Prep Sports

Dallastown dumps Red Lion for spot in districts

editor@inyork.com (SYTIVA SEITZ / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:11:41 -0700

Bragging rights in a storied crosstown rivalry were not the only things at stake Friday night when Dallastown hosted Red Lion in its last home game of the season.

York Catholic seals victory on last-minute TD against Bermudian

editor@inyork.com (RYAN MURPHY / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:09:33 -0700

Gary Laucks' 22-yard touchdown reception with 53 seconds left in the game sealed York Catholic's 20-14 win over visiting Bermudian Springs.

Spring Grove beats Dover to keep district hopes alive

editor@inyork.com (RYAN DIXON / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:08:26 -0700

The Spring Grove offense was hitting on all cylinders Friday night against Dover. Excluding a last-second handoff to conclude the first half, the Rockets scored on all of their possessions in the

Kennard-Dale beats Susquehannock, clinches district spot

editor@inyork.com (KIMBERLY RUTH / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:07:43 -0700

Making the playoffs two years in a row makes for a jubilant Kennard-Dale football team. Friday night the Rams locked up a berth in the District 3 Class AAA playoffs by soundly beating

Littlestown Bolts bring Thunder with upset of West York

snavaroli@ydr.com (STEVE NAVAROLI / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:06:38 -0700

There were many people who believed that Littlestown could upset West York and earn a share of the YAIAA Division II championship.

YAIAA District 3 football qualifiers

snavaroli@ydr.com (STEVE NAVAROLI / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:06 -0700

The following YAIAA and area teams are in the District 3 playoffs. The probable seeds are in parenthesis, however because some bonus points are still available on Saturday the seeds are not

Friday's Pennsylvania high school football scores

editor@inyork.com () — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:04:15 -0700

High School football scores in Pennsylvania on Nov. 6.

Jalil Ford paces Central York's victory against William Penn

editor@inyork.com (JOHN CLAYTON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40:40 -0700

For much of this season, it was easy for Jalil Ford to get lost in Central York's crowded roster. He was another sophomore, a talented-but-wiry 150-pound playmaker waiting his turn.

Delone beats Hanover, breezes to Divisions II-III Cup

editor@inyork.com (GEORGE MARINOS / For The Evening Sun) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:20:07 -0700

For Delone Catholic High Friday night, the importance of a victory was very clear. With a win, the Squires would secure the outright YAIAA Division III title, and the No.

Biglerville endures tough finale vs. York Suburban

editor@inyork.com (TRAVIS JOHNSON / The Evening Sun) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:14:01 -0700

For 13 Biglerville seniors, their high school football careers ended on a somber note Friday night at Musselman Field.

South Western claims two titles with rout of New Oxford

editor@inyork.com (CORY MULL / The Evening Sun) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:08:09 -0700

If South Western expects to be playing into late November, compete for a District 3 title and clinch a berth in the PIAA championships, perhaps the blueprint was made Friday night.

Hershey overpowers Gettysburg in Mid-Penn action

editor@inyork.com (TOM SIXEAS / For The Evening Sun) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:59:58 -0700

Gettysburg wrapped up its second consecutive 3-7 season when it lost, 38-14, to Hershey on Friday night in Mid-Penn Colonial action at Hersheypark Stadium.

Northern York freezes stubborn Big Spring, 28-13.

editor@inyork.com (BRETT KEENER / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:59:06 -0700

Northern York has been involved in its share of tight games this season. The Polar Bears have also been involved in their share of victories.

Eastern York needs every inch to hold off Northeastern

editor@inyork.com (ANDREW WIBLE / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:48:42 -0700

Trailing by four with 34 seconds remaining, Northeastern lined up with a full-house backfield needing only 4 inches to score a touchdown.

York Catholic tandem reaches state semifinals

editor@inyork.com (GameTimePA.com staff) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:46:44 -0700

The York Catholic sister act is two victories away from a state doubles tennis title. Ava and Anna Spoden reached today's PIAA Class AA semifinals with a pair of victories on Friday at the Hershey Racquet Club's indoor courts.

Week 10 football preview: YAIAA titles on the line

editor@inyork.com (JOHN CLAYTON and STEVE NAVAROLI / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:16:57 -0700

Before the area's best football teams move on to the district playoffs, there's still one matter of YAIAA business to be decided.

Spring Grove fights back for semifinal berth

editor@inyork.com (ANDREW WIBLE / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:24:10 -0700

Just before her team broke its huddle before the fifth game of Thursday's District 3 Class AAA quarterfinal match, Spring Grove setter Ali Gantz gave her team one last pep talk.

Hanover girls' volleyball earns semifinal spot

editor@inyork.com (RYAN DIXON / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:23 -0700

When the postseason rolls around, teams are looking to advance to the next round any way they can. The Hanover girls' volleyball team did just that Thursday night at Central York High School.

Red Lion hires new athletic director

editor@inyork.com (Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:59:51 -0700

Arnold L. Fritzius was appointed Director of Athletics for the Red Lion Area School District at Thursday's school board meeting.

One last night of field hockey action

editor@inyork.com (CHUCK CURLEY / The Evening Sun) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:40:30 -0700

It was a unique combination of past and present for Bermudian Springs High senior Tabitha Harris on the turf Thursday night at Northeastern High School.

YAIAA football teams get last shot at districts

editor@inyork.com (JOHN CLAYTON and STEVE NAVAROLI / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:26:49 -0700

Heading into tonight's games, several YAIAA football teams are either jockeying for position or fighting to make the District 3 playoffs, which start next week.

West York and Littlestown, opponents for a good cause

snavaroli@ydr.com (STEVE NAVAROLI / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:11:05 -0700

Teams on opposite sides of the gridiron will come together for a good cause tonight when West York hosts Littlestown.

Susquehannock soccer suffers familiar sting

editor@inyork.com (JOHN CLAYTON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:34:15 -0700

LANDISVILLE -- At the very least, the Susquehannock boys' soccer team can find solace in the fact that it's been here before.

Football teams set to play for division cups

editor@inyork.com (CORY MULL / The Evening Sun) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:29:21 -0700

History is working in the favor of two teams vying for pride Friday in a hometown series that goes back longer than the birthdates of the players themselves.

Biglerville to vie for district boys' soccer title

editor@inyork.com (TOM SIXEAS / For The Evening Sun) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:29:03 -0700

Sophomore Nate Long gave Biglerville a one-goal lead with 29 minutes left to play, and the Canners made it stand up as they defeated Lancaster Country Day School, 2-1, in the semifinals of the District 3 Class A boys' soccer tournament Wednesday evening at Hershey High School.

York Catholic soccer held shotless in loss to Camp Hill

snavaroli@ydr.com (STEVE NAVAROLI / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:16 -0700

HERSHEY -- The telling number was zero when York Catholic traveled to Hershey High School to take on Camp Hill in District 3 Class A soccer action.

Delone, Susquehannock volleyball to square off in semis

editor@inyork.com (BRETT KEENER / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:26 -0700

Postseason success is nothing new for the Delone Catholic volleyball program. Still, for this group of Squirettes -- one that includes three sophomores and a freshman logging significant court time -- there was a bit of an introduction to the playoff grind Wednesday night at Northern York.

An Arkansas high school's motto: Just go for it!

editor@inyork.com (RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:41:03 -0700

Virtually every time the Pulaski Academy Bruins face fourth down, the prep school team from Little Rock, Ark. goes for it.

College spotlight: Jeremiha Hunter a force for Iowa

editor@inyork.com (BY BILL ARSENAULT / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:19:29 -0700

The Iowa football team is having a fantastic season, and junior Jeremiha Hunter of York is a key performer with the team's defensive unit.

York County Tech, Country Day merger awaits approval

editor@inyork.com (JOHN CLAYTON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:37:49 -0700

York County School of Technology and York Country Day are closing in on a cooperative sponsorship agreement for certain sports, which would allow both schools to offer a full range of athletic options.

Spring Grove volleyball bounces back in districts

editor@inyork.com (RYAN DIXON / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:05:46 -0700

It's easy to say the Spring Grove girls' volleyball team is happy that last week is over. First setter Ali Gantz was sick for the entire week, missing all of the YAIAA tournament.

Field hockey season ends for YAIAA

editor@inyork.com (CHUCK CURLEY / The Evening Sun) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:03:32 -0700

It was a moment frozen in time and, for Bermudian Springs field hockey team, it was colder than the chilly breeze that washed over the Hershey High School field.

Gettysburg bows out in District 3 volleyball

editor@inyork.com (CORY MULL / The Evening Sun) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:41:03 -0700

When the end was near, Mia Rawleigh was a little disheartened, a faint cardinal tone outlining the shadows of her eyes Tuesday night at Hempfield High School.

Easy does it for Delone Catholic volleyball

editor@inyork.com (CORY MULL / The Evening Sun) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:07:27 -0700

When you get this far in the season, it's not supposed to be this easy. But the Delone Catholic High girls' volleyball team made sure to defy traditional logic Monday night at Hempfield High during the District 3 Class AA playoffs.

Eastern York volleyball falls just short

editor@inyork.com (KIMBERLY RUTH / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:56:27 -0700

Carol Thompson second-guessed herself Monday night. Maybe she had given her Eastern York volleyball team too much information about Wyomissing -- the team that got the best of the Golden Knights twice in District 3 Class AA pool play at Dallastown.

Biglerville soccer's District game set for Wednesday

editor@inyork.com (GameTimePA.com staff) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:20:51 -0700

Biglerville's boys' soccer team will oppose Lancaster Country Day in the District 3 Class A Tournament for the first time since 2001 when the teams meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Rams run past Trojans

editor@inyork.com (KIMBERLY RUTH / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:20:59 -0600

Saturday marked only the fifth time this season Kennard-Dales offense was completely healthy. The other four times? The Rams other four wins this season.

Pena's return inspires Canners

editor@inyork.com (CORY MULL / The Evening Sun) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:06:02 -0600

As the Biglerville High Canners walked off their bus leading into Central Dauphin High School Saturday night ahead of their second-round District 3 Class A soccer game against Upper Dauphin, they saw teammate Ricky Pena arriving.

Fairfield's season comes to end

editor@inyork.com (TOM SIXEAS / For The Evening Sun) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:05:27 -0600

After holding a lead 70 minutes into the contest, Fairfield High allowed two goals in the last 10 minutes.

Bermudian suffers field hockey setback

editor@inyork.com (CHUCK CURLEY / The Evening Sun) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:04:38 -0600

In the midst of the first setback of the 2009 season, it was hard at the moment for Bermudian Springs High's field hockey team to keep track of the big picture.

Tough day for many YAIAA volleyball teams

editor@inyork.com (Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:50:26 -0600

The preliminary round of the 2009 District 3 Girls' Class AAA was not kind to the YAIAA representatives as league teams won just one of three matches.

Irish take no chances in win

snavaroli@ydr.com (STEVE NAVAROLI / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:33:15 -0600

The York Catholic players and coaches were well aware that anything could happen in overtime, so it was best to avoid the extra session against Christian School of York in the District 3 Class A quarterfinals.

Susquehannock advances on penalty kicks

editor@inyork.com (JOHN CLAYTON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:46:07 -0600

LANDISVILLE -- Nervousness aside, Tim Boyer had plenty of reasons to be confident as he stood in goal, waiting for the penalty shots that would decide whether his Susquehannock boys' soccer team's season ended or lived on.