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Later-May Power Rankings

Did you figure out there was a new No. 1? Did you? If not, that’s OK, because I’m telling you right not. There’s a new No. 1. The young Northeastern boys’ volleyball team has always had the talent, and lately … Continue reading

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Late-May Power Rankings

All 10 teams are the same from last week, but almost none of them are in the same spot, as the postseason has begun to separate the contenders from the pretenders. That doesn’t mean that some other baseball, softball or … Continue reading

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YAIAA tournament as preparation

The Susquehannock softball gained more than just a league tournament championship this week, according to coach Dave Pollick. “When you have the end of your regular season and districts don’t start until the 19th, there’s 10 days or so of … Continue reading

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Will tough scheduling pay off?

The Kennard-Dale girls’ lacrosse team has gone out of its way to play top-level opponents this season. Penn Manor, Manheim Township, Hempfield — the Rams said: Bring it on. And it was brought. Kennard-Dale lost all three of those games. … Continue reading

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Mid-May Power Rankings

It would be tough to argue against the Central York boys’ tennis team being No. 1 in these rankings, especially after the way the Panthers dominated the District 3 Class AAA tournament and easily won their second straight title. Not … Continue reading

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Susquehannock lives the dream

No more practices in parking lots or wearing uniforms on which the school name wasn’t printed. Susquehannock girls’ lacrosse coach Kristin Kowalczyk said just having her team play as an official varsity sport this year has been a huge thrill … Continue reading

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Best YAIAA spring rivalry?

There are plenty of serious contenders. Central York-South Western softball comes to mind, as does Dallastown-Spring Grove baseball and even York Suburban-Eastern York track. I’m sure there are others, and you should feel free to add any you can think … Continue reading

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Power of full-court pressure

It’s a little strange to be talking about basketball in May, but this piece by Malcolm Gladwell in the New Yorker caught my eye and I thought it was worth sharing. The article talks about how underdogs in sports have … Continue reading

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Early-May Power Rankings

Rain postponed the District 3 team tennis tournament, but couldn’t halt Central York’s reign at the top of these rankings. Or something. Not too much has changed from last week’s rankings, as most of the top teams are getting into … Continue reading

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High expectations at Red Lion

The Red Lion boys’ lacrosse team has played a total of 14 varsity games in the history of the program. The Lions have won all 14 of them during their debut campaign this season. I asked coach Bill Middleton if … Continue reading

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