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Mark Smith picked up win at Selinsgrove over Chase Dietz

Local sports April 28, 2026

It's been a challenging start for central Pennsylvania racing between the cold and the rain and last weekend was no exception. Selinsgrove was the best choice for sprint cars to get their race in. Mark Smith picked up his first win of the year over a fast closing Chase Dietz as Dietz settled for second, followed by Austin Bishop, Ryan Taylor and Jody Lehman. In limited late model action, Lane Snook claimed victory followed by Ryan Zook, Daulton Bigler, Shaun Miller and George Dixon. Street stocks were finished in order by Troy Miller, Brad Mitch, Jasen Geesaman, Brandon Moser and ...

Jones, strong defensive effort lead Central Mountain baseball past 12-win Dubois, 3-1

Local sports April 28, 2026

MILL HALL – Two outs into the sixth inning, it seemed like Dubois (12-2) had finally found an answer on offense. Two hits translated into the team’s first run of the afternoon, ending the Wildcats’ chance at a shutout. And a third would put the tying run on base amidst its top of the ...

LHU women's lacrosse falls to East Stroudsburg in PSAC Tournament

Local sports April 28, 2026

The Lock Haven women's lacrosse team traveled to top-seeded East Stroudsburg for the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Championship Tournament. The nationally-ranked Warriors won the contest, 21-6. Gabby Gunnip led the Bald Eagles with a hat-trick, while Makayla Kelly scored twice and Maddy Raspen added a goal. Hadley Munn and Sam Hauck each caused a turnover and goalkeeper Gretchen King finished with a team-high four ground balls. King finished with a game-high 15 saves in net. The unbeaten Warriors built a 14-1 lead in the first half. Lock Haven’s ...

Neil Rudel on football: Allar gamble is worth the risk for the Steelers

Local sports April 28, 2026

The Steelers’ selection of Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL Draft was among the most interesting and polarizing of the weekend. Allar will go down as the most disappointing established quarterback in Penn State history. He melted in the clutch, evidenced by the brutal interceptions he threw against Notre Dame and Oregon, which ruined the last two seasons and ultimate got James Franklin fired. Both came on early downs, were horrible decisions and violated fundamental QB play – such as don’t throw across your body, overthrow the sidelines and underthrow the middle. Not ...

Three members of the Penn State RTC win titles at 2026 US Open

Local sports April 28, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team, the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club and the Penn State Regional Training Center crowned three champions at the 2026 U.S. Open this weekend in Las Vegas. Thirteen Penn Staters competed in the senior freestyle tournament with a trip to Final X on the line. Three advanced to the finals and all three won gold as the Penn State RTC/NLWC went 3-0 in the finals on Saturday night. Luke Lilledahl, the No. 2 seed at 57 kilograms, won the 2026 US Open title with a 5-4 win over Spencer Lee. Lilledahl, down 4-0 at the break, roared back to ...

Driver Gomola earns first win of the season

Local sports April 28, 2026

MILL HALL — Jacob Gomola of Guys Mills, PA was victorious Friday at in the RaceSaver Sprint division at the Clinton County Speedway. Other winners included Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven in the 270 micro sprints, AJ Hoffman in the pro stocks, Matt Weaver in the four cylinders and Landon Benner ...