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New Assistant Coach Named at Saint Francis

October 2, 2012 Sam Jordan

LORETTO, PA – Donna Ridgeley will join the Saint Francis University men’s and women’s cross country and track & field staff as an assistant coach. She brings with her 30 years of coaching experience, including three years as an assistant coach with the Red Flash. “I’m thrilled to welcome Coach Ridgeley back to the staff here at Saint Francis. In addition to a wealth of track and field experience, she brings a competitive energy that is rare,” said head coach Doug Hoover. “She embraces the mission of Saint Francis University…

Indy Car Racing To Return To Pocono Raceway

October 1, 2012October 1, 2012 Sam Jordan

Long Pond, PA― Pocono Raceway announced today open-wheel racing will return to “The Tricky Triangle,” following a 23-year hiatus, with a 400-mile IZOD IndyCar Series event in 2013. Tickets for the July 7th Pocono IndyCar 400 are now available for purchase. “The fans wanted to see open-wheel racing return to Pocono Raceway and we’re excited to welcome the IZOD IndyCar Series back next summer,” stated Raceway CEO and President, Brandon Igdalsky. “We are now pleased to offer the greatest fans in all of motorsports, the very best in both stock…

LHU Mens Soccer Victorious Over Shippensburg

September 28, 2012September 28, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOCK HAVEN, PA – The Lock Haven University men’s soccer team got goals from four different players and the Bald Eagles cruised past visiting Shippensburg, 4-1 today in PSAC action. Lock Haven (4-3-1, 1-1 PSAC) led 1-0 at halftime and got three second half goals to push past the Red Raiders (1-5-2, 0-2-1 PSAC). Bobby Mohr (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) put LHU up 1-0 in the 30th minute when he scored off a 22-yard free kick that dipped past the goalie at the near post. Just 1:55 into the second half,…

LHU Womens Soccer Wins Fourth Straight

September 28, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Jenna Hunter (Marietta, Pa./Donegal) broke a scoreless tie midway through the second half that proved to be enough as the Lock Haven University women’s soccer team shutout Shippensburg University (3-4-3, 1-4-2 PSAC) 1-0 today at Hubert Jack Stadium. Lock Haven (5-3, 2-4 PSAC) held the majority of the scoring chances in the first half, outshooting the Red Raiders 7-4, but were unable to find the net in the period. Hunter finally broke the scoreless tie in the 64th minute when she fired a free kick from…

Penn State Officials Lose Pretrial Motion On Perjury

September 27, 2012 Sam Jordan

By MARK SCOLFORO (Associated Press) HARRISBURG, PA (AP) –– Two weeks before former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is expected to be sentenced on child molestation charges, a county judge determined that perjury charges should remain in place against two university administrators. Dauphin County Judge Todd Hoover ruled Wednesday against former Vice President Gary Schultz and Athletic Director Tim Curley on the felony perjury charge they both face, but he didn’t decide on a separate request to throw out the other charge – failure to report suspected child…

Fundraisers Set This Weekend for Late Broadcast Journalist

September 27, 2012 Sam Jordan

Courtesy of The Centre Daily Times STATE COLLEGE – A late broadcasting journalist and good friend, Pat Boland; whom died too young in life from cancer in 2011, is being remembered with a scholarship fund that has been setup in his honor. The 1991 Penn State graduate worked for various local radio stations over two decades. He was well-known for his work on Penn State football Saturdays on Forever Broadcasting channels. Shortly after his death, friends launched a campaign to raise $20,000 to establish an endowment at Penn State to…

Clarion Womens Soccer Drops One to Seton Hill

September 27, 2012September 27, 2012 Sam Jordan

CLARION, PA – Clarion’s goalie Laura Saussol recorded 13 saves, but it wasn’t enough as the Golden Eagles dropped the decision 2-0 to Seton Hill at Memorial Stadium Tuesday night. “The other team was better than us,” Clarion head coach Rob Eaton said. “They outplayed us in every facet of the game, and I was kind of shocked at the level of performance. “ Seton Hill (5-4) led 1-0 at halftime thanks to a Katelyn Wiater goal off a Breanna Novosel assist in the 21st minute. The Griffins stretched their…

Big Ten Basketball Schedule on TV Announced

September 27, 2012 Sam Jordan

Park Ridge, Ill. – For the sixth consecutive year, every Big Ten men’s basketball conference and tournament game will be nationally broadcast, the conference office announced today. The Big Ten’s media agreements result in more than 100 games appearing on BTN, CBS Sports, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU during the 2012-13 conference season. Big Ten men’s basketball will typically reach live national television audiences on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday during the conference season. The Big Ten schedule will open on Monday, Dec. 31, as 2012 Big Ten Co-Champion and…

District IV High School Football – Week 5

September 25, 2012 Sam Jordan

Here is a look at Week 5 of the High School Football season: THE MID STATE SPORTS NETWORK TOP 10 POLL #2 Danville (4-0) at #1 Central Columbia (4-0) #3 Selinsgrove (4-0) at Berwick (3-1) #4 Muncy (4-0) at #5 Southern Columbia (4-0) #7 Athens (3-1) vs. #6 Troy (4-0) #8 South Williamsport (3-1) at Warrior Run (0-4) #9 Sayre (3-1) vs. Cowanesque Valley (2-2) #10 Montoursville (3-1) vs. Mount Carmel (2-2) HONORABLE MENTION TEAMS Bloomsburg (3-1) vs. Montgomery (0-4) Shikellamy (1-3) vs. Loyalsock Township (2-2) Shamokin (1-3) vs. Lewisburg…

Clarion Volleyball Coach Becomes Wins Leader

September 24, 2012September 24, 2012 Sam Jordan

CHEYNEY, PA – When the Clarion University women’s volleyball team defeated Cheyney 3-0 Saturday night, it was win No. 133 for Clarion’s sixth-year head coach Jennifer Mills, making her the all-time leader for the Golden Eagles. “A record like that only comes from the hard work of the athletes,” Mills, who is 133-52, said. “I’ve been very fortunate to have athletes who are willing to work hard toward specific goals.” Mills tops the previous school record of 132 wins set by Tracey Fluharty, who coached Clarion from 2001-05. Fluharty had…