Striking up confidence
Whenever the Central baseball team hops a bus to a game, starting pitcher Dave Kisleiko makes sure the ride goes by in no time. Acting as in-house comedian, the athlete does whatever he...
Batty about each other
Stephanie Miller thought she was just helping out a friend when she agreed to have a catch with him last spring. What developed was a budding softball career and - how about...
Taking center stage
Dana DePasquale has no dreams of becoming the next American Idol, despite that she attends Girard Academic Music Program. "I am going to a singing school, and I am not good at...
Sports brief: 5-05-05
If the Public League boys' volleyball playoffs started today, first-place CAPA would host Southern in an opening-round match. The Pegasus, which entered the week with a 10-0 record, wants to return to Community College...
Surviving life’s blows
Jesus Heard knows how it feels not to get presents from his parents on Christmas morning. He never even met his parents. The 20-year-old has seen friends arrested for dealing drugs. And...
Trying to close in
Eight games into the season, Neumann-Goretti pitcher Brian Dietrich is still looking for his first varsity win. There have been a few close ones, like last year's 2-0 loss to St. Joseph's...
Home base for girls
At the unveiling of FDR Park's two new softball fields Tuesday afternoon, Phillies general manager Ed Wade tossed the ceremonial first pitch to his furry green catcher - the Phillie Phanatic. The real...
The king of K’s
Having moved to this country from the Dominican Republic only last year, Miguel "Mike" Perez is still getting by on a few words and a smile. Oh, and an incredible talent to throw...
Holding court
Hasan Fazelbhoy could be considered the international ambassador for the CAPA boys' tennis team. When visiting squads arrive at The Lakes, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, the native of Pakistan welcomes them and...
Utility worker provides spark
Ralph Didio plays so many baseball positions, he'd force Abbott and Costello to revise their legendary routine: Who's on first? No, Didio is. Some days, the Furness senior fills in for "I don't...
