She is 5-foot-1 but relentlessly competes and fears no one. She takes a physical beating, often being knocked down, but always pops up and comes back even more determined. She efficiently runs the offense, plays ferocious defense and her only concern is winning. Her name is Piper Minier, ...
Williamsport basketball players often woke up before the sun rose last summer and practiced. They often continue doing so now. The Millionaires work on all facets, but they shoot a lot. And it's paying off in a big way. Tuesday night against Altoona, the Millionaires reaped the fruits of that labor. Six players combined to make 10 3-pointers and Williamsport produced another strong all-around performance as it thumped rival Altoona, 73-52 at the Magic Dome. The Millionaires (14-4) won their seventh straight game, three players finished in double figures and five scored at least eight ...
Aaron Akers does not possess the height fellow South Williamsport post player Marquan Harris does. But while opponents may focus on 6-foot-6 forward more, they do so at their peril. No doubt, Harris is a versatile threat and quality player. But so is Akers. And he proved it yet again Monday ...
At various times Friday night, Tyrick Moy and Marquan Harris competed like fierce enemies. Ten minutes following the game, they displayed nothing but brotherly love. Moy and Harris are brothers, but they were bitter rivals for 32 minutes Friday with Moy's St. John Neumann hosting Harris's ...
Williamsport missed a few second half shots Thursday night, but not many. The ball moved as fast as players did and the Millionaires continued producing quality, high-percentage shots. The points piled up and Williamsport stacked up another impressive win. The Millionaires efficiently and ...
MUNCY--Aleigha Rieppel scored inside and outside. She hustled everywhere, played swarming defense and repeatedly dove after loose basketballs. And nobody except her teammates, coaches and family knew how much she was hurting. Rieppel sprained her ankle Tuesday at practice but played nearly the whole game Wednesday. The senior did more than just play--she played great and helped her team again become champions. Rieppel scored a game-high 15 points, contributed in all facets and helped South capture a third straight Mid-Penn West championship as it edged Muncy 36-33 in a thriller ...
