Been in the works for a while...
Introducing the Gem City Sports Podcast network! So excited to join
@ImDrArtman
,
@RufusP88
&
@iamJsmoove99
to talk local sports each week, podcast style.
First episode drops tonight at 6:00 -we hope you'll join us then!
Follow Us:
@GemCitySN
From Opening Night:
@mitchholthus
is probably my favorite radio PxP guy to listen to in the league.
Wanted to know what went into his final call after the AFC title game.
#BillsMafia
, he gave you a shoutout!
Check out some of my 1 on 1🔽
49ers rookie DB
@_Tiig2
knows our area and the state of PA very well. A former
@PennStateFball
standout, his college days helped mold him into the player - and person - he is today.
What advice does he have for
@cousins_cooper
and other PSU commits?
More from my 1 on 1🔽
Keon Coleman didn't see a snap until the third drive (Sean McDermott said it was an issue with being on time) and then promptly caught his first career TD.
#BillsMafia
HARBOR CREEK WINS THE STATE TITLE.
Brooklyn Cipalla with an RBI single to give HC a 1-0 victory in nine innings!
Their first softball state championship since 2006.
What a game, what a team, what a ride!
@hc_huskies_sb
@HCSDAthletics
FINAL:
@erie_seawolves
3, Somerset 2
The Erie SeaWolves are back to back Eastern League champs!
Injuries, call-ups, and two tough playoff challenges. Didn’t matter. Gabe Alvarez has cemented his legacy in the Flagship City.
Erie, once again, celebrate!
McDowell boys basketball picked up a gigantic win to end the season - but have a quick turnaround for the D-10 6A title game on Thursday. They joined us live in studio on the Critical I to talk about the matchup vs Erie.
@mcdbasketball
@mcdathletics
@KevCaseOConnor
I watched my first SeaWolves game as a five year old who knew little about baseball. Now, getting to cover this team win a title, it’s a pretty special feeling.
A huge congrats to everyone in the
@erie_seawolves
organization on a well-deserved title and an incredible year.
POSTGAME: Hear how Jarrett Heilman was able to settle in after a rough first inning to lead
@HurstBaseball
to the semifinals. Plus, a preview of the matchup against Millersville from manager Joe Spano.
@ErieNewsNow
TOMORROW:
@ErieOtters
forward Elias Cohen never expected to lose his father - his best friend - so soon. But just a few weeks after his passing, Cohen is cherishing the memories of the man who taught him to persevere - both on and off the ice.
📺:
@ErieNewsNow
at 5:00 & 11:00
MiyKah McIntosh has been rewarded greatly for his decision to stay at Mercyhurst for his final season. He joined me live in studio tonight after recently becoming just the fifth player in program history to eclipse 1,500 career points.
@HurstMBBall
@HurstAthletics
#EXCLUSIVE
: I spoke with Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas during Thursday's
@ErieOtters
game. See why he believes the Otters can soon contend, and how
@OHLHockey
still has a special place in his heart.
Kyle was more than gracious - worth your time!
Our last Christmas with a table set for two 🎄👨👩👦
Ali and I can’t wait to welcome our first child into the world in June! Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas.
I asked
@CoachJordanFee
if the expectations and belief for this program have changed following their incredible run this season.
His answer is everything:
@GANNON_MBB
@GUKnights
Hey
@ESPNAssignDesk
, we think a corner kick goal from the LITERAL CORNER FLAG is worthy to land on the
#SCTop10
... don't you?
(This goal by Samantha Johnson helped send
@GM_Athletics
to the state title game for the first time in program history, by the way).
@ErieNewsNow
A huge congrats to Erie native and former Erie Admirals star
@jason_shokalook
on being drafted 35th overall in the MLS draft tonight! He'll be playing for the Chicago Fire.
🎥: Michelle Lindenberger
It’s a combined no-hitter for the
@erie_seawolves
!
Jackson Jobe leads the way, going six strong with five strikeouts and the bullpen shuts it down from there.
Erie wins 3-0 over Binghamton. What a story tonight.
@cousins_cooper
knew from a young age that his job on the football field would be in the trenches. And he embraced it. Now, as he prepares to head to Penn State, the senior lineman is hoping to leave a legacy for other local aiming for D1.
FINAL: Akron 8, Bowie 5
For the first time since 2013, the
@erie_seawolves
are in the playoffs.
A city that's waited a while to watch playoff baseball will get that chance next week.
Erie vs Richmond: Game 1 is Tuesday at UPMC Park.
Buckle up!!!
🚨CAREER UPDATE🚨
I'm staying in Erie and hosting a new show: The Critical I. All local sports. All the time. The stuff you can't get on ESPN.
WHEN: Every night at 10:00 pm starting Jan.16th
WHERE: Erie's CW, and streaming live on Facebook & YouTube.
Can't wait to start!
HC Pat Flaherty and guard Jeremy Frazao joined us from
@FHSTigersHoops
tonight. They're now winners of three in a row, including a rivalry win over Girard. Here's part of our conversation on the first ever Critical I.
#BREAKING
: Per a source, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf will be making an announcement tomorrow regarding the capacity limits at sporting events. The source says that “the size limits will be based on a three tiered system relevant to the size of the structure”.
@ErieNewsNow
Awesome moment. Chace’s father throws out the first pitch, using the ball that Numata hit his final home run with in 2019. Emotional to say the least.
@erie_seawolves
FINAL:
@erie_seawolves
6,
@SOMPatriots
5.
That was a heck of a game. Erie claws back from multiple deficits to win Game One.
They’re one win away from an Eastern League Championship.
FINAL |
@erie_seawolves
2, Akron 1
Three straight years in the Eastern League Championship Series for Gabe Alvarez & Erie.
This team continues to find ways to win when it matters most.
Game 1 of the ELCS vs Somerset is Sunday at UPMC Park!
SPECIAL REPORT: How a small town dream turned into big stage success coupled with a series of national nominations. Hear from the Harlon Hill Trophy nominee
@henry_litwin11
and his path to success.
PC:
@Rock_Athletics
Wanted to wait until it was official.
I'm incredibly excited to come home and join
@ErieNewsNow
as a reporter! This is a station I interned at two years ago and loved every minute. Can't wait to get to work soon!
Through all the negative there is a positive!
Ryan Riemedio is looking to build on a 2-9 finish to last season as he lead the Mercyhurst Lakers into the 2023 campaign. Take a look at their season preview in our latest Critical I Football Frenzy.
@MercyhurstFB
@HurstAthletics
So Erie High School and four schools in the Pittsburgh area have all reported anonymous calls about there being active shooters in the building. None of them have yielded any findings.
People: QUIT “SWATTING” SCHOOLS. It’s so dangerous and beyond unnecessary. Grow up.
RE: A go ahead, three run home run by Cole Constable, as narrated by
@cole_constable
.
What was he thinking as he got the belt-high fastball? Watch here!
@Prep_Ramblers
Also, check out former
@FHSGirlsBball
standout
@hopegarrity
's three pointer from nearly the logo! Big bucket, even better shot.
You'll see that on our Top 10 plays of the week Friday!
@AaronGarrity5
Hard to write it all in a post, so I'll just share this instead.
My thoughts on tonight and how it will be remembered for so many Erie basketball fans for years to come:
Now D-10 champs, Erie boys basketball is one win away from the state tournament. Hear how important the district crown is for the program after the team joined us in studio tonight on the Critical I.
@Erie_royals
SCHEDULING UPDATE: I’ve learned per source that McDowell’s football game next week will be played at Gus Anderson Field.
Trojans getting a home game next week after traveling for this round last year.
They’ll play the State College/Altoona winner.
Final:
@FootballGannon
25, Cal 13
The Golden Knights playoff resume continues to get more and more impressive as the season draws near a close...
@GUKnights
From Opening Night: Is there anyone more electric with a microphone than Bruce Buffer???
I talked 1 on 1 last night with the announcing star, wanting to know where kicking off
#SuperBowlLVIII
week ranks for him in his career.
Update: We just received a call from Governor Wolf's office. A spokesperson gave us an official position, saying that the story is false information spread through a rumor, and that these restrictions were copied and pasted from the current Philadelphia restrictions.
Stopped at the Girard Giant Eagle this morning with my son to get groceries.
No short of 10 people came up to me to talk tomorrow nights Girard-Franklin game in a span of 20 minutes.
There is a huge buzz about how historic tomorrow night could be for Erie (Gannon included).
A great pleasure to share a few minutes today with
@88PKane
and his cousin,
@19NKane
, a Mercyhurst sophomore. Tomorrow, we'll share Noah's story, and why his family has been so influential in his path to the pros. An American family success story on the ice-only on
@ErieNewsNow
.
Luke Jackson just hit a walk off grand slam to give
@HurstBaseball
a 8-6 win over Seton Hill.
It’s the third time the Lakers have beaten Seton Hill in the last two weeks.
And now they’re onto the next round of the NCAA tourney.
Have a day, kid.
@McDowellBseball
POSTGAME:
@CostelloLuke
kept them in it on the mound, then brother
@DeuceCostello2
took over with a go ahead homer in the 6th. Hear from the brothers, what makes their relationship special, and where Cathedral Prep goes from here after winning the 4A title.
@Prep_Ramblers
The Aaron Slocum era has begun at McDowell! The Trojans graduated a number of key seniors from last year, but Blaze Myers and “Baby” Porter are back to lead the offense.
@mcboostersfam
@mcdathletics
They've continued to win, and win big, ahead of a matchup with Gannon for the lead in the PSAC west. Hear from
@BoroAthletics
women's basketball on what's led to the recent surge.
POSTGAME: Parker Meadows singlehandedly took down Reading tonight, notching a home run and 4 RBI's. Hear what has turned him into such a complete player, and how his brother's presence in the majors hasn't deterred him in building his own resume.
@erie_seawolves
"West Liberty recruited me out of high school. I told them no. That was the last time I ever said no to the system."
It was an easy choice for
@EastonBazzoli
to accept the job for
@GANNON_MBB
.
Here's some quotes from the new head coach.
@GUKnights
Emotion and, no doubt, a lot of passion for his program coming from
@JasonFulmer29
postgame.
Here's what he had to say about the season and his group of seniors.
@BB_boysfranklin
Wonderful tribute by
@HC_Baseball1
before todays game to remember Tom Roberts, an integral part of little league baseball in the Wesleyville area. Players, coaches and umpires who participated in his annual Mayor’s Cup honored him on the pitchers mound. RIP to a great man.
WATCH: As the premiere of the American Gladiators documentary begins, hear from co-creator Dann Carr and first combatant Don Plonski, who spoke to us tonight on what American Gladiators meant to them.
@espn
@Horse_Berman
Iroquois has found its new leader to guide their football program - and he has 10 years experience in D-10. I sat down 1 on 1 with Manny Johnson in tonight's Coaches Corner on the Critical I.
#BREAKING
: Mercyhurst University is moving to the Division 1 level for all athletic programs, starting this fall.
They’ll play in the Northeast Conference. A press conference is happening in minutes to make it official.
Absolutely massive news.
@HurstAthletics
Not sure how much sleep anyone got lay night - but we’re here. Live from the UC Medical Center - where Damar Hamlin is being treated - in 25 minutes on
@ErieNewsNow
Athlete of the Week: Just a junior, Hope Garrity is putting up stats that seniors would blush at. Now, her goal is to lead
@fairview_tigers
to a state title in 2021-22.
Not sure where to begin. This past week has been filled with stories I’ll always remember, and memories I’ll never forget.
Blessed is an understatement - hopefully you also enjoyed some of the snippets along the way.
Until next time, Vegas!
#Superbowl
Great to have Fort Leboeuf wrestling back on the show for the second time in a week, this time with state silver medals in tow. A great accomplishment for a great team!
@PrideoftheBison
Critical I Play of the Night: What goes up must come down. Johnathan Leccia prefers to knock things down himself.
Take a look at an evening filled with multiple rejections for Leccia🔥🔥🔥
@BB_boysfranklin
@erie_seawolves
give up nothing in the seventh.
I attended a lot of SeaWolvss games as a kid. I’ve covered a bunch of them, too.
Never have heard UPMC Park as loud as tonight.
Final:
@HurstBaseball
5, WCU 2. The Lakers are moving on to the second round and will play the winner of Gannon-ESU tonight. Mercyhurst hits two huge home runs in the game.
After posting convincing wins in the first two games of the 3A bracket, Franklin now stands just three games away from hoisting a state title. Tonight, they joined us live on the Critical I.
@BB_boysfranklin
FULL INTERVIEW:
Former
@MPSLakerTrain
star Chris Vallimont is into the game to pitch against the Yankees.
What a road for Chris! Congrats on making it to a big league mound and your MLB debut!
#BREAKING
: Multiple sources are telling me that PA Governor Tom Wolf will be announcing new restrictions in Pennsylvania tomorrow. The restrictions are reported to go into effect Saturday. The restrictions are as follows (THREAD):
@GovernorTomWolf
@ErieNewsNow
🚨
@erie_seawolves
FANS🚨
BREAKING: Game one of the Eastern League Championship Series is being moved up to tomorrow (Saturday) at 6:05, due to Sundays impending weather.
So get to UPMC Park tomorrow for game one!
Champions win, no matter the circumstances.
A whole boatload of things hit the Erie SeaWolves hard down the stretch of the season.
But Gabe Alvarez is a champion manager.
My recap after the
@erie_seawolves
captured their second straight EL title last night:
FINAL: Oil City 51, North East 14
Five touchdowns from Ethan Knox. And a defensive masterpiece in the second half.
Statement made.
Oilers onto the 3A semifinal!
@OilersFB
@Oil_City_Sports