Monthly Archives: January 2008

McKee and others at Alvernia

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Steve Navaroli

Former York Catholic tennis star Jenny McKee made an immediate impact during her freshman season this fall at Alvernia College. McKee went 10-2 playing at No. 1 singles for the Crusaders and teamed with Hannah Dickey to post a respectable … Continue reading →

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Prediction time: YAIAA Tournament

Posted on January 30, 2008 by sean mclernon

What would a postseason amateur basketball tournament be without a completed bracket? Sure, the only tournament most people submit predictions for is the 64-team March Madness NCAA Division I competition. But I don’t stop there. I fill out conference tournament … Continue reading →

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Albright athletes

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Steve Navaroli

Reading’s Albright College has become home to several former YAIAA athletes in as many as eight different sports. Starting with field hockey, where former South Western teammates Kayla Waldrup and Kelly Zepp are together again. Zepp started all 18 games … Continue reading →

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West Chester has a local feel

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Steve Navaroli

On Saturday, the West Chester University women’s basketball team has a York flavor with two YAIAA grads in the Golden Rams’ starting lineup. York Catholic grad Megan Stewart and Dallastown’s Lindsay Weller began the game and Stewart played a team-high … Continue reading →

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A Lion’s share of patience

Posted on January 26, 2008 by sean mclernon

Looking pleased after his team’s 12-point victory Saturday afternoon, Red Lion girls’ basketball coach Don Dimoff wore a bright smile as he prepared for his post-game interview with the same reporter he spoke with 18 hours prior when his team … Continue reading →

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Who should replace Minor?

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Jim Seip

The full force of Ryan Minor’s absence may not be seen on gameday. There are other men who can fill the role of hitting coach and third base coach. But the Revolution lost one of their most valuable employees in … Continue reading →

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Minor change in plans

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Jim Seip

Defections in the Atlantic League are understandable, to the point where the front office expects them. In independent baseball, everyone is trying to work their way back to affiliated baseball and hopefully the major leagues. Revolution hitting coach Ryan Minor … Continue reading →

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Wildcat grads making a splash at Ithaca

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Steve Navaroli

Former Dallastown swimming teammates are together again at the next level. This past fall, Wildcat grads Lauren Botterbusch and Steve Croucher became mates at Ithaca College. Botterbusch, a junior at the upstate New York school, was a four-time all-star in … Continue reading →

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Franklin returns with a twist

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Jim Seip

Former major leaguer Wayne Franklin made a pitch to return to the York Revolution. But he had one request. He wanted to be the closer, not a starter. York’s Opening Day starter, Franklin notched York’s first and last victories during … Continue reading →

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Former Rocket awesome down south

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Steve Navaroli

Despite his team’s struggles Spring Grove alum Kelin Bidelspach is having a terrific season on the wrestling mats at Division I Campbell University. The former Rocket is 17-2 this wrestling at 141 pounds for the 1-12 Fighting Camels, located in … Continue reading →

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