Even after decades of playing and groundskeeping, Willy Walker was surprised to learn a field would be named after him. “It was a great honor,” he said. “I really appreciate that they did that for me, and it turned out nice. Beautiful park up there.” The Willy Walker Field was ...
A dominating softball pitcher can make-or-break a season for most teams, and because of that, the best pitcher usually receives individual accolades. That opinion holds true in the Herald-Standard coverage area, and there were plenty of options this year, but after weighing through all the ...
If “Jeopardy” ever had a category related to Fayette County sports, a stumper on the legendary game show could be: “He was the last quarterback at North Union High School and the first at Laurel Highlands.” The answer, technically the question if you follow the rules of the game, ...
BERLIN — With Bailey Barnyak in the pitching circle, Carmichaels is never out of a game. Unfortunately for the Lady Mikes and head coach Dave Briggs, the offense wasn’t there in a 3-0 setback to Berlin Brothersvalley in the first round of the PIAA Class A softball playoffs Monday ...
CALIFORNIA — Mia Preuhs outdueled Bailey Barnkyak in Union’s 3-0 victory over Carmichaels in the WPIAL Class A softball championship game Thursday afternoon at PennWest California’s Lilley Field. The Lady Scottie senior threw a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts, four walks and hit one ...
