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Shapiro hosts disabled Pennsylvanians to celebrate funding boost with brunch and bocce
Disabled athletes and their advocates came to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg on Thursday to celebrate a boost in funding for support services with a brunch and a few rounds of the Italian ball game, bocce. Gov. Josh Shapiro, who hosted the event with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, also held...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
'For us, it's building a bridge across the bridges' | Youth center forms friendship with football team
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The relationship between the Link 4 Youth center in New Cumberland and the Harrisburg Cougars football team started last fall. “For us, it’s building a bridge across the bridges; we really want to bring the two communities together," said Saundra Colello. Colello is the...
Scenes from the 43rd annual Harrisburg Mile
Hundreds gathered along Front Street in Harrisburg on Wednesday evening to participate in the First National Bank YMCA Harrisburg Mile. The event officially began at 5 p.m., with an open time/fun run/walk/half pint on the schedule from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. If you purchase a product or register for an...
West Perry boys’ basketball dominates summer league
Everyone knows the saying, “practice makes perfect.”. For the Mustangs, this proved to be true at the conclusion of the Summer league they partake in. West Perry played in the Tri-Valley summer league and played local teams such as Greenwood, Halifax, Millersburg, Newport, East Juniata, Susquenita and Juniata. Last...
Perry County stranded on bases in 5-3 loss to Enola
Those of you of a certain age may remember the TV show where Gilligan and his mates were left stranded on an island. Well, no fewer than 11 Perry County sandlot players may have felt just like Gilligan as they were left stranded on the bases in a close 5-3 loss to Enola in New Bloomfield July 11 in East Shore Twilight League play.
Section 7 Championship now set for Friday
The Section 7 Little League Championship will now occur on Friday at Rotary Park in Reading at 5:00 p.m. Greencastle will play the East Side vs. Dillsburg winner on Thursday. The game started on Wednesday and was suspended by rain in the bottom of the first inning. It will conclude tomorrow night.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 65: Josh Smith, Mechanicsburg HS
Starting Experience (Years): 3-year starter on both sides of the ball. 2023 Stats: (10 games played) First team 5A All-State….listed on 3 different 5A All-State teams. Coaches comments: Josh is an outstanding football player and is extremely impactful on both sides of the ball. Josh has good speed and tremendous vertical range. Josh has the ability to attack the ball at its highest point and run with the ball after he catches it. Josh is arguably the best downfield blocker on our team and gives an outstanding effort in each play. Defensively, Josh is a lockdown corner who can cover man-to-man or zone, which makes him extremely versatile. He is currently ranked in the top 25% of his class, has a 93% GPA, and was recently offered by Princeton. Josh is a great young man with a bright future ahead of himself.
KiJuan Ware returns as new offensive coordinator for SHIP football
Shippensburg University Football has appointed KiJuan Ware as their new offensive coordinator. This marks Ware’s return to Shippensburg, where he previously worked as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator in 2018. During that time, he was part of a coaching team that led the offense to notable success, including accolades for two players in the PSAC East.
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 8 Slippery Rock Caps Banner PIAA Track & Field Championship for D10/9 with Boys 2A Title
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – A banner weekend for District 10 and District 9 track and field teams happened Memorial Day weekend at the PIAA Championships in Shippensburg. The biggest accomplishment of the weekend was Slippery Rock winning the Class 2A boys’ title, while seven athletes won individual titles. Slippery...
Hummelstown, Hampden Twp. start fast at American Legion Baseball Region 4 Tournament
American Legion Baseball Region 4 Tournament, an official qualifier to the state showcase, is off and running this week at Hershey’s Memorial Field. And while it wasn’t a sizzling start for defending champion Paxton, Dauphin County rep Hummelstown and unbeaten Hampden Twp. were among opening-round winners Friday. If...
Volleyball earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – Shippensburg University volleyball earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, an award that recognizes classroom excellence during the 2023-24 academic year. In order to achieve the AVCA Team Academic Award, teams are required to maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on...
Blain And Zini Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Status For Saint Francis Men's Volleyball
LORETTO, Pa. - Peyton Blain (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin) and Nathan Zini (Pittsburgh, Pa./Seton-La Salle Catholic), members of the Saint Francis men's volleyball team, have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America® At-Large team. Blain was named to the second team, while Zini took home third-team distinction.
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