In my nearly 19 years covering sports in one capacity or another, I have never met anyone like Thomas E. Sankovich 鈥� and I doubt I ever will. 鈥淪ank鈥� was truly one of a kind, but it goes beyond his accomplishments as an athlete and coach, which are impeccable. In my humble opinion, and ...
MILLCREEK TWP. 鈥� Connellsville has seen some solid pitching this season, which started for most of its players in the high school campaign, but head coach Brian Sankovich believed the best hurler his team faced came on Monday afternoon in an elimination game during the Pennsylvania ...
MILCREEK TWP. 鈥� Connellsville broke open a close game with seven runs in the fourth inning to down host Milcreek Township, 9-1, on Saturday in the Pennsylvania American Legion State Tournament at David P. Hanlon Community Athletic Complex on the campus of McDowell High School. ...
Despite a rich tradition of success in baseball, it has been several decades since Connellsville qualified for the state tournament in Senior American Legion Baseball. Connellsville will make a return to the state tournament on Saturday when it plays host team Milcreek in the opening round at ...
ROSTRAVER TWP. 鈥� For a baseball pitcher to earn a win and a save on the same day is a rare occurrence, but Connellsville鈥檚 Matt Firestone accomplished the feat on Monday in the Senior Legion Region 6 Tournament at John DiVirgilio 缅北禁地 Complex. Firestone recorded the final six outs in ...
ROSTRAVER TWP. 鈥� Belle Vernon and Connellsville received byes into Saturday鈥檚 action of the American Senior Legion Baseball Region 6 Tournament at John DiVirgilio 缅北禁地 Complex, and the two teams won their respective games to set up a showdown on Sunday. Connellsville (16-0) earned a ...
