Monthly Archives: December 2009

No panic from York Catholic’s Bankos

Posted on December 19, 2009 by John Clayton

Win or lose, Kevin Bankos said he was going to tell his York Catholic girls’ basketball team the same thing after Friday night’s game against West York. “It’s just a game against a good team in December,” Bankos said. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Dallastown honors former wrestling coach Gable

Posted on December 18, 2009 by John Clayton

Dave Gable came to Dallastown High School on Thursday night merely expecting to watch a wrestling match. What he got was a whole lot more. The former Wildcats coach (above right, with his son Clay) was honored before Dallastown’s season-opening … Continue reading →

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Concussion guidelines for high school sports?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by John Clayton

Concussions have become quite the hot-button issue around sports these days. And with good reason. Thanks to advances in medical knowledge and an uptick in awareness on the issue (if have 20 minutes to kill, do yourself a favor and … Continue reading →

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Waltimyer earns Suburban’s all-time rushing mark

Posted on December 16, 2009 by John Clayton

In the midst of all our playoff football coverage recently, we neglected to mention one notable achievement by York Suburban running back Cody Waltimyer. The senior concluded his Suburban career as the school’s all-time leading rusher, finishing with 3,276 yards … Continue reading →

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Suburban golfer Pike signs with Utah Valley

Posted on December 16, 2009 by John Clayton

York Suburban senior golfer Beverly Pike will be heading across the country to continue her golf career. On Tuesday, Pike signed a Letter of Intent to play golf at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Pike, who has been playing … Continue reading →

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Hanover player hosts Teddy Bear Toss tonight

Posted on December 15, 2009 by John Clayton

Looking for some good girls’ basketball and the chance to support a good cause? Then head on over to Hanover High School at 7 p.m. tonight for the Nighthawks’ meeting with West York. At halftime, fans are invited to participate … Continue reading →

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Notes from Northeastern Tip-off Classic

Posted on December 12, 2009 by John Clayton

Little late, but here a few notes from my trip to Manchester Saturday night, where Red Lion and Kennard-Dale were winners at the Northeastern Bobcat Tip-off Classic. First, a few reactions about the tourney champions. I was pretty impressed with … Continue reading →

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AAU teammates McGlynn, Washington duel

Posted on December 12, 2009 by John Clayton

I had the privilege of spending this, the opening night of high school basketball season, watching one of the more exciting ends to a fourth quarter you’ll ever see. That, of course, occurred during the Dallastown-Central Dauphin game at the … Continue reading →

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Lau adds three points after graduation

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Jim Seip

Northeastern graduate Autumn Lau picked up three career points after graduation, raising the point total for the all-time career scoring leader in YAIAA history. The York Daily Record and several other media outlets originally reported Lau finished her career with … Continue reading →

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Matching up William Penn and Red Lion

Posted on December 10, 2009 by John Clayton

I had a brief, albeit interesting chat with Red Lion coach Steve Schmehl earlier tonight. I think a lot of people would guess that if any team had the talent to push William Penn for the YAIAA Division I title, … Continue reading →

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