Monthly Archives: April 2008

Pitching staff still in doubt

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Jim Seip

First the good news, right-handed starter Aaron Myette looks like he’s on his way back to a major league organization. After sitting out the last two seasons with nerve damage in his pitching arm, Myette threw 6 1/3 shut out … Continue reading →

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Independent doesn’t mean bad

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Lyzz Jones

“Independent league ballplayers may not be on the same level as MLB players, but to say they suck is just stupid. My guess is that 90 percent of the population couldn’t hit a Wayne Franklin fastball.” – J. SNYDER, SPRY

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Mavs not left with much

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Lyzz Jones

So the Dallas Mavericks and their league-high payroll were ousted from the NBA playoffs in the first round. For the second straight year. By the Hornets of all teams. So now Dallas is left without a coach (Mark Cuban fired … Continue reading →

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A refreshing tale

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Lyzz Jones

Amid the never-ending swirl of negative sports news, it’s nice to read about the right kind of character that sports is supposed to build. I found this story while trolling about on ESPN’s Web site. It sounds like something out … Continue reading →

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Eight YAIAA swimmers honored

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Lyzz Jones

Kirsten Katz (Dallastown), Janel Kinard (Dallastown), Haley Miller (Dover), Amie Mowery (New Oxford), Megan Newnam (Dallastown), Jordan Derk (Dallastown), Richard Janosky (Dover) and Joseph Sine (New Oxford) were all named National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association Academic All-America swimmers for 2007-08. … Continue reading →

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Revs go big

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Lyzz Jones

The Revs’ slogan this season is “Go Big or Go Home”, in reference to the size in the middle of York’s lineup. The team even has those words written in Japanese on the left field wall, in salute to import … Continue reading →

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Spartans on track at Shippensburg

Posted on April 28, 2008 by snavaroli

With a mixture of Division II and Division III schools on hand, York College had several track athletes, including several former YAIAA standouts, perform well at the Paul Kaiser Classic at Shippensburg University last Saturday. In the women’s competition Dallastown … Continue reading →

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Buying some time

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Jim Seip

York will start Aaron Rakers for Sunday’s game. Expected to be a reliever, Rakers might sound like an odd choice to start the third game of the season. But York has some pitching concerns. Starter Wayne Franklin felt good in … Continue reading →

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Getting an edge on the court

Posted on April 26, 2008 by sean mclernon

Both Dallastown senior Gavin Smith and York Suburban freshman Evan Andrews, the No. 1 seeds in the YAIAA Class AAA and Class AA singles tournaments, respectively, could lose on Monday when they each play for a title against lower ranked … Continue reading →

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Clemens pitcher of week

Posted on April 26, 2008 by snavaroli

It was quite a week for Central York grad Andrew Clemens The Millersville University junior notched two wins and two saves leading the Marauders to a 5-1 record for the week that ended Sunday. For his efforts, Clemens was named … Continue reading →

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