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Port Royal hosts Blue Collar Classic

By Brad Strawser PORT ROYAL — Port Royal Speedway is set to offer fans a combination of affordability, appreciation, and high-stakes racing this Saturday, with the Blue Collar Classic featuring the Penns Valley Meat Market PA Sprint Series Keystone RaceSaver Challenge presented by River Valley Builders. In keeping with the spirit of the Blue Collar Classic, speedway officials have implemented "Blue Collar pricing for the Blue Collar Classic," reducing general admission to just $10 and student admission (ages 13-17) to only $5. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted ...

Garcia lands on Lady Lions roster

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State women’s basketball head coach Tanisha Wright announces the signing of Irene García to her 2026-27 roster. García becomes the eighth member of Wright’s squad for the upcoming year and third freshman newcomer to join the Lady Lions. “Irene will add great depth and character to our roster,” said Wright. “We look forward to her international experience and the toughness she displays on a consistent basis.” The freshman arrives in Happy Valley from Urnieta, Baque Country, Spain. García played for Segle XXI Academy, a renowned ...

Foley, Powell head to U21 Pan Am Cup

UNIVERSITY PARK – Two incoming freshmen on the Penn State men’s volleyball team are set to compete in the upcoming 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Middle blocker Isiah Powell and libero Drake Foley will represent USA at the event, while another incoming freshman, middle blocker Luc Soerensen, will serve as an alternate. The Pan Am Cup will take place from June 23-28. USA is in Pool A with Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela, while Pool B includes Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. USA, which won bronze at the FIVB Men’s U21 World ...

MC Cal Ripken League Has successful tourney

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Cal Ripken League had a very successful weekend in the District 13 playoffs as all four teams advanced to the state playoffs. The 9-year-old-and-under team went 3-0 as they defeated Perry County, 18-14; Juniata County, 16-4; and Perry County, 14-2, to win the title in the championship game. Mifflin County advances to the state tournament in Red Land (Harrisburg) on July 3. At the 10-year-old level, Mifflin County went 3-1 before winning the title. Mifflin County dropped the first game to Perry County, 12-8, but bounced back to win the title with three ...

Weather wins at Port Royal

8068 Driver Justin Grant came into Saturday’s action in third place in points during the USAC sprints race at Port Royal Speedway. 8053 8061-8076 Driver Robert Ballou stood 10th in the points race. 8073 Driver Cole Coons was the highest rookie in the points race in 11th place. PORT ...

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