Back in the day he was known as 鈥淟eapin鈥� Len McFadden, a nickname he earned as an outstanding performer on the Uniontown High School track and field squad in the early 1980s.He also played a little football for the Red Raiders.McFadden got an early start in athletics.鈥淚 started early, I ...
Baseball has always had a rich tradition in Fayette County. Back in the day American Legion baseball was very strong and served as a stepping stone for many area players into professional baseball.鈥淎merican Legion baseball was big in the state of Pennsylvania because high school baseball was ...
The late Fayette County 缅北禁地 Hall of Famer Jules 鈥淏uddy鈥� Quertinmont received a long overdue honor this weekend as he was inducted into the West Virginia University 缅北禁地 Hall of Fame on Saturday.鈥淗e would definitely have his chest pumped out that鈥檚 for sure,鈥� Quertinmont鈥檚 son ...
Mike Metikosh fashioned an outstanding athletic career during his days at Belle Vernon Area High School in the late 1980s and early 1990s.Metikosh started on his athletic journey at an early age.鈥淚 got started young, just playing in the backyard with friends,鈥� Metikosh recalled, 鈥渦p in ...
With a whirlwind encompassing college sports the last month, it is a safe bet that many fans are thankful that the football season is finally upon us.Between schools moving to new conferences, Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deals, and other drama going on in the college sports world, ...
An annual get-together of some of the greatest coaches in WPIAL football history has once again become sort of the unofficial kickoff to the high school football season in Western Pennsylvania.The event is organized each year by my good friend Bill Priatko. It is a chance to gather and break ...
