http://www.tribune-democrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_326003438.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_326003438.html For much of the first half on Thursday night, St. Francis not only kept pace with Duquesne, but managed to hold the lead.But the Atlantic 10 Dukes used an 8-2 run in the final 39 seconds of the half to set the tone in an 83-72 victory over the Red Flash at DeGol Arena.“Coming in with Duquesne, we knew it’s really hard to simulate their athleticism with their three, four and five men,” said first-year St. Francis coach Don Friday, who coached his first home game. “You saw as the game wore on. ... I thought we went toe-to-toe with them the first 16 minutes of that game. But when they can continue to do that (uptempo style) and go to their bench, that starts to wear on you.” Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:27:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_326002933.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_326002933.html The defense, it seems, never rests for the Johnstown Chiefs this season.Even with two prospects called up to the AHL, Chiefs coach Ian Herbers has a solid group of eight defensemen that has made a significant impact on a team with 10 wins and 20 points atop the ECHL North Division. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324233722.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324233722.html Think the Steelers have offensive line problems this season? Better check out the Cincinnati Bengals tonight at Heinz Field for some real problems.At full strength, the 1-8-1 Bengals would pit their last-ranked offense against the 7-3 Steelers’ top-ranked defense. It’d be a mismatch, even without the Bengals’ injury woes.The Bengals, for tonight’s game, have ruled out left tackle Levi Jones (back), left guard Andrew Whitworth (ankle) and top line backup Scott Kooistra (knee). Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:34:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324233539.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324233539.html It looks as though all of Johnstown-area Atlantic Broadband customers will be able to watch tonight’s Pittsburgh Steelers game after all.The NFL said on Wednesday that it had reconsidered its blackout of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and would allow it to appear on cable channel 15 – WPCW. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324233352.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324233352.html Petr Pohl grew up in the Czech Republic and started his hockey career in the country that produced NHL stars such as Jaromir Jagr, Martin Straka and Dominik Hasek.Still, Pohl has made a point of playing his own game, being his own man. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324233157.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324233157.html Danny Branch scored 19 points and Patrick Grubbs added 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead the No. 25 Mountain Cats to a 74-60 victory at Seton Hill University on Wednesday to start the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference schedule. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:27:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324232924.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324232924.html Lindsay Cale poured in a game-high 29 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Lady Cats to a 76-70 victory at Seton Hill University to open the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference schedule Wednesday evening. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324232649.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324232649.html Steve Greene’s size, athleticism and talent combined to provide the Bishop Carroll High School guard with plenty of NCAA Division I options on the football field.In the end, Greene will trade one Huskies uniform for another.The 6-foot-5, 311-pound senior verbally committed to the University of Connecticut on Oct. 28 and will take his talents to the Big East Conference. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:20:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324232327.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_324232327.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_322235414.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_322235414.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321234541.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321234541.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321001526.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321001526.html What a difference a year made.The Portage defense limited Purchase Line to just 10 carries for 24 yards and 2-for-5 passing for 3 yards in the second half as the Mustangs defeated the Red Dragons 26-7 Saturday night in District 6 Class A semifinal action at Portage Memorial Stadium.“We’re the first team ever to get to go to the carpet, as we call it,” running back Tommy Burgan said. “It’s a really great feeling.” Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321001731.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321001731.html Nathan Stupar didn’t know he had blocked Chris Hagerup’s punt until after the play, but the pain in his forearm gave him a pretty good idea that he had.Stupar’s punt block with 35 seconds left in the first half allowed Penn State (10-1, 6-1 Big Ten) to enter the locker room with the lead, and helped the Nittany Lions overcome a sluggish start to defeat Indiana 34-7 and keep their Rose Bowl hopes alive. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:10:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321001247.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321001247.html The North Star Cougars had demons to exorcise on Saturday night, looking to make up for a heartbreaking loss in the PIAA quarterfinals a year ago.Consider the demons exorcised, and with them went the Langley Mustangs.For the first time, a District 5 football team won a PIAA playoff game beyond the district championship, as the Class AA Cougars lambasted the District 8 representative Mustangs 62-14. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:09:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321001017.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_321001017.html If anything was to be taken away from Pitt-Johnstown’s season opener Saturday night, it’s that the more things change, the more they do, in fact, stay the same. By following their coach’s motto of “business as usual” heading into the game against Penn State-Greater Allegheny, the Mountain Cats put aside an array of distractions to beat the Lions, 103-44, at the Sports Center.