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Splash Pad dedicated to Davy Craft Celebrated at Womelsdorf Swimming Pool
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Womelsdorf Swimming Pool was filled with joy and celebration as community members gathered for the dedication of a new Splash Pad in honor of Davy Craft, a courageous 12-year-old boy born with the rare Baraitser-Winter syndrome. The all-abilities splash pad project was made possible...
Lebanon County sports complex announces major upgrades
SOUTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — A well-known outdoor and indoor sports complex in Lebanon County recently announced plans for several major upgrades. In The Net, a 30-acre sporting complex located on 798 Airport Road in South Londonderry Township, recently shared that they will install 87,000 square feet of turf onto five of their already existing infields.
2024 Hoop Group Summer Finale: Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 1)
MANHEIM, Pa. — For the second-straight weekend, a small army of high school players showing off their skills once again converged on Spooky Nook Sports before myriad college coaches sitting courtside. The Hoop Group Summer Finale offered another chance to prospective college recruits playing for nothing more than to show what they can do.
Revs’ Record Streak vs Stormers Comes to an End
(July 24, 2024 – Lancaster, Pa.): The York Revolution saw their record winning streak against the Lancaster Stormers come to an end with a 4-3 setback at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Wednesday night. York had won a War of the Roses record eight consecutive meetings through Tuesday’s series opening...
Harrisburg man is heading to the Paralympics to compete in para-cycling: ‘This is just the beginning’
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Dauphin County man has qualified and, in a few weeks, will be on his way to Paris to compete in the 2024 Paralympics. “I’ll be competing in para-cycling,” said Cody Wills of Harrisburg. “I’m in the men’s H2 class. It has been a long process getting here with the […]
Revs Make More War of the Roses History with Thrilling Ninth Inning Victory
(July 23, 2024 – Lancaster, Pa.): The York Revolution continued their domination of the War of the Roses on Tuesday night, winning their eighth consecutive matchup with the Lancaster Stormers in a seesaw battle, coming out on top 6-5 in the end at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Matt McDermott’s ninth inning home run was the difference as the Revs snapped Lancaster’s eight game win streak in the process.
World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 23, 2024) – The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania where the Posse awaits. Then, it’s north to New York for the season’s one visit to the “Empire State.”
Conestoga Swim Club falls to Springfield but sets new relay record
In its final dual meet of the season Conestoga Swim Club lost to Springfield Swim Club, 203-273, July 20 but had five triple winners and set a new 200 meter freestyle relay record. The 14u boys relay team of Ben Roeltgen, Jace Barber, Liam Jones and Nick Roeltgen swam the...
2024 high school football: Team-by-team schedules for Lebanon County
It might be the middle of summer, but for high school athletes, fall is just around the corner. The first official day of fall practice is Monday, Aug. 12, with football teams getting out the week before for heat acclimatization. Week 1 of the football regular season is less than a month away on...
Voigt Hired to Lead Wooster’s Field Hockey Program
who has coached field hockey at Elizabethtown College (Pennsylvania) for 11 seasons, has been selected as The College of Wooster's head field hockey coach. Voigt's tenure at Wooster begins on August 12. "I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to take over as the head field hockey coach at...
Live updates from PennLive’s Mid-Penn football media day
PennLive’s Mid-Penn Media Day is off and running Wednesday at Cumberland Valley High School. The event, sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Central Pa., Jojo’s Pizza & Pasta and Shrunk3D-Hershey, is slated to run. until 4 p.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Golf tournament will benefit food bank
Loft Community Partnership (LCP) will host its inaugural Driving Out Hunger golf fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. The event, which will feature a four-person scramble format, will kick off at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start, and it will include various prize drawings, a silent auction and challenges for players to participate in on the course.
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Crest QB Jackson Custer
Coach says “Jackson Custer is our returning starter at quarterback. He was an honorable mention Lancaster-Lebanon Section I All Star last year where he was responsible for 15 TD’s through the air and on the ground. He has added 20 pounds in the weight room this offseason, while being a 3 sport athlete (Football, Basketball, Baseball). He has been leading our team throughout our spring and summer sessions. There has been a lot of interest in Jackson from college coaches in both football and baseball, highlighting his athleticism. His work ethic in the classroom is outstanding as he holds a 4.3 weighted GPA. He is our “field general” and a great deal of our success depends on him leading our team”.
Legion baseball: Northeastern erases sting of last season with regional title
HERSHEY – A year ago, Northeastern felt it had unfinished business when it lost in the Region 4 Legion baseball championship game. On Tuesday afternoon, Northeastern went one step farther than last summer by winning the regional title. But that does not mean they feel their business is quite “finished,” “No, it’s not finished...
Northeastern claims Region 4 crown, advances to Pa. American Legion Baseball Tournament
Despite a valiant final day performance by Chambersburg, Northeastern emerged Tuesday as the American Legion Baseball Region 4 champion. Northeastern broke a scoreless game with four runs in the top of the fifth, leading to a 6-0 triumph in the finale at Hershey’s Memorial Field. If you purchase a...
2nd annual Lancaster Unity Cup soccer tournament begins Saturday
The second annual Lancaster Unity Cup soccer tournament will get under way this Saturday, July 27, with 14 teams competing for the trophy and a $1,000 grand prize. Sponsored by the Lancaster Recreation Commission, the Unity Cup is a World Cup-style event featuring teams made up primarily of local immigrant and refugee players.
York County champ Northeastern takes charge at American Legion Baseball Region 4 Tournament
By clearing a 13-7 victory over Hummelstown Sunday, Northeastern punched its ticket to the American Legion Baseball Region 4 title round. The York County champions pieced together a rowdy nine-run fifth to hand Hummelstown its first setback of the tournament. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
SU’s Janelle Kingsboro named ITA Scholar Athlete, Women’s Tennis named All-Academic Team
Shippensburg University Women’s Tennis freshman Janelle Kingsboro, from Lancaster, Pa., was named a 2024 Division II Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar Athlete. The university’s Women’s Tennis team also earned the 2024 Division II Women’s ITA All-Academic Team award. To qualify as an ITA Scholar-Athlete,...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 69: Justin Schwartz, Conestoga HS
Coaches comment: Justin is an imposing force in the middle of the defensive line, as well as a skilled offensive tackle. His football IQ combined with his size and athleticism made Justin pop on film at nose last year, and he is primed for a big year in his first opportunity to start at OT. The continued development of his strength, mobility, and football acumen will no doubt serve him well this year.
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