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If Karli Jo Thomas’ second professional MMA contest is anywhere close to her first, the Albert Gallatin graduate who is the women’s wrestling coach at Waynesburg University may want to take up residence in Atlantic City, N.J. Thomas won her MMA debut over the Memorial Day weekend on May ...

HS football preview: Jefferson-Morgan

In Shane Ziats’ first three seasons at Jefferson-Morgan, the team has improved in wins each year, and finished last season undefeated in the regular season at 10-0, as the Rockets won the Tri-County South Conference championship. Jefferson-Morgan also capped its first undefeated regular ...

HS football preview: Uniontown

The numbers are up, and new head coach Tim Bukowski has plenty of young talent, but Uniontown only has two seniors, as the team enters its fifth year competing as an independent. Bukowski was hired May 5 to replace Keith Jeffries, who worked to bring in more players while breaking a long ...

HS football preview: Laurel Highlands

Aaron Raffle is glad to be back at his alma mater, which will be a challenge, as Laurel Highlands competes in Class 4A’s Big Six Conference with the likes of defending WPIAL champion Thomas Jefferson, Belle Vernon, Trinity, Ringgold and Chartiers Valley. Raffle, who played for the Mustangs ...

HS football preview: Connellsville

Jace McClean will always tip his cap to a head coach. One of Connellsville’s three head coaches, McClean knows that most folks turn their heads twice when they discover the Falcons employ a trio of head coaches, but after following the model the past three years with Chad Lembo and Mick ...

Lady Gators win season-opening match

Geibel Catholic opened its girls volleyball season with a 3-2 triumph at Calvary Chapel Christian on Friday in non-section play. The Lady Gators won the first set, 25-15, but lost the next two by scores of 25-22 and 25-20 before forcing a fifth set after a 25-17 victory. The visitors ...