Playoff hopes still alive...Ravens’ penalties give game to Steelers
Written by Ulish Carter
The Baltimore Ravens had a chance to secure a spot in the playoffs Sunday but instead of playing inspired ball they played one of the their worst games of the season, making numerous unforced errors leading to a 23-20 defeat at the hands of the Steelers. Baltimore has won only once in Heinz Field (2006) since 2001.
The Ravens gave up 113 yards on 11 penalties that extended drives for the Steelers, and on the other side of the ball two flags negated touchdowns as did a dropped ball by sure-handed Derrick Mason in the end zone. But despite all this, they still almost came back from a 20-10 halftime deficit as they scored 10 points in the third quarter to tie the game at 20. But they were unable to score in the fourth quarter partly because of outstanding defense by the Steelers but mostly because of themselves. The total lack of discipline that led to all the penalties actually cost them the game.
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| RISING TO THE OCCASION—Steelers defensive lineman Nick Eason lays a hit on Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco Dec. 27 at Heinz Field.
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Pitt edges North Carolina 19-17 in Meineke Bowl
Written by Associated Press
by Mike Cranston
Associated Press Writer
Associated Press Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)—Pittsburgh hasn’t won this many games since Dan Marino was the quarterback. The only player in school history to rush for more yards in a season than freshman sensation Dion Lewis is somebody named Tony Dorsett.
Thanks to a late-game rally in front of a hostile crowd, the Panthers made a strong case they’ve returned to prominence.
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| BIG WIN FOR PROGRAM—Dion Lewis (28) and Jason Pinkston (77) celebrate after Pitt’s 19-17 win over North Carolina in the Meineke Bowl in Charlotte, N.C.
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City League basketball preview ...Boys ‘top dogs’ remain the same
The Allderdice Dragons held the second-best overall record in the City League last year, behind defending champ Perry.
This season, they hope to see things turn out differently after suffering a crushing 61-35 defeat in the City championship last year to the Commodores at the A.J. Palumbo Center.
However, both teams have something in common. They both lost two of the league’s most talented athletes to graduation. The Dragons lost their 6-6 center Will Clarke, who is now a freshman defensive end for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Perry also lost a deep post threat in New Pittsburgh Courier City League Player of the Year, 6-5 forward Vaughn Morgan, who was noted for his great leaping, shot blocking abilities and inside scoring.
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City League basketball preview...Westinghouse girls hope to continue reign
Schenley lost one of the most talented girls high school players in the nation in Markell Walker to graduation. The McDonald’s All-American is now attending UCLA and is a freshman guard on their women’s basketball team.
This opens the door for London McCoy and Shaunice Lightfoot standing at 5-8 and 5-9 respectively to do some damage for the Lady Spartans this year. They hope to match an excellent season in 2008-09 in which they tied a league-high 21 wins.
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| MICKITA WHITE of Westinghouse plays tough defense against Brashear’s ASHLEE ALBRIGHT.
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Penn St. wins record third straight volleyball title
Written by Associated Press
by Antonio Gonzalez
TAMPA, Fla. (AP)—Penn State players scurried for scissors to cut down the nets, ran for volleyballs left behind and moved quickly to secure pieces of banners around the arena.
Everyone wanted a piece of history. They were the only ones who got it.
Penn State became the first team to win three straight volleyball titles Saturday night, overcoming a two-set deficit to beat Texas and extend its record winning streak to 102 straight games.
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| HISTORIC WIN—Penn State’s Arielle Wilson (7) hits over the defense of Texas’ Rachel Adams, left, and Juliann Faucette during the NCAA college volleyball national championship match Dec. 19, in Tampa, Fla.
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Megan Hodge led the Nittany Lions (38-0) with 21 kills, including the final one that touched off a wild celebration at midcourt. Bench players threw towels in the air and streams of tears rolled down some players’ cheeks, all huddled together hoisting the title trophy.
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