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Canton wins first District 4 title in football since 1990

TOWANDA—As the second half progressed, Canton quarterback Cooper Kitchen watched the play clock dwindle down. He and all his teammates had time to savor the journey and reflect on all the work, sacrifice and determination which produced this moment. Friday night at Towanda's Endless ...

Loyalsock falls to Danville in District 4 Class AAA semifinals

DANVILLE – Zach Gordon stepped up into the pocket one step. Then another. And another. The Danville quarterback used the momentum and unleashed a rocket from his right hand. He put it in a spot between three Loyalsock defenders where only his receiver would be able to catch it. Carson Persing did just that. Falling to the turf at Ironmen Stadium, Danville's all-state receiver plucked the football off the top of the blades artificial turf and cradled it to his body as he tumbled in the end zone. The 27-yard strike with just six seconds left in the first half and the subsequent ...

Montoursville beats Milton to advance to District 4 Class AAA championship game

SOUTH CENTRE TWP.-In a season that's had its share of peaks and valleys, Montoursville is back in familiar territory. Thanks to a couple of fortuitous bounces in a key third-quarter sequence, the Warriors were able to get past Milton with a 17-14 victory on Friday night at Central Columbia. The semifinal win earned Montoursville a trip to Danville for a rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game. It will also mark the fourth consecutive appearance in a district final. With the score tied 7-7, Montoursville took the second-half kickoff and regained the lead on a 31-yard field goal ...

South Williamsport girls win first state playoff game since 2007

LEESPORT -- Aleigha Rieppel leaned against the gate looking toward the field after the game as she talked with the media. No matter what question was asked, Rieppel had a constant smile on her face. And who could blame her after she had a hand in all three of South Williamsport's goals on Tuesday night and helped the Mounties snap a long state playoff drought. Tuesday was South Williamsport's first trip to the state playoffs since 2015, and the Mounties made sure to make the most of their appearance. South Williamsport beat Brandywine Heights, 3-0, in the first round of the PIAA ...

Local roundup: Lycoming men’s basketball wins opener

Four Lycoming College men’s basketball players finished in double figures and the team used a 40-point first half to cruise to a 76-55 win over Clarks Summit in the second round of the Dutch Burch Tip-Off on Sunday evening. Junior DeAundre Manuel led the Warriors with 14 points and four steams and junior Dyson Harward added 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks, helping pace the Warriors (1-1 overall), who finished shooting 48 percent (31-of-64) from the floor. Senior Matt Ilodigwe posted 12 points and six assists and junior D’Andre Edmond posted 12 points and seven ...