Boxing veterans train younger generation
Some people might wonder why the lights on the second floor of the Butler Cubs Hall are on every weeknight until 9.
Through the w...
Children get involved as young as 4
Warning: Tennis may be addictive.
It's not a new addiction — the sport has roots in ancient Greece — but it is a significant one. Many...
Dad coaches champs' team
John Baranchak doesn't mind coaching his son Matt's youth baseball teams.
Unfortunately, that doesn't give him much time to volunteer to do the s...
Walking six miles in four hours to hit a small ball with a variety of sticks into a hole may seem absurd to some people.
But for others, all it takes is one good swing o...
With the successful Bassmasters Classic held in Pittsburgh in 2005, there are plans to bring another major bass fishing tour event to the region.
The two biggest nationa...
Competition thrives at SRU, YMCA
There are several places in Butler County where players can hit volleyballs.
At Slippery Rock University, students and staff can play for...
Youths play at Butler Twp. Park
BUTLER TWP — Hockey is not considered a winter sport at Butler Township Park.
Butler Dek Hockey sees players from 3 years old up to adults...
With nearly 30 certified coaches, you might think Butler County Special Olympics has plenty of help in that area.
Think again.
The organizationoffers 14 sports throughou...
Thousands are drawn to slow-pitch
Slow-pitch softball in Butler County has many facets.
There are slow-pitch adult leagues; some are gender specific while others are co-e...
Compete to learn; learn to compete
When I was I inducted into the Butler Sports Hall of Fame, I had to prepare an acceptance speech. My first thought was to offer special...
