by John Sacco Contributing writer Phil Mary was not going to sneak up on anyone. His wrestling prowess and abilities were known as a young wrestler. “I remember telling (the late) Tom Teagarden at a junior high tournament about Phil,” said Tim Mousetis, who coached Mary in junior high ...
By John Sacco Contributing writer A handful of things were certainties when dealing with Dr. Bob Lombardi in his time as the PIAA’s executive director: He was true to the rules. He was true to the student-athletes, he was true to himself and the PIAA. It was announced earlier last year ...
By John Sacco Contributing writer Once one reaches the top of the mountain, it’s hard not to measure further success against that championship climb. It is a tough standard to maintain. Nonetheless, Jess Strom and her PennWest California women’s basketball team continue to drive for ...
By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Pittsburgh has celebrated plenty of big wins and had more than its share of painful losses. These are the 10 most-aganozing defeats That the Pittsburgh sports scene has been suffering for a while now is a frustrating ...
By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter Pivnick and Pintar cleared way to greatness at W&J Tom Durbin, the former offensive line coach at Washington & Jefferson, once told Todd Pivnick and Kevin Pintar they were going to make him famous. The two – a left guard and tackle ...
By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The team was full of unmotivated malcontents, has-beens and floundering players. In 1985, the Pittsburgh Pirates were one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball. The Pirates finished 57-104 and in last place in ...
