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Sprinter Andy Lippert wrote his name in the school record book last week, as he blistered the track at Port Allegany in a time 11.08 seconds in the 100- meter dash. His burst of speed broke the previous mark of 11.1 held by Rich Bisso, which had stood since 1971. More ... Regular season games are one thing, but the "second season" is the one that really counts. That's why the varsity baseball team at Coudersport High School reflects a spirit of determination that trumps even the excitement of an unblemished record. More ... Two members of Coudersport High School's twin champions in the Northern Tier High School Basketball Leagues were named to the Big 30 All-Star Team last week. Seniors Kristy Kamper and Blair Heimel were first-team selections for the ceremonial team, selected from the 30 high schools in the region. More ... There's plenty of fight and a great deal of hope remaining as Cameron County's varsity baseball team rebounds from back-to-back losses and continues to prepare for district playoffs. On Tuesday, the Red Raiders improved to 10-2 with a solid 8-3 win at Northern Potter. More ... Coming off a big win over powerful Smethport last week, Coudersport's varsity softball team hit a couple of bumps in the road this week as the girls continued to prepare for postseason playoffs. The Falcons (11-5) took care of Austin, 16-0, in a shortened three-inning affair. More ... Coudersport sends several of its athletes to next Friday's PIAA District 9 Track and Field Meet with hopes of earning berths in the state finals. Sophomore twins Emily and Allison Giannotti are running wild as they tune up for districts. More ... Heidi Holjencin, a member of Pitt- Bradford's golf team, has been named to Chi Alpha Sigma, the national college scholar-athlete honor society. To qualify, the student must have earned a varsity letter, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or better, and have the coach's endorsement. More ... Nathan P. Young, son of Jeff and Diana Rodgers Young of Statesville, N. C., and grandson of Patsy and Ron Morton and Pat and Delores Rodgers of Emporium, has committed to play baseball for Brevard College Tornados, an NCAA Division II school in North Carolina. More ... A summer basketball camp for girls will be held at Cameron County High School June 9 through June 13. It is being organized by Dave Sullivan, head varsity basketball coach at Cameron County. The camp is open to any girl entering grade five through members of the class of 2009. More ... Cameron County outlasted Port Allegany, 10-7, in a wild varsity softball game on the Gators' diamond Wednesday. More ... Bucktail Lodge Fraternal Order of Police will hold its annual golf outing on Wednesday, June 11, at the St. Marys Country Club. Additional information is available by calling 781-1315 between 8 am and 4 pm. More ... Coudersport High School senior Lindsey Francis will be a member of the women's golf team at Clarion University this fall. She is a two-time Penn-York League All-Star and a Pa. Western Region qualifier. Lindsey is the daughter of Gary and Russina (Mahon) Francis of Coudersport. She plans to study art at Clarion, an NCAA Division II school. More ... Austin makes its debut as the newest member of the Alle-Catt Amateur Baseball League Saturday afternoon on the road against Olean AOH. On Sunday, Emporium opens its season with a home game against Crosby. Austin's home opener is Sunday, May 18, against Port Allegany, the start of three straight home games before a June 1 trip to Emporium. More ... There was plenty of offense Wednesday afternoon in a varsity softball game at Austin. Port Allegany hung on for a 28-13 victory. Sabrina Bauer had two hits and Jocelyn Dynda two hits for the Panthers. More ... Cameron County Storm Football Association earned a good profit from its recent chicken barbecue in Emporium to support the nearly 40 players expected to participate in the coming season. Funds raised will be used for an equipment shed. More ... |
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