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Neil Rudel on college football: Pry looks forward to coaching under Franklin

It’s not often that a head football coach at the Power-4 level gets fired and is on the staff the following year as an assistant. But that’s exactly where Altoona native Brent Pry finds himself after being let go as Virginia Tech’s head coach in September and now is back as the ...

Shore boys cap regular season with thrilling OT win over Neumann

In the waning minutes of a Wednesday night thriller, Jersey Shore boys basketball found itself on the receiving end of a rally. Neumann had used the last two quarters to whittle down a nine-point Bulldog lead, and it had the moment heading into overtime. However, Shore would steady the ship at ...

Bucktail boys suffer home loss to West Branch

FARWELL — With senior Dylan McConigal needing just nine points to hit 1,000 for his career, people from Morrisdale traveled well to Farwell Tuesday night which led to a rare scene in Farwell as West Branch visited Bucktail. About 100 Warrior faithful outnumbered and cheered loud over the ...

Jersey Shore girls show no fear on the court

When the light shines through, Jersey Shore preaches soaking it in. That message starts from a young age and figured to be tested this season with four decorated senior starters graduating. Jersey Shore starts two freshmen as well but the Bulldogs have not run from the light. They want it and ...

Second-half collapse halts Shore boys’ chances in loss to Montoursville

JERSEY SHORE – Prior to Monday’s contest, Montoursville head coach Mike Mussina asked Jersey Shore head coach Jon Boob how his second season at the helm was transpiring. Boob gave an honest answer, ironically predicting his squad’s next four quarters in the process. “25 to 40 percent ...