HS Softball: North Schuylkill slams Shamokin By Bob Lipsky· March 21, 2025·FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Olivia Jones had a big day at the plate and in the circle to lead North Schuylkill to a…
HS Softball: Cards, Spartans look to unseat Eagles in Division I By Bob Lipsky· March 13, 2025·The past two softball seasons have been The Era of the Eagles. Two Schuylkill League championships. Two District 11 Class 4A championships.…
D-11 Girls’ Basketball: Hurricanes roll past Mahanoy Area, qualify for state tourney By Karlee Feger· February 22, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — For the first time in 39 years, the Schuylkill Haven girls’ basketball team is headed to the PIAA playoffs. Anna…
D-11 Girls’ Basketball: Bro, quick start propel Mahanoy Area past Pine Grove By Leroy Boyer· February 18, 2025·PINE GROVE — Mahanoy Area coach Tom Scheeler was hoping his squad would get off to a good start in Tuesday’s District…
HS Basketball Roundup: Weatherly, Lourdes, Mahanoy girls; Miners boys secure wins By Leroy Boyer· February 6, 2025·POTTSVILLE — Kelly Reiner scored four of her game-high 13 points in the decisive fourth quarter as Weatherly edged Nativity 22-18 in…
HS Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Fillies, Vikings finish as Division II co-champions By Leroy Boyer· February 3, 2025·SHENANDOAH — There was no drama when it came to the final round of Schuylkill League Division II girls’ basketball action Monday…
HS Basketball Weekend Roundup: Miners’ Carr hits 1,000, Williams Valley girls extend win streak By Leroy Boyer· February 2, 2025·MINERSVILLE — Dante Carr made some Minersville history and joined some elite company Saturday afternoon. The junior forward scored 17 points, including…
HS Basketball Roundup: Pine Grove boys stun Pottsville By Eli Doyle· January 29, 2025·PINE GROVE — Chase Sarge’s clutch free throws were exactly what Pine Grove needed. Sarge hit two free throws that pushed Pine…
HS Basketball Roundup: Tamaqua gets 700th victory, Haven qualifies for league playoffs By Leroy Boyer· January 28, 2025·TAMAQUA — It was a night to remember for the Tamaqua girls’ basketball team. The Blue Raiders earned the 700th victory in…
HS Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Williams Valley earns 1st-ever Schuylkill League playoff berth By Leroy Boyer· January 24, 2025·MAHANOY CITY — For the first time in school history, the Williams Valley girls’ basketball team is headed to the Schuylkill League…
Weekend Roundup: Miners girls give Mealey 1st coaching victory By Leroy Boyer· January 19, 2025·MINERSVILLE — It wasn’t easy, but Emily Mealey has her first victory as the head coach of the Minersville girls’ basketball team.…
HS Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Barnhart lifts Pottsville past Blue Mountain By Leroy Boyer· January 13, 2025·POTTSVILLE — Jo Barnhart scored a game-high 15 points as Pottsville knocked off Blue Mountain 40-36 in a Schuylkill League Division I…
HS Basketball Roundup: Pottsville girls knock off Panther Valley By Leroy Boyer· January 11, 2025·LANSFORD — It’s been a frustrating season so far for the Pottsville girls’ basketball team. The Crimson Tide put it all together…
Weekend Roundup: Tamaqua, Blue Mtn., Minersville boys grab hardcourt wins By Leroy Boyer· January 5, 2025·POTTSVILLE — Noah Mateyak drained three 3-pointers and scored a game-high 27 points as Tamaqua surged past Nativity 75-56 in a non-league…
HS Girls’ Basketball: Vikings, Cards, Fillies advance to tourney title games By Leroy Boyer· December 28, 2024·TOWER CITY — Sage Smeltz scored a game-high 22 points as unbeaten Williams Valley rolled past Upper Dauphin 48-22 in the opening…
Basketball Roundup: Marian rallies late to knock off Tri-Valley By Leroy Boyer· December 20, 2024·HEGINS — The Schuylkill League Division II boys’ basketball standings got a little tighter Thursday night. Bryan Ferreira scored 10 his 14…
Girls’ Basketball: Strong second half lifts unbeaten Vikings past Mahanoy Area By Leroy Boyer· December 17, 2024·TOWER CITY — Shane Zeller’s message to his Williams Valley squad at halftime was crystal clear: Crash the boards, play tough defense.…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Haven tops Blue Mountain in OT; Red Raiders, Vikes stay unbeaten By Leroy Boyer· December 11, 2024·ORWIGSBURG — In a defensive game from start to finish, Schuylkill Haven’s defense shined when it mattered most. The Hurricanes shut out…