Sports

Digital ticketing is coming to this year's LLWS

Local Sports June 18, 2026

For the first time ever, fans and guests attending the 2026 Little League World Series in South Williamsport will enjoy an enhanced experience with digital ticketing, bringing stadium seating access to the world’s largest youth sports tournament to your fingertips. “Little League is always looking for new ways to enhance the experience for our players, families, and fans while honoring the traditions that makes our organization so special,” said Patrick Wilson, Little League president and CEO. “Introducing digital ticketing for the Little League Baseball World Series is a ...

Penn College names Brett Marks as new baseball coach

Local Sports June 18, 2026

Brett Marks has been selected as Penn College's baseball coach, the institution announced Thursday. "Brett rose to the top of a very strong candidate pool," Penn College Director of Athletics Scott Kennell said. "We're excited for him to join our coaching staff, and we believe the future of the baseball program is in very good hands." Marks spent the 2026 season as an assistant coach at Penn State Abington and helped guide the Nittany Lions to a 32-13 record and a United East playoff berth. Prior to last season, Marks was the head coach from 2022-25 at Cairn University, where he ...

Loyalsock grad Barone enjoying return to Williamsport as Crosscutter

Local Sports June 18, 2026

It’s not uncommon for familiar names to ring out at Bowman Field for the Williamsport Crosscutters. Even with an MLB Draft League player pool filled with diverse talents across the country and abroad, it's typical for local prodigies to make their way back to Bowman as they continue ...

Sheeler, Raymond named Mansfield Winter Athletes of Year

Local Sports June 18, 2026

MANSFIELD – Women’s Basketball’s Katie Sheeler and Track and Field’s Cahsid Raymond were named the 2025-26 Mansfield Mountaineers Winter Athletes of the Year after standout seasons. The pair were honored at the Mountie Awards on May 9. This is Sheeler’s second year in a row earning the award. She is the first women’s basketball player since Brelle Kelly in 2016-17 and 2017-18. It is Raymond’s first honor with the track and field team and fifth time honored as Athlete of the Year. All previous honors came with the sprint football team and Fall Athlete of the Year. ...

Keystone majors defeat South, advance to District 12 winner's final behind seven-run fifth

Local Sports June 17, 2026

Locked into a tight battle with a stingy South Williamsport side, Keystone stayed the course in their PA District 12 Little League Major Softball All-Star contest at South Williamsport Community Park on Wednesday. Their constant ability to put the ball in play paid off, as they exploded ...

Montoursville major softball beats Loyalsock in District 12 tournament

Local Sports June 17, 2026

Montoursville's major softball team earned a 6-1 win against Loyalsock in the District 12 all-star tournament to advance to the winners' bracket final. The win means Montoursville will face Keystone — a 10-2 winner over South Williamsport — in Friday's winners' bracket final. The winner of Friday's game will play for the District 12 championship on June 23 at Lycoming College. Statistics, information and details from Loyalsock's game with Montoursville were not made available. Loyalsock falls into the losers' bracket and faces South Williamsport in an elimination game on ...