Marissa Helmrich had lived this moment before. Those previous times, though, came when no score was being kept. Monday night at Short Park was so much different. This time, Loyalsock was down to its final out, trailing rival Williamsport by two runs under the bright lights. And all eyes ...
Tadd Lusk's latest big hit may not have been as thrilling as Saturday's walk-off grand slam. But one better believe it was just as clutch and equally important. After channeling his inner-Roy Hobbs against Wellsboro, Lusk excelled under pressure again Monday against visiting rival ...
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN—As Sheiana Tutler released a late 3-point shot, a teammates' voice rose above the noise: “That's cash!” she yelled. Yup. Tutler was money. So were all the Knights because when times grew difficult Wednesday against The Christian Academy, this team pulled together and cashed in on their opportunities. Now they are reaping the profits. Tutler drained the go-ahead 3-pointer with 57.1 seconds remaining, added a free throw with 6.2 seconds left, scored her 1,000th career point and helped Neumann rally past TCA, 40-37 in the second round of the Class A state ...
When Sheiana Tutler hit a clutch, late free throw, her jubilant teammates swarmed her. St. John Neumann led by three, but 6.2 seconds still remained Wednesday at Blue Mountain High School. Victory was far from secure, but Tutler's teammates could not hide their excitement at seeing the senior leader score her 1,000th career point. And that says a lot about the player Tutler is and the impact she has made. “It was really great. We all knew she needed just one shot,” Ella Ballard said after grabbing seven rebounds. “It added to everything. We were so happy for her.” Tutler ...
ALTOONA – Coming off a big win just up the road, the Loyalsock Lancers saw their season end on Wednesday night, falling to the Deer Lakes Lancers 67-59 at the Altoona Fieldhouse in the second round of the PIAA State Playoffs. Loyalsock cut a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to one in the closing minutes before Deer Lakes pulled away to earn a spot in Saturday's quarterfinals. Loyalsock’s Head Coach Ron Insinger stressed putting together solid minutes this far in the state tournament. “When you get this far along in the state tournament, you got to put together 32 solid ...
POTTSVILLE—Someday it will happen. Not tomorrow, maybe not next week. Considering how competitive these players are, maybe not even next month. But there will come a time when the tears South Williamsport players and coaches shed following Tuesday's heartbreaking Class AA second round ...
