Jan 12 2015
By John D’Abruzzo Social media presented Jill Kamerer-Smith with a bit of a surprise. While scrolling through her Twitter feed this past November, she was a little shocked to see her named listed on the Presidents’ Athletic Conference women’s basketball 60th anniversary team. A 2001 graduate of Bethany College and former standout player, Kamerer-Smith immediately …
Dec 31 2014
By Rob Longo Around western Pennsylvania, Jeff Hand is somewhat of a familiar name. The Ellwood City native was previously the head coach at Waynesburg University, and later moved on to coach at Westminster College. But after Hand resigned as the coach at Westminster following the 2013 season, Hand looked for something different, so he …
Dec 22 2014
By John D’Abruzzo Grove City College’s football program has begun to think about its future. Soon after receiving word that longtime head coach Chris Smith will retire following the upcoming 2015 season, the college quickly set up a game plan. Former Grove City standout quarterback Andrew DiDonato has been named Smith’s successor. He will join …
Dec 15 2014
By John D’Abruzzo There hasn’t been a bigger story this season in college basketball than the one surrounding Lauren Hill. A 19-year-old freshman member of Mount Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team, Hill was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer – Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – last year. Doctors discovered an inoperable brain tumor …
Dec 08 2014
By John D’Abruzzo Following another stellar football season, Domonique Hayden began to earn his share of postseason accolades. The Thomas More College senior, however, has a chance to collect one more. A 5-foot-8, 212-pound star running back, Hayden was recently named one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Gagliardi Trophy. The annual award is presented …