Manning up: Ben Manning coming back strong from injury and helps South boys defeat Sullivan County

January 17, 2023

After breaking his hip last fall, Ben Manning seriously doubted whether he would be playing basketball come January. Maybe that is why he is so cool now whenever the pressure is cranked up. Manning returned earlier this month and South Williamsport's senior point guard continues settling back into his leadership role. How valuable he is came shining through when visiting Sullivan County started roaring back during the third quarter of Tuesday's key Mid-Penn game. The Griffins trailed by 19 early in the third quarter but three quick 3-pointers pulled it within 29-15. Just as quick, ...

Loyalsock catches fire in third quarter and pulls away to defeat rival Montoursville

January 16, 2023

The latest Montoursville-Loyalsock rivalry game produced several twists and turns. But just one minute out of those 32 changed everything. Midway through the third quarter, Jaylen Andrews and Gage Patterson drained three straight 3-pointers. In those 60 seconds, Loyalsock went from holding ...

King Hill: Davion Hill breaks Lycoming County single-game scoring record and leads Neumann to victory

January 14, 2023

As he cut along the baseline and around the backboard, Davion Hill threw up a one-handed reverse shot. It banked high off the glass before falling through the net, giving Hill yet another historic achievement. The shot was anything but high percentage, but how it went in could possibly be explained by the head band Hill wears every home game. Minutes after breaking the Lycoming County single-game scoring record Saturday at the Catholic Community Center, St. John Neumann's guard still had his "Callie Strong," head band on even after being doused with a celebratory ice water bath. Hill ...

Minier goes offensive and helps South girls defeat Northwest

January 13, 2023

Piper Minier often makes a big impact whether scoring or not. Her intensity, defense and leadership have helped South Williamsport capture consecutive Mid-Penn championships and reach last year's Class AA state quarterfinals. All those attributes were on display again Friday against visiting Northwest. But Minier showed she can pack quite a scoring punch, too. Minier broke out for a career-high 16 points, made all but one of eight foul shots and played her usual swarming defense as South rallied from a four-point halftime deficit and defeated Northwest, 46-36. Lacey Kriebel (11 ...

Loyalsock walks high-wire act again as it wins fifth straight and defeats Hughesville

January 11, 2023

Nearly every game is a grind these days. Loyalsock is smaller, younger and less experienced than in recent years. Each opponent understands this and is coming after Loyalsock hard, eager to make a statement against the four-time defending District 4 Class AAA champions. But Loyalsock keeps standing tall. The Lancers are bending but not breaking. There's a long way to go but Loyalsock remains unbeaten at home and in the wide-open HAC-III. Loyalsock might not be blowing out teams like they have over the years but wins and don't come with style points and they continue producing ...

Riding high: Katie Ryder’s clutch play helps Loyalsock edge Hughesville

January 10, 2023

HUGHESVILLE--Katie Ryder's intensity constantly runs high, but her blood pressure remains low. Her fire and ice combination ignited Loyalsock and cooled hard-charging Hughesville Tuesday, while helping the Lancers win a thrilling game. After missing the previous game with an injury, Ryder ...