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CNY softball coach set to receive national honor during Little League World Series in Williamsport
Softball has been a major part of Kathie (Russell) Hucko’s life since she was seven years old. She had such a deep passion for the game that when she had no one else to play with, she’d throw the ball up in the air and catch it, or practice her swing on an empty softball diamond.
Chander resigns from Penn College
Pankil Chander has stepped down as head coach at Penn College after two seasons to take another coaching position. He coached the team to its first ever winning dual meet record as an NCAA institution and first ever NCAA qualifier. He had previously coached at Springfield College and Gettysburg College before taking his first head coaching job at Penn College for the 2022-2023 season. The Wildcats joined the AMCC as an associate member in 2023 and finished as the conference runner-up. Penn College has begun a search for his replacement.
Bassmaster Kayak Series kicks off this weekend on the Susquehanna River
Lewisburg, Pa. — This weekend promises a smallmouth bass bonanza for fishermen in the region. On July 27 and 28, kayak anglers are invited to compete in the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Susquehanna River. This competition will give competitors points towards the Angler of the Year race. Lewisburg will serve as home base for anglers, who will be able to launch from any of the public launches outlined...
50th year for Coach Insinger basketball camp at Loyalsock
LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, PA — Over four, week-long sessions, about 300 basketball players will attend Coach Ron "CI" Insinger's basketball camp. These kids learn the fundamentals from the legendary Loyalsock coach and his staff. "Basketball is a game of repetition. You do it over and over and over again. It's...
Tecumseh Area Little League heading to 10-11-12 baseball state title game
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — It's every Little Leaguer's dream to play in Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series. It's one of ESPN's marquee events of the summer, so much so in recent years ESPN has not only aired the LLWS (10-11-12-year old division), but also the regional tournaments to qualify. Tecumseh Area...
Bullpen Struggles In Rain-Shortened Loss
Morgantown, WV – The Williamsport Crosscutters’ offense got off to a strong start with a 5-0 lead but bullpen struggles would hand the West Virginia Black Bears an 8-5 rain-shortened victory on Wednesday night at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Williamsport opened the scoring in the third...
The Bears Complete the Sweep of the Cutters in 4-3 Walk-Off Win
GRANVILLE, W.Va. – In another strong game for West Virginia, the Black Bears beat the Williamsport Crosscutters 4-3 to complete the three-game sweep on Thursday evening. What began as a quiet night for both teams ended in a walk-off for the Bears with T.J. Williams scoring the winning run. With the win, West Virginia moves to 4-3 in the second half of the MLB Draft League season.
West Virginia Scores Eight Unanswered Runs in 8-5 Win over Williamsport
GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears collected an 8-5 win over the Williamsport Crosscutters in a rain-shortened game on Wednesday evening. After falling behind by five, the Black Bears scored eight unanswered runs to win the game after seven innings at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Looking to even the...
Hughesville vs Montandon: Dramatic Showdown in American Legion Tournament
Hughesville secured a 5-4 victory over Montandon, ending Montandon's Legion season as they were unable to capitalize on loading the bases in the final inning. Montandon finishes the season at 14-7, with four losses to Hughesville. Logan Kiess entered in relief and pitched 3 2/3 innings of two-hit relief for...
Yun, Richter Compete at Pennsylvania Women's Amateur Golf Championship
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Bucknell women's golf standouts Paige Richter and Nicole Yun both competed at the 88th Pennsylvania Golf Association Women's Amateur Championship this week, and both finished in the top half of a talented field at Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli. Yun placed 18th out of 56 players, while Richter tied for 22nd.
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John Kunkel, D.O., is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon with UPMC Orthopaedic Care and sees patients at 1201 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport. He currently serves as the medical director for the Little League World Series, the head team physician for Lycoming College Athletics, and is a consulting orthopaedic surgeon for the Williamsport Crosscutters (MLB Draft League). He has worked with the Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Texans (NFL), and NASA Astronaut Corps. For more information about UPMC Orthopaedic Care and sports medicine services in north central Pa., visit UPMC.com/OrthoNCPA or call 570-321-2020.
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