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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 ...

Crosscutters post comfortable win in series finale vs. Mexico

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The Williamsport Crosscutters completed their first sweep of the season Sunday afternoon, downing Team Mexico in the MLB Draft League International Series 9-2 at Bowman Field. After two close weekend contests, the Cutters would make it no nonsense in game three tacking on the first nine ...

Crosscutters' Jennings capturing attention with stellar defense, versatility at plate

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Sub-Division I baseball is not what it used to be. Formerly a level of ball that is vastly subpar to the Division I level, in 2026 you will see hundreds of college baseball's best programs fielding transfers that come from the Division II, III or junior college level. Even in the College World Series, this fact holds true. In West Virginia’s opening contest win against Troy, not a single out from a West Virginia pitcher was recorded by a pitcher who started at the division one level. So, it is no surprise that the Williamsport Crosscutter roster is littered more and more every year ...