Huskies thwart Wildcats’ comeback attempt, 28-19
MILL HALL — Mifflin County football eyed its fifth straight win over Central Mountain to kick off the 2026 season on Friday night and accomplished just that, winning, 28-19. After a scoreless first quarter, Central’s Kole Corman darted into the endzone from two yards out. The PAT was ...
I still see Joey Taptich in that wrestling room
I still see Joey Taptich the way I first saw him. It was 2015 at a Mifflin County wrestling practice, and there was this scrawny freshman standing there, all arms and legs, the kind of kid who looked as if he had a little more growing to do before the rest of him caught up. I walked over ...
Force on the Field: Walters enters senior campaign with Juniata College soccer
HUNTINGDON — After going 10-5-7 last season, Juniata College’s men’s soccer team will hunt for more tally marks in the win column and senior Brant Walters will be along for the journey. “We just need to play to our identity. We know what our strengths are and what we need to do best ...
Babe Ruth: Shaffer, Shawver gain All-Star Awards
LEWISTOWN — Two Mifflin County players were named to the all-tournament teams at the recent Babe Ruth 15-16-year-old World Series in Branson, Missouri. Liam Shaffer was named as an outfielder on the All-Defensive team and Luke Shawver was named as a catcher to the All-Tournament team. The two players were the 24th and 25th players from Mifflin County to win awards at a World Series. Shaffer played third base, right field and pitched in the tournament. But, the 16-year-old left his mark with his arm in right field. He threw two runners out ...
Local schedule
Saturday, Aug. 29 Boys soccer East Juniata at Mifflin County, 11:30a BCS at Southern Huntingdon, 1p Girls soccer Central Mtn. at Mifflin County, 10a Sullivan County at Juniata, 11a Mount Carmel at East Juniata, 11a BCS at Southern Huntingdon, 11a