https://lebtown.com/category/sports/ Lebanon County, PA news, events, and opinions. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:37:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://images.phillypublishing.com/lebtown/uploads/2019/06/cropped-Artboard-5-32x32.png https://lebtown.com/category/sports/ 32 32 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/30/northern-lebanon-girls-basketball-led-by-battistelli-family/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/30/northern-lebanon-girls-basketball-led-by-battistelli-family/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=201917 The Battistelli siblings, Ken, Gina, and Chris, have turned the Northern Lebanon girls basketball program into a family affair, leading the team to a 15-2 record this season.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/30/northern-lebanon-girls-basketball-led-by-battistelli-family/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/29/girls-wrestling-picks-up-steam-as-it-becomes-an-official-piaa-sport/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=201972 Four girls from Lebanon County finished in the top four of their weight class at the inaugural Lancaster-Lebanon League girls wrestling championship.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/29/lebanon-boys-basketball-team-seeks-first-win-amid-challenging-season/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/29/lebanon-boys-basketball-team-seeks-first-win-amid-challenging-season/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=201786 Lebanon boys' basketball team, with a 0-15 record this season, continues to strive for improvement under coach Kris Uffner, despite struggles on and off the court.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/29/lebanon-boys-basketball-team-seeks-first-win-amid-challenging-season/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/24/lebanon-valley-college-athlete-shifts-gears-explores-basketball-officiating/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/24/lebanon-valley-college-athlete-shifts-gears-explores-basketball-officiating/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=201238 Lebanon Valley College guard Braden Bohannon transitions to officiating, gaining a new perspective on basketball and aiming to stay involved in the sport post-graduation.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/24/lebanon-valley-college-athlete-shifts-gears-explores-basketball-officiating/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/23/palmyra-boys-basketball-lays-foundation-in-coach-tim-beans-first-year-on-the-job/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/23/palmyra-boys-basketball-lays-foundation-in-coach-tim-beans-first-year-on-the-job/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=201081 Despite a challenging 2023-2024 season, the Palmyra boys basketball team, under the leadership of new head coach Tim Bean, shows promise for the future with a focus on defense and building a strong program.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/23/palmyra-boys-basketball-lays-foundation-in-coach-tim-beans-first-year-on-the-job/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/22/tony-sinico-transitions-from-clsd-to-lebanon-as-new-district-athletic-director/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/22/tony-sinico-transitions-from-clsd-to-lebanon-as-new-district-athletic-director/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=200708 After a decade of teaching and coaching at Cedar Crest, Tony Sinico is transitioning to Lebanon School District as their new athletic director, aiming to revitalize high-profile programs and continue the success of thriving ones.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/22/tony-sinico-transitions-from-clsd-to-lebanon-as-new-district-athletic-director/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/22/high-school-bowlers-near-end-of-2023-24-season-championship-tournaments-await/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=200758 Lebanon County has five high schools competing in bowling in the L-L League, and the reigning girls' champion, Morgan Kline.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/18/triumph-over-trials-gwyneth-youngs-trek-from-injury-diagnosis-to-advocacy/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/18/triumph-over-trials-gwyneth-youngs-trek-from-injury-diagnosis-to-advocacy/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=200279 After battling physical injuries, an autism diagnosis, and intense pressure as a top high school runner, Gwyneth Young is now an advocate for mental health awareness in sports while continuing her education at Elizabethtown College.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/18/triumph-over-trials-gwyneth-youngs-trek-from-injury-diagnosis-to-advocacy/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/10/legendary-coach-patti-hower-finds-new-home-at-our-lady-of-the-cross/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/10/legendary-coach-patti-hower-finds-new-home-at-our-lady-of-the-cross/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=199176 Patti Hower, who achieved 756 victories and numerous titles during her 42-year tenure at Lebanon Catholic, has returned to coaching girls' basketball at Our Lady of the Cross, following Lebanon Catholic's unexpected closure in 2020.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/10/legendary-coach-patti-hower-finds-new-home-at-our-lady-of-the-cross/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/08/under-rob-wildasin-falcon-football-team-saw-personal-and-collective-growth/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=199681 Before his recent resignation, Wildasin helped elevate Cedar Crest's level of play.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/02/elco-vs-northern-lebanon-a-family-rivalry-on-the-hardwood/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=198380 ELCO senior point guard Dallas George leads the Raiders into the annual rivalry game against Northern Lebanon – coached by his father.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/19/elco-basketball-experiences-court-of-dreams-with-sixers-at-wells-fargo-center/ https://lebtown.com/2023/12/19/elco-basketball-experiences-court-of-dreams-with-sixers-at-wells-fargo-center/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:34:36 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=198081 ELCO boys and girls basketball teams played a memorable non-league doubleheader against Wyomissing at the Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia 76ers, on December 18, thanks to the "Court of Dreams" experience offered by the Sixers.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/19/elco-basketball-experiences-court-of-dreams-with-sixers-at-wells-fargo-center/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/12/19/climate-crisis-lebanon-football-program-facing-major-rebuild/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=197133 Finding a replacement for head coach Frank Isenberg is just one of the many football challenges facing the Cedars.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/04/kailah-correa-guides-lebanon-high-to-resurgence-and-championship-contention/ https://lebtown.com/2023/12/04/kailah-correa-guides-lebanon-high-to-resurgence-and-championship-contention/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:05:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=196440 Kailah Correa steers Lebanon High towards a comeback and potential championship win.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/04/kailah-correa-guides-lebanon-high-to-resurgence-and-championship-contention/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/12/04/preseason-all-lebanon-county-girls-basketball-team-has-a-lot-of-everything/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=196359 Meet the players who are projected to be the top performers in local girls' basketball this winter.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/04/pre-season-all-lebanon-county-boys-basketball-team-poised-for-2023-24-runs/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=196286 LebTown's inaugural preseason squad features the top boys' basketball players from Lebanon County]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/19/state-championship-again-eludes-palmyra-in-3-1-loss-to-villa-maria/ https://lebtown.com/2023/11/19/state-championship-again-eludes-palmyra-in-3-1-loss-to-villa-maria/#respond Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=195369 The Cougars give it their all, but fall short in a 3-1 loss to Villa Maria in the PIAA Class AA title tilt at Cumberland Valley.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/19/state-championship-again-eludes-palmyra-in-3-1-loss-to-villa-maria/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/11/15/palmyras-yearly-pursuit-of-piaa-gold-takes-familiar-turn-with-hershey-win/ https://lebtown.com/2023/11/15/palmyras-yearly-pursuit-of-piaa-gold-takes-familiar-turn-with-hershey-win/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=194995 The Cougars defeated Hershey 3-1 to qualify for their eighth state championship game in ten years, and tenth overall. Palmyra will play for the title on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Cumberland Valley High School.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/15/palmyras-yearly-pursuit-of-piaa-gold-takes-familiar-turn-with-hershey-win/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/11/12/cedar-crests-district-3-playoff-run-ends-in-harrisburg-with-54-28-loss-to-cougars/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 13:10:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=194623 Cedar Crest's football season concluded with a 54-28 loss to Harrisburg in the District 3 6A quarterfinals, despite standout performances from senior running back Fernando Marquez and tight end Aiden Schomp.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/11/with-playoff-loss-to-twin-valley-elco-sends-forth-warriors-to-semifinals/ https://lebtown.com/2023/11/11/with-playoff-loss-to-twin-valley-elco-sends-forth-warriors-to-semifinals/#respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=194529 Despite at times being over matched, the Raiders don't go down without a fight.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/11/with-playoff-loss-to-twin-valley-elco-sends-forth-warriors-to-semifinals/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/11/08/introducing-the-local-coaches-all-lebanon-county-football-team/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=194026 These young men are all-stars in their coaches' eyes.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/07/strongman-competitor-ben-kutz-exudes-strength-from-the-inside-out/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=193447 Lebanon resident Ben Kutz enjoyed a successful showing in his initial foray into the world of Strongman competition.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/04/senior-jake-williams-leads-elco-to-victory-surpasses-2000-yards-for-season/ https://lebtown.com/2023/11/04/senior-jake-williams-leads-elco-to-victory-surpasses-2000-yards-for-season/#respond Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:17:54 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=193662 ELCO advances to the quarterfinal round against Twin Valley, following a dominant win over Big Spring, with Jake Williams surpassing 2,000 yards for the season.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/04/senior-jake-williams-leads-elco-to-victory-surpasses-2000-yards-for-season/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/11/04/annville-cleonas-football-finale-is-not-representative-of-what-came-before-it/ https://lebtown.com/2023/11/04/annville-cleonas-football-finale-is-not-representative-of-what-came-before-it/#respond Sat, 04 Nov 2023 09:00:35 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=193628 In loss to Camp Hill, Dutchmen's sweet season ends on a sour note.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/04/annville-cleonas-football-finale-is-not-representative-of-what-came-before-it/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/10/28/annville-cleona-shuts-out-rival-vikings-will-head-to-postseason-as-champions/ https://lebtown.com/2023/10/28/annville-cleona-shuts-out-rival-vikings-will-head-to-postseason-as-champions/#respond Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:38:56 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=192799 The Dutchmen take care of their business during regular season finale against Northern Lebanon.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/28/annville-cleona-shuts-out-rival-vikings-will-head-to-postseason-as-champions/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/10/27/falcons-soar-to-8-2-season-record-with-11th-straight-cedar-bowl-win-over-cedars/ https://lebtown.com/2023/10/27/falcons-soar-to-8-2-season-record-with-11th-straight-cedar-bowl-win-over-cedars/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=192715 Despite an early lead by Lebanon, Cedar Crest rallied to win the Cedar Bowl 49-6, extending their series lead to 35-15-1 and all but assuring a District Three playoff berth.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/27/falcons-soar-to-8-2-season-record-with-11th-straight-cedar-bowl-win-over-cedars/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/10/25/frank-isenbergs-coaching-keeps-the-cedars-looking-up/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=191910 Not everyone is cut out to do what Lebanon head football coach Frank Isenberg does.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/21/late-game-heroics-fall-short-for-annville-cleona-in-battle-for-first-place/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 10:10:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=192080 Despite a strong performance, Annville-Cleona fell to Schuylkill Valley 14-13 after a last-minute field goal attempt went wide.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/21/senior-night-triumph-can-only-enhance-elcos-football-experience/ https://lebtown.com/2023/10/21/senior-night-triumph-can-only-enhance-elcos-football-experience/#respond Sat, 21 Oct 2023 09:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=192082 With their latest victory, the Raiders inched closer to a coveted postseason berth.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/21/senior-night-triumph-can-only-enhance-elcos-football-experience/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/10/18/documentary-the-dutchmen-brings-lvcs-greatest-athletic-feat-back-to-life/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=191607 On homecoming weekend, the Lebanon Valley College community came together to celebrate the men's basketball team's 1993-94 Division Three national championship 30 years later.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/17/raiders-football-program-has-bob-millers-fingerprints-all-over-it/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=191166 For ELCO, this season's winning ways are an off-shoot of its character.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/14/with-victory-over-mccaskey-falcons-goal-is-now-coming-into-view/ https://lebtown.com/2023/10/14/with-victory-over-mccaskey-falcons-goal-is-now-coming-into-view/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=191307 To this point, the Cedar Crest football team has put together a season worthy of the playoffs.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/14/with-victory-over-mccaskey-falcons-goal-is-now-coming-into-view/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/10/14/a-c-rumbles-past-pequea-valley-rushing-for-over-300-yards-in-homecoming-game/ https://lebtown.com/2023/10/14/a-c-rumbles-past-pequea-valley-rushing-for-over-300-yards-in-homecoming-game/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 09:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=191317 Big night for A-C running back Cael Harter as he scores four touchdowns in the first half to lead the Dutchmen to victory.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/14/a-c-rumbles-past-pequea-valley-rushing-for-over-300-yards-in-homecoming-game/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/10/10/northern-lebanons-football-fruit-didnt-fall-far-from-the-tree-with-father-son-duo/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=190474 Defensive coordinator Mark Rice and head coach Jason Rice's father-son relationship plays out daily on a football field in Fredericksburg.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/30/annville-cleona-clinches-3rd-straight-win-in-nail-biting-41-40-victory-over-kutztown/ https://lebtown.com/2023/09/30/annville-cleona-clinches-3rd-straight-win-in-nail-biting-41-40-victory-over-kutztown/#respond Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=189888 Annville-Cleona narrowly defeated Kutztown 41-40 in a chaotic game, with Cael Harter's fourth-down stop and Bryce Keller's game-winning score proving pivotal in the Dutchmen's victory.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/30/annville-cleona-clinches-3rd-straight-win-in-nail-biting-41-40-victory-over-kutztown/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/09/30/early-turnovers-doom-elco-against-section-power-cocalico/ https://lebtown.com/2023/09/30/early-turnovers-doom-elco-against-section-power-cocalico/#respond Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:20:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=189836 Costly mistakes do in the Raiders as they drop their second straight game of the season to the Cocalico Eagles 56-7.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/30/early-turnovers-doom-elco-against-section-power-cocalico/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/09/30/conestoga-valley-downs-lebanon-56-6-on-the-cedars-homecoming-night/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=189838 Despite a strong showing from QB-WR duo Paul Trace and Malachi Briddel, Lebanon suffered a heavy 56-6 defeat against Conestoga Valley on Friday.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/29/lancaster-lebanon-league-football-lebanon-countys-mid-season-outlook/ https://lebtown.com/2023/09/29/lancaster-lebanon-league-football-lebanon-countys-mid-season-outlook/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=189715 At the halfway point of the high school football season, Annville-Cleona and Cedar Crest lead the pack in Lebanon County, ELCO boasts a record-breaking player, while Lebanon and Northern Lebanon grapple with difficulties.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/29/lancaster-lebanon-league-football-lebanon-countys-mid-season-outlook/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/09/27/unveiling-the-dutchmen-documentary-reveals-untold-stories-of-lebanon-valley-colleges-1993-94-championship-run/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=189038 'The Dutchmen,' a documentary chronicling the Lebanon Valley College men's basketball team's journey to the 1993-94 NCAA Division Three national title, will premiere on October 14, potentially reaching streaming services later.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/23/northern-lebanons-winning-run-halted-by-lancaster-catholic/ https://lebtown.com/2023/09/23/northern-lebanons-winning-run-halted-by-lancaster-catholic/#respond Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=188883 Despite a hard-fought game and a strong second half, the Northern Lebanon Vikings succumb to the undefeated Lancaster Catholic Crusaders, losing 34-13.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/23/northern-lebanons-winning-run-halted-by-lancaster-catholic/feed/ 0