Connellsville’s Shearer earns sportsmanship award

Connellsville’s Kace Shearer received the Annual Paul Lancaster Sportsmanship Award prior to Saturday’s game against Blackhawk in the American Senior Legion Baseball Region 6 Tournament at John DiVirgilio Sports Complex in Rostraver Township. The award is named in memory of Lancaster, who was a longtime umpire and staple in the community. He died in 2021. Shearer accepted the award from umpire Joe Volpe. Standing (from left) are: Buddy Marra, Shearer, Dan Butler, Volpe and Ron Popovich (Region 6 tournament director).