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9/8/05:
 
Quick blurb in Tribune Democrat about Hody and Xavier's performance last Friday night.
 
9/7/05:
 
Two Pitt articles that reference LaRod.  One in the Post-Gazette and one from the Tribune Review. 
 
JHS-Penn Cambria preview in the Tribune Democrat. 
 
Patriot-News Rankings after Week One, JHS still honorable mention.
 
9/1/05:
 
Article that defines LaRod's role with the Panthers in a bit more depth from the Post-Gazette.
 
8/31/05:
 
Preseason rankings by Harrisburg Patriot-News.  Johnstown listed as an honorable mention in AAA.
 
8/30/05:
 
Look for LaRod to get some good playing time on returns and as a backup at tailback says the Post-Gazette, Tribune Review and Tribune Democrat. 
 
8/28/05:
 
LaRod to possibly be used as change of pace back in opener against Notre Dame.
 
Nice column about Geroy by Mike Mastovich.
 
8/27/05:
 
IUP article mentioning Callahan.
 
8/25/05:
 
Galliker's pulls sponsorship out of AAABA League, JHS grad Gene Pentz out of a manager's job.
 
Pennsylvania Football News's Players to Watch features a few Trojans.
 
8/24/05:
 
Nice feature story about LaRod by Post-Gazette Pitt beat writer Paul Zeise.
 
Short mention of LaRod's performance in last preseason intersquad scrimmage in Tribune Democrat story which was mainly about Darryl Strong.
 
Kurt Hoffman makes verbal committment to play basketball at St. Francis College. 
 
8/23/05:
 
More news from Pitt camp and LaRod's battle for playing time.
 
8/22/05:
 
Article about Pitt switching Marcus Furman (Connellsville) from RB to WR has brief mention of LaRod.
 
8/20/05:
 
Very nice feature story of Victor Callahan, who is entering his senior year at IUP, in the Tribune Democrat.
 
LaRod scores two TDs in intersquad scrimmage.  Cover from Tribune Democrat and Post-Gazette.
 
Geroy with 112 yards receiving in another BC Lions win.
 
8/19/05:
 
IUP preview in Tribune Democrat mentions JHS grad Victor Callahan.
 
Nice feature story in the Trib about LaRod.  He continues to impress at camp.
 
8/18/05:
 
More stories referencing LaRod's freshman camp at Pitt.  Tribune Democrat, 2 from the Post-Gazette (here and here), and one from the Tribune Review.
 
It's a little late, but the North of the Border report on Geroy is that he had 3 catches for 59 yards but no TDs as BC remained undefeated in a 39-31 victory over Calgary.  Check out the stat sheet (PDF File).
 
8/15/05:
 
More good press for LaRod from Pitt camp in the Tribune Democrat, Post-Gazette and Tribune Review.
 
8/13/05: 
 
News and notes from Pitt practice featuring mentions of LaRod.  Post-Gazette, Tribune-Review stories as well as Coach Wannstedt remarks to the media following practice Saturday and Sunday.
 
8/12/05:
 
Wannstedt says LaRod to stay put on offense.  Stories from Tribune Democrat and Tribune-Review.
 
8/11/05:
 
The Tribune-Review and Post-Gazette report that LaRod works out on the defensive side of the ball at practice since there is a glut of RBs. 
 
8/10/05:
 
Pitt media day coverage from the Tribune Democrat, good press for LaRod.
 
8/2/05:
 
 
8/1/05:
 
BC Lions remain only unbeaten team in CFL.  Geroy Simon scores another touchdown before he has to leave game with hamstring tweak.
 
7/30/05:
 
Great article with Coach Wannstedt praising LaRod.
 
7/25/05:
 
Two nice stories about LaRod and Big 33 week.
 
UPDATE FROM NORTH OF THE BORDER:  Geroy Simon hauled in 7 catches for 87 yards in victory over Hamilton.  BC also beat Toronto the week before, Geroy caught 6 passes for 140 yards including a 83-yard TD.  The Lions are off to a 4-0 start and lead the Western Division.  Simon is among the lead leaders in receiving with 23 catches for 356 yards and 3 TDs. 
 
7/24/05:
 
LaRod has MVP performance in Big 33 game.  Also, check out the great week long coverage of the game that PFN featured.  Here is the Post-Gazette story, the Trib story, and last but not least the Harrisburg Patriot-News (which includes a great photo gallery of both the game and practice sessions and other events during the week.)
 
Story about JHS grad Brian Subich's exploits as a competitive eater.
 
7/16/05:
 
Five JHS baseball players make Johnstown Jay Sox traveling fallball team.
 
7/15/05:
 
Keith Sabo contributes in CV/Johnstown Legion win.
 
7/14/05:
 
Pa Prep Report story on Kurt Hoffman.
 
7/12/05:
 
Riverhawks' season comes to an end.
 
7/11/05:
 
Riverhawk semifinal preview, mentions possibility of Robinson getting some time at QB.
 
7/8/05:
 
Dee Dee Osborne retires from AAABA League.
 
7/7/05:
 
Four JHS players named to Keystone Games baseball teams.
 
7/4/05:
 
Another nice performance by Brandon Varmecky in American Legion action.
 
7/2/05:
 
Riverhawks playoff article referencing Quenteen.
 
6/23/05:
 
Brandon Varmecky has a five-hit performance for CV/Johnstown in American Legion action.
 
6/22/05:
 
JHS grad wins bench press contest.
 
6/19/05:
 
LaRod Stephens leads South squad with 88 yards rushing, however they fall to the North.
 
6/18/05:
 
Riverhawks wrap up regular season, Robinson scores TD.
 
Final Ken Lantzy prep article.
 
6/17/05:
 
Another Ken Lantzy South squad article.
 
6/16/05:
 
Quenteen Robinson is a Riverhawk candidate for AIFL MVP.
 
6/15/05:
 
 
6/13/05:
 
Brandon Varmecky has three hits for Conemaugh Valley/Johnstown American Legion team.
 
6/12/05:
 
Another strong game for Robinson as the Riverhawks get by Canton.
 
6/9/05:
 
 
6/5/05:
 
Paul Pentz hit 2 HRs for Galliker's in AAABA loss.
 
6/4/05:
 
Quenteen Robinson has caught 11 TD passes so far in the AIFL season.
 
5/25/05:
 
JHS' Vera McDaniel headed to state track meet.
 
5/24/05:
 
AAABA League preview, Galliker's squad managed by alum Gene Pentz, and there is some JHS flavor on team rosters/coaching staffs.
 
5/20/05:
 
Trojans Boys' and Girls' Track well represented at 6-AAA track meet.
 
5/18/05:
 
Preview of the 6-AAA track title meet.
 
JHS Softball team loses to Somerset and Brandon Varmecky picked for local showcase.
 
5/17/05:
 
Bishop Carroll's softball team defeats JHS.
 
5/15/05:
 
Quenteen Robinson scores 2 TDs in Riverhawks' loss to Erie Freeze.
 
5/14/05:
 
UPJ's Paul Pentz, a JHS grad, earns academic honors.
 
5/13/05:
 
Richland defeats JHS in baseball and softball.
 
5/12/05:
 
LHAC track championship coverage. 
 
Bedford's softball team defeats JHS.
 
5/11/05:
 
Boys' Tennis falls to McCort.
 
The Crushers complete the trifecta by beating the Trojans in baseball and softball as well.
 
5/10/05:
 
 
5/7/05:
 
JHS track well represented at West Central Coaches Track and Field Meet.
 
 
 
5/6/05:
 
JHS baseball team blanks Bishop Carroll 6-0.
 
5/5/05:
 
LaRod Stephens with fantastic 100 and 200 times in tri-meet loss to Bedford.
 
Richland Rams' Girls' Track remains unbeaten with win at Trojan Stadium over JHS. 
 
 
5/4/05:
 
Rough spring for baseball and softball continues as both squads fall to Westy. 
 
5/3/05:
 
Conemaugh Township downs JHS' softball.
 
5/1/05:
 
Robinson and Hardison represent in Riverhawks' win.
 
4/30/05:
 
Trojan baseball team loses to Somerset.
 
Mike Audey represents JHS in district tennis tourney.
 
Riverhawk article makes mention of Justin Hardison. 
 
4/29/05:
 
 
4/28/05:
 
JHS baseball and softball drop games to Central.
 
4/24/05:
 
Riverhawks get first win, Robinson contributes as usual.
 
4/22/05:
 
Casey Long continues to have a fantastic spring for UPJ's baseball team.
 
Riverhawks make some roster moves, one of which is activating JHS grad Justin Hardison. 
 
4/21/05:
 
JHS Boys' Track suffers first loss of the season in quad meet.
 
Riverhawks sign former Trojan killer Tony Zimmerman (Penn Trafford) to play QB.
 
Baseball and Softball squads fall to Richland.
 
4/19/05:
 
JHS baseball falls to McCort, but the softball team beats the Crushers.
 
4/18/05:
 
Monday reflections on AIFL opener references Quenteen Robinson and the backflip performed during player introductions.
 
Pentz and Long continue to perform well for UPJ's baseball team despite the losses. 
 
4/17/05:
 
Quenteen Robinson scores 2 TDs and throws for a third in Riverhawk loss. 
 
Nice story on Q's leap in the crowd.
 
Column on former JHS coach Tom Fleming, now Riverhawk Offensive Coordinator, using Robinson on the double pass.
 
LaRod referenced in article about Coach Wannstedt's new and improved running game at Pitt.
 
4/16/05:
 
Johnstown softball beats Ferndale 13-3, short story in sports briefs.
 
4/15/05:
 
Baseball and softball squads fall to Bishop Carroll.
 
4/14/05:
 
Nice article about JHS grad Derek Lear who is now pitching for LaRoche College.
 
Article about looking grads playing baseball at the college level, references both JHS grad Ryan Brandon, now playing for Mount Aloysius and JHS coach Dee Dee Osborne.
 
JHS baseball team falls to Somerset, summary in local sports briefs. 
 
4/13/05:
 
Football Coach Bob Arcurio given five year contract.
 
UPJ and the Rock split doubleheader, JHS grad Paul Pentz with good outing. 
 
4/12/05:
 
JHS and Windber split track meet at Trojan Stadium, with the boys winning and improving to 4-0 while the girls lost.
 
The softball team loses close one to Penn Cambria, short paragraph on game in the day's Sports Briefs. 
 
4/11/05:
 
Casey Long goes 2-for-4 in game against Columbia Union. 
 
4/10/05:
 
JHS grads Quenteen Robinson and Justin Hardison make the Riverhawks' roster. 
 
4/9/05:
 
Casey Long homers again in another game against WV Wesleyan.
 
4/8/05:
 
Casey Long and Paul Pentz referenced in report of UPJ baseball game versus West Virginia Wesleyan.
 
Quenteen Robinson referenced in another Riverhawks article.
 
4/7/05:
 
JHS grad Casey Long homered for UPJ in doubleheader against Clarion.
 
4/6/05:
 
Results of JHS' baseball and softball teams' games against Cambria Heights in the local sports briefs.
 
4/5/05:
 
Scott Corson referenced in Tribune Review article about Franklin Regional player committing to Pitt. 
 
4/4/05:
 
LaRod Stephens referenced in Tribune Democrat article about Pitt football. 
 
4/1/05:
 
Baseball and softball briefs from the Tribune Democrat.
 
Another Riverhawks report.
 
3/31/05:
 
The Post-Gazette and Tribune Democrat also run stories on Corson's committment to Pitt.
 
Johnstown Riverhawks open camp, mention of Quenteen Robinson in article.
 
Kurt Hoffman's eligibility OK as far as District 6 is concerned.
 
Trojan Stadium new home for Ken Lantzy All-Star Game.
 
Trojan baseball team drops contest to Penn Cambria.
 
3/30/05:
 
Scott Corson gives verbal committment to Pitt.
 
3/27/05:
 
Kurt Hoffman named second-team all-state in AAA.
 
3/26/05:
 
Nice blurb in Laurels and Barbs in Tribune Democrat on JHS and Westmont basketball.
 
Pitt football story in Tribune Democrat that references LaRod Stephens.
 
 
3/24/05:
 
Announcement of The DiBuono-Gallucci Friendship Awards Scholarship Fund complete with contact information.
 
3/23/05:
 
 
3/21/05:
 
Final State Rankings for Boys' Basketball by Patriot-News.  (Still scratching my head over Johnstown's placement!)

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