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Communities mourn death of local football player
CARROLLWOOD — Calvin Dickey Jr. was a big man with a big heart. That’s how Carrollwood Day School peers, friends and family will remember the standout athlete — affectionately known as “CJ” — who was getting ready to begin his freshman year playing football at Bucknell University when he died July 12.
Sample Earns Bronze in 100-Meter Dash at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials
MIRAMAR, Fla.- Rayven Sample '24 won bronze in the 100-meter dash in the T45-47 Divisions on Saturday morning at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials. Sample's time of 11.44 finished third overall, and as the only runner in the T45 field, clinched first in his division. The graduated Bucknell dashman obtained a solid get-off and kept a solid clip through the first 50 meters. Sample reached into his fuel reserves and added a final burst to gain his bronze standing.
Sample Wins Gold in 400-Meter Dash at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials
MIRAMAR, Fla.- Bucknell Class of 2024 graduate Rayven Sample added another gold medal to his treasure chest with a fantasic finish in the 400-meter dash at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials on Friday. Sample ran in the mixed T45-47 Divisions race. "I couldn't have asked for a better performance in...
Bloomsburg 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
The 4-Wheel Jamboree held its first event of the season last weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, featuring monster truck action in qualifying, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed on the show were Play’n Hookie, Raminator, Rammunition, Bad News Travels Fast, Blockhead, War Wizard, and Dozer. MonsterTruckinatorTV...
Bucknell Grad Tessa Brugler Signs with Team in Spain
LEWISBURG, Pa.- Bucknell Bison women's basketball continues seeing postgraduate success with Tessa Brugler entering the professional ranks after being signed by Balencesto Miralvalle Club. Brugler joins former teammate Taylor O'Brien as Bison who have entered the professional arena within the last year. "We could not be prouder of Tessa," says...
Men's Soccer Unveils 2024 Signing Class
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - Bloomsburg men's soccer coach Mark Bassett unveiled the programs 2024 signing class, featuring 11 newcomers to the program. 10 of the 11 players come from three states. Seven of the newest members hail from the Keystone State while two join from New York and another joins from Connecticut. The final member of the class makes way from Auckland, New Zealand.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 66: Matthew Balichik, Mount Carmel Area HS
64 total tackles (4th on the team) Coaches Comments: Matthew is an outstanding leader on our team. He is a tireless worker & great competitor. Last season he developed into an outstanding pass rusher & can also play coverage when needed. We are looking forward to his senior season. Follow...
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