Slippery Rock University junior golfer Matt Walsh won the Edward P. Zemprelli Collegiate Shootout Wednesday at the Hershey Golf Club.

Walsh, making his second appearance in the event, defeated Indiana (Pa.) University's Eric Anderson on the first hole of a sudden death playoff.

Both golfers finished the regulation round with a score of 72.

Walsh, who bested 11 other golfers, won a $3,000 scholarship for SRU's general scholarship fund.

Knoch graduate Greg Bzorek was named to the NCAA pre-season All-Division II football team.Bzorek, a senior offensive lineman for the Edinboro University Fighting Scots, will be a four-year starter for the team this fall.Edinboro is currently ranked 18th in the NCAA Division II preseason poll.

Slippery Rock High School graduate Trevor Gallo has signed a letter-of-intent with Mercyhurst College, where he will continue his academic and wrestling careers.

WACO, Texas - Carlton Dotson made a sudden change in plans when he grew increasingly anxious about his future as his murder trial drew closer.The former Baylor basketball player pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing teammate Patrick Dennehy two years ago.His attorney Russ Hunt Sr. declined to discuss why Dotson pleaded guilty. But he said he was confident the judge would impose a fair sentence June 15. Dotson faces from five years to life in prison."He has been very, very frightened at the prospect of going to trial," Hunt said.

John Hook recorded an ace on the 111-yard No. 4 hole at Mt. Odin Golf Course near Greensburg with a gap wedge recently.