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Kase closed: Snyder's clutch pitching and hitting help Muncy reach district playoffs

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MUNCY—Kase Snyder changed the game when he smashed a third-inning, game-tying, two-run triple Saturday. Four innings later, Snyder saved the game. After scoring the go-ahead run on Corbyn Gardner's RBI grounder following his triple, Snyder took the mound with two on and one out in the seventh. There, he capped a big week and helped Muncy reach a big goal, retiring consecutive batters as the Indians defeated Canton, 5-2 while clinching a District 4 Class AA playoff berth. Snyder, one of two senior starters, earned both a win and save this week and, Saturday, added two memorable ...

Golf tip of the week: Add power to your swing

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One of the easiest ways to create more power in your swing is to maintain the angle between the left arm and the shaft until late in the dowsing, right hand for the lefty. Watch a low handicap or professional golfer, and you will notice the angle between the lead arm and the golf shaft ...

Area track and field bests (April 30)

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(Through Thursday, April 30) NOTES: Track and field bests are compiled from results sent to the Sun-Gazette. Only top 8 listed for each event for Class AA and Class AAA. Only one relay team per school listed. All area coaches are encouraged to send in results after track and field duals and meets so that area athletes can be recognized for their performances. BOYS CLASS AA 100: 1. Spencer Stine, Hughesville, 10.84; 2. Danny Dowell, Loyalsock, 10.95; 3. Cole Rhodes, Milton, 11.33; 4. Carter Gormont, Hughesville, 11.35; t-5. Ivan Baker, Loyalsock, 11.44; t-5. James Smith, Hughesville, ...

Local roundup: Lusk, Gerber help South baseball earn an 8-1 win vs. Midd-West

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Cade Lusk started Friday’s game at Midd-West the best way possible and pitcher Cole Gerber dominated from there as South Williamsport won, 8-1. Lusk smashed a lead-off home run and had a huge day, going 3 for 3 with three RBIs and two steals, while Gerber threw six innings of two-hit baseball. Gerber also struck out nine as South (9-4) won for the ninth time in 11 games. Marc Molina went 3 for 4, hitting a double, driving in a run and scoring three times. Trace Wertz added two hits and an RBI and South collected 12 hits, while winning its fourth straight game. Montoursville scored ...

Loyalsock tennis falls in team tournament, Lewisburg advances

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David Bjorkman earned a three-set victory at No. 3 singles for Loyalsock against Danville, but that would unfortunately be the Lancers’ lone victory as the Ironmen earned a 4-1 win in the District 4 boys tennis team tournament quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. The win moves the Ironmen to 15-2. Bjorkman beat Colin Sauers in the three-set thriller. Bjorkman earned a first-set win, 6-3, and then fell 6-3 in the second set. The Lancer settled in and battled in the third set to earn the 10-5 win. At No.1 singles, David Sommer earned a win via walkover. At No. 2 singles, ...

Loyalsock storms back to defeat Jersey Shore at Brandon Park

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Jahvon LaRosa faced pressure the last two innings he pitched. Parker Frederick endured none before he entered the game as a fifth inning pinch-hitter and, suddenly, encountered a lot. The common denominator became LaRosa and Frederick owning those big moments. LaRosa stranded four ...