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Category Archives: Sports
The pains and gains of track and field, from a York Catholic/School of Technology athlete
What’s it like to run track in high school?
Posted in Diaries, Sports
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Massive, unusual “foot ball” game imminent
I’m no sports expert, so you should take this with a grain of salt. But as a reporter, I believe it is my duty to inform the public of my suspicion. The signs are simply too pointed to dismiss. Within … Continue reading
“Hakuna Matata”
Below is an article I wrote for my school newspaper, The Rocket Star, about one Spring Grove teacher’s African adventure that her family took this past summer. ******************************************************************************** “Hakuna Matata” Home to the greatest collection of hooved animals on the … Continue reading
Ready for the Game!
Well, there is a hour and a half until kick off- Ravens vs. Steelers, and I am excited! Bet you can’t tell who I’m rooting for? Get ready for the game in style with Nike now selling the official NFL … Continue reading
A great start to the archery season
Yesterday marked the beginning of PA’s archery season; this explains the sudden burst of camo-dressed individuals out and about. My brother and his best friend started off the season with a bang, each harvesting one white-tailed deer. This was my brother’s first … Continue reading
Next generation of Penn State
Tomorrow I am heading up to the first Penn State home football game of the season. Although tomorrow I am going as nothing other than a Nittany Lion fan, with the loss of players, NCAA sanctions, and the entrance of new … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye to the JoePa Legacy
Back in November, 2011, the story broke about the Penn State child-abuse scandal. At first, it seemed Jerry Sandusky was the only one to blame, but the story, as stories usually do, got bigger. Sandusky was like a bomb, … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Pro/con, Random thoughts, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged administrators, assistant coach, child abuse, coach, college, football, Jerry Sandusky, joe paterno, Penn State, scandal
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The Problem with Baseball
On Wednesday, June 13th, the York Revolution played the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and produced a shutout, 10 to nothing. My little brother had the honorary first pitch and my little sister sang the National Anthem at this game, so … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Baseball, Boredom, Dungeons and Dragons, Perfect Game, Sport Theory, Winning
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Game, Set….Be the Match
On March 1o, the USTA of Central Pa collaborated with the “Game, Set … Be the Match” team to host a charity event to both raise money and register new donors for the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). The NMDP … Continue reading
Posted in Click this!, Do this!, Sports
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Track Season – Fast Approaching
Honestly, I’m not sure if I’m more excited or scared for this year’s track and field season, because frankly, I’m short. Now, I know that isn’t any excuse, and I really don’t mind the height difference, but prior to this … Continue reading
Posted in Diaries, Hectic Mind, Random thoughts, Sports
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