Lauren Bradford

Sports Reporter, FOX 43 Sports at WPMT-TV (York, PA)

Sports Reporter @fox43sports ESMD - Clemson alum

Articles

Orioles fans soak up the fun in Camden Yards' 'Bird Bath'

1 week ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

BALTIMORE — On May 12, 2023 a new Camden Yards staple was born: the "Bird Bath." “Our players got together, and they had just invented the water celebration that you have seen for many years, and they decided they wanted to do something that got the fans involved,” said Jennifer Grondahl, the Baltimore Orioles’ senior vice president of communications.
Results of the PIAA championships in softball, baseball and volleyball

1 week ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Three days, seven games, and four champions later, the 2025 spring sports season has officially come to a close. Championship weekend started on Thursday with Central Dauphin taking on Nazareth for the 6A softball state title. The Rams jumped out to an early lead off of an RBI-single from Gabrielle Shirk in the bottom of the first. Leading 1-0 after one, Nazareth was able to plate one in the top of the second off of a solo homerun to even the score.
Ariel Jones reignites professional basketball dreams in Puerto Rico

2 weeks ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

PUERTO RICO, — From coming off the bench her freshman year at Cedar Crest High School to breaking almost every record in the book at Shippensburg, Ariel Jones always had her sights set on one thing, playing professional basketball. “That was always the goal. That’s always what I wanted to do,” said Jones. After a standout six-year career at Shippensburg, Ariel got her first shot at playing professionally with a team in Australia.
Orioles host 'Bark at Oriole Park' night

2 weeks ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

BALTIMORE — "Bark in the Park" may be a theme night commonly seen at minor league ballparks, but the Baltimore Orioles decided it was time for a promotion with "Bark at Oriole Park." The Orioles have started to offer specialty ticket packages at various pre-selected games throughout the season that allow fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark. “We were so excited,” said Katelyn Young, who brought her golden retriever to Camden Yards on Wednesday.
Messiah Baseball's mission to glorify God throughout their 2025 post-season run

2 weeks ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — 2025 was a record setting season that the Messiah University baseball team will remember forever.
Third mini golf fundraiser aids Children's Miracle Network

2 weeks ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Putting for Miracles held its third annual charity mini golf tournament on Saturday. The event, held at Leisure Lanes in Lancaster, raised money for the Children’s Miracle Network as well as the Hudsen Memorial Ride. The idea came to Putting for Miracles Director David Chobanoff back in May of 2022, and by August of that same year, the organization was planning its first event. “[During] our first one, we raised over $5,000,” said Chobanoff. “We only had 60 participants.
Decades of cars and camaraderie on display at the 51st annual Street Rod Nationals East

3 weeks ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Car enthusiasts around the Northeast have had this weekend circled on their calendar all year, with the York Expo Center hosting some of the coolest cars on the road for the 51st annual Street Rod Nationals East. National Street Rod Association Marketing Director Craig Meads said that the show is their “second largest of the year.
Pennsylvania Rep. Stambaugh plans NIL legislation

3 weeks ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — On Tuesday June 3rd, State Representative Perry Stambaugh (R - Perry & Juniata Counties) announced his plans to cosponsor new legislation amid the current NIL landscape. “It’s a wild, wild west in college sports,” said Stambaugh on the current state of college athletics. “It’s probably the biggest change in college sports since the NCAA was created 120 years ago.” The change was the introduction of NIL, allowing student-athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness.
Christian School of York's baseball team secures first team district title

3 weeks ago | fox43.com | Lauren Bradford

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The Christian School of York’s baseball team made school history. “It’s an incredible run, very proud of all the boys,” said Christian School of York’s head baseball coach Ed Bills.
Pennsylvania state parks see visitor surge amid campground closures

3 weeks ago | wnep.com | Lauren Bradford

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — People looking for a quiet weekend away from home may have to look harder this year after new legislation has impacted the ability to camp at federally-funded campgrounds. “Raystown was one that was affected," said DCNR employee and Little Buffalo State Park Environmental Education Specialist Mindy Wilt. "Their campground was closed off. Folks are looking for other places since they can no longer go to their favorite.” Cue the “Still Open. Still Awesome.” campaign.

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