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A look at all of the area’s state playoff games in basketball

A year ago, the Loyalsock girls’ basketball team captured a 3A state championship. They lived the dream and, starting this weekend, the Lancers and nine other area teams begin chasing those Hershey dreams again. The following is a look at the 10 games involving area teams which will be ...

Wentzel advances to 172 championship semifinals tonight

HERSHEY — Montoursville’s Gage Wentzel continued his dominant run through the PIAA Wrestling Tournament with a fall in the quarters to set up a match-up with Bishop McCort’s Emory Gunby in the semifinals tonight. Wentzel (172) pinned Johnsonburg’s Rocco Allegretto in 2:34 as he ...

Area underclassmen have left their mark at state tourney

HERSHEY – Upon falling in the blood round of last year’s state tournament, Montoursville’s Branden Eisenhour – then a freshman – felt like he had lost his step. Though he still had time to improve so early into his high school career, his confidence was diminished following the loss ...

Montoursville’s Gage Wentzel advances to the 172-pound final in Hershey

HERSHEY — Montoursville’s Gage Wentzel go through to his second straight final, using a lot of grit and a little faith, as he defeated Bishop McCort’s Emory Gunby in ultimate tie-breaker, 4-3, during the PIAA Wrestling Championships 172 pound semi-final Friday night. “Job’s not ...

Hughesville girls team has a strong bond

Most Hughesville players began competing together as third graders. They learned together, grew together and experienced ups and downs together. But they’ve mostly won together. And above everything they have pulled closer together. That bond has grown stronger over the years and is a big ...