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Bucknell's Sample sets T45 American record in long jump

Local Sports July 27, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Rayven Sample made history on the second day of the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships, setting the T45 American record in the ambulatory long jump just 40 minutes after racing in the 400 dash. Sample ended Grayson Adams' one-year reign as T45 American record holder. "Opening and closing my season at Nationals was a wonderful experience," Sample said. "I went into this meet with the singular goal of having fun and enjoying the sport; I accomplished that for sure." Sample finished seventh overall among 10 competitors, but he shattered the T45 ...

Josh Huger named Bucknell swimming and diving coach

Local Sports July 27, 2026

LEWISBURG — Josh Huger, who most recently served as the associate coach and recruiting coordinator at Cal Berkeley, has been tabbed as the next head coach of the Bucknell men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. Huger joins the Bison staff with a wealth of experience in the Division I realm, having previously served as an associate head coach at Tennessee and as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech, William & Mary, and Indiana (Pa.). “I am thrilled to welcome Josh to the Bison Athletics family,” said vice president for athletics and recreation Tim Pavlechko. “Josh has ...

Crosscutters edge out Thunder, secure first regular-season walk off of season

Local Sports July 26, 2026

The Williamsport Crosscutters secured their first regulation walkoff of the season, coming back to hold off the West Virginia Black Bears 8-6 at Historic Bowman Field After blowing a six run lead in the inning prior, the Cutters would make sure to send the home crowd happy in the ninth ...

Nic Severini on baseball: Cutters' recent problems correlate with struggles at plate

Local Sports July 26, 2026

The past week has been humbling for the Williamsport Crosscutters. In a season that has seen Billtown’s ballclub clinch the MLB Draft League First Half Title in historically dominant fashion, the past week has not been as kind. And while it has been emphatically stated that the Cutters, who ...

Dixon picks up second win of season at Clinton County Speedway

Local Sports July 25, 2026

MILL HALL — George Dixon picked up his second victory of the season with an exciting finish of the limited late model feature on Friday. AJ Hoffman earned another pro stock victory, Jillian Maurer of Elysburg won her first 270 micro sprint feature of the season and Zak Kline of Mill Hall ...

Cutters lead doesn’t hold as Thunder sweep Williamsport

Local Sports July 25, 2026

Williamsport was able to take a 3-0 lead over Trenton but couldn’t hold on as the Cutters fell to the Thunder, 7-3, on Saturday and are swept in the three-game series at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. Nick Barone led the offense with a 2 for 4 night that included a run scored. Jack Kail used a ...