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Emily George scores lone run as Montoursville softball defeats Danville 1-0

With Julie Friel spinning a gem on the mound, Montoursville knew that the first run in a 0-0 game heading to the bottom of the fifth inning could be the difference-maker in the team’s matchup against Danville at home on Friday. And, as leadoff hitter Emily George fouled off pitch after ...

Local roundup: Loyalsock boys tennis edges out Wellsboro 3-2

Loyalsock’s boys tennis team secured a 3-2 win against Wellsboro thanks to winning two of the three singles matchups. Elijah Lin beat Luke Rothermel at No. 1 singles, 6-4, 7-5 and at No. 3 singles, David Bjorkman posted a 6-4, 6-2 win over RJ Doughtie. Wellsboro’s Mason Brill beat ...

Jennifer Smith resigns as LHU women’s coach after 18 seasons

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven women’s basketball coach Jennifer Smith has announced her resignation from Lock Haven. Smith, who is the program’s all-time wins leader, has been named the new coach at Millersville University. In her 18 seasons at Lock Haven, Smith is the winningest coach in ...

Williamsport’s Evan Summers named Sun-Gazette Swimmer of the Year

Williamsport has a long history of successful swimmers dating back to the 1970s and the first PIAA swimming championships that were held. Back in 1976, it was Chip Frazier making a name for himself with Williamsport, becoming the program’s first top-5 finisher when he took silver. It ...

Loyalsock softball earns HAC-III win vs. Warrior Run

Loyalsock’s lineup has plenty of potential power throughout, even if it hasn’t necessarily shone through in the chilly early goings of the season. In Thursday’s 10-6 HAC-III win over Warrior Run at Short Park. The Lancers, however, reminded everyone the kind of fireworks display they can ...

Bucktail defeats St. John Neumann in baseball 7-4

It was a battle of 1-3 teams when Bucktail hosted St. John Neumann in baseball competition, but an impressive performance from Bucktail freshman Angelo Tarantella on the mound led to the home team improving to 2-3 by way of a 7-4 win. Both teams had clutch hits, fielding and plays at the ...