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Bellefonte junior high track sweeps meet with Penns Valley, Central

The Bellefonte junior high track and field team swept it’s tri-meet this past Thursday with Penns Valley and Central on both the boys and girls side. Both teams move to 5-1 on the season. The Bellefonte boys beat Central, 101-68, and Penns Valley, 105-54. Penns Valley lost to Central, 86-64. In girls competition, Bellefonte beat Central, 96-61, and Penns Valley, 110-51. Central beat Penns Valley, 89-70. Warren Donmoyer won two tight races in the 100 and 200 to pace the boys team, but the story of the day was strong performances across the board. There were several event sweeps ...

CM Middle School track team does well in season opener

MILL HALL — If the opening meet of the season is meant to shake off rust, someone forgot to tell the Central Mountain Middle School girls track and field team.This past Thursday, the Wildcats secured a solid 111-11 victory over Shamokin. There were many first place multiple winners Alanna Hosley (800, 1,600, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay), Madelyn Rogers (shot put, discus, 1,600 relay), Lauren Young (100, 200, 400 relay) Rylee Williamson (high jump, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay) Amelya Sox (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles), Karlee Edwards (long jump, 400 relay), Abby Filla (400, triple jump), Averi ...

Bucktail baseball defeats St. John Neumann 7-4

It was a battle of 1-3 teams when Bucktail hosted St. John Neumann in baseball competition, but an impressive performance from Bucktail freshman Angelo Tarantella on the mound led to the home team improving to 2-3 by way of a 7-4 win. Both teams had clutch hits, fielding and plays at the plate with Bucktail coming from behind twice to secure the win. “It took us a little longer than I wanted it to but we finally got things moving as the game went on” said Bucktail coach Casey Friese. “Starting with the bats, we really juggled the line-up today because coming into this game ...

Bald Eagle Area softball defeats Penns Valley by 10

WINGATE - Two old familiar rivals met up Thursday when the Bald Eagle Area softball team renewed acquaintances in Laurel Highlands action. In the end, it would be the plate patience and a big swing by Raelee Repasky that decided this one as the Eagles won in strong fashion, 11-1, in five ...

Jennifer Smith resigns as LHU coach after 18 seasons

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven women’s basketball coach Jennifer Smith has announced her resignation from Lock Haven. Smith, who is the program’s all-time wins leader, has been named the new coach at Millersville University. In her 18 seasons at Lock Haven, Smith is the winningest coach in ...

Local roundup: Bucktail cruises to rout against Muncy in softball

Bucktail scored five runs in the first inning and the Bucks were off to the races with an 18-0 rout against Muncy on the road in softball. The Bucks scored four in the fourth and eight in the fifth to blow the game wide open. Muncy was held to just one single as Carrie Ditty pitched all five innings, scattering one hit with three walks and seven strikeouts. Lola English went 4 for 4 with two doubles, two RBIs and five runs scord. Eva Sockman was 3 for 5 with four RBIs, a double and a run scored and Kendall Wagner went 2 for 3 with two doubles while Kelsie Wagner was 2 for 3 with a ...