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Tigers drop Eagles, 55-46

SELINSGROVE — On Wednesday evening, No. 5 East Juniata blazed a March Madness-like trail that led not only to their first state tournament berth but much-needed redemption against No. 3 Line Mountain as EJ took the 55-46 victory. The Tigers boys basketball team will meet the District 2 champion, which will either be Old Forge or Susquehanna Community. EJ will face the winner of that matchup in the first round of the state tourney on March 7. East Juniata (10-15) got seven points from Wrett Smith in the opening period as the Tigers possessed a 17-10 lead at Selinsgrove Area High ...

Mustangs send three to regionals after gritty District 4 showing

WILLIAMSPORT -- Amid all the star power at the District 4 Championships in Williamsport, Midd-West brought its own brand of horsepower. The Mustangs didn’t just show up — they battled, they clawed and they earned their way into the next round. By the end of the weekend, three Mustang ...

Altoona Curve announce 2026 promo schedule

CURVE, Pa. –The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, are excited to announce the full 2026 promotional schedule, which will feature a theme or promotion for all 69 home games at Peoples Natural Gas Field. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ballpark on April 2 to kick off the 2026 season,” said Curve GM Nate Bowen. “Our team has worked tirelessly to create a wide variety of theme nights and giveaways that fans will love this season!” The 2026 season, presented by Stuckey Automotive, features 19 fireworks shows, three bobble ...

Bears to face Comets, IceHogs

The Hershey Bears continue the 2025-26 season, presented by Penn State Health, as they close out a three-game homestand on Wednesday with the Utica Comets' lone visit of the season to Chocolatetown, before heading out west for a pair of games this weekend in Rockford, Illinois, where they'll face the IceHogs. The Bears will quickly return to Pennsylvania, as they will host the Charlotte Checkers next Monday and Tuesday for a pair of rescheduled games. 2025-26 SEASON LEADERS: Goals: Ilya Protas (19) Assists: Andrew Cristall (29) Points: Ilya Protas (40) PIMs: Dalton Smith ...

PGC tracking influenza in wild birds

This winter, avian influenza viruses have continued to circulate in wild birds across Pennsylvania, and more birds will be migrating to and through the state in the coming weeks. Strains of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus have been present in Pennsylvania’s wild birds since early 2022. As migration unfolds, the Pennsylvania Game Commission continues to respond to the outbreak, and is asking the public to report any wild birds observed sick or found dead. Reports can be phoned in to 1-833-PGC-WILD (1-833-742-9453). Submitting reports allows the Game Commission the opportunity ...

Lady Lions dazzle in 7-0 victory

ORLANDO, Fla. – Anchored by a combined shutout in the circle from junior right-handed pitcher Bridget Nemeth and freshman southpaw Brevyn Kellepouris, the Penn State softball team rolled to a 7-0 win over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Sunday from the UCF Softball Complex. Penn State closed the book on an all-around dominant five-game tournament weekend, with the Nittany Lions securing their first 5-0 weekend of performances since going unbeaten at the Paradise Classic in Boca Raton, Florida, to open the 2024 season. The Blue & White improved to 13-2 overall through ...