PIAA FOOTBALL: Casella comes up big for Haven
ORWIGSBURG - Schuylkill Haven's players jokingly call it the train.When the Hurricanes go into their I formation, lineman Nate Kramer pulls the horn and says "Choo, Choo."The Hurricanes rode the train...
View ArticleH.S. FOOTBALL: Old Forge ends Southern Columbia's season
COAL TOWNSHIP - All you need to know about Old Forge's confidence against Southern Columbia on Friday is the Blue Devils traveled to Shamokin's Kemp Memorial Stadium in a bus chartered by Tiger Coach...
View ArticleCOLLEGE HOOPS: Penn State Schuylkill battle low numbers, inexperience
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Molly Carduff was in condition when the Penn State Schuylkill's women's basketball season began Nov. 18.Considering the Lady Lions' tiny roster, she had to be."It's been a lot of...
View ArticleBefore hunting, know the laws
Many of those who enjoy participating in Pennsylvania's archery and muzzleloader deer seasons are among the ranks will still be a part of the approximately 800,000 orange-clad hunters who will be...
View ArticleLuck of the draw
BENEZETTEFilling a Pennsylvania elk tag begins with having a tremendous amount of luck.After all, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, there are approximately 20,000 applicants each year for...
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Game BallsOFFENSE QB Ron Kellogg III, Nebraska - The senior came off the bench to inspire a rekindled Cornhuskers offense in the second quarter. He completed 20-of-34 passes for 191 yards and a...
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STATE COLLEGE - Penn State had to face Nebraska with one of its best weapons on the sideline and out of uniform.Leading rusher Bill Belton sat out the Nittany Lions' frustrating 23-20 overtime loss to...
View ArticleNew teams fill bracket in PIAA's 'A' playoffs
Over the years, it's been pretty easy to fill out a bracket for the PIAA Class A football playoffs.On the top half, or Eastern bracket, pencil in Southern Columbia to reach the final.On the bottom...
View ArticleCOLLEGE HOOPS: Schuylkill men looking to rebuild
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Penn State Schuylkill's men's basketball team should be feeling fortunate when its season resumes Dec. 3.Few of its future rivals will bring the ability displayed by its first...
View ArticlePenn State's young talent offers promising future despite current struggles
STATE COLLEGEThere are facts that run through your head when watching this Penn State team play. They're facts you want to ignore, because you know what you're seeing at times is oozing with potential....
View ArticleLocal grads garner grid glory
We've got a lot of ground to cover, so first let's quickly run down postseason gridiron honors (some of which have already appeared in the Republican-Herald) and some playoff results.Here's the list of...
View ArticleLocal Brief 11/26/2013
Hackenberg accounted for all three of Penn State's touchdowns in Saturday's 23-20, overtime loss to Nebraska, throwing for 217 yards and two TDs and running for a 7-yard score. For the season,...
View ArticleHS FOOTBALL: It all starts up front for Hurricanes
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Schuylkill Haven has had some sensational offensive linemen over the years.Big, burly linemen who were All-State selections and Division I college recruits.Pound for pound, muscle...
View ArticleO'Brien wants to end season on high note
Don't get him wrong. Bill O'Brien really is focused on Wisconsin and his team's season finale on Saturday.But when asked where he believed the Penn State program sits after his second season at the...
View ArticleThe Jungle offers Haven football players, public a sanctuary to get mentally,...
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Kenny Harig talked openly about the improvement in his physical fitness.As he stood in the speed room of The Jungle, the Schuylkill Haven junior couldn't stop raving about the place...
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Schuylkill Haven- NICKNAME: Hurricanes- RECORD: 10-3, District 11 Class A champions- COACH: Mike Farr (9th season, 72-38)- MALE ENROLLMENT: 149- NOTABLE: Schuylkill Haven won its seventh District 11...
View ArticleHS FOOTBALL: Haven's run game to be tested by Old Forge's defense
Tonight's PIAA Class A state quarterfinal is a simple battle of the "Irresistible Force" against the "Immovable Object."Schuylkill Haven's running attack has been virtually unstoppable the past six...
View ArticleHS FOOTBALL: Old Forge stomps Haven
ORWIGSBURG - It's not uncommon for a high school football team to get a half-dozen big plays to occur during a game.But when just about all of those plays result in touchdowns, it allows little room...
View ArticleHS FOOTBALL: First play sets the tone for Old Forge win
ORWIGSBURG - As he prepared to board the bus for Friday's PIAA Class A football quarterfinal against Schuylkill Haven, Old Forge quarterback Jake Manetti was approached by head coach Mike...
View ArticlePlenty of options for taking a buck after opening day
If this year's two-week statewide firearms deer season follows the pattern of Pennsylvania's previous season, the majority of the hunters filling a buck tag will do so Monday on opening day.Each year,...
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