Muncy gets revenge, beats Sayre and reaches District 4 championship

May 24, 2022

Last April 6, Chris Persing addressed his players following a blowout loss at Sayre. That game would not define them he said. He was right. Tuesday's rematch in the District 4 Class AA semifinals defined Muncy. And this team is defined by its toughness as well as its talent. This latest Redemption Tour continues. Muncy sent shockwaves through District 4 Tuesday at Mansfield University's Shaute Field, playing one of its most complete games this season and dethroning defending champion Sayre, 5-2. Ross and Branson Eyer combined on a five-hitter; Loudon Boring hit a key single during ...

Sullivan County softball headed to playoffs after double header sweep

May 19, 2022

LAPORTE—Just a few weeks ago, 14 inches of snow covered Sullivan County's softball field. Simultaneously, the Griffins were buried under the weight of a 1-6 start and playoffs seemed like a long shot at best. So, the Griffins broke out the shovels. They cleared off the snow, then came climbing out of that hole they had dug. And, oh, the heights they have scaled. No wonder pitcher Lorena Marquardt was shedding happy tears following Thursday's games. Marquardt delivered a fabulous performance, Chloe Burke scored seven runs and Sullivan County swept a double header from St. John ...

South Williamsport baseball hammers Loyalsock and District 4 baseball pairings released

May 18, 2022

Landon Lorson and Makai Day combined on a two-hitter and South scored multiple runs in three of its four at-bats as it hammered Loyalsock, 13-1 and built momentum entering the District 4 Class AA playoffs. Lorson struck out seven in four innings before Day closed it with a perfect fifth inning, fanning two. DJ Gantz and Grant Bachman each had hits and two RBIs as South (13-5) won its second game in two days. Lorson helped his cause by going 2 for 4 with an RBI and three runs. Ben Stoetzel had a hit, RBI and two runs and Kaden Shay a hit and a run. South moved up to No. 3 in district ...

Laubach and Nagy shine on the mound as Loyalsock defeats Williamsport at Backyard Brawl

May 13, 2022

Nick Laubach opened his season looking like one of the area's premier pitchers. Then the junior endured some struggles, but Loyalsock coach Zac Martin never lost confidence. And on the big Bowman Field stage, under the lights against 6A Williamsport, Laubach showed just how good he is. After the first inning, he looked downright nasty. So did Ethan Nagy when he replaced Laubach in the seventh. Laubach threw 6 1/3 brilliant innings of four-hit baseball before Nagy struck out the game's final two batters, leaving the tying runners on the corners, as Loyalsock defeated Williamsport in ...

Hershey Bound: St. John Neumann routs Pottsville Nativity and reaches Class A state championship

March 19, 2022

COAL TOWNSHIP—As students stormed the court and Hershey Kisses rained down, St. John Neumann assistant coach Chris Reed bear hugged guard Naseer Dymeck, sending him sky high. Neumann players and classmates celebrated at midcourt as fans who packed Shamokin's cavernous gym saluted their ...

West Catholic ends Loyalsock’s state championship reign, defeating it in second round of states

March 13, 2022

MECHANICSBURG—Loyalsock players filed out of their locker room looking dejected Sunday afternoon. It was a complete 180 from last March when they left the Giant Center, smiling and holding a state championship trophy. But their heads remained high. As well they should. A team with four new starters put together another fabulous season, captured league, tournament and district championships and reached the Class AAA state tournament's second round. The Lancers defended their state crown with a lot of heart, but the memorable ride ended Sunday at Cumberland Valley High ...