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Scott elevated to associate head coach at Penn St.

Local Sports June 9, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades announced staff updates ahead of the 2026-27 season, including the promotion of Brent Scott to associate head coach, the additions of Sam Little (video coordinator/player development) and Alex Grumer (assistant director of operations) and title changes for both Patrick Dorney and Jake Szczecina. Scott has been elevated to associate head coach as he enters his fourth season at Penn State in 2026-27. Scott served three seasons as assistant coach from 2023-26. Widely respected throughout college basketball for his elite ...

Feathers earns victory at Clinton County Speedway for Speedweek

Local Sports June 9, 2026

MILL HALL — Opening night of the Appalachian Super Late Model Speedweek got underway on Friday at Clinton County Speedway. In an exciting 40-lap feature event with several changes for the lead, and three cars contended for the win in the closing laps, Trevor Feathers became the eventual ...

Montoursville's outstanding season comes to an end in Class AAAA semifinals

Local Sports June 8, 2026

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN—Montoursville climbed so far this season. It did not reach the summit, but what a view the Warriors achieved, looking down at all but three other Class AAAA teams. Repeating as district champions and reaching a second straight Final 4 represent massive achievements. When ...

Warriors have come a long way since Little League, in terms of talent and bond

Local Sports June 8, 2026

A day before Montoursville played its 4A state quarterfinal against Boiling Springs, coach Jeremy Eck took a look at an old photo and the memories came flooding back. The picture was one of a youth team he helped coach when the players were in the 9-10-year-old range. Flash forward and ...

A capsule look at the Montoursville's state semifinal matchup against Holy Ghost Prep

Local Sports June 8, 2026

Class AAAA State Semifinals Montoursville (19-4) vs. Holy Ghost Prep (15-9) at Blue Mountain High School, 4 p.m. Montoursville road to Final 4: In District 4, beat Athens, 9-3; In states, beat Wyoming Area, 11-1 and Boiling Springs, 4-2 Montoursville notes: Today's match-up features the ...

'Why not us': Montoursville hasn’t let outside doubt affect mentality

Local Sports June 8, 2026

Warriors have done it quite well. Despite losing four excellent senior starters, Montoursville (19-4) repeated as district champions, routed highly-touted Wyoming Area in the opening round a week ago and won a tight battle against Boiling Springs. It has not been one or two players doing ...