LHU softball’s Balestrini named to NFCA DII Player of the Year Watchlist

April 2, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Lock Haven softball standout sophomore Blaire Balestrini was revealed as part of the 2026 NFCA Division II Player and Pitcher of the Year watchlist, the organization announced on Wednesday. The list is broken down into the eight NCAA Regions (Atlantic, Central, East, Midwest, South, South Central, Southeast and West) with up to 15 student-athletes represented in each region. The list is compiled by the elected members of the NFCA Division II All-American Committee with one head coach representing each of the eight NCAA regions. To be eligible, a student-athlete’s ...

Lock Haven women’s lacrosse falls to IUP at home

April 1, 2026

The Lock Haven lacrosse team fell to Indiana (Pa.), 12-9, in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division contest on Wednesday afternoon at Charlotte Smith Field. With the result, Lock Haven is now 5-4 overall and 2-2 in the West, while IUP improves to 5-6 on the season and 2-2 in conference play. The Bald Eagles jumped out to a 4-3 advantage after the first period, but IUP outscored The Haven 8-0 over the second and third period to go out in front 11-4. Lock Haven erupted for five goals and limited the Crimson Hawks to one in the final 15 minutes, but The Haven’s ...

Bellefonte baseball improves to 6-0, run rules Bellwood-Antis at home

April 1, 2026

Bellefonte baseball's impressive start continued on Wednesday afternoon, as it run-ruled Bellwood-Antis, 13-3, through five innings. The win improved its record to 6-0 while also giving it its fifth run-rule victory. After compiling one run through the first two innings, the Red Raiders exploded for 12 through the next three. The run was jumpstarted by a third-inning grand slam from Quentin Croutharmel, who finished with a game-high five RBIs. From the mound, Zach Lehman compiled ten strikeouts and held the Blue Devils scoreless through the first four innings. Catcher Owen Thornsburg ...

Central Mountain softball succumbs to Williamsport rally, falls in road opener

March 31, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT – After multiple postponements pushed back its 2026 debut, the new-look Central Mountain softball team officially kicked off its season on Tuesday. In terms of Game One opponents, it couldn’t have asked for a better test, facing the one team that beat it through last ...

Walker pitches five scoreless innings, leads CM baseball to shutout win over Port

April 1, 2026

Blake Walker provides Central Mountain something even more important than his robust offensive production, slick fielding and outstanding pitching. The example he sets is what could make the senior leader's impact last well after he graduates this June. And with Central Mountain featuring ...

LHU softball sweeps ESU, as Balestrini walks off Game Two

March 31, 2026

Blaire Balestrini hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth to lead the Lock Haven softball team to a 7-6 victory in game two to secure a sweep over East Stroudsburg in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) doubleheader at Lawrence Field on Tuesday. Lock Haven soared to a 5-1 victory in game one. With the sweep, Lock Haven improves to 13-12 overall and 6-6 in the PSAC, while East Stroudsburg falls to 16-12 on the season and 4-6 in conference play. The Bald Eagles have won three of their last four games after splitting with Kutztown yesterday, with two wins coming ...