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Mifflin County’s Carter Smith wins mile crown at New Balance Nationals

6 days ago | pennlive.com | Evan Wheaton

High School SportsUpdated: Jun. 21, 2025, 10:35 p.m.|Published: Jun. 21, 2025, 10:32 p.m.Mifflin County's Carter Smith wins the boys 1,600-meter run during the Mid-Penn Conference Championships at Chambersburg's Trojan Stadium on May 10, 2025.EVAN WHEATON | PENNLIVECarter Smith just slammed the exclamation point down on a dominant junior year. The Mifflin County phenom was crowned national champion for the mile in 4:01.20 night during the New Balance Nationals Saturday at UPenn’s Franklin Field.
Bennett Secrest leaves lasting legacy as Cedar Cliff captain with PIAA 6A gold

1 week ago | pennlive.com | Evan Wheaton

Updated: Jun. 18, 2025, 5:04 a.m.|Published: Jun. 18, 2025, 5:00 a.m.Cedar Cliff’s Bennett Secrest holds the trophy after defeating North Penn in their PIAA 6A baseball championship game. June 13, 2025. Sean Simmers |[email protected] PARK — It was only fitting Bennett Secrest was on the bags in the final moment of his varsity career.
Bennett Secrest leaves lasting legacy as Cedar Cliff captain with PIAA 6A gold

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Evan Wheaton

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Postseason magic for Sollenberger family highlights spring of firsts for Cedar Cliff

1 week ago | pennlive.com | Evan Wheaton

UNIVERSITY PARK — When Cy Sollenberger stood in line to be awarded his gold medal after Cedar Cliff captured its PIAA Class 6A baseball title in historic fashion over North Penn, he was aligned with his Colts family in Navy blue along the first baseline.
25 Pa. girls lacrosse players who shined in the PIAA tournament

1 week ago | pennlive.com | Evan Wheaton

The high school girls lacrosse season has come to a close in Pennsylvania this past week as Villa Maria Academy and Springfield-Delco won PIAA titles at 2A and 3A classifications alike. As the page turns on the 2025 season, it’s time to look back on a handful of players across both state tournament brackets who made an impact in the postseason through all four rounds. Here are 25 players who stood out over the last two weeks.
Postseason magic for Sollenberger family highlights spring of firsts for Cedar Cliff

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Evan Wheaton

His immediate family, of course, was seated among the thrall of Cedar Cliff faithful at Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, watching the program be crowned state champion for the first time after a 13-inning epic and jaw-dropping walk-off balk to end it last Friday. kAm$FCC@F?565 3J 72>:=J 3@E9 @? E96 7:6=5 2?5 :? E96 DE2?5D[ :E H2D E96 3@HE:6 @? 2 D62D@?
25 Pa. girls lacrosse players who shined in the PIAA tournament

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Evan Wheaton

The high school girls lacrosse season has come to a close in Pennsylvania this past week as Villa Maria Academy and Springfield-Delco won PIAA titles at 2A and 3A classifications alike. As the page turns on the 2025 season, it’s time to look back on a handful of players across both state tournament brackets who made an impact in the postseason through all four rounds. kAmw6C6 2C6 ad A=2J6CD H9@ DE@@5 @FE @G6C E96 =2DE EH@ H66<D]k^AmkAmq:2?42 p?E@?244:[ $@][ r@?6DE@82 — p?E@?244: 92D 366?
Trinity boys lacrosse falls to three-peat PIAA 2A champion Marple Newtown

1 week ago | pennlive.com | Evan Wheaton

UNIVERSITY PARK — The downpour over Panzer Stadium bled into the tears of Trinity’s contingent, their faces held defiantly high while hearts gripped by the agony of settling for silver. And yet, through the heartbreak and waterworks from eyes and heavens alike, the fire of the campsite burned brighter than when it was found.
Live updates: Trinity takes on Marple Newtown for the PIAA 2A boys lacrosse title

1 week ago | pennlive.com | Evan Wheaton

High School SportsPublished: Jun. 14, 2025, 11:37 a.m.Trinity’s Owen Morrett looks to pass against Allentown Central Catholic during the PIAA 2A boys lacrosse state semifinals at Cocalico High School on June 10, 2025. Neil Renaldi | Special to PennLiveNeil Renaldi | Special to PennLiTrinity boys lacrosse is making its first appearance in a PIAA championship Saturday when it takes on Marple Newtown for the Class 2A crown at Penn State University’s Panzer Stadium.
Longest state baseball final in history ends in 13th inning with walk-off balk

2 weeks ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Evan Wheaton

Cedar Cliff defeats North Penn in the PIAA 6A baseball finalFriday the 13th offered a different scare factor. After 12 scoreless innings of heart-pumping tension, suspense and urgency on the biggest stage in Pennsylvania, Cedar Cliff became Jason Voorhees. Listen to the Pa. High School Football Report podcastIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.