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Nehemiah Ewell is the hidden gem in a loaded Harrisburg backfield
HARRISBURG – There’s no shortage of hype around Harrisburg’s backfield heading into the fall. How could there be? With the additions of Messiah Mickens and D’Antae Sheffey, the Cougars boast, on paper, possibly the best position group in Pennsylvania. Mickens is a four-star Penn State commit,...
Mid-Penn football check-in: Cumberland Valley looks to take next step in 2024
MECHANICSBURG – Cumberland Valley’s football team was given a choice this past season. Option A was to let the feels fall off the wagon with a 1-4 start to their campaign. Option B meant hopping down from the cart, kneeling down in the mud and fastening the wheels back on.
Always a leader, senior Emily Bittner continuing to anchor Mechanicsburg lineup, staff
As Emily Bittner trotted off second base following a double late in Mechanicsburg softball’s 11-7 win over Carlisle on Tuesday, the catcher turned to her pinch runner and issued a quick reminder. “Two outs.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Group that doesn’t disclose its donors paid $12K for Shapiro to attend Phillies games, other sporting events
HARRISBURG — A nonprofit that does not publicly disclose its donors paid more than $12,000 last year for Gov. Josh Shapiro to attend sporting events. The secrecy leaves taxpayers in the dark about who underwrites the outings and what interests they may have in state government policy. The money...
New Dauphin County Playa Bowls announces grand opening date
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new Playa Bowls franchise in Dauphin County recently announced its upcoming grand opening date for later this month. A new Playa Bowls franchise will soon be opening its doors at the Park Village Plaza on 659 East Main Street, off Hershey Park Drive near U.S. 322 and U.S. 422.
Oversized golf balls are hidden across Central Pennsylvania; Here’s why
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – An undisclosed number of oversized golf balls featuring the U.S. Women’s Open Lancaster rose logo have been hidden throughout Central Pennsylvania. Finding one could score you tickets to the 79th U.S. Women’s Open which will be held at the Lancaster County Club from May 27-June 2. The specialty balls have been […]
Kyra Urick scores 4 goals as Northern girls lax defeats Mechanicsburg, 13-11
Kyra Urick scored four goals Tuesday as the Northern girls lacrosse team defeated Mechanicsburg, 13-11, in a Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division game. Sophie Harlacher and Izzy Gruber scored three goals each for the Polar Bears. Ke Dykes added a pair of goals while Hanna Thomas recorded a single tally. Both...
Morgan Lantz scores 7, goals including her 300th, as Palmyra girls lax downs Mechanicsburg, 11-5
Morgan Lantz scored seven goals, including her 300th career goals and her 400th career point, as the Cougars defeated Mechanicsburg Thursday in a Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division game. Rachel Ross scored three goals for the Cougars while Morgan Angle also added a goal. Morgan Courville recorded nine saves in goal...
Community mourns the loss of Justin Johnson
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A memorial was held on Tuesday for Justin Johnson on what would have been his 17th birthday. “Justin’s like a brother to me and I really love him,” said friend, Tyrese Turner. “Probably right now we would be at the weight room, and I’d probably be with him lifting,” […]
Coming off historic basketball season, Nolan Buzalka aims to steer Cumberland Valley football to similar heights
MECHANICSBURG – Nolan Buzalka appeared to already be in midseason form on Wednesday. At tight end he was pulling down passes and getting solid reps at the line of scrimmage, and as a pass rusher, he was blistering in the trenches. It doesn’t come as a surprise, though. After...
Jeff Lougee homers early, Mechanicsburg rallies late to get by Hershey
Jeff Lougee homered to center off Danny Nelson and Mechanicsburg scored four runs across the seventh and eighth innings Thursday to rally to a 5-3 win over Hershey. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Reese Young pitches Mechanicsburg past Carlisle
Reese Young had another strong start on the mound Tuesday for Mechanicsburg in an 8-1 win over Carlisle. He pitched six innings, striking out nine while allowing just five hits and one earned run, to get the win. Jeff Lougee led the Wildcats at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a...
Jack DeLuca nets 5 as Mechanicsburg boys lax beats Northern, 14-12
Jack DeLuca scored five times Tuesday as Mechanicsburg boys lacrosse defeated Northern, 14-12. Drew Bedard abd Ben Wadlinger both added hat tricks for the Wildcats while Rece Miller scored twice and Teygan Quarles notched single tally. Mechanicsburg goalkeeper Tony Larock stopped 21 saves between the pipes. If you purchase a...
Nate Payne shuts down Cumberland Valley in Central Dauphin win
Nate Payne turned in a brilliant outing on the mound Thursday for Central Dauphin in a 2-0 win over Cumberland Valley. Payne pitched all seven innings, striking out 12 while allowing just four hits and no runs, to get the win. Cade Mustard and Jace Collins each had an RBI...
Ja’Liyah Stover homers, drives in 4 as Middletown downs Harrisburg
Ja’Liyah Stover led the way Wednesday for Middletown in a 20-3 win over Harrisburg. She went 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and four RBIs. Allie Cleland also homered and had three RBIs for the Blue Raiders, and Chloe White had two RBIs. If you purchase a product...
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