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  • Former Kennedy Catholic High standout Pete Polesnak recently wrapped up a great football career at Grove City College. Pat Connelly/Allied News

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  • Former Sharpsville High star Mike Kudelko started every game for the Westminster Titans in his 4-year career. Contributed

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November 30, 2010

SPORTVIEW: Polesnak, Kudelko wrap up great college football careers

By Lynn Saternow Herald Sports Editor

MERCER COUNTY — WHILE GROVE CITY  College senior football star Pete Polesnak wrapped up his great Wolverines’ career, reaping first-team conference honors, he still has a chance to display his talents on an international stage.

Polesnak, a former Kennedy Catholic High grid standout, has been invited to compete in the Aztec Bowl as a member of Team Stars and Stripes against a Mexican squad Tazon de Estrellas

Meanwhile, former Sharpsville High great Mike Kudelko finished his career at Westminster College, starting every game for 4 straight years.

 

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  • Hickory boys track Hickory boys edge WM for D-10 Class AA Track team title

    HARBORCREEK — Hickory High co-head coach Mark Slezak referenced the term “exponential” in explaining the four-fold heart-felt feeling of having a relay team qualify for the PIAA Championships.
    That sentiment seemed to summarize Mercer County’s performance during Saturday’s annual District 10 Class AA Track & Field Championships.

    May 19, 2013 1 Photo

  • 5 area teams qualify for D-10 baseball playoffs

    Five area baseball teams have qualified for the District 10 playoffs — Grove City, Kennedy Catholic, Sharpsville, West Middlesex and Wilmington.
    In the Class A semifinals, Kennedy Catholic faces Cochranton at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Northwestern High School. Rocky Grove faces Eisenhower in the other semifinal game.

    May 18, 2013

  • Clay Allen Hickory, WM boys to collide at D-10 AA Track & Field Championships

    For the 2nd time this week, a District 10 track & field team title could be decided by a pair of Mercer County contingents.
    Just as Hickory and Grove City girls contested the Class AAA crown Wednesday night, so, too, are the Hickory and West Middlesex boys anticipating vying for Saturday’s AA title.

    May 17, 2013 1 Photo

  • Neal Engstrom Roundup: Reynolds baseball tops GC; Sharpsville, Wilmington softball teams win

    ä Reynolds 4, Grove City 1 — At Transfer, Neal Engstrom fired a complete-game 3-hitter with 8 strikeouts and 3 walks in lifting the Raiders (9-8) past the Eagles (14-6).
    Ryan Grace was tagged with the loss for Grove City. He struck out 6 batters, issued no walks and gave up 7 hits in going the distance.

    May 17, 2013 1 Photo

  • Grove City girls GC girls 3-peat at District 10 Class AAA Track & Field Championships

    HARBORCREEK— Some athletes seeded 1st in four events would feel pressure. For Grove City High senior Daniel Jaskowak, it’s an opportunity for name recognition.
    “I kind’ve like it. It’s cool, because people know who you are,” related Jaskowak, who won 3 events during Wednesday’s District 10 Class AAA Track & Field Championships.

    May 16, 2013 1 Photo

  • Dan Jaskowak Hickory, GC girls collide at D-10 Class AAA Track & Field Championships

    If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. Cliché though that is, it will be borne out today at the annual District 10 Class AAA Track & Field Championships.
    Hickory High girls — the defending PIAA Class AA titlists — will test the best from the biggest. And the Lady Hornets hope to give as good as they get from the 6-county competition.

    May 15, 2013 1 Photo

  • Clay Allen Local tune up for districts at Mercer County Invite

    There’s a difference between a warm-up and a warning.
    If Saturday’s annual track & field invitational is any indication, Mercer County’s contingent issued a warning for the remainder of District 10: This could be a big year in area annals.

    May 12, 2013 1 Photo

  • Ryan Grace Roundup: Grace, GC beat Sharon, 4-0, in 5 innings

    With an impending storm blowing in above Johnny Pepe Field time was limited, so Ryan Grace greedily gobbled up putouts.
    Grove City High’s Grace gave up only 3 base hits, and the visiting Eagles eased to an abbreviated 4-0, 5-inning win over Sharon Friday afternoon.

    May 11, 2013 1 Photo

  • Welcome home! HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP: County track meet set Saturday at Hickory

    The annual Mercer County Track & Field Invitational will be held at Hickory High’s Hornet Stadium Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.
    Competing are all Mercer County teams, Class AAA and AA, as well as Slippery Rock. The meet serves as a warm-up to the District 10 championships set next week at Harbor Creek High.

    May 10, 2013 1 Photo

  • Hailey Gearhart Roundup: Sharon baseball squad edges Sharpsville, 5-4

    It was a tense Tuesday in Tiger-town.
    Twenty-four hours removed from a 1-run Region 2-AA loss at New Wilmington, Sharon High’s baseball team could not afford another setback, otherwise its postseason aspirations were alleviated.
    Conversely, region pacesetting Sharpsville could have secured the crown with a win, and the Blue Devils dashed to an early 3-0 lead.

    May 8, 2013 1 Photo

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