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Rams dodge Bald Eagles, 84-80

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. - The No. 6E Lock Haven men’s basketball team went on the road for the opening round of the 2025-26 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Tournament on Monday and gave No. 3E Shepherd all it could handle, but the Rams narrowly escaped with an 84-80 victory. The Haven trimmed a 21-point second half deficit to three in the closing seconds, but Shepherd’s early advantage proved too much as the Rams escaped to move on in the tournament. The Bald Eagles finished the regular season at 10-18 overall and 6-15 in the PSAC, earning its seventh straight trip ...

Midd-West trio earns PHAC Division I honors

MIDDLEBURG — The Midd-West Mustangs did not have a very successful girls’ basketball campaign on the court. Midd-West went 4-18 overall, including 0-9 in Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Division I. However, the Mustangs were well-represented when the 2025–26 PHAC Division I girls’ basketball coaches released their all-division selections on Sunday, with two senior and a freshman Mustangs earning recognition for standout seasons. Senior Izzy Walter capped her career with a First-Team All-Division selection, placing her among the top players in one of the ...

Juniata, Mt. Union at regional wrestling

Smith wins state indoor title in 800

UNIVERSITY PARK — Four of our Mifflin County Huskies competed Sunday at the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor State Championship Meet, held at Penn State University. “They had a very successful meet, earning medals in every event they ran,” Mifflin County head coach Tamara Sechler said. Carter Smith and Wyatt Kauffman started the day for the Huskies in the 800. Carter finished his high school career in indoor track by defending the state title and setting the meet record in a time of 1:50.25. Wyatt Kauffman joined Carter on the podium, running 1:56.28 to ...

Nittany Lions host Iowa on Saturday

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State men’s basketball team is back in the Bryce Jordan Center Saturday to host Iowa at noon in the Nittany Lions’ Autism Awareness game. The game is set to air nationally on Big Ten Network. FOLLOW ALONG TICKETS: Tickets PROMOTIONS: Kids 12 & under get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket from this link TV: Big Ten Network – Jason Horowitz (pxp) & Austin Johnson (analyst) RADIO: Penn State Sports Network – Steve Jones (pxp) & Dick Jerardi (analyst) NATIONAL RADIO: SiriusXM Ch. 160 or 195 & SXM App Ch. ...

Fox returns as Curve manager for 2026

CURVE, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Pirates and Altoona Curve are pleased to announce the 2026 coaching staff for the upcoming season in Curve, Pa., headlined by the return of Manager Andy Fox. “We’re thrilled to have so many returning staff members on our coaching staff,” said Curve General Manager Nate Bowen. “After getting a taste of the postseason last year, I am excited to see what this group can do in Curve, PA in 2026!” Fox is the 16th Manager in Altoona’s franchise history and led the Curve to a 39-30 record in the Second Half and a postseason appearance in 2025. Fox is ...