Monthly Archives: November 2008

Protege beats mentor

After a decade and a half as an assistant coach at the college level, Ron Miller has shown he has a knack for winning as a high school coach. He is only in his third season at West York, but … Continue reading

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Establishing a home-field atmosphere

The West York football team has won 17 consecutive football games at home, including three straight playoff games. But if the Bulldogs want to win a district title, they will have to earn a victory away from its friendly confines. … Continue reading

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Mystique and Aura

Before taking on the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling was asked if he was worried about the mystique and aura of the most successful team in professional sports history. Those are dancers … Continue reading

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Memories of 1988

Russ Stoner (second from left above) spends his time these days as an assistant football coach at Central York, but was a remarkable athlete during his high school days at West York 20 years ago. He was recently named the … Continue reading

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Answering the critics

The West York football team has heard plenty of people dismissing its chances Friday against Manheim Central in the District 3 Class AAA championship game/PIAA Class AAA quarterfinal now that Brandon Real is injured and out for the season. The … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving week football style

The family game of touch football in the backyard notwithstanding, most Pennsylvania high school students aren’t thinking too much about playing football. It’s late November and Thanksgiving is approaching — a time to stuff your face with food, try not … Continue reading

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It’s official: Real is done

West York football coach Ron Miller confirmed Saturday afternoon that senior running back Brandon Real suffered a broken collarbone in Friday’s victory and will be out for the rest of the playoffs. As you can see in the highlight video … Continue reading

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Best season for a YAIAA running back ever?

I must confess, the above headline is purposely provocative. I wouldn’t dare make such a claim for Brandon Real, or anybody, for that matter. I’m not going to pretend I know enough about this league and the thousands of running … Continue reading

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Math predicts West York victory

You’ve already seen a couple screwballs explain why they think West York (11-1) will win Friday in its District 3 Class AAA semifinal at home against Garden Spot (8-4). If you don’t believe them, maybe you’ll trust the mathematical formula … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a championship goal

The Susquehannock boys’ soccer team ran into the defensive equivalent of a brick wall during Saturday’s PIAA Class AA title contest against Pottsgrove. The Warriors boasted a dynamic offense that scored 10 goals during the first three rounds of the … Continue reading

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