Sports

Hammaker picks up victory at Port Royal

Local sports June 16, 2026

Port Royal saw Doug Hammaker drive from his sixth-place starting spot to the win, marking his first career win behind a 410 sprint car. He also joins the historic rank of drivers who have won a race at Port Royal Speedway, but a list of historic drivers like Greg Hodnett and Jason Johnson who were able to drive the Kline owned No. 22 to victory. In limited late model competition, Lane Snook would go on to claim his third victory at Port Royal Speedway in 2026 marking the seventh of his career at his home track. In 305 sprint car compeition, Chris Dolan would lead all 20 laps to pick ...

Bellefonte standout Zach Lehman earns two LHAC first-team accolades

Local sports June 16, 2026

After Bellefonte baseball’s PIAA Class AAAA quarterfinal run and Bald Eagle’s return to form, it’s no surprise that both squads saw multiple athletes make the Laurel Highlands All-Conference team. Two Red Raiders made the cut, with junior Zach Lehman manning multiple slots. And the ...

Keystone major softball cruises past Jersey Shore, 9-3, in District 12 tournament opener

Local sports June 15, 2026

LOCK HAVEN – In Little League softball, the occasional bump or mistake is bound to take place, especially as teams kick off their all-star runs at districts. First-game jitters are amplified when a lack of experience is present after all. However, in the case of the Keystone majors’ ...

Team hosts are announced for this year’s World Series

Local sports June 12, 2026

As Little League continues its 67th National Little League Week celebration, the team hosts who will support all 20 participating teams were officially announced. The team hosts were matched with their teams via a random drawing as part of a Team Host Celebration at the World of Little League ...

Bucktail's 2026 class built on past success in historic fashion

Local sports June 12, 2026

When Bucktail softball’s 2026 class took the varsity field for the first time, the program was no stranger to recent history. 2019 marked the first time the Bucks took home a District 4 Class A title and punched their ticket to states. And that 2022 class went on the amass 65 wins, a ...

Protect College Sports Act from Congress fumbles college sports

Local sports June 11, 2026

The Cruz-Cantwell Protect College Sports Act of 2026 is pitched as a bipartisan rescue mission for a collegiate athletics system already gasping under Name, Image, Likeness chaos, antitrust pressure and conference realignment absurdity. The recent Congressional hearing framed the bill as a way to restore order by giving lawmakers a stronger play in regulating athlete compensation and its huge marketplace. After decades of universities, coaches and broadcast companies turning college sports into a multibillion-dollar free-for-all, Congress now claims it can fix its plight. As much as ...