Being a high school coach is not easy these days. In most cases, you are certainly not doing it for the money. In addition, you have the responsibility for the "health and well-being" of your student-athletes. That means knowing and understanding the implementation of First Aid. Looking for the signs of someone in trouble; performing CPR properly and operating an AED machine, can be the difference between heroics and tragedy. An assistant high school basketball coach and an athletic trainer found out the hard way that they were ready for anything.
Patrick Beilein was a shooting star in the collegiate coaching circles. He was a standout basketball player at West Virginia and his father, John, was a collegiate coaching legend, as well as having a stint leading the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. The younger Beilein was beginning an ascent of his own in the coaching ranks by leading the Division II LeMoyne Dolphins to 3-straight NCAA tournaments. Patrick Beilein's "dream" came true when he was named the head coach of Niagara University's hoop team in 2019. 16 days prior to the start of the Purple Eagles season, without ever coaching a game, Beilein resigned.
30 plus years later, and Luke is taking Cambridge/Salem to its 7th Super Bowl appearance under his leadership with a chance to win his 4th State Title.
High school football fans are getting ready for a weekend of excitement, thanks to the Section II semi-finals getting underway on Friday and Saturday. The championships will be next Friday and Saturday at predetermined locations. 15 cross-over games have been scheduled, as well. Those dates and times will be determined later this week.
The Kansas City Royals made a terrific choice on Sunday for their new manager. Bethlehem Central High School graduate Matt Quatraro will take the reins of the Major League Baseball franchise, taking over for Mike Matheny, who was fired after a disappointing season. New Royals executive vice president and general manager, J.J. Picollo tabbed Quatraro on Sunday to guide his team to reach their potential.