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Despite early troubles, MC matmen advance to day 2 of PIAAs
By Kenny Varner HERSHEY – It’s the destination all local wrestlers circle on their calendar to be when their wrestling season nears an end. Thursday three MIfflin County matmen traveled from Lewistown to Hershey to take care of buisness. In the first day, they did...
Juniata’s Krepps, two Midd-West grapplers and MU’s Ryan punch ticket to Day 2
By Kenny Varner HERSHEY – Clean sweep!! All are moving on!! A culmination of blood, sweat and tears have led the ‘Best of the Best to Hershey Park, where wrestlers have a chance to compete for their dream of potential state champion. Thursday, four such wrestlers made...
Centre County wrestlers have strong showing in opening PIAAs, move onto Friday action
By Kenny Varner HERSHEY -Known for its rich tradition in wrestling, Centre County was well represented Thursday in the opening day of the PIAA wrestling championships. Early on, the Class AA matmen were primed and ready to go. At 114-pounds Philipsburg’s Caleb Hummel...
Port Royal Speedway Cancels Opening Day Due to Saturated Grounds and Poor Weekend Forecast
March 6, 2025 — Port Royal, PA – Port Royal Speedway has been forced to cancel this Saturday’sscheduled Opening Day presented by Packer’s Concessions due to saturated grounds from recent rainfall and an unfavorable weather forecast for the weekend. Despite...
Wolfpack prepares for State playoffs
By Joshua Yoder BOALSBURG – St. Joe’s Catholic will be gearing up for not one, but two State playoff games as both the boys and girls teams will be looking to make a splash. The boys will be playing first on Friday as the Wolfpack who are currently sitting at (14-11)...
Guest Writer Greg Maresca: Lost in the Lions’ den
Photos by Luke Bender By: Greg Maresca When Penn State lost to Maryland on Saturday 68-64 their hopes of qualifying for the Big Ten Tournament came to an agonizing end on Senior Day, no less. The 16th rank Maryland Terrapins took their first and only lead in the...
Port Royal Speedway Set to Kick Off 2025 Season with Exciting Opening Day Action!
Courtesy of Brad Strawser PORT ROYAL, PA – Port Royal Speedway is set to roar back to life this Saturday, March 8th, for the highly anticipated Opening Day presented by Packer’s Concessions of the 2025 racing season. Fans can expect thrilling on-track battles as the...
Eagles and Rams to represent Centre County in PIAA Class AA championships
Photo by Jeff Shomo By Kenny Varner ALTOONA – Bald Eagle Area led the way on the wrestling mats for the local Centre County Class AA teams this weekend at the SW Class AA regionals. The Eagles got a total of four wrestlers heading onto the PIAA Championships Thursday...
MC track and field season ends strong at PTFCA
Courtesy of Tamara Sechler UNIVERSITY PARK – The Mifflin County Boys Track and Field team ended the season on a high note, sending seven athletes to the PTFCA Indoor Championships at Penn State University. “The guys came to the meet knowing they had done everything...
Mifflin County sends three to Hershey for a chance for state gold
STRABANE – The second day of the Western Class AAA saw three MIfflin County wrestlers shine and finish as Regional runner ups. Advancing to the PIAA Championships this Thursday were Andrew Alexander (107), Avery Aurand (189) and Peyton Kearns (285). Alexander was just...
