HSFB: Marian rolls by Vikings
WILLIAMSTOWN — It was only the season opener. But K.J. Snerr, Ethan Kuczynski and the rest of the Marian offense clicked like it was late October. Snerr scored three TDs and Kuczynski threw for two...
View ArticleHSFB: Haven grinds out win over PV
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Sometimes, a team’s best defensive player ends up being its best offensive player, too. That’s what Schuylkill Haven coach Mike Farr got out of running back/linebacker Nick Kerschner...
View ArticlePenn State vs. Temple: Matchups
Penn State Nittany Lions (0-0, 0-0 Big Ten) at Temple Owls (0-0, 0-0 American Athletic Conference) WHEN: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia TV: ESPN WEB:...
View ArticleHSFB: Freed leads Eagles' rout of Devils
ORWIGSBURG — Mason Freed introduced himself in the Eastern Conference Class AAA championship game last season. Then a sophomore, Freed stepped in for injured starting quarterback Sean Greenawalt and...
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TAMAQUA — North Schuylkill coach Wally Hall told his team before its season opener that it had a target on its back and to expect the worst. That message was received loud and clear near the end of the...
View ArticleHSFB: Bulldogs roll past Millersburg
HEGINS — At one point during the second quarter, Tri-Valley coach Mike Ulicny yelled out to his troops, “Let’s wear them down.” That’s exactly was the Bulldogs eventually did. Their numbers and depth...
View ArticleHSFB: Morrisville slips away from Nativity
SAINT CLAIR — Nativity opened its 2015 season with a nail-biter, but ultimately came up short. The Green Wave fell to Morrisville 38-34 despite leading by as many as 22 points. The Bulldogs used a...
View ArticleHSFB: Loyalsock beats MCA in season opener
LOYALSOCK — If there’s such a thing as an encouraging loss, Mount Carmel had it Friday. The Tornadoes lost the season opener to Loyalsock 34-7 but the team with a rookie head coach, a new system and a...
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LEHIGHTON — Wyatt Clements and Tyler Cann are two of the Lehighton football players expected to lead the Indians to an Anthracite League championship. After Friday’s first game, the two confirmed that...
View ArticleOutdoor briefs for Sept. 6
Outdoors-related clubs and organizations can submit items to be considered for publication in “Outdoors Briefs” by emailing to outdoors@republicanherald.com. Concealed carry gun seminars sponsored by...
View ArticleOUTDOORS: Major changes for WMU 5C as early archery season nears
HARRISBURG — It is admittedly the most unscientific of unscientific surveys and is based upon the response of 10 hunters at the recent Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza in Kempton. During...
View ArticleOUTDOORS: PGC has plans for ultimate hunting license
HARRISBURG Ultimately, for the good of Pennsylvania’s sportsmen, it is in their best long-term interest to accept — if not support — the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s need for the approval of state...
View ArticleBRIEFS: Lake Wynonah man shoots ace
What’s Happening moved to Monday Due to limited space and an abundance of local events Saturday, Sunday’s What’s Happening column will appear in Monday’s newspaper. Lake Wynonah golfer hits ace at...
View ArticleHS VOLLEYBALL: Nativity wins Cardinal Clash crown
PINE GROVE — Jocelyn Holobetz collected nine kills as Nativity’s girls’ volleyball team won the Cardinal Clash on Saturday with a 25-15 win over Lehighton. The Green Wave went 6-0 in the Cardinal pool....
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PINE GROVE — David Snedden connected for the game-winning goal in the second overtime Saturday as Pine Grove defeated Pottsville 2-1 in the championship game of the Cardinal Classic. Austin Anspach...
View ArticleThree claim Big Diamond track championships
FORESTVILLE — After chasing the points leader for the entire season, Pine Grove’s Chris Holland finished the quest Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway. With a third-place finish in the 25-lap...
View ArticleNOTES: Hackenberg experiences rare season-opening struggles
PHILADELPHIA — Have to say this much about Christian Hackenberg: He’s a quick starter. In his first start as a true freshman in 2013, the rifle-armed Hackenberg threw for 278 yards and a pair of...
View ArticleHS GIRLS SOCCER: Coyle's hat trick leads Crimson Tide past Hamburg
HAMBURG — Catie Coyle was one of the eight new starters the Pottsville girls’ soccer team had in its lineup Saturday morning against Hamburg. It was a good start not only for Coyle, but the rest of the...
View ArticleHigh School girls' soccer roundup for Sept. 5, 2015
HALIFAX — Rachel Edge had five goals in two games as Pine Grove outscored its two opponents 12-1 and powered its way to the Halifax Tournament championship Saturday. In their opener, the Cardinals...
View ArticleCOLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Pine Grove grad shines in kicking debut
Thought for the Day — Simple. Happy Labor Day holiday. Back to the MAC As promised two weeks ago, let’s take a look at football players in the Middle Atlantic Conference and the Pennsylvania State...
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