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Three Carroll County doubles teams win Class 1A state championships; South Carroll finishes as state runner-up
As the Wilde Lake Tennis Club began to empty out, South Carroll’s Michael Mooney stood with his new gold medal draped around his neck. He still needed a moment to find the words to sum up the experience. Mooney and his mixed doubles partner, Sydney Mossman, had just become state champions. “It was great to come back and win regionals after losing counties, and to take it all the way to states ...
Adams County Sports Update – May 24 2024
Littlestown snapped Biglerville’s 17-game winning streak, defeating the Canners in a District III playoff match Thursday afternoon at Biglerville. The Thunderbolts built 4-0 lead after five innings, then weathered a three-run Biglerville rally in the bottom of the sixth, added an insurance run in the seventh, and held on. Maddie Dubbert was masterful in the pitching circle for Littlestown, going the distance and not allowing an earned run. She struck out there and did not walk a batter. Biglervlle’s Sydney McCleaf also turned in a remarkable pitching performance, likewise throwing all seven innings and allowing only two earned runs. Isabella Olvera was a hitting star for Littlestown with a home run and two RBI. Biglerville out-hit Littlestown, 9-6, with the nine hits provided by nine different players. Littlestown will now move to the state playoffs and a date with Kutztown next Tuesday.
No. 17 Barlow softball run rules No. 16 McDaniel to advance to second round of 6A state tournament
On the road at No. 16 McDaniel, the No. 17 Barlow High School softball squad wasted no time in asserting themselves Monday, May 20 in a 12-2 win in the first round of the 6A state tournament. The Bruins first three batters all reached via a hit by pitch, walk and fielder’s choice, scoring one run. Two more came across on passed balls to make it 3-0 Barlow after the first three outs. ...
Delone Catholic blasts past Kutztown in 2A district championship
FREDERICKSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Delone Catholic came out swinging in the 2A District III baseball championship and didn’t look back. The Squires sent back to back balls to the fence on big RBIs from Ethan Little and J.D. Sieg, and Delone Catholic rolled from there to a 7-1 win over Kutztown for their second district […]
Urbana boys lax wins state title, Urbana girls fall
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (DC News Now) — For the second time in four years, the Urbana boys lacrosse team has won the MPSSAA 4A state championship. In 2021, the Hawks became the first Frederick County team to win a state title. On Thursday, Urbana took down the defending champion Broadneck Bruins, 7-5, thanks to a […]
👟Spring Grove brings home the gold
I'm going to be off the rest of the week to take a firefighting class, but I'll still have newsletters for y'all! Also, next week is Memorial Day, so we won't have a newsletter on Monday. Your Tuesday Hanover weather forecast: A high of 85, low of 59. Warm and...
Cooper Brushwood, Trey Combs pace State College boys lax past South Western in D3, 3A
Cooper Brushwood and Trey Combs scored five goals each as the second-seeded State College boys lacrosse team gained the District 3, Class 3A semifinals Tuesday night with a 15-5 win over seventh-seeded South Western. State College (18-2) will host third-seeded Wilson (17-2) Thursday. The Little Lions also clinched a spot...
Hanover’s Joey Wilkinson scores in final seconds, leads West All-Stars to Small School victory
In the final seconds of Sunday’s PSFCA East-West All-Star football game, Hanover’s Joey Wilkinson made the final play that mattered. With the West staring at a fourth-and-goal chance at the East 2, Wilkinson hauled in a perfect lob from QB Tyler Gee, handing the West a 27-24 victory in the wild small school game.
Gettysburg softball falls to top seed South Western in districts
Gettysburg battled hard with a late-season surge to reach the district playoffs, but saw its 2024 season come to a close against No. 1 seed South Western in the District 3 5A playoffs. Jayda Koontz launched two homers for South Western, while Kinsley Proepper also went yard. If you purchase...
Manchester Valley High students raise mental health awareness through pickleball fundraiser
Manchester Valley High School students held a pickleball tournament this week to raise money for the charity Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit that helps student-athletes struggling with mental health issues. Morgan’s Message is named for Morgan Rodgers, a Virginia native and lacrosse player at Duke University who died by suicide July 11, 2019 at the age of 22 following mental health struggles. ...
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