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Jersey Shore Bulldog Wrestlers Do Well At Top Hat Tournament

December 9, 2012December 9, 2012 Sam Jordan

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Jersey Shore Bulldogs advanced two wrestlers to the finals of The Top Hat Wrestling Tournament at Williamsport Area High School on Saturday. Overall, the Bulldogs finished tied with Hughesville for eighth place in the team standings. Noah Ulmer (106) and Zach Herman (145) were the only two to make it to the finals for the Bulldogs. Ulmer faced off against Owen Wherley (South Western); while, Herman faced Seth Lansberry (Line Mountain). Ulmer lost by decision in the championship final, by a score of 7-2 to Wherley….

The Mid State Sports Network To Broadcast Sugar Valley Phoenix Wrestling in 2012 – 2013

December 6, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOGANTON, PA – The Mid State Sports Network, in association with www.midstatesports.net is pleased to announce that we will be broadcasting seven (7) of the scheduled ten (10) events involving the Sugar Valley Rural Charter School Phoenix High School Wrestling team. The young and fledgling program is the second sports program that was started since the school began over ten years ago. Previously, in the Sugar Valley / Loganton area; the former Sugar Valley High School was known for its wrestling prowess. With several state champions that walked through the…

Two BIG Tournaments To Kickoff High School Wrestling Season on Friday

December 6, 2012 Sam Jordan

BLOOMSBURG, PA – Bloomsburg will be the site for the annual DKI Tournament for high school wrestling in the region. Bloomsburg, Canton, Cape Henlopen (DE), Hanover (D2), Mahanoy, Mt. Carmel, Pine Grove, Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, Scranton Prep, Shamokin, Sugar Valley Rural Charter, Sullivan County, Tamaqua, Warrior Run, and Williams Valley are slated to participate. Central Columbia won the team title last year with 243.5 points, followed by Troy (188), Cape Henlopen, Del. (179), Pottsville (126.5) and Canton (121.5). Mount Carmel (106) finished sixth. The DKI Tournament is one of several…

Beyond Sports Network Names Thiel to All-America Team

December 5, 2012 admin

LORETTO, Pa. (Dec. 5, 2012) – Beyond Sports Network released its All-America teams Wednesday with Josh Thiel (Leesburg, Va./Heritage) of the Saint Francis University football team receiving second team honors.

Bower Among Six Signers for Saint Francis Softball

December 4, 2012 Sam Jordan

LORETTO, PA – Head Saint Francis U softball coach Jennifer Patrick-Swift signed six newcomers in the most recent signing period for the 2013-14 season. Alexis Bower (Cogan Station, Pa./Williamsport Area) A versatile threat on the field, Bower has seen time at Williamsport Area High School both on the mound and at the shortstop position. Bower was named Lycoming County Player of the Year two years running by ESPN Williamsport and earned Pitcher of the Year status as well for 2011 and 2012. Her sophomore season Bower received second team all-state…

Wildcat Wrestling Victorious Over Penn State – Fayette

December 4, 2012 Sam Jordan

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling team remained perfect in the Penn State University Athletic Conference with a 42-21 win over Penn State – Fayette Tuesday. Sophomore Jasper Ocker (Burnham) and freshmen Ryan Hart (Wyalusing) and Wade Jacobson (Alexandria, Va.) all recorded pins in the victory. With the win, the Wildcats improve to 4-5 overall and 3-0 in the PSUAC. At 197, Ocker recorded one of the quickest victories of the night taking out Nick Hewitt in 2:17. Hart battled a tough John Lukart at 141 eventually…

Hershey Bears To Be Shown On Comcast Sports Net – Mid Atlantic

December 1, 2012 Sam Jordan

WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington AHL Showcase presented by GEICO, between the Hershey Bears and Norfolk Admirals at Verizon Center on Thursday, Dec. 6 (7 p.m.), will be televised on Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic and ABC 27.2 RTV (Central Pennsylvania). The live coverage will be available to viewers throughout Virginia, Maryland, D.C. and Central Pennsylvania, including both teams’ home markets. The Admirals and Bears will clash in the third of eight regular-season meetings on Thursday night at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The teams first met on Wednesday at Norfolk Scope…

Dr. Hook To Be Keynote Speaker At All Star Luncheon

December 1, 2012 Sam Jordan

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Federal Hockey League and its member teams are proud to announce the special guest for the 2013 FHL All-Star Game will be none other than Paul D’Amato, also known as, Tim “Dr. Hook” McCracken from the movie Slap Shot. Paul has had a very distinguished career. In addition to Slap Shot where he had the chance to work with Paul Newman, he has also appeared in such great movies as Heaven Can Wait, The Deer Hunter and Heaven’s Gate just to name a few. His television…

Johnstown Tomahawks Win In The Northwest, 4-3

December 1, 2012 Sam Jordan

WENATCHEE, WA— The Johnstown Tomahawks traveled nearly 2,500 miles for the first game of their biggest road trip of the season, but the North American Hockey League team didn’t show any signs of jet lag on Friday night. Andrew McDonald netted two goals and Jordan Watt scored 53 seconds into overtime to lift the Tomahawks to a 4-3 victory over the Wenatchee Wild. The Tomahawks (12-6-6) have now won five straight games and are 5-0-1 in their past six road contests. Coach Jason Spence’s team couldn’t have face a much…

Blue Fins Schedule On Hold Pending Possible Move

December 1, 2012 Sam Jordan

COURTESY OF THE CAPE COD TIMES (JEN McCAFFREY) HYANNIS, MA – The Cape Cod Bluefins of the Federal Hockey League have suspended play for at least the next three games amid discussions the team will be leaving Cape Cod. President and general manager Mike Nugnes said a game in Williamsport, Pa. Thursday, as well as home games Friday and Saturday at Moore Arena in Orleans will not be played. Nugnes said the team was meeting with FHL officials Tuesday, but was reluctant to provide further details. Through 13 games, the…