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1000 grand: Neumann rallies for thrilling state win as Tutler scores her 1,000th career point

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 ...

Tutler reaches 1,000 points in memorable fashion, helping Neumann win state tournament game

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 ...

Loyalsock boys make tremendous comeback before Deer Lakes holds it off and wins state tournament game

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 ...

South fights hard, Faith Christian ends its excellent season

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 ...

Sullivan County boys rally community in defeat

LAPORTE—As his seniors exited their home court for the final time, coach Glenn Vaughan raised his arms. The fans who jammed every inch of the bleachers 30 minutes before tip-off knew his wish and enthusiastically granted it. Forget what the scoreboard said Friday night. That thunderous standing ovation the crowd delivered revealed just how much this season meant and the impact this team made on the community. As the years go by, plays the Griffins made may fade, but the memory of that reaction will not. District 3's La Academia Charter played a near flawless game and defeated ...

Lewisburg girls win first ever state tournament game

The Lewisburg girls made history Tuesday night, going on the road and defeating Northwestern Lehigh, 29-26 to win the program's first state tournament game ever. The Green Dragons (18-8) led throughout the second half in this Class AAAA state play-in game and will head to District 2 champion Scranton Prep Saturday afternoon. Lewisburg handed Northwestern Lehigh (26-3) just its third loss in 29 games and bottled up a potent offense. Northwestern Lehigh had won its games by a 25-point average, but Lewisburg held it to a season-low in points. Sydney Bolinsky scored nine points for Lewisburg ...