Steelers ink first-round pick Bud Dupree

Steelers ink first-round pick Bud Dupree

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The Steelers have signed Jason Worilds’ possible replacement.

The team announced on Thursday that they have inked first-round pick outside linebacker Bud Dupree to a four-year deal.

Dupree, out of Kentucky, started 38 out of 47 games for the Wildcats. The linebacker put up impressive numbers in the SEC, compiling 247 tackles and 23.5 sacks during his collegiate career. His 23.5 sacks at Kentucky is the second most in school history.

The No. 22 overall pick fills an obvious need in Pittsburgh’s defense, lacking pass rushers with the departure of Worlids. Jarvis Jones is projected to start, but the linebacker has only three sacks in his career.

UIC scores three runs in 9th to rally past YSU

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Illinois-Chicago rallied with three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to steal a victory from the Youngstown State baseball team, 6-5, on Thursday evening at Curtis Granderson Stadium.

The Flames maintained their half-game lead for first place in the Horizon League, improving to 20-8 in conference play.

The rally came after YSU’s Shane Willoughby hit a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie. Penguins closer Anthony Konders came on and retired the first batter, but the next seven batters all reached base. There were only two hits in the inning.

Youngstown State and UIC will play game two of the series today at noon.

Howland’s Price gets all-region selection

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Freshman Emily Price was one of five University of Pennsylvania softball players named to the Conference Commissioners Association all-region team.

Price, a Howland High School graduate, received all-region honors as a utility player after moving from second base to shortstop midway through the season due to injury. She ranks second on the team with eight homers and 43 RBI, while also hitting at a .382 clip (58-for-152).

Lakeview’s Gysegem earns academic honors

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Clarion University swimmer Emilee Gysegem and diver Kristin Day were named as Capital One First Team Academic All-District 2 selections on Thursday.

They will advance to the national ballot for NCAA Division II Academic All-America on the At-Large team for 2015. This is the second straight year the duo has advanced to the All-America ballot.

Gysegem, a Lakeview High School graduate, has a 4.0 grade point average entering her final semester as a senior. She’s majoring in Business Management with a minor in Sports Management. She’s a two-time PSAC “Champion Scholar” and current vice-president of SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee).

In the pool, Gysegem won the 400 IM with a time of 4:27.09, was third in the 200 IM (2:06.17 – 2:05.75 prelims), and on the 4th place 200 and 400 medley relays. Gysegem owns the Clarion record in the 400 IM at 4:26.35.

Butler to host sports broadcasting camp

Butler, PA.

A sports broadcasting camp, hosted by the Butler Media Group, will be held July 13-17 at Kelly Automotive Park in Butler, Pa.

The sports broadcasting camp will be targeted to students in 11th and 12th grade, as well as graduating seniors. It will run Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Applications are available at the Butler Media Group website, InsideButlerCounty.com. For more information, call the Butler Media Group at 724-283-1500.

Staff/Wire reports