Author Archives: Jim Seip

About Jim Seip

During one of my first shifts at a newspaper, my editor stood up and cursed out his computer for what seemed like five minutes. It took a few more weeks to realize this type of behavior isn't all that unusual at newspapers.

District 3 Class AAA boys’ title game

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

How big is this game for York Suburban? The Trojans have never won a district title, and they have only appeared in one championship game, the last coming in 1985. Remember 1985? That’s the year York Catholic coach Mike Keesey … Continue reading →

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Headed for overtime

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

Lancaster Mennonite had one last chance to win the District 3 Class AA girls’ basketball championship game. Mennonite’s Katelyn Vanderhoff stole the ball with 15 seconds to play. But after calling a timeout to set up a final play, Mennonite … Continue reading →

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Tie game

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

York Catholic has tied the District 3 Class AA championship game and has the ball with 30.7 seconds to play. Lancaster Mennonite has turned the ball over on its last three trips down the floor. Brittany Hicks tied the game … Continue reading →

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Still a two-point game

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

York Catholic has stormed back in the District 3 Class AA girls’ basketball championship game thanks to the 3-point shot. Mary McGann has hit three from behind the arc, her twin sister Jenny has hit one and added a running … Continue reading →

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McGann magic?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

Catholic cut the Mennonite lead to 34-32 with a pair of 3-pointers, first from Genevieve McGann and then Mary McGann. The Irish started the fourth quarter of the District 3 Class AA girls’ basketball championship game with a 34-29 advantage. … Continue reading →

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Mennonite shows more of same in third

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

Lancaster Mennonite found an advantage in the second quarter when it kept feeding the ball to Katelyn Vanderhoff and Erin La Venice in the paint. The Blazers used its inside game plan to perfection in the third quarter. Mennonite scored … Continue reading →

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Mennonite’s La Venice dominating

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

In what could prove to be a bad sign of things to come, Lancaster Mennonite senior forward Erin La Venice has become a force in the second quarter of the District 3 Class AA girls’ basketball championship. Lancaster Mennonite leads … Continue reading →

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Irish in rare company

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

Since the District 3 Class AA girls’ basketball tournament began in 1976 only two teams have won four straight crowns. Susquehanna Township pulled off a four-peat from 1978-81, and Trinity won every year from 1987-90. Trinity pulled off the most … Continue reading →

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York Catholic out to an early lead

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jim Seip

The Irish are out to a 10-8 lead in the first quarter, but it could have been a much bigger period for the York Catholic girls. The Irish missed three shots in the paint, whereas Lancaster Mennonite scored three of … Continue reading →

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King earns Tennessee honor

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Jim Seip

Michele King, pictured above during her sophomore year at Spring Grove, was named Lady Vol Athlete of the Week Tuesday. King won two individual events and swam on four first-place relay teams this weekend in Bloomington, Ind. The No. 13 … Continue reading →

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