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Middletown softball season ends in loss to Northern Lebanon
A strong Middletown softball season came to a close on Thursday, as the Blue Raiders fell to Northern Lebanon 11-1 in the District 3 4A quarterfinals. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Cedar Crest's Kaddel Howard repeats as PIAA state champ in 400
As expected, the real race in the Class 3A girls 400-meter dash was between Cedar Crest sophomore Kaddel Howard and the clock Saturday at the PIAA State Track & Field Championships at Shippensburg University. "I was kind of nervous, and coming from the 4x800, I was still pretty tired," said Howard, who showed...
Softball Recap: Kennard-Dale finds playoff glory versus Eastern Lebanon County
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Kennard-Dale had no problem doing just that on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Eastern Lebanon County Raiders as they made off with a 12-3 win. The result was nothing new for Kennard-Dale, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Here are the top boys finishers from Day 1 of the 2024 PIAA Track and Field Championships
Day 1 of the PIAA track and field championships has concluded and there were a number of standouts from the Mid-Penn Conference who dazzled on the podium stands. The day was highlighted by Lower Dauphin’s Drake Risser being crowned a state champion in the Class 3A pole vault, and Jeremiah Hargrove standing fourth in the 2A javelin. Outside of the Mid-Penn, Butler’s Drew Griffith set a new national record in the 1600 to get the entire crowd going.
Report: 2nd former Penn State team doctor alleges James Franklin attempted to ‘influence medical decision’
Former Penn State team physician Dr. Peter Seidenberg took the stand in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday and made headlines. In an open court, Seidenberg testified that he “perceived” James Franklin attempted to “influence medical decisions,” John Luciew reported via PennLive. This includes an instance where...
Baseball Recap: Ethan Hunt leads Ephrata to victory over Wilson
With a playoff game on the line, Ephrata rose to the challenge on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Wilson Bulldogs out 2-1. That's two games straight that Ephrata has won by just one run. Camryn Simes tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings...
Palmyra's Tyler Burgess hurdles his way to two PIAA gold medals
As the favorite in two events, Palmyra junior Tyler Burgess said he didn't feel any extra pressure Saturday at the PIAA State Track & Field Championships at Shippensburg University. "I just had to live up to the expectations," he said. "I put in enough work to get to where I am. I basically...
Got The Nerve? Triathlon celebrates 20th Anniversary with inspirational achievements
On May 18, 2024, Mount Gretna witnessed an extraordinary display of athleticism, determination, and inclusivity as IM ABLE Foundation’s Got the Nerve? Triathlon celebrated its 20th anniversary with resounding success. Organized by TCR Event Management, the event drew in 296 participants from 12 states, including 10 para/adaptive athletes, marking a significant milestone in its two-decade journey.
Families, individuals teams turn out for Sesame Place Classic
The 2024 Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic took place May 19 in Middletown Township. The Classic featured a 5K, a one-mile fun run, and a kids’ sprint races with proceeds from the event benefiting the Dick Dougherty Scholarship Fund in support of Bucks County’s college-bound scholar-athletes. Join our readers...
Lower Dauphin’s Drake Risser commands the conversation, claims PIAA 3A pole vault gold
SHIPPENSBURG – As a graduating senior, Drake Risser knew he’d be called upon to give a speech at his club gymnastics banquet Friday night. So, originally planning to adlib, the Clemson commit instead decided to create some talking points to work with ahead of the festivities. His new...
Pine-Richland pole vaulter Nadia Constantakis uses gymnastics skills to place 2nd at states
SHIPPENSBURG — Lifelong gymnast Nadia Constantakis remembers being a newcomer to the Pine-Richland track team, working out with the sprinters and having a revelation. “I wanted something more exciting,” she said Friday, thinking back to her sophomore year. “When I was looking around the track, I saw the pole vaulters handstand walking and doing cartwheels down the field. I thought that was right up my alley.”
Zamora’s no-hitter guides Mount Calvary to 1A district title
FREDERICKSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — One surefire way to ensure your team wins a district title: don’t let the other team register a hit. Mount Calvary Christian junior pitcher David Zamora tossed a 14-strikeout no-hitter in the Chargers 5-0 District III 1A title game against Lancaster County Christian at Earl Wenger Field Thursday evening. Mount Calvary […]
Nico Chirieleison scores 6 to help propel Trinity boys lax past Hershey and into D3, 2A final
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Meghan Fisher, Kayla Fletcher lead Central Dauphin past Manheim Township to district semifinals
A big game by some key bats and another strong outing by their ace has the Central Dauphin Rams once again state playoff-bound, as CD dispatched of Manheim Township 5-3 to advance to the District 3 6A semifinals. Meghan Fisher launched the key blow in the win, driving a three-run...
Derek Vandernick’s hat trick helps propel Lower Dauphin boys lax into D3, 2A final
The Lower Dauphin boys lacrosse team, the tournament’s seventh seed, rode a hat trick by Derek Vandernick and solid goalkeeping by freshman Cohen Pollock to 5-4 victory over third-seed Twin Valley Thursday in a District 3, Class 2A semifinal game. Lower Dauphin (15-5) will visit top-seeded Trinity (20-1) on...
Mahaffey brothers set to conclude high school tennis career with potential 3-peat
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Gateway players lead WPIAL contingent at state tennis
After the first day of the PIAA tennis championships in Hershey on Friday, only the Gateway contingent was left standing. The Gators’ Adam Memije in Class 3A singles and the team of Zidaan Hassan and Logan Memije in Class 3A doubles were the only WPIAL entries to advance to Saturday’s semifinals.
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