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WEEK 3 REWIND Hazleton Area 40, West Scranton 0 Crestwood 46, Tunkhannock 7 Marian 39, Panther Valley 12 Tamaqua 21, Pottsville 19 Minersville 42, Mahanoy Area 6 Schuylkill Haven 54, Shenandoah Valley 6 Notre Dame-Green Pond 21, North Schuylkill 20 STARS — Xavier Heck soph., Hazleton Area, 21 carries-career-high 224 yards rushing, 3 touchdowns; 38-yard […]
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The Standard-Speaker is continuing a presentation of its top high school players football over the past 25 years. Honorees from the eight current teams in the newspaper’s coverage area – Hazleton Area, Crestwood, Marian, Tamaqua, Panther Valley, Mahanoy Area, Shenandoah Valley and North Schuylkill – were considered, as were players from now defunct Bishop Hafey […]
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Vacaville Christian High School quarterback Dylan Eddings says the difference between 8-man football and the more traditional 11-man sport is standing on the field with a 40-yard width instead of 53.3 yards. It’s “weird,” says Eddings. But while the field is smaller, the Falcons’ expectations for the 2025 season are much larger. Vacaville Christian posted […]
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Week 3 of the high school football season features a Friday night matchup of 2024 state runner-up teams, Lake Mary and Lakeland – one of a number of intriguing rematches. Check back here often to get “live” news from that game and others. Jones, 2-0 and No. 1 in the Sentinel Super 16 area rankings, […]
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A basic understanding of the world around him isn’t enough for Paxton VanMetre. His pursuit of knowledge — from academics to sports, band and beyond — requires a deeper understanding. “That’s everything for me,” VanMetre said. “Knowledge for me is not just knowing where things are or what things are. “Another big lesson I learned […]
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The continuous stretch of inclement weather has forced another round of postponements to the District 2 baseball and softball playoffs. Because of rain Wednesday and Thursday, some games were moved to Friday while a few others will be played Saturday. Here is a complete list of the adjusted schedules: THURSDAY DISTRICT 2 BASEBALL Class 3A […]
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Antek Evan has a pretty good grasp of some of the history involving basketball in the Wyoming Valley Conference. A four-year member of the varsity team at Wyoming Seminary, Evan has seen the highs and lows of what a high school basketball career can bring. He also doesn’t have to go too far to learn […]
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Frewsburg in Class C and Sherman in Class D won Section VI championships in girls basketball on Saturday at Jamestown Community College. Jadyn Trocki had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Teghan Trocki scored 17, Jayden and Taytum Jimerson joined them in double figures, and Frewsburg cruised to 66-32 victory against Maple […]
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While the tough winter sports schedules have seldom been kind to Weldon Valley boys and girls basketball, both teams managed to pick up wins in their first week back from winter break. The boys began their 2025 debut with a 43-31 victory at Mile High Academy, while the girls waited until a day later, against […]
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The statewide Associated Press Michigan prep football rankings, as compiled from the votes of various media members from around the Mitten. DIVISION 1 Rank — School — Total Points — Previous 1. Belleville (5) (7-0) 50 1 2. Detroit Catholic Central (7-0) 45 3 3 (tie). Davison (6-1) 26 5 3 (tie). Howell (7-0) 26 […]
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