Derek Pyda is a sports writer based in Butler, Pennsylvania. He specializes in covering local sports events and teams, with a focus on high school athletics. Derek's articles provide in-depth analysis, game recaps, and player profiles, keeping readers informed about the latest sports news in the Butler area.
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Butler, Pennsylvania, United States (Local)
Derek's focus is primarily on local sports, specifically high school basketball in the Butler, Pennsylvania area. He covers events and provides expert commentary, making him likely to be interested in pitches offering unique angles or insights into local high school basketball games or players.
Given the specific schools mentioned in his coverage attributes, individuals associated with these schools (coaches, players) could serve as valuable sources for Derek's articles. Pitches should revolve around exclusive access to game highlights, player interviews or behind-the-scenes stories related to the covered high schools.
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By: Derek Pyda
Seneca Valley’s Abbi Speicher led the push for the school to form a girls flag football team. Submitted Photo
By: Derek Pyda
SLIPPERY ROCK — Scott Barlett admits he was outside his comfort zone. The police officer from Zelienople competed Wednesday, July 17, in the Submission Grappling event as part of the 2024 Can-Am Polic...
Corey Comperatore, 50, a longtime volunteer firefighter, died protecting family
By: Derek Pyda
Former Mars quarterback Owen Nearhoof eyes a receiver during a high school football game against Highlands in 2011. Eagle File Photo
The Butler Iron Bucks will be playing for their second straight North American Baseball Alliance title Monday night. The Bucks, champions of the Tri-State Collegiate League, will take on Rust Belt Lea...
Members of the US finalist team the Lancaster Amish stand on the blue line during the National Anthem on Sunday, July 21 during the Can-Am Police-Fire Games. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
By: Derek Pyda
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By: Derek Pyda
Drivers get ready to race in the Don Martin Silver Cup held Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Lernerville Speedway. Holly Mead/Special to the Butler Eagle
By: Derek Pyda
Geoff Patterson, right, seen here just after clinching the Butler Eagle County Amateur golf title in 2020, has registered to play in this year's event, scheduled Aug. 11 at Slippery Rock Golf Club. Patterson also won in 2021, the last time the venue hosted the event. Butler Eagle File Photo
By: Derek Pyda
Mars boys lacrosse coach Bob Marcoux speaks with South Fayette coach Shawn Leydig following a PIAA playoff game last month. On Marcoux’s watch, the Planets have won seven straight WPIAL crowns, played in the state final four straight years and won a state championship in 2022. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Butler Eagle
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