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Thought for the Day — Happy New Year! As we seek prosperity and success in the new year, recall the words of Benjamin Franklin from Poor Richard’s Almanac: “Industry, perseverance and frugality, make...
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PSU’s Smith to enter NFL Draft STATE COLLEGE — Penn State offensive tackle Donovan Smith has announced he will forego his final season of NCAA eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL Draft. The redshirt...
View ArticleH.S. BOYS BASKETBALL: WQLV Tourney title game postponed by power outage
ELIZABETHVILLE — Those fans wanting to see Millersburg and Upper Dauphin in the WQLV Holiday Tournament boys’ championship game will have to wait another day. Monday’s game between the Tri-Valley...
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MAHANOY CITY — Kristina Nieddu and Abigail Snitzer netted 16 points apiece as Shenandoah Valley dominated Panther Valley 57-12 in the Senator Rhoades Tournament on Monday at Mahanoy Area. Nieddu also...
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Name: Matthew Miller High school: Upper Dauphin Grade: Junior Sport: Boys’ basketball Accomplishments: Averaged 33.5 points per game in two games last week. Scored 39 and broke school record for...
View ArticleGIRLS' BB: Williams Valley rallies past Tri-Valley for WQLV title
ELIZABETHVILLE — It seemed at times as though there was a lid over the Williams Valley basket in the first half of Monday night’s WQLV Tournament championship against Tri-Valley at Upper Dauphin. The...
View ArticleH.S. BOYS' BASKETBALL: Big 2nd half keys Crimson Tide rout of Nativity
It is not uncommon for Pottsville’s man-to-man defense to take over a game. It took until early into the second half for it to happen Tuesday. Once the Crimson Tide got rolling, though, what was a...
View ArticleMinersville softball team's run to 9th state title top story of 2014
There’s tradition, and then there’s Minersville softball. For nearly 40 years, the Battlin’ Miners have been crafting championship softball teams. Second-generation players are becoming increasingly...
View ArticleTuesday's high school hoops roundup
ELIZABETHVILLE — Upper Dauphin and Millersburg proved to be worth the wait. Alex Uhler scored 16 points and Matt Miller recorded 14 as the Trojans edged the Indians 54-51 in the WQLV Holiday Tournament...
View ArticleH.S. SWIMMING: Blue Mountain sweeps Saucon
ORWIGSBURG — JoJo Jacobson (200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 100 backstroke, 400 freestyle relay) and Rebecca Donohue (200 medley relay, 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay)...
View ArticleGIRLS' BB: Pottsville holds off Nativity in Battle of the Hills
It’s called the Battle of the Hills for a reason. When late December rolls around and it’s time for the annual game between cross-town rivals Pottsville and Nativity at Martz Hall, both the Crimson...
View ArticleHS WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Haven places 3rd at ELCO Duals
MYERSTOWN — After an 0-4 start, Schuylkill Haven has turned its wrestling season around. The Hurricanes went 4-1 Tuesday to claim third place at the ELCO Duals. Schuylkill Haven topped Daniel Boone...
View ArticlePGTC participates in Reindeer Games
The Pottsville Gymnastics & Theatrical Center dominated the Reindeer Classic by earning both team and all-around titles. Approximately 200 gymnasts from 10 teams took part in the annual event,...
View ArticleGIRLS' HOOPS NOTEBOOK: 5 possible playoff contenders to watch
We all know the favorites. North Schuylkill and Pottsville in Division I. Minersville in Division II. Marian and Shenandoah Valley in Division III. But with the holiday tournament season over, it’s...
View ArticleH.S. BOYS' BASKETBALL: Tests coming up for Pottsville
This is supposed to be Pottsville’s year in boys’ basketball. So far, it has been. The Crimson Tide have overpowered their opponents during a 7-0 start, winning by an average margin of 28.2 points per...
View ArticleWRESTLING NOTEBOOK: Area teams prep for meat of season
Welcome to January. Welcome to the grind. The holidays are over. It’s back to school and homework Monday. The anticipation of the preseason and excitement of holiday tournament travel are gone, too....
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The Pottsville girls’ basketball team came off the holiday break as efficient as it was before the break. Madison Sherakas scored 18 points as Pottsville turned a 27-13 halftime lead into a 63-35...
View Article16 local players named to PFN All-State teams
The Pennsylvania Football News rang in 2015 with All-State accolades for 16 area high school football players. The online publication unveiled its 2015 All-State squads Friday, choosing first and...
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Big Diamond divisions to race at Grandview BECHTELSVILLE — Two divisions which compete regularly at Big Diamond Speedway, Forestville, will be a prominent part of the schedule for the 26th annual...
View ArticleHS WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Hamburg 4th, Pottsville 5th at Hawk Mountain Duals
HAMBURG — Luke Gardner went 5-0, helping Pottsville place fifth Saturday at Hamburg’s Hawk Mountain Duals. The host Hawks placed fourth in the 10-team event. No Hamburg individual results were...
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