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Former Tigers Great To Speak At Hot Stove Banquet in Williamsport

November 5, 2012 Sam Jordan

Denny McLain is the last pitcher to win 30 games in the majors. He went 31-6 in 1968 with the Detroit Tigers. The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced that 2-time Cy Young Award winner Denny McLain will headline the 7th Annual Cutters Hot Stove Banquet to be held on Monday, January 21 at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, presented in part by HB Rentals, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Woodlands Bank and Williamsport’s home for Phillies baseball WRAK. McLain was the last pitcher to win 30 games in the majors when he compiled a…

After 46 Years, The Reading Phillies Are No More

November 5, 2012 Sam Jordan

READING, PA – As part of its rebranding process, the Reading Phillies, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, announced on Sunday that the franchise would be changing its team name after 46 years. The franchise’s new name, logo, and jerseys will be unveiled at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 17th at the Name Change Announcement to be held at FirstEnergy Stadium. The event will run 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Since 1967, the Reading Phillies have been proud affiliates of the Philadelphia Phillies,” said Reading General Manager Scott Hunsicker. “Our…

District IV Football Playoff Matchups Are Set For BIG Showdowns This Week

November 4, 2012November 6, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOGANTON, PA – The District IV High School Football playoffs will have some outstanding football games lined up for Friday night. In Class A, a rematch between Bloomsburg (8-2) and South Williamsport (9-1) will lead to an eventual winner at Rodney K. Morgans Stadium in South Williamsport on Friday. The winner of that contest will face either Line Mountain (8-2) or Southern Columbia (10-0) in Catawissa on Friday night. A possible South Williamsport vs. Southern Columbia rematch could occur next week in Catawissa. In Class AA, Friday night will have…

Eastern Conference Playoffs Slate Set for This Week

November 4, 2012November 6, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOGANTON, PA – The 2012 Eastern Conference Playoffs slate has been set after awaiting who wouldn’t be taken in the PIAA District Playoffs on Sunday. In Class A, Muncy (7-3) will host Northwest Area (5-5) at Stanley Schuyler Memorial Stadium on Friday night at 7pm. Meanwhile, the Mighty Bucks of Bucktail (6-3) will host Schuylkill Haven (5-5) in Farwell; located in Western Clinton County. This will definitely be the longest trip for Schuylkill Haven this season, nearly three hours away. Bucktail is a perennial participant in the Eastern Conference playoffs….

Blesh Named New Swim Coach at LHU

October 31, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Joel Blesh, a 2009 Lock Haven University graduate and a Lock Haven, Pa. native has been named the new head swimming coach at LHU. Blesh is no stranger to the Lady Eagle swim program having served as a student-assistant coach for two seasons while attending LHU. Since 2010, Blesh has been both the head swim coach for the Lock Haven area YMCA and Haven Area Aquatic Club, while also serving as the YMCA Aquatics Director. Blesh could not be more excited to rejoin The Haven program…

High School Football Enters 8th Week Tonight

October 19, 2012October 19, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOGANTON, PA – The high school football season is fast approaching the conclusion of another battle – tested year for schools, coaches and athletes. Tonight, many of the area teams are starting to get things worked out as they prepare for a potential playoff run within District IV and further, in the coming weeks. Teams such as Lewisburg, Central Columbia, Montoursville, Milton, South Williamsport, and Muncy; square off tonight in exciting action. For other teams like Jersey Shore, Montgomery, and others; let’s just say that they are working toward fine…

Bucknell Basketball Season Tickets Still Available

October 19, 2012 Sam Jordan

LEWISBURG, PA – The start of the Bucknell basketball season is just three weeks away and good season ticket seats are still available. Additionally, single-game tickets go on sale Oct. 29. The men’s basketball home opener is Nov. 13 vs. George Mason at 7 p.m., while the women open their home campaign Nov. 14 vs. Saint Francis (Pa.), also at 7 p.m. Season tickets can be purchased by calling the Campus Box Office at 570-577-1000. Single-game tickets can be purchased starting Oct. 29 by calling the Campus Box Office or…

Red Flash Womens Volleyball Wins On The Road

October 14, 2012 Sam Jordan

FAIRFIELD, CT – Coming from behind, the Saint Francis University women’s volleyball won against Sacred Heart on the road in five sets, 22-25, 28-26, 22-25, 25-22, 15-12. Saint Francis has now won three in a row and improved to 9-12 overall and to 5-3 in Northeast Conference play. The Pioneers fell to 6-16 on the year and 4-4 in the NEC. SFU battled throughout the first set, but they were not able to grab a hold of the lead. Amanda Zahumensky led the Flash with five kills in the first…

Bucknell Water Polo Team Upsets #16 Princeton

October 14, 2012 Sam Jordan

LEWISBURG, PA – Senior Brian Barron capped a 17-goal weekend with a team-high four goals against No. 16 Princeton as the Bucknell men’s water polo team completed a solid 3-1 weekend with a 10-9 victory over the nationally ranked Tigers Sunday evening at Kinney Natatorium. Bucknell led the game 5-0 in the first half and held off Princeton in the final minutes to snap a three-game losing streak to the Tigers. Bucknell (9-10, 3-5 CWPA Southern Division) led nearly wire-to-wire as it tallied the first five goals in the game….

LHU Mens Soccer Lose Close One to St. Thomas Aquinas

October 14, 2012 Sam Jordan

SPARKILL, NY – The Lock Haven University men’s soccer team (5-8-1) rallied midway through the second half for a pair of goals, but the Bald Eagles fell to host Saint Thomas Aquinas (4-5-3) 3-2 today in non-conference action. The Bald Eagles, who were playing for the second time in as many days trailed 3-0, but fought back. Midway through the second half, Lock Haven got a pair of quick strikes from Trent Burris (McAlisterville, Pa./East Juniata) and Bobby Mohr (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) to make it 3-2. The Haven rally ended…