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Sadie Fike of McClure named Conference Scholar-Athlete

Local Sports

CHAMBERSBURG — Wilson College is pleased to announce that Sadie Fike of McClure is one of 72 student-athletes named a United East Scholar Athlete by the Division III United East Conference for the Winter and Spring 2026 seasons. The Phoenix had 72 student-athletes received academic accolades across the spring semester to bring the full year total to 129 across 11 sports. The number breaks the Wilson record for winter and spring seasons for a third consecutive season, surpassing 68 from last year and 66 the previous year. It's the third consecutive year of at least 60 conference ...

Living Legends Dream Race headlines Saturday night

Local Sports

By Brad Strawser The annual event features the Weikert's Livestock 410 Sprint Cars and Penske Racing Shocks Super Late Models, while three individuals who have left an undeniable mark on the history of the sport, especially at Port Royal Speedway, Davey Brown Sr., Don Kreitz Jr. and Tom Peck will be honored as the Speedway’s 2026 Living Legends. The Living Legends Dream Race has become one of Port Royal Speedway’s signature events featuring a top-paying purse without a sanctioning body attached in an effort to support the local drivers who compete in the area on a weekly ...

Trivia and facts from the Babe Ruth trail

Local Sports

BY RAY WILDE Sports correspondent Here are some more facts and figures from the Babe Ruth tournament trail. Talk about being on a roll. The last two years, Denny Yetter, the McVeytown manager and recent coach of the Mifflin County 15-16-year-old All-Stars, has been rolling along at a record pace. Over the last two years, Yetter has managed teams to a league title, a Mid-Atlantic regional title, a Mid-Atlantic regional runner-up, a national runner-up and a third-place finish in International play. His record over the last two years was ...

Spikes come up short versus Thunder, 6-3

Penn State

TRENTON, N.J. – Down 6-2 entering the ninth inning, the State College Spikes rallied to bring the tying run to the plate before falling to the Trenton Thunder, 6-3, in a Sunday night series finale at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. The Spikes (17-15 2nd Half) now sit 1 ½ games back of the Aberdeen IronBirds for first place in the second-half standings with 14 games remaining in the MLB Draft League season, while the Thunder (16-15 2nd Half) now sit two games back. Jacoby Long’s RBI double in the ninth brought the Spikes within three runs, and after Justin Journete singled, Blake ...

Curve-RubberDucks rained out

Local Sports

CURVE, Pa. – Altoona and Akron’s game on Sunday night was postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will make up the rained-out game on Thursday, September 10 at PNG Field when the ‘Ducks return for the final week of the regular season. The doubleheader is slated to start at 4:30 p.m. with a pair of seven-inning games. Fans holding tickets to Sunday’s game may exchange them for another game this season based on availability. Tickets must be exchanged in person at the box office. The box office is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and every game day. Altoona ...

Looking at PSU’s tight end group

Penn State

Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: POSITION: Tight ends Player to watch: Benjamin Brahmer (No. 18) Class: Senior Height/weight: 6-foot-7, 250 pounds Career to this point: The towering senior is fifth all-time in ...