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Steelton-Highspire School District hosts Bright Stars Field Day
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Some special athletes gave it their all in Dauphin County Thursday. The Steelton-Highspire School District hosted the Bright Stars Field Day. Dozens of special-needs children took part, helped by student “buddies” and volunteers from the district. “It makes me emotional,” event organizer Nathaniel Williams II said. “I’m very emotional about it […]
Cumberland Valley's Merrill is one of the most sought-after recruits in the country | Sports Spotlight
LEWISBERRY, Pa. — If you don't know the name, Tyler Merrill, it's still early in his high school career, but you likely will. "I think right now I'm in a decent spot. I think it's just staying consistent, staying flexible, staying on top of school, and also, focusing on things outside of football because football doesn't go on forever."
Jordan Hill resigns as Trinity Football head coach
(WHTM) – Jordan Hill is resigning as head football coach of Trinity High School. Hill was named head coach going into the 2021 season after working as an assistant coach with Cumberland Valley. He also served as Director of Advancement for Trinity Athletics. Coaching alongside former Penn State teammate and former NFL linebacker Mike Mauti, […]
Cyclists honor riders killed in Pennsylvania last year with "Ride of Silence" in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Cyclists in Harrisburg rode to the Capitol building in silence Wednesday to honor the 27 people killed on Pennsylvania roads while riding their bikes last year. Riders took part in the "Ride of Silence" to the Capitol steps, which sported 27 white bicycles to commemorate the...
Penn State recruit Messiah Mickens talks Harrisburg transfer, loaded RB group at Spring Fling
HARRISBURG – It would’ve been easy for Messiah Mickens to steal the show, but he instead played spotlight operator while his new crew pleased the crowd. The four-star Penn State pledge attended his first Spring Fling at Susquehanna Township after transferring from Trinity to Harrisburg, the latter a routine attendee in for the ninth rendition of the showcase at Roscoe Warner Field on Thursday.
Harrisburg woman promoting tennis for Midstate youth through free program
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – May is National Tennis Month and a Harrisburg woman has been on a mission since 2019 to ensure every child in Central Pennsylvania has the opportunity to play through Angel’s Tennis Empowerment Program. “The program presents the idea that children from anywhere should be able to play the game of tennis,” […]
District 3 officials release official baseball tournament brackets
That all-important portion of the high school baseball season is here. It’s time for the postseason to begin. Action in the District 3 tournament, the gateway to the PIAA showcase, is set to begin Friday for some classifications. Below are the official brackets, based on seeding through the District...
PIAA District III Boys Lacrosse Tournament 2024: Schedule & Results
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The 2024 PIAA District III Boys Lacrosse Tournament will soon be underway with Central Pennsylvania teams battling for the championship. The competition is set to run from Friday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 28. Class 3A and 2A Midstate teams will battle for the championship during the 11 days. Below are […]
District 3 girls lacrosse: First round games on tap today and Friday
The District 3 girls lacrosse tournament kicks off today and Friday with first-round games at the home of the highest-seeded team. Eight Mid-Penn Conference girls lacrosse teams qualified for the opportunity to compete for D3 titles in two classifications. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Annual Spring Fling football showcase at Susquehanna Township keeps growing
Mid-May doesn’t exactly scream high school football but that didn’t stop more than 100 players from seven Mid-Penn programs from getting in some work Thursday. Susquehanna Township’s ninth annual Spring Fling was another rowdy success, with Roscoe Warner Field teaming with talent returning for the 2024 season.
PIAA sets 2025-28 state championship sites for basketball, wrestling, swimming
Giant Center in Hershey will continue to host the state basketball and individual wrestling championships for the next four years, and swimming and diving is staying at Bucknell. The PIAA on Wednesday approved those venues as championship sites for 2025-28. However, no site was selected for team wrestling or competitive...
Talented pitching tandem leads LVC softball to NCAA tournament
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Bishop McDevitt third baseman Andrew Yother headed to Middle Atlantic Conference
Andrew Yother figured the best spot to continue his baseball career was within shouting distance of a familiar locale. Philadelphia to be exact. So Yother, Bishop McDevitt’s senior third baseman, made his commitment well before his final, ongoing season with the Crusaders, picking Eastern University as his next stop.
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