Wins Debut Game
Freshman quarterback Josh Gauger completed his first seven passes, including two touchdown passes, as Thomas More College won its football opener Saturday with a 40-24 victory over Hanover.
The Kentucky Post


Hilko Joins Chatham Under Coach Katarski
Kayla Hilko (Norwin) will be a part of the Chatham University women's basketball team this season under coach Mark Katarski.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Geneva Discovers Star in NCAA Debut
GREENVILLE - The athletic affiliation and conference weren't the only things new for the Geneva College football team Saturday. The Golden Tornadoes also found a new star in freshman running back Gerard Muschette. Muschette scored two touchdowns to lead Geneva to a 20-3 opening-day victory over Thiel in a Presidents' Athletic Conference game at Alumni Stadium.
Beaver County Times

Heller Erupts for 230 Yards as Waynesburg Tops Muskingum
WAYNESBURG - It was the Robert Heller show Saturday afternoon as the freshman tailback scored four touchdowns to help Waynesburg University earn a 28-10 victory over Muskingum at John F. Wiley Stadium. Heller, the product of Ringgold High School led all rushers gaining 230 yards on 32 carries for the Yellow Jackets.
The (Uniontown) Herald-Standard

Titans Spoil Gators Home Opener
MEADVILLE -
Too many dumb penalties, too many miscues and too little offense doomed the Allegheny College football team in it’s 2007 season-opener against Westminster, Saturday at Frank B. Fuhrer Field. Final score: Titans 13, Gators 6.
Meadville Tribune

Heller Makes Impressive Debut in Waynesburg Victory
WAYNESBURG - Rick Shepas knew he had talent at the skill positions, especially tailback. He knew there was potential at quarterback and wide receiver. But Shepas, the head coach at Waynesburg University, also knew that talent was young and might need time to develop.
(Washington) Observer-Reporter

Long Wait Ends: Unfortunately, Saint Vincent Loses
Green and Gold replaced Black and Gold at Saint Vincent College's Chuck Noll Field yesterday in the first game played at the school in 45 years.The 1,000-seat grandstand was sold out and another 2,000 or so watched from the hillside on both sides of the bleachers, making for a festive atmosphere. Unfortunately, the host Bearcats lost, 32-13.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

District Spotlight
Geneva 20, Thiel 3: The Golden Tornadoes had an impressive showing in their Presidents Athletic Conference debut at Thiel in Greenville. Steve Minton, Thiel's all-time leading rusher, was held to 20 yards on 17 carries. Geneva outgained the host Tomcats, 421-150. Backup running back Gerard Muschettte gained 77 yards to lead Geneva in rushing. He scored on a 50-yard pass reception and a 28-yard run.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

St. Vincent Football Returns After 45 Years
A taut banner that read "Welcome Back, Bearcats!" was ripped to shreds by a hard-charging band of football players eager to launch a rebirth of the sport at St. Vincent College. For the first time since 1962, there was Saturday afternoon football at St. Vincent.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Waynesburg Opens Season With Win
Ringgold graduate Robert Heller rushed for 230 yards and four touchdowns as Waynesburg (1-0) defeated Muskingum (0-1), 28-10. Waynesburg took a 14-3 lead in the first quarter after Heller broke loose for a 47-yard touchdown run. Heller made it 21-3 in the third quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run. He capped the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 39-yard touchdown run. Waynesburg held Muskingum to 51 yards rushing in the game.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Westminster Wins Opener by 7 Points Against Allegheny
MEADVILLE, Pa. — When Westminster and Allegheny opened the 2007 collegiate football season, it was a case of deja vu all over again. In their four previous meetings, the visiting team won the game by a margin less than 10 points. Saturday at Frank B. Fuhrer Field, that trend continued as the Titans broke on top early and never trailed in posting a 13-6 victory.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator

Soccer
Thiel 6, Mount Aloysius 0 Thiel sophomore Cory Borland registered a pair of goals for the Tomcats (1-0). Freshman Chad Swisher (Alliance) opened the scoring in the second half with his goal at the 62nd minute mark, which was followed by Borland's second, thanks to a Swisher assist, in the 67th minute.
The (Youngstown) Vindicator

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
District Spotlight
Gallaudet at Saint Vincent, 1 p.m.
-- Saint Vincent, which will play its first football game since the program was discontinued 45 years ago, will dedicate Chuck Noll Field on its campus.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


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