New coach builds optimism at Shamokin
COAL TOWNSHIP — Let’s face it ... there’s nowhere to go for Shamokin Area’s football program but up. The question is, how quickly can that be accomplished? New head coach Pat DiRienzo, the Indians’...
View ArticleEagles must find new QB, tailback
ORWIGSBURG — It’s a season of adjustments at Blue Mountain. There’s a new league, as the Eagles move from the Berks Football League to the Anthracite Football League. There’s a bevy of new opponents,...
View ArticleReturning linemen give Devils optimism
SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah Valley did not have much time to prepare for the 2013 football season as Randy Maksimik was hired late in the summer to take the reins at his alma mater. A complete offseason of...
View ArticleTri-Valley League to be very balanced
At its now annual media day, Tri-Valley Football Coaches Association president and Upper Dauphin coach Brent Bell called the Tri-Valley League the “heart attack league.” It’s a moniker that could...
View ArticleBevy of skill players boost Colts
Nico Agosti 12 5-10 170 WR-DB Joshua Ambruch 12 5-9 230 OL-DL Christopher Bruno 12 5-9 180 RB-DB Joe Damiano 12 6-0 270 OL-DL Josiah Fedorshak 12 5-9 160 WR-DB Matthew Karnish 12 5-9 150 WR-DB James...
View ArticleRebuilding line key to Mahanoy's success
Bears at a glance Head coach: Dave Holman (3rd season) Assistant coaches: Joe Delluso, Matt Gianelli, Mike Heater, Greg Merchlinsky Last year: 8-4, 5-3 Anthracite Football League. Eastern Conference...
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Outdoors-related clubs and organizations can submit items to be considered for publication in “Outdoors Briefs” by emailing to outdoors@republicanherald.com. Free trapping course at area Fish and Game...
View ArticlePlayoff game aids rebuilding Nativity
In most cases, a 4-7 record would seem to be little cause for celebration, but not so for Nativity’s 2013 football season. The Green Wave got to extend their campaign by one game by accepting a bid...
View ArticleVikings have same expectations
Travis Bush 12 6-4 148 SE-DB Tim Carl 12 5-8 236 C-DT Travis Graff 12 5-8 145 WR-DB Steven Hill 12 5-6 102 K Cody Miller 12 5-10 184 HB-DB Matt Miller 12 5-9 171 HB-DB Kenny Ross 12 5-9 132 SE-DB Yuuki...
View ArticleDavis takes over as leader at PV
LANSFORD — Matt Davis spent a lot of years at Panther Valley football camp, first as a player and later as an assistant coach. Now he’s running the show. “It’s definitely different now that you’re in...
View ArticleLaubach, Witmer claim track crowns
FORESTVILLE — The sky was threatening, but not nearly enough for Rick Laubach. The Quakertown driver entered Friday’s final points program of the 2014 season for the 358 modified division at Big...
View ArticleResearch for elk ongoing process in Pennsylvania
BENEZETTE — Despite last year’s hundred-year restoration anniversary, many Pennsylvania residents are surprised to learn there is a growing wild elk herd roaming freely across the countryside in a...
View ArticleLocal athletes excel in college
Thought for the day: It’s great to be back. Thanks for joining me for another year “on campus.” Let’s get right to it. Battle in the MAC If prognosticators are to be believed, Schuylkill County...
View ArticleSchools plan sale of football tickets
Tamaqua, NS selling advance tickets for game FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Tickets for Friday’s season-opening football game between Tamaqua and host North Schuylkill will be sold this week at both schools....
View ArticleBoys' soccer preview: New stars hope to replace top talent
DIVISION I Blue Mountain Head coach: Rob Burcik (24th season) Last year: 16-5, 10-0 Division I. Division I champion, Schuylkill League runner up, District 11 AA qualifier Returnees: Bryan Caruso (sr.,...
View ArticleSchuylkill YMCA provides many opportunities for fall sports
The Schuylkill YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are carried through in every program that is offered. Robert J. “Bob” Oravitz, chief executive officer of the Schuylkill...
View ArticleHigh School Golf
Monday’s results Parkland 421, Blue Mountain 482 At Schuylkill Country Club Parkland (421) — Brian Horvath 83, Noah Raftogianis 84, Nick Kshatri 84, Alec Cwienkala 85, Greg Zahour 85 Blue Mountain...
View ArticlePSU: Tight ends prepare to pick up slack in offense
STATE COLLEGE — Kyle Carter’s response told the whole story. About an hour after first-year head coach James Franklin addressed the media prior to the first day of practice Aug. 4 and said he thought...
View ArticleLions start business trip
Let’s start with a disclaimer. I don’t like flying. Well, maybe not flying, per se. But the idea of it. Thirty thousand feet above the heartland or the eastern shoreline or the Atlantic Ocean. It has...
View ArticleSchuylkill cross country teams chase defending champs
The best way to look ahead to this year’s cross country season is by looking back at the end of last season. • Jim Thorpe’s Johnathan Condly emerged as the Schuylkill League’s dominant male runner,...
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