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Time ran out on the improbable postseason run, which actually was fueled by a hot streak in October, for the Shippensburg University football team. Not finishing drives — the same problem that thwarted the progress of the Red Raiders in the past — came back to haunt them Saturday afternoon in the NCAA Division II second-round playoffs at Seth... Full story »

State College bounced back from an early deficit to defeat McDowell 16-7 on Saturday, advancing the Little Lions into the PIAA Class AAAA playoffs. State College's Colby Way scored on a 19-yard pass from Dom Mills in the first quarter and a 2-yard run in the third quarter to lead the Little Lions (10-2), who trailed 7-0 midway through... Full story »

Steph Myers scored two goals as Downingtown West claimed its third PIAA Class AAA girls' soccer title in six seasons, hammering Erie McDowell 4-0 in the finals Saturday night at Hersheypark Stadium. Lauren Wilson added a goal and an assist for the Whippets (23-1-1), who outshot McDowell 15-4. Downingtown West, which also won in 2004 and 2006, also picked up... Full story »

Lower Dauphin beats their next door neighor Hershey 1-0, and coach Linda Kreiser, gets her 600th victory to claim the 2009 PIAA class AAA Field Hockey Championships at Whitehall High School Saturday afternoon.  Full story »

Bishop McDevitt had no problem advancing to the semifinals of the District 3-AAAA Football Championships Saturday, blasting Governor Mifflin 49-7 at Harrisburg High School's Walter E. Severance Field. The top-seeded Crusaders (11-0) will move on to the 3-AAAA semifinals next Saturday against No. 5 seed Penn Manor (10-2) at 1 p.m. at Severance Field. Penn Manor is coached by... Full story »

It's your turn to hand out the Penn State report card. Full story »

Greg Patrick and Josh Topper each netted first-half goals -- both off Justin Weathers throws -- as Octorara booked a 2-1 triumph over Hampton in the championship game of the PIAA Class AA boys' soccer tournament Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium. Josh Wolff made two saves, including one on Zach Carter's penalty kick, as the Braves (19-4-1) claimed their first... Full story »

It's one thing to be TOLD about the game last night....but it won't do it justice. That's where I come in. Video from last night's shoot-out between Susquehanna Township and Cocalico in a District 3-AAAA quarterfinal game. Click here if you can't see the video.  Full story »

Sarah Heilenman netted the game's only goal -- and cleared a ball off the line late -- as Loyalsock Twp. captured the PIAA Class AA fall girls' soccer title with a 1-0 triumph over Springdale Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium. Heilenman's game-winning finish -- a headball inside the right post off a Marlee Hibbs cross -- staked the Lancers (21-4-1)... Full story »

Goalie Michal Neuvirth was reassigned to the Hershey Bears Saturday by the Washington Capitals. The Caps recalled winger Andrew Gordon from the Bears. Goalie Braden Holtby is headed back to South Carolina (ECHL), according to the Charleston Post and Courier. Update: Holtby won't go back until after Saturday night's game against Springfield, which he is scheduled to start. And... Full story »

Belichick has been criticized for going for a 4th and 2 late in his own territory Full story »

Chat and ask questions as the Nittany Lions finish their regular season at MSU Full story »

Brandon Reichart pocketed a pair of second-half goals as Christopher Dock held off fast-closing Seton-LaSalle 2-1 in the championship game of the PIAA Class A boys' soccer tournament Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium. David Brelsford made two saves for the Pioneers (20-3-1), who won their first state title since 2005. Dock also collared state championships in 2002 and again a... Full story »

I personally have yet to go into a game this season afraid that Penn State was going to lose. Obviously, against Iowa and Ohio State I knew there was a chance Penn State could lose, but in both cases I felt Penn State was the better team. I don't know if it's because there is a lot on the... Full story »