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I have a wide-ranging interest in sports, and have been fortunate enough to have written for various internet websites over the last several years, including City of Champions Sports on FanSided, the Pens Nation, and Did You See That Now. Since September 2013, I have been the public address announcer for Robert Morris University Men's and Women's NCAA D-1 ice hockey. Also, I have been the public address announcer and DJ for the Stark County Terriers, a wooden bat summer collegiate program.
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AUDL 2019: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Take Down The Detorit Mechanix 24-11; Now 2-1 At Home

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By Larry Snyder Allison Park, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds improved their record at home to 2-1 with their 24-11 victory on Saturday, May 18, against the winless Detroit Mechanix. Going on five seasons, the Men from Motown have never won a matchup against the T-birds. Evan Lepler on his Friday Forecast podcast for Week Seven on the American Ultimate Disc League web page said “Pittsburgh needed to take care of business against Detroit” and the Black and Gold did it. The Men from the City of Bridges (2-3) assembled runs of seven to three in the first quarter, six … Continue reading AUDL 2019: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Take Down The Detorit Mechanix 24-11; Now 2-1 At Home

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T-birds Cleared For Take Off – Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Clash With Detroit Mechanix

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By Larry Snyder Allison Park, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (1-3) go for their second straight triumph Saturday, May 18, when they host the Detroit Mechanix (0-3) at JC Stone Field. The pair of Midwest Division squads meet for the first pull at 6:00 p.m. Pittsburgh sent the fans home with smiles on Saturday, May 11 with their 21-18 triumph against the Chicago Wildfire (2-1). Head Coach Pat Hammonds brigade is ready for flight in the American Ultimate Disc League. Max Sheppard, who leads the flock with 15 goals and 122 minutes played, spoke with Evan Lepler on the league … Continue reading T-birds Cleared For Take Off – Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Clash With Detroit Mechanix

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WFA 2019: Pittsburgh Passion Shuts Out The Cleveland Fusion; DC Divas Up Next

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By Larry Snyder Maple Heights, Ohio – The Pittsburgh Passion (4-1) collected not only their third win in a row but their third consecutive shutout Saturday, May 11, with their 40-0 victory over the Cleveland Fusion (2-3) at Maple Heights High School. Head Coach Teresa Conn’s defensive unit has 12 straight quarters under their belt of not letting the opposition into the end zone, matching the team record. The athletes making authentic and reliable efforts include Hannah Daman, Kaitlain Niedermeyer, Kim Zubovic, Amanda Coles, Ashley DiCicco, Rebecca Ehrgood, Devon Conner, Kellie Bell, Julie Ionta, Tenisha Spencer, Lizz Costanzo, and Diamond … Continue reading WFA 2019: Pittsburgh Passion Shuts Out The Cleveland Fusion; DC Divas Up Next

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AUDL 2019: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Extinguish Chicago Wildfire 21-18 At JC Stone Field

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By Larry Snyder Allison Park, Pa. – Coming out from halftime down by a goal 11-10, the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (now 1-3) set thrusters to maximum on Saturday, May 11, to claim their first victory this season as they defeated the unbeaten Chicago Wildfire 21-18 at JC Stone Field, part of the North Park complex. Pittsburgh put up four unanswered goals to begin the third quarter and owned a 16-13 lead to open the fourth against Chicago. Jack Hefferon recorded his two blocks in the third, and both led to Thunderbird scores. After the first block, on the tenth pass of … Continue reading AUDL 2019: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Extinguish Chicago Wildfire 21-18 At JC Stone Field

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T-BIRDS SET TO FLY – Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Battle Chicago Wild Fire At JC Stone Field

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Allison Park, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (0-3) seek to extinguish the Chicago Wildfire (2-0) in the second of their four-game homestand on Saturday, May 11, at JC Stone Field. The American Ultimate Disc League adversaries from the Midwest Division get together at 6:00 p.m. Three games into the season and Max Sheppard is your early leader with 11 goals and 95 minutes played for the Black and Gold. Every team Pittsburgh takes on, they need to keep an eye on Thomas Edmonds who is in the clubhouse with nine assists, 136 catches, and 152 completions. Anson Reppermund is the … Continue reading T-BIRDS SET TO FLY – Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Battle Chicago Wild Fire At JC Stone Field

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WFA News – Pittsburgh Passion Grounds The Baltimore Nighthawks To Improve To 3-1

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California, PA – All pistons were firing in the engine of the Pittsburgh Passion offense Saturday, May 4, as they took down the unbeaten Baltimore Nighthawks 34-0 at Adamson Stadium, part of California University of Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh head coach Teresa Conn’s defense raised the bar as they delivered the 49th shutout in team history. The Women of Steel (3-1) has kept the opposition off the scoreboard for eight consecutive quarters this season in the Women’s Football Alliance. The last team to put the ball in the end zone was the DC Divas on Saturday, April 13 at 8:45 in the … Continue reading WFA News – Pittsburgh Passion Grounds The Baltimore Nighthawks To Improve To 3-1

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AUDL Report – Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Rally Falls Short Against Indianapolis AlleyCats

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Allison Park, Pa. – Despite thrilling back-to-back goals less than thirty seconds apart near the end of the fourth quarter, the rally was not enough by the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (0-3) as they lost 19-16 in their American Ultimate Disc League home opener Saturday, May 4 against the Indianapolis AlleyCats (3-1). The Black and Gold got the disc back after Indianapolis put up their 19th goal at 1:44 of the fourth. Four quick throws were all it took on the drive down the field concluding with Owen Watts hitting Mark Fedorenko who relayed the disc to Jimmy Towle in the end … Continue reading AUDL Report – Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Rally Falls Short Against Indianapolis AlleyCats