FB FRIDAY: What 2 Watch 4
What 2 Watch 4 Games of the Week North Schuylkill at Jim Thorpe, Mahanoy Area at Marian, Pottsville at Daniel Boone, Hamburg at Wyomissing Upper Dauphin to honor champs The Upper Dauphin Area Athletic...
View ArticleHSFB: Pottsville defeats Daniel Boone
BIRDSBORO — Clock-eating scoring drives, pin-point passing, pile-moving and breakaway runs combined with clutch defensive stands were all part of Pottsville’s Berks Football League Section 1 game...
View ArticleHS FOOTBALL: Hurricanes blow past Miners
MINERSVILLE — Two running backs gained 100 yards rushing for Schuylkill Haven on Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Neither was Preston Gehring, who got his yardage in a different way. Scoring...
View ArticleHSFB: Nause leads Marian past Mahanoy
HOMETOWN — Hunter Nause doesn’t get many touches, but he makes the most out of every one he gets. Nause scored three touchdowns, one on a 90-yard kickoff return, to lead Marian to a 35-7 rout of...
View ArticleBOYS' SOCCER: Schuylkill League championship preview capsule
Schuylkill League Boys’ Soccer Championship Preview Capsule When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Bulldog Stadium, Tri-Valley High School Ticket prices: $5 per adult, $3 per student Lehighton (17-2, D-I champion)...
View ArticleHS FOOTBALL: Eagles' defense shuts down Tamaqua
TAMAQUA — The irresistible force met the immovable object, and the object remained unmoved. The Blue Mountain defense (the object) held Tamaqua’s Bud Moyer (the force) to 24 yards rushing as the Eagles...
View ArticleHS FOOTBALL: Mayernik shows potential in Indians' win
SHENANDOAH — Mike Mayernik may be talented enough to start at running back for most teams in the Anthracite Football League. Right now, the Lehighton junior bides his time and makes the most of his...
View ArticleBOYS' SOCCER: Lehighton, Blue Mountain meet in championship rematch
Zach Christoff and Angus Fortune will never forget the feelings that overcame them after last year’s Schuylkill League championship. Christoff watched teammate Frank Bokan score the overtime winner for...
View ArticleHSFB: Rodichok leads Vikings to victory
DUNCANNON — Friday night’s Tri-Valley League game turned into the Nick Rodichok Show. The senior quarterback passed for four touchdowns to lead Williams Valley to a 26-21 victory over Susquenita on...
View ArticleHSFB: Bulldogs rout Pine Grove
PINE GROVE — Tri-Valley hoisted a trophy Friday night. In the process, the Bulldogs continued their drive for a potential league championship game in two weeks. Jaden Buchanan threw for 79 yards, while...
View ArticleBuffaloes stampede over Upper Dauphin
ELIZABETHVILLE — No one wants to get caught in a stampede, especially on home turf, but that’s what happened when Upper Dauphin hosted the Newport Buffaloes on Friday night. The Trojans fell 48-0, as...
View ArticleHSFB: Jim Thorpe defeats North Schuylkill
JIM THORPE — Robert Heller didn’t think of going down. Making the big play, getting to the end zone and keeping his Jim Thorpe squad unbeaten were the only things crossing his mind. Heller’s 59-yard...
View ArticleH.S. GIRLS' SOCCER: Pine Grove, Blue Mountain set to meet for Schuylkill...
It’s time for Round 4. After three previous meetings this season, the most recent Monday, Blue Mountain and Pine Grove are set to get together one last time in 2015 when the two square off in the...
View ArticleHSFB: Panther Valley earns 1st win
LANSFORD — For once this season, the Panther Valley football team has a reason to feel good about itself. The Panthers finally put one in the win column, overcoming a slow start to score six unanswered...
View ArticlePenn State Report Card
PSU Report Player of the Game QB Christian Hackenberg Penn State The junior was challenged by an aggressive Maryland game plan, and he delivered big play after big play. He completed 13 passes for a...
View ArticleOUTDOORS: Some calling tips to put a wild turkey on the Thanksgiving dinner menu
RINGTOWN — Those looking to score a wild turkey for the Thanksgiving table should consider the advice from award-winning custom call maker Austin Hornberger for fall turkey hunting success. Hornberger...
View ArticleHSFB: Wyomissing blanks Hamburg
WYOMISSING — Coming off a shutout loss to state-ranked Wyomissing, first-year Hamburg coach Damian Buggy still has a carrot on a stick to dangle in front of his Hawks. “Hopefully, the ‘P’ word —...
View ArticleBOYS' SOCCER: Lehighton repeats as Schuylkill League champions
HEGINS — When Lehighton entered the Schuylkill League two years ago, Joe Marks never dreamt the Indians would capture back-to-back boys’ soccer league titles. No need to dream about it anymore....
View ArticleLocal Sports Briefs for Sunday, October 25
Johnson named to All-PSUAC volleyball roster STATE COLLEGE — A member of the Penn State Schuylkill women’s volleyball team has been named to the All-Penn State University Athletic Conference team....
View ArticleOutdoor Briefs for Oct. 25
Outdoors-related clubs and organizations can submit items to be considered for publication in “Outdoors Briefs” by emailing to outdoors@republicanherald.com. Online ‘Trophy Room’ accepting photos from...
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