Author Archives: John Clayton

About John Clayton

Prep sports writer at the York Daily Record/Sunday News.

PIAA Basketball Championships returning to Hershey

After a seven-year hiatus, the PIAA Basketball Championships are returning to Hershey. The PIAA voted 29-2 on Thursday to move the annual championships to Hershey’s Giant Center for the next four years, beginning with the 2012-13 season. Hershey had been the … Continue reading

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West York’s Olivia Manges on her way to Lycoming

West York basketball standout Olivia Manges plans to continue her career at Lycoming College, the school announced this week. The senior shooting guard was a YAIAA Division I/II first-team all-star selection this season, during which she averaged 13 points per … Continue reading

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York City superintendent on sports, arts: ‘It is absolutely the glue.’

At the William Penn Block and Tackle Express club’s annual hall of fame induction ceremony Saturday morning, York City School District superintendent Deborah Wortham made clear her intention to ensure sports, arts and music remain integral parts of the district’s … Continue reading

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West York’s Lia Breeden wins NIT gymnastic competition

Lia Breeden, a sophomore at West York, made a major splash last weekend at the National Invitational Tournament gymnastics competition held in Hampton, Va. Breeden finished first in the all-around at the event, which held in conjunction with the Junior … Continue reading

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VIDEO: West York, Toomey sprint to YAIAA baseball title

Say this much about West York center fielder Jerrin Toomey: He can flat-out fly. The numbers don’t lie. Last season, Toomey stole 26 bases in 26 attempts. Hard to do much better than that. This year? The senior is 25 … Continue reading

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Want to win a volleyball clinic hosted by a USA team member?

Mizuno is giving high school and youth volleyball players the chance to do just that. The company is offering a volleyball clinic conducted by a member of the U.S. Volleyball team to the player who best showcases his or her … Continue reading

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Three New Hope basketball players set to play in college

I mentioned toward the end of the hoops season that at least one New Hope Academy boys’ basketball player — 6-foot-5 forward Anthony Morgan — would be playing in college. Morgan has signed with McDaniel College. In addition, two more … Continue reading

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The transfer question: Where can athletes go if William Penn cuts sports?

With the possible elimination of all sports at William Penn High School now on the table, one question I’ve encountered has to do with transfers. Specifically, if the district does slash all its sports, will athletes at the school then … Continue reading

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After leaving Monmouth, former Eastern York guard Austin Tillotson headed to Colgate

When Austin Tillotson began his search for a new school after deciding to leave Monmouth last month, the former Eastern York basketball standout knew he wanted familiarity. At Monmouth, Tillotson found himself playing for a coach he didn’t commit to. … Continue reading

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What they’re saying about the proposed elimination of William Penn sports

A day after the York City School Board unveiled its newest, most aggressive budget cuts to date, William Penn coaches and athletes were left to reflect on the possibility of the school’s athletic program being completely eliminated. As you might … Continue reading

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