West Perry product Musa Smith churned out 83 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown to lead Baltimore to a season-ending 27-21 win over AFC North Division champion Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Here is a feature on Smith and teammate Cory Ross' big day.
Musa Smith's post-game press conference video.
Musa Smith's 2007 and season stat package.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Top dual meets this week
As the new year draws near, here's a list of some of best dual meets for the first week of 2008. It's a short week, but full of excitement.
Wednesday
Big Spring at Chambersburg -- The Bulldogs haven't lost a Mid-Penn Colonial dual meet this season. With wins over Cumberland Valley, Carlisle and Gettysburg, the Trojans might be the only team that could hand Big Spring a divisional loss this year.
Thursday
Carlisle at Mechanicsburg -- Sure, the Wildcats are winless in dual meets, but they've held their own in tournaments and have been in most of their meets. Heavyweight Danny Estricher, fresh off first-place finish in the Buckskin Classic, is one to watch for the maroon and gray.
Susquenita at Central Dauphin East -- The Panthers are an eyebrow-raising 7-1 in dual meets this season and 2-1 in the Commonwealth. Susquenita is 1-1 in the division. It's unlikely either will catch front-running Central Dauphin or second-place Lower Dauphin, but the winner will likely finish the year third.
Wednesday
Big Spring at Chambersburg -- The Bulldogs haven't lost a Mid-Penn Colonial dual meet this season. With wins over Cumberland Valley, Carlisle and Gettysburg, the Trojans might be the only team that could hand Big Spring a divisional loss this year.
Thursday
Carlisle at Mechanicsburg -- Sure, the Wildcats are winless in dual meets, but they've held their own in tournaments and have been in most of their meets. Heavyweight Danny Estricher, fresh off first-place finish in the Buckskin Classic, is one to watch for the maroon and gray.
Susquenita at Central Dauphin East -- The Panthers are an eyebrow-raising 7-1 in dual meets this season and 2-1 in the Commonwealth. Susquenita is 1-1 in the division. It's unlikely either will catch front-running Central Dauphin or second-place Lower Dauphin, but the winner will likely finish the year third.
Wilson brings gold home to Carlisle
Jayshon Wilson isn't your typical freshman.
He proved that Saturday night at West Mifflin High School by winning, in dominating fashion, the 135-pound weight class at the Steve DeAugustino Holiday Classic.
Wilson pinned three opponents in the first period, including his fall of Michael Kazalas in 1:35 to earn the top of the podium. The only win not via fall for Wilson was a technical fall of Daniel Duffy in the quarterfinals.
Wilson was named the tournament's Outstanding Wrestler and the Herd finished third, behind champion Bermudian Springs and runner-up Bethel Park.
He proved that Saturday night at West Mifflin High School by winning, in dominating fashion, the 135-pound weight class at the Steve DeAugustino Holiday Classic.
Wilson pinned three opponents in the first period, including his fall of Michael Kazalas in 1:35 to earn the top of the podium. The only win not via fall for Wilson was a technical fall of Daniel Duffy in the quarterfinals.
Wilson was named the tournament's Outstanding Wrestler and the Herd finished third, behind champion Bermudian Springs and runner-up Bethel Park.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Cedar Cliff pair relegated to consolation bracket
After an impressive run to the 2007 Powerade Christmas Tournament semifinal round at Canon-McMillan High School, Cedar Cliff grapplers Tom Heckman and Keith Dickey were bounced by the slimmest of margins.
At 171 pounds, Heckman dropped an 11-8 decision to Peter Huntley of Virginia's Colonial Forge High School.
In the 189 semifinal, Dickey's run ended with a tough 3-2 decision to Parkersburg (W. Va.) standout Andy Thomas.
In the sixth consolation round, Connellsville's Zach Benzio beat Dickey, 9-5, while Heckman earned a 7-6 win in overtime against Braden Carter, from Christianburg (Va.).
Heckman will face Shady Side Academy's Kurt Brendel, who pinned West Allegheny's Mark Vuono in 3:57, in the other sixth-round consolation matchup.
The consolation semifinals are set to begin at 5 p.m.
As it stands, Cedar Cliff is 22nd out of 42 teams with fellow Mid-Penn member Central Dauphin first.
Complete results can be found at the tournament's Web site.
At 171 pounds, Heckman dropped an 11-8 decision to Peter Huntley of Virginia's Colonial Forge High School.
In the 189 semifinal, Dickey's run ended with a tough 3-2 decision to Parkersburg (W. Va.) standout Andy Thomas.
In the sixth consolation round, Connellsville's Zach Benzio beat Dickey, 9-5, while Heckman earned a 7-6 win in overtime against Braden Carter, from Christianburg (Va.).
Heckman will face Shady Side Academy's Kurt Brendel, who pinned West Allegheny's Mark Vuono in 3:57, in the other sixth-round consolation matchup.
The consolation semifinals are set to begin at 5 p.m.
As it stands, Cedar Cliff is 22nd out of 42 teams with fellow Mid-Penn member Central Dauphin first.
Complete results can be found at the tournament's Web site.
Napoli reigns in Manheim
Cumberland Valley 145-pounder Joey Napoli beat Erie Cathedral Prep's Jamal Lyons, 10-1, to take home first place in the 2007 Manheim Tournament on Friday.
Napoli secured his spot in the final via two pins before routing Lyons for gold.
CV also had two silver medalists as Bryce Busler fell to Central Mountain's Andrew Alton, 3-2, in the 140-pound final and Tristan Warner dropped a tough 1-0 decision to Easton's Colin Dailey at 152.
CV placed a respectable fifth place out of 14 participating teams with 116 points. Easton took first with 198.5 followed by Reynolds with 192.5, Central Mountain with 185 and Lower Dauphin with 153.5.
For completed brackets, visit the Easton High School wrestling site.
Napoli secured his spot in the final via two pins before routing Lyons for gold.
CV also had two silver medalists as Bryce Busler fell to Central Mountain's Andrew Alton, 3-2, in the 140-pound final and Tristan Warner dropped a tough 1-0 decision to Easton's Colin Dailey at 152.
CV placed a respectable fifth place out of 14 participating teams with 116 points. Easton took first with 198.5 followed by Reynolds with 192.5, Central Mountain with 185 and Lower Dauphin with 153.5.
For completed brackets, visit the Easton High School wrestling site.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Locals garner state-wide praise
Area high school football players were represented fairly well over the Christmas holiday as five appeared on the Associated Press All-State teams.
Trinity junior offensive lineman Nick Kindler and teammate Ryan Skotnicki, a senior defensive lineman, received the highest praise with their first-team offensive and defensive selections, respectively.
In Class AAA a pair of Red Land teammates earned second-team honors. Defensive lineman Aubrey Moore was voted as an all-state selection for the second time -- last year Moore was on the first team -- and Chad Christen made his first showing on the state-wide list as a placekicker.
Northern running back Michael Davies earned second-team Class AAA offensive honors as the senior ran for 1,578 yards and 30 touchdowns. Davies' total was 372 yards more than Shippensburg's Ethan Naylor, who finished second in area rushing.
Two District 3 standouts were honored in their respective classifications as players of the year. Gettysburg quarterback Evan Lewis took the distinction in Class AAA while running back Jeremiah Young, who led Steelton-Highspire to the PIAA Class A title, was the Single-A Player of the Year.
Trinity junior offensive lineman Nick Kindler and teammate Ryan Skotnicki, a senior defensive lineman, received the highest praise with their first-team offensive and defensive selections, respectively.
In Class AAA a pair of Red Land teammates earned second-team honors. Defensive lineman Aubrey Moore was voted as an all-state selection for the second time -- last year Moore was on the first team -- and Chad Christen made his first showing on the state-wide list as a placekicker.
Northern running back Michael Davies earned second-team Class AAA offensive honors as the senior ran for 1,578 yards and 30 touchdowns. Davies' total was 372 yards more than Shippensburg's Ethan Naylor, who finished second in area rushing.
Two District 3 standouts were honored in their respective classifications as players of the year. Gettysburg quarterback Evan Lewis took the distinction in Class AAA while running back Jeremiah Young, who led Steelton-Highspire to the PIAA Class A title, was the Single-A Player of the Year.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
All-Sentinel football teams
If you're interested in the 2007 football all-star teams, make sure to check our Web site daily. The teams have been compiled and we hope to release the information sometime next week.
The night before the offensive and defensive teams will be announced in the print edition, the story of the respective player of the year will be published on our Web site.
For each team, we'll publish an individual photo of every first-team selection, complete with the player's year and stats. There has also been a second team selected for each side of the ball and a coach of the year.
Stay tuned.
The night before the offensive and defensive teams will be announced in the print edition, the story of the respective player of the year will be published on our Web site.
For each team, we'll publish an individual photo of every first-team selection, complete with the player's year and stats. There has also been a second team selected for each side of the ball and a coach of the year.
Stay tuned.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Carlisle trio impressive
Matt McCollum and Alex Crown at 112 and 119 pounds, respectively, took second place over the weekend at the Sheetz Holiday Classic Wrestling Tournament hosted by Penn Cambria High School.
McCollum and Crown each went 2-1.
Crown knocked off Bermudian Springs 2006 state qualifer Nick Blasone, 3-1, in overtime while McCollum posted a pair of wins via pin.
At 135 pounds freshman Jayshon Wilson lost his first match and won five straight before defaulting in the consolation final. Wilson finished fourth and is 10-2 on the year with seven pins.
McCollum and Crown each went 2-1.
Crown knocked off Bermudian Springs 2006 state qualifer Nick Blasone, 3-1, in overtime while McCollum posted a pair of wins via pin.
At 135 pounds freshman Jayshon Wilson lost his first match and won five straight before defaulting in the consolation final. Wilson finished fourth and is 10-2 on the year with seven pins.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
PIAA Football Final Projections
Here are the MaxPreps picks for the 2007 PIAA state finals:
Class A
Serra Catholic 35, Steelton-Highspire 28
Class AAA
Thomas Jefferson 28, Garnet Valley 21
Class AA
Jeannette 38, Dunmore 20
Class AAAA
Pittsburgh Central Catholic 28, Parkland 21
Class A
Serra Catholic 35, Steelton-Highspire 28
Class AAA
Thomas Jefferson 28, Garnet Valley 21
Class AA
Jeannette 38, Dunmore 20
Class AAAA
Pittsburgh Central Catholic 28, Parkland 21
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Football correction
In my column that ran in Monday's edition outlining the history of the District 3-6 Class AAAA champion's performance in the Western Final, there was a factual error.
Bishop McDevitt running back LeSean McCoy was a junior in 2004 when the Crusaders lost to Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 44-0. The next season McCoy was a senior but was sidelined with an injury and didn't compete in McDevitt's 14-13 loss to McKeesport.
I apologize for the mistake.
Bishop McDevitt running back LeSean McCoy was a junior in 2004 when the Crusaders lost to Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 44-0. The next season McCoy was a senior but was sidelined with an injury and didn't compete in McDevitt's 14-13 loss to McKeesport.
I apologize for the mistake.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Carlisle wrestling rescheduled
The Waynesboro at Carlisle wrestling meet set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. has been postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Swartz Gymnasium.
The Thundering Herd has a quick turnaround when they host the Carlisle Invitational on Friday and Saturday in the Gene Evans Gymnasium.
The Thundering Herd has a quick turnaround when they host the Carlisle Invitational on Friday and Saturday in the Gene Evans Gymnasium.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
PIAA Semifinal Predictions
In the first week of predicting state-wide games, MaxPreps went 12-4. There are now only four teams playing in each classification with this weekend’s winners advancing to their respective state championship games next weekend in Hershey.
The picks are once again in the order that the championships will be played.
PIAA Class A
Eastern final at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Bloomsburg 31, Steelton-Highspire 21
Western Final at Memorial Stadium in Clarion, Friday, 7 p.m.
Kane 26, Serra Catholic 24
PIAA Class AAA
Eastern Final at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Friday, 7 p.m.
Garnet Valley 26, Lampeter-Strasburg 22
Western Final at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Erie, Friday, 7 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson 28, Erie Strong Vincent 26
PIAA Class AA
Eastern Final at Kemp Memorial Stadium in Shamokin, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Dumore 22, Loyalsock Twp. 21
Western Final at Thompson Stadium in Slippery Rock, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Jeannette 40, Wilmington 22
PIAA Class AAAA
Eastern Final at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, Saturday, noon
Parkland 21, Ridley 14
Western Final at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh Central Catholic 28, Harrisburg 27
The picks are once again in the order that the championships will be played.
PIAA Class A
Eastern final at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Bloomsburg 31, Steelton-Highspire 21
Western Final at Memorial Stadium in Clarion, Friday, 7 p.m.
Kane 26, Serra Catholic 24
PIAA Class AAA
Eastern Final at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Friday, 7 p.m.
Garnet Valley 26, Lampeter-Strasburg 22
Western Final at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Erie, Friday, 7 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson 28, Erie Strong Vincent 26
PIAA Class AA
Eastern Final at Kemp Memorial Stadium in Shamokin, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Dumore 22, Loyalsock Twp. 21
Western Final at Thompson Stadium in Slippery Rock, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Jeannette 40, Wilmington 22
PIAA Class AAAA
Eastern Final at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, Saturday, noon
Parkland 21, Ridley 14
Western Final at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh Central Catholic 28, Harrisburg 27
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