Kenn Staub

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Correspondent at Courier Express

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Bobcats dispatch of Wolves in home opener

6 days ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

PAINT TWP. -- Clarion played its first game of the season at County Park on Thursday (April 17), beating visiting North Clarion, 15-0, in a three-inning, “mercy rule” contest. Clarion had 11 different players get at least one hit during the game with the Bobcats totaling 14 base knocks overall. Five of those hits went for extra bases, highlighted by Derek Smail’s and Noah Harrison’s back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the first.
Dutch top Lions on the diamond

1 week ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

DUBOIS -- Clarion-Limestone took its sixth consecutive loss to start the season on Friday (April 11) at Stern Family Field in DuBois, falling to St. Marys 11-6. Despite being out hit by the Flying Dutch, 14 to 4, the game never really got away from the Lions. C-L played opportunistic baseball by taking advantage of five St. Marys’s errors. “We’re putting balls in play, we’re putting pressure on guys,” reported C-L manager Colby Himes.
Big first inning propels Bulldogs past Wildcats

1 week ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

NEW BETHLEHEM -- Redbank Valley used a five-run first inning as a springboard to a 13-3, six-inning victory over visiting Central Clarion in KSAC softball action last Wednesday (April 9). On his team’s performance, Redbank Valley manager Lee Miller said, “Overall, I thought we did pretty good. We started fast and finished fast. The bats slacked a little bit halfway through the game, but it was a good win.
Clarion rolls by Keystone 14-2

1 week ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

DUBOIS -- Clarion scored six runs in the first and cruised from there to beat the Keystone 14-2 in six-innings Saturday evening at Showers Field in DuBois (April 12). Clarion manager Rob Jewett thought his team played a complete game, “All three facets of the game worked today. I used a whole bunch of pitchers to get them some innings, they all came in and threw strikes, even if they were off a little bit.
Artist Showcase planned this Sunday in Clarion

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Kenn Staub

CLARION – Fifteen area artists, working in a variety of media, will gather this Sunday, April 6, at the Haskell House in Clarion to exhibit their work at the United Way of Clarion County’s (UWCA) Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA)-sponsored Artist Showcase and Reception. The event runs from 2 to 5 p.m.Tickets are $10, which, in addition to admission, includes small appetizers, cookies and beverages (coffee, water). A cash bar, with limited cocktails, wine and beer, is available.
Keth fires one-hitter in Keystone win

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

FRILLS CORNERS -- Keystone battled the weather and North Clarion on the diamond Friday (March 28), overcoming both as the Panthers took a 13-0 five-inning victory on the Wolves’ home field. Drew Keth set the stage for Keystone’s win with his performance on the mound. He pitched all five innings, the first three in a steady rain, allowing one hit – a third inning, lead-off single by the Wolves Kyle Rusiewicz. Keth struck out seven and walked one. “My curveball wasn’t really moving for me today.
Clarion Area baseball looks to continue success

1 month ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

CLARION -- Clarion entered the 2024 season with high expectations, returning the core of a team which won the Class A state championship the previous year. For the most part the Bobcats lived up to those expectations, going 18-3-1, winning the KSAC, and taking their second consecutive District 9 title. Those accomplishments were somewhat overshadowed, however, by the team’s 9-3 loss to Bishop Carroll in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.
C-L baseball looks to continue success under new manager

1 month ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

CLARION TWP. -- Colby Himes’s baseball career at Clarion-Limestone has come full circle. Himes was a middle infielder for the Lions from 2016-2019, posting a career batting average of .404; to serving as an assistant coach through last season after his playing days were over; to taking the helm this year when manager Bill Smith stepped down. “It’s an opportunity I don’t take lightly, something I’m definitely excited for,” said the first-year manager.
Watson looks to make winning elementary for the Wildcats

1 month ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

CLARION TWP. The two-year-old Central Clarion Wildcats softball team has a new manager this season and he plans on doing things a little differently. “I’m definitely not the norm as far as what has been here before,” said Don Watson, the Wildcats’ skipper. “I’m probably moving people around [more] than they have been in previous years.”“This is a learning experience for the girls.
Redbank Valley’s Reitz takes home fourth at states

1 month ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

HERSHEY -- Iris Reitz finished fourth at last weekend’s PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey (March 6-8), earning the first ever state medal for the two-year old Redbank Valley girls’ varsity wrestling program. She won the program’s first district and regional titles in the weeks leading up to the state tournament. “It means that a lot of my work has paid off this season.” said Reitz of medaling at states.