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Lock Haven women extend win streak to five with rout at ESU

Local sports January 21, 2026

EAST STROUDSBURG - A dominant second quarter and a balanced offensive effort powered the Lock Haven women’s basketball team to a decisive 76-47 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East victory at East Stroudsburg on Wednesday night. The Haven won its fifth straight game in a row to improve to 11-5 on the season and 7-3 in the conference. The Bald Eagles five-game win streak dates back to Jan. 3, while The Haven has now won eight of its last nine games. ESU, who entered the game tied in the win column with Lock Haven for first place in the East, falls to 11-7 overall and ...

CM grad Pardoe scores 17 as Lyco men fall to Juniata

Local sports January 21, 2026

The fifth 20-point night of the season for sophomore guard Princeton Layton and a 17-point effort from junior forward Hayden Pardoe - a Central Mountain graduate - helped the Lycoming College men’s basketball team stay within one possession throughout long stretches of the second half, but visiting Juniata College used timely free throws and a late surge to escape Lamade Gymnasium with a 66–59 Landmark Conference win on Wednesday night. Layton poured in 20 points on seven-of-fifteen shooting, including two 3-pointers and four made free throws, while also adding three rebounds. ...

Shore grad McCracken helps lead Lyco women to OT win

Local sports January 21, 2026

HUNTINGDON — Sophomores Summer Emlet and Jocelyn McCracken - a Jersey Shore graduate - each recorded double-doubles to lead the Lycoming College women's basketball back from an 11-point deficit in a 63-58 overtime victory in Landmark Conference action at Juniata College on Wednesday night at the Kennedy Center. Lycoming (6-10, 2-7) earned their first overtime victory since a double-overtime triumph on Nov. 8, 2023, scoring 42 of their 62 points after halftime to stun Juniata (4-12, 2-7). After trailing by one at half and allowing a 10-0 run to start the third quarter, the Warriors ...

Lehman's promising campaign continued in Shore girls' loss to Seals

Local sports January 21, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — Marlee Lehman excitedly envisioned playing high school basketball the last few years. Turns out the reality of doing so is so much better. Lehman has made a massive impact as a Jersey Shore freshman point guard. She has helped a team which graduated four decorated seniors ...

PV’s Lisowski earns state-ranked victory, adds to highlights from win over Clearfield

Local sports January 21, 2026

At the time of Brayden Lisowski’s state-ranked matchup in Tuesday night’s dual, the Rams had already clinched a win over Clearfield. However, that didn’t alter the Penns Valley senior’s mindset entering the bout. For all he knew, the match was still in question, and he had a job to do: ...

Lock Haven’s Gabe Strickland receives MAC East Wrestler of the Week honors

Local sports January 21, 2026

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Senior Gable Strickland of the Lock Haven men’s wrestling team was named the Mid-American Conference Eastern Division Wrestler of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday. Strickland (133 pounds) went 3-0 on the mat and picked up his 100th career victory, while leading the Bald Eagles to a 3-0 record at the Davidson Duals with victories over Brown (29-12), Presbyterian (53-0), and North Dakota State (18-15). Strickland opened the day with back-to-back tech falls vs. Brown and Presbyterian, before ending the day with a bang with an upset victory over ...