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Penn College announces its Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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The Penn College Athletics Department announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, which includes Taylor (Brooks) Esposito and Brittan Kittle. Esposito and Kittle will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Friday, Sept. 18, in a 6 p.m. ceremony during Wildcat Weekend. Esposito, of Cogan Station, was awarded North Eastern Athletic Conference first-team softball honors as a freshman in 2016 and sophomore in 2017 and took third-team honors as a senior in 2019. She also was a USCAA Honorable Mention as a freshman. An outfielder/pitcher, Esposito started 135 of the 138 games she played in, had a ...

North Union 12F Strikers headed to national championships

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North Union United’s soccer program has been full of success in various youth levels over the years and this year is no exception. The North Union United 12F Strikers secured a spot at the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Tennessee on July 16-23. The team is made up of Quay Anna ...

Ryan Smith takes 410 sprint opener at Clinton County Speedway

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MILL HALL — Ryan Smith returned to victory lane at the one-third mile Clinton County oval this past weekend. “I really like coming here,” said Smith in victory lane. “This track really fits my driving style.” It was the third win of his career at Clinton County. AJ Hoffman won an ...

Hammaker picks up win at Port Royal Speedway

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Port Royal saw Doug Hammaker drive from his sixth-place starting spot to the win, marking his first career win behind a 410 sprint car. He also joins the historic rank of drivers who have won a race at Port Royal Speedway, but a list of historic drivers like Greg Hodnett and Jason Johnson who were able to drive the Kline owned No. 22 to victory. In limited late model competition, Lane Snook would go on to claim his third victory at Port Royal Speedway in 2026 marking the seventh of his career at his home track. In 305 sprint car compeition, Chris Dolan would lead all 20 laps to pick ...

Lycoming graduate Bickhart named cheerleading advisor

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A former Lycoming College cheerleader herself, Makaela Bickhart is set to serve as the team’s advisor in 2026-27. As cheerleading advisor, Bickhart oversees the team’s practices, meetings and appearances at sporting and community events. She also helps maintain the team’s budget and organizes team fundraisers. “It is an honor to return to Lycoming College in a coaching role,” Bickhart said. “As a former cheerleader and alumna, I experienced firsthand the impact that a cheerleading team can have on the student experience. I am excited to work with these dedicated ...

Loyalsock, Montoursville major softball teams win district openers

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Loyalsock edged Williamsport in a District 12 major softball tournament opener, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinals. Loyalsock faces Montoursville in that winners’ bracket quarterfinal game on Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. while Williamsport drops into the elimination bracket and faces Jersey Shore/GSV, a 9-3 loser to Keystone. A two-RBI single by Evie McClain helped break the game open in the second inning for a 3-0 lead and Loyalsock never let Williamspory rally. Loyalsock made it a 6-0 lead in the third with another three-run performance which was made possibly in large part thanks to ...