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Haven’s Eric Zalar named PSAC Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

LOCK HAVEN — After his record-breaking weight throw on Saturday, Eric Zalar of the Lock Haven men’s track and field team was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced. Zalar’s award marks the second straight PSAC Track and Field Athlete of the Week honor for Lock Haven. The Bald Eagles competed at the Gulden Invitational at Bucknell on Saturday, where Eric Zalar who was named the Field Athlete of the Meet, after breaking a program and PSAC record in the weight throw. With a mark of 67 feet, 2 ...

Young Bucktail girls squad has already exceeded last year’s wins

It was not that Bucktail won Saturday which highlighted its improvement. It was how it won. Playing without second-leading scorer Kendall Wagner, Bucktail dug deep, rallied in the fourth quarter and defeated St. John Neumann, 52-47 at Frank Lupacchino Court. Three players reached double figures, freshman Emma George hit a clutch fourth quarter shot and the young Bucks (9-7) exceeded last year’s win total. Bucktail started three freshmen against Neumann, so this was a game which epitomized how a team which fought to fill out its roster last year has put itself in the hunt for a ...

Penn State men’s basketball team loses to Ohio State

From staff reports COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Penn State men’s basketball team managed to turn an 18-point halftime deficit into a one-point game with just under 11 minutes to play but ultimately dropped an 84-78 decision to Ohio State on Monday night. Redshirt sophomore guard Eli Rice helped push the pace offensively for the Nittany Lions on Monday, with the Gallatin, Tennessee, native booking a career-high 20 points with a career-best five 3-point makes in the defeat. Freshman forward Ivan Juric mustered an individual milestone of his own in Columbus, registering his first ...

Lock Haven women remain unbeaten in PSAC East

LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven women’s basketball team used a dominant middle stretch and a monster day at the foul line to roll past West Chester 73-50 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action Saturday afternoon at Thomas Fieldhouse. Lock Haven showed no signs of slowing down on Saturday afternoon and improved to 12-5 overall and 8-3 in the PSAC. The Haven is now 6-0 vs. the Eastern Division and 8-1 in front of the home crowd. The Bald Eagles last four victories have all come by double figures. West Chester slipped to 9-8 on the season and 5-6 in conference play.  After ...

Local roundup: Sockman’s double-double propels Bucktail girls

Eva Sockman played one of her best high school games, going for 18 points and 15 rebounds, while hitting three clutch late foul shots as Bucktail won a thriller at St. John Neumann, 52-47. The second half featured multiple lead changes and was tied throughout the final 14 minutes. Sockman's three foul shots in the final 20 seconds clinched the win after Haylee Meixel had converted a 3-point play which pulled Neumann within, 49-47. Kelsie Wagner hit a go-ahead jumper with 1:50 remaining and scored a game-high 19 points, while dealing five assists. Arionna Winkleman scored a career-high ...

Late push for LHU men falls short vs. West Chester

LOCK HAVEN — A big second-half push was not enough for the Lock Haven men’s basketball team, as the Bald Eagles fell 73-62 to Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East foe West Chester Saturday afternoon at Thomas Fieldhouse. Lock Haven is now 7-11 on the season and 3-8 in the PSAC. West Chester improved to 14-4 overall and 8-3 in the conference. West Chester used a hot start and efficient shooting to build a 38-27 halftime lead, and the Golden Rams never trailed on the way to the road win. Lock Haven matched West Chester 35-35 after the break and trimmed the deficit to as few ...