Kennedy’s game-winner sinks Bloomsburg; sends Loyalsock to district final

March 2, 2022

By CHRIS MASSE cmasse@sungazette.com MILTON—Allyia Kennedy long dreamed about making a shot like this one. Loyalsock Curtis Jacobson long kept this play secret. Dream became reality and Loyalsock perfectly executed the perfect play unveild at the perfect time. The defending District 4 Class AAA champions are still standing. They are going back to the district final and how they reached that destination will never be forgotten by those who made it happen. Grace Baylor found Kennedy inside and the senior forward banked in a buzzer-beater from the left elbow as Loyalsock ...

Lewisburg learns in defeat as Central Columbia reaches another District 4 final

March 2, 2022

MILTON—The outcome was decided but Lewisburg's spirit was not defeated. So, sophomore Sydney Bolinsky went diving on the hard floor, made a steal and denied Central Columbia a fourth quarter basket. There were few Lewisburg highlights Tuesday against the defending champions in the ...

Neumann starts strong and finishes strong in exciting district semifinal win against Lourdes

February 26, 2022

MILTON--A 19-point lead had become a four-point deficit. Lourdes players and fans had taken over Milton's gymnasium. A two-year title reign was on the verge of collapsing. Seven minutes remained and over those final seven minutes, St. John Neumann showed exactly why it is a two-time defending District 4 Class A champion. Saturday's district semifinal was a roller coaster of emotions, reaching remarkable highs and canyon-like lows. Neumann eventually made sure it closed on top, but what a wild ride this was. Neumann dominated the last seven minutes and pulled away for a hard-fought ...

Neumann girls play hard but Northumberland Christian reaches third straight district final

February 26, 2022

By CHRIS MASSE cmasse@sungazette.com MILTON--Northumberland Christian seemingly had an easy layup, but a blur coming from halfcourt changed everything. Lily Reid quickly made up 20 feet and broke up that potential third-quarter basket, knocking the ball free. St. John Neumann suffered a devastating blow just 47 seconds into Saturday's District 4 Class A semifinal against Northumberland Christian, but that did not dull its fight. The Knights competed hard, but played without leading scorer Sheiana Tutler most of the way and Norry broke things open in the second half, winning, 66-27. ...

Baylor comes out smoking and helps Loyalsock reach district semifinals

February 25, 2022

Less than four minutes into Friday's District 4 Class AAA quarterfinal, Loyalsock essentially had crumpled up its game plan. Less than four minutes into the game, Loyalsock also seized control and blazed its trail into the semifinals. Grace Baylor made sure of that. Baylor scored 11 points ...

Bauman comes up big and Loyalsock defeats Mount Carmel in district quarterfinals

February 25, 2022

Nate Bauman does not score all the time. But when he does, it so often comes at the most important times. Bauman drained clutch 3-pointers in comeback wins at last week's Heartland Conference Tournament as Loyalsock captured the championship. Playing in his first District 4 Class AAA ...