Monthly Archives: April 2009

Central York’s soccer recovery

Posted on April 30, 2009 by sean mclernon

With the score tied, the momentum in Spring Grove’s possession and her team still a goal away from securing at least a share of the Division I title, Central York coach Liz Critchfield reminded her team how good she believes … Continue reading →

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Spring all-stars sneak peek

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Lyzz Jones

The Daily Record/Sunday News will unveil the spring all-stars starting June 21. Here’s a tiny morsel from one of our player of the year Q&A’s to whet your appetite. Think you can figure out who is quoted below? Take your … Continue reading →

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Who’s next at William Penn?

Posted on April 29, 2009 by sean mclernon

My colleague and top-notch journalist Jim Seip broke this story a few minutes ago: William Penn football coach Matt Ortega (above) is leaving to take the helm at Coatseville. Who would make a good replacement for Ortega? There aren’t any … Continue reading →

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Suburban’s baseball focus

Posted on April 29, 2009 by sean mclernon

York Suburban baseball coach Josh Leik made it clear after Wednesday’s 11-2 victory over Eastern York that his team has enough talent to achieve big things this season. “Our entire lineup, top to bottom, anything they do doesn’t surprise me,” … Continue reading →

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Which NFL team came out a winner?

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Lyzz Jones

poll by twiigs.com

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Ten-year-old nabs trophy bird

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Lyzz Jones

Kralltown Elementary student Andrew Leathery took this turkey on a single shot on April 18 in Sullivan County – just his second year hunting gobblers. The bird was 23 pounds with a 10-inch beard and 7/8-inch spurs. Here’s an excerpt … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Valley baseball

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Steve Navaroli

Colt Zarilla, a three-sport standout for Dover High School, is having a terrific freshman campaign for the Flying Dutchmen. Zarilla, shown above playing for the Dover American Legion team, leads Lebanon Valley in five offensive categories, including hits with 56 … Continue reading →

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A different honor for Gamber

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Steve Navaroli

Sure, York College’s Jeff Gamber (far left) has been named a Capital Athletic Conference Coach of the Year a few times over his long career at the school. However, last Sunday Gamber, the longtime coach of the Spartan men’s basketball … Continue reading →

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Quite a finish for NASCAR

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Lyzz Jones

So Sunday at Talladega started with an 11-car or so crash seven laps in, taking out top contenders such as Jeff Gordon. Then, if that wasn’t enough drama, it ended with Brad Keselowski (who?) winning after he and Carl Edwards … Continue reading →

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PSAC battle features several YAIAA alum

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Steve Navaroli

When Bloomsburg traveled to IUP for a Saturday baseball doubleheader, four YAIAA grads played in both games. Bloom scored 32 runs in the twinbill sweep with a pair of locals contributing nine hits to the mix. Dallastown’s Mike Austin was … Continue reading →

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