PIAA SOFTBALL: Minersville routs Halifax in state quarterfinals
BLOOMSBURG - When Halifax scored a run in the top of the first inning during Thursday's PIAA Class A quarterfinal, Minersville didn't panic."I wasn't expecting that, to be honest,'' Miners shortstop...
View ArticleRacing veteran returns to Big Diamond
When Big Diamond Speedway finally held a program last Friday after two consecutive rainouts, one of the East Coast's leading drivers finally got his opportunity to visit."I normally race asphalt and I...
View ArticlePIAA BASEBALL: Schuylkill Haven surges past Juniata Valley
SCOTLAND - Zavier Webb may be the hottest hitter in the PIAA baseball playoffs.If he is, teammate Ryan Fink would be a close second.The two Schuylkill Haven juniors continued their torrid postseasons...
View ArticleOff-the-track events drawing big interest
LONG POND - Not all of the action this weekend at Pocono Raceway is taking place on the track.Following today's activities, the Infield Block Party will be held starting at 5 p.m. It features live...
View ArticlePocono prowess
LONG POND - There once was a time when Denny Hamlin dominated at Pocono Raceway.From his rookie season in 2006, when he swept both races from the pole, to the end of the 2011 campaign, Hamlin had an...
View ArticleFitzpatricks grab 'Crazy 8' wins at Big Diamond
FORESTVILLE - Tim Fitzpatrick Jr. and T.J. Fitzpatrick, both of Branchdale, were among the winners of four "Crazy 8" eight-lap roadrunner features during Friday's weekly racing card at Big Diamond...
View ArticleLocal teams paired in DH
Schuylkill League baseball fans received a present Friday:An opportunity to watch the league's two remaining teams play for a chance to reach the state title game at the same site, on the same day.The...
View Article'Tunnel Turn' still dangerous at Pocono 400
LONG POND - It is not a question of if, but when and who.During today's Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway, someone will attempt to cut the corner in Turn 2 where the curbing was removed and replaced with 15...
View ArticleDriver dominates Big Diamond modified race
FORESTVILLE - It seemed the toughest part of Jeff Strunk's night was remembering the victory lane routine.After Strunk won Friday's 25-lap 358 modified feature at Big Diamond Speedway, he parked his...
View ArticleYHEC teams do well
HUNLOCK CREEK - Members of the Friedensburg Coal Region and Pine Grove Youth Hunter Education Challenge teams represented themselves well at this year's Eastern Regional YHEC competition at...
View Article'Tunnel Turn' still dangerous at Pocono 400
LONG POND - What began as a laugher turned into a nail biter for Kyle Larson. After starting on the pole and dominating most of the race, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rookie had to outduel ARCA Series...
View ArticleHawk minus mountain
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Imagine Hawk Mountain Sanctuary without the mountain.Well, there is no need to create a mind picture of such a place since it can be found just a few hours away on Maryland's historic...
View ArticleRiding the Tide
Pottsville senior Paige Stoner was already the best mid-distance and distance runner in the Schuylkill League, and one of the best in Pennsylvania, entering the track and field season in March.She took...
View ArticlePIAA Class A Baseball Capsule
Class A Semifinal Schuylkill Haven (20-6) vs. Devon Prep (14-8) When/Where: Today, 4 p.m., Parkland High School, Allentown Tickets: $8 adults, $4 students How they got here: District 11 champion...
View ArticleMiners garner victory
MINERSVILLE - Ryan King pitched a two-hit shutout and struck out seven to lead Minersville to a 10-0 win over Valley View on Sunday in a Schuylkill-Berks Legion League game.King helped himself at the...
View ArticlePIAA Class AAA Baseball Capsule
Class AAA Semifinal Pope John Paul II (21-6) vs. Tamaqua (20-6) When/Where: Today, 6:30 p.m., Parkland High School, Allentown Tickets: $8 adults, $4 students How they got here: District 11 champion...
View ArticlePIAA Class A Softball Capsule
Class A Semifinal Bristol (19-4) vs. Minersville (22-3) When/Where: Today, 1 p.m., Patriots Park, Allentown Tickets: $8 adults, $4 students How they got here: District 1 champion Bristol routed GAMP...
View ArticleLocal grads garner academic accolades
Thought for the Day - With baseball in full swing, let's pause to recall the words of venerable broadcaster Vin Scully, who once said, "It's a mere moment in a man's life between the All-Star Game and...
View ArticleAUTO RACING: Letarte enjoying final season as crew chief
LONG POND - Steve Letarte remarked how fickle the sport of auto racing can be."Whatever it may be, there is adversity thrown at everyone," the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Sunday. "That's...
View ArticleBASEBALL: WV grad Herb drafted by Seattle Mariners
Saturday started out like any normal weekend for Tyler Herb.The 22-year-old lifted some weights, then helped good friend Ben Ancheff move some furniture at his house.Around 2:30 p.m., shortly after he...
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