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Matt Campbell remains committed to QB Becht

Following Penn State’s loss to Michigan on Saturday, Matt Campbell reiterated his confidence in starting quarterback Rocco Becht. Three days later, that hasn’t changed. Campbell was asked about his quarterback situation during a brief press availability on Tuesday, and he made it clear he’s not ready to switch to backup Alex Manske. Becht committed three turnovers in the second half at Michigan that led to 21 UM points. Despite that, Campbell said Tuesday: “We have complete faith in Rocco Becht. Rocco has continued to play good football. There are a couple moments he’d ...

Local roundup: Williamsport boys, girls cross country teams win HAC-I titles

Williamsport's boys and girls cross country teams beat Selinsgrove on Tuesday afternoon and, in the process, secured the HAC-I team championship. The Williamsport girls completed an undefeatd season (18-0) while the boys suffered just one loss and went an impressive 17-1. Both teams advance to the District 6 Class AAA championships on Hallowween in Portage. The Williamsport girls beat Selinsgrove, 21-38, while the boys won, 15-50. On the girls side against the Seals, Williamsport took the top thre spots as Izzy Sanders won with a time of 18;37.60, Maddie Sanders ran a 19;12.90 for ...

Kegler’s Korner: Three area women reach 700 mark in bowling

Last week saw three women reach the 700 mark with Sandra Confer leading the pack with a 725, her second consecutive 700 series in the Intercommunity League. In the Thursday Night Men’s League, local association newcomer Wes Walls topped all the men with an 822, the first 800 series of his career. In that same league, Brittany Weidler rolled a 725 and Danielle Barlet posted a 713, her second 700 series in as many weeks in that league. Weidler’s series included a 267, taking female high game honors for the week, while Travis Rupert tossed a 300 game in the Monday Night Classic ...

Local roundup: Montoursville boys hold off Williamsport for exciting 3-2 win

Montoursville held off Williamsport at Balls Mills for a thrilling 3-2 boys soccer win on Monday night. Williamsport cut the deficit to 3-2 when Charles Plummer scored with 40 seconds left, but it was too little, too late for Williamsport to rally. Riccardo Montini Bellosio had two first-half goals, assisted by Colton Beadle and Liam Lucas, to go ahead 2-0 into the break. Connor Hofstrom scored of a penalty kick in the 48th minute to make it a 2-1 deficit before Montoursville went back ahead by two when CJ Lucas scored off a penalty kick in the 62nd minute. Carter Gormont had a monster ...

Chris Masse on football: The future is bright for Hughesville

over; Chase Shrawder ran for 191 yards and Hughesville showed both the skill and will which has turned its season around while pointing to a promising future. Because, while those younger players were learning the system and situations earlier this year, they know have learned something even ...

Loyalsock’s Crawford sisters win District 4 doubles gold in tennis

Loyalsock’s Caroline and Emily Crawford knew that they’d only have one shot at winning a district doubles title together. And Caroline, a senior, and Emily a freshman, sure made the most of their only chance to accomplish just that. The sisters romped its way to the district finals, ...