PHOTO GALLERY: Day 1 of the PIAA track and field championships
A photographic look at the morning session from Shippensburg at the PIAA track and field championships.
Espinosa wins state gold in Class AA 1,600; Williamsport's Sanders reaches podium in Class AAA
SHIPPENSBURG — Once again, Baylee Espinosa is the state's best distance runner. A year after she won state gold in both the 1,600 and 3,200 in Class AA competition, the senior Green Dragon won state gold in the 1,600 on Friday on the first day of competition at the PIAA track and field ...
Hughesville softball falls to Mifflinburg in district semis
It was anything but a walk in the park for Mifflinburg despite striking early in Thursday’s District 4 Class AAA semifinal against Hughesville, as it took a late push for the top seed to finally take control and pull out a 9–6 win at Elm Park. With the teams tied 5–5 in the fifth, starting pitcher Taylor Stewart jump-started the go-ahead rally by ripping a leadoff double to left. She scored on Aubrey Fluman’s single, giving the Wildcats (21–0) a lead they would never relinquish. “It’s just an indescribable feeling,” Stewart said. “That game didn’t go the way we ...
Williamsport softball beats Wilkes-Barre to advance to District 2-4 Class 6A final
In their latest playoff game, the Williamsport Millionaire softball soundly beat Wilkes-Barre in six innings to the tune of 10-0 in the District 2-4 Class 6A playoffs. It was an impressive showing at the plate by the Millionaires. Kinsley Cannode, Brielle Thornton, and Katelyn Solomon each hit a home run – with Thornton’s and Solomon’s coming in the fifth inning. The latter with a runner on base for an additional RBI. “The one girl had her first home run as a high school freshman,” Williamsport coach Scott Stugart said referring to Thornton. “It was pretty exciting for ...
Montoursville tops Athens to win District 4 Class AAAA baseball championship
The mark of a true ace is a pitcher that gets A-plus results without his A-plus stuff. That description fits Montoursville senior Logan Kirby’s performance in Thursday’s District 4 Class AAAA championship game on Millionaire Mountain in Williamsport against Athens. Kirby continued to ...
Montgomery beats Bucktail to win District 4 Class A softball title
Let the Banana Splits flow. The gold medals, too. A few days ago, Montgomery coach Chris Glenn told his players he would buy them banana splits if they won a district title. So, his wallet took a big hit Thursday evening. It may be the best money he’s ever spent. At the perfect time, ...