Tis the season, folks. We are now getting geared for our winter sports. Yes, this is my favorite time of year. It brings back so many memories. I am no longer coaching hoops but look forward to spending many nights in the area’s gymnasiums. My son Jensen is now a sophomore. He plays basketball for the Millionaires. I won’t miss a game. Home and away. I purchased some extra miles. Smartphone. Dumb user. But I figured out how to use my online calendar. I included the Lycoming Warriors and many others. I also want to see some old college friends who are still in the business. Heck. I may even watch a little wrestling. IPT SPORTS plans to broadcast. Sign me up, Coach. I am always looking for ways to stay afloat. My win percentage is going up. Our schedule will be released shortly. My nights are full. I love it.
Congratulations to those who finished a great fall. Kudos to all of our student-athletes. Much love to their coaches and parents, too. It takes a village. We had some great action right here in Lycoming County. Football. Volleyball. Soccer. Field Hockey. Tennis. Cross Country and Golf. I would also add marching bands and competitive cheerleading. Fantastic stuff. This area is so well represented. Many District IV crowns and state recognitions. Some teams and individuals are still competing. Two squads I admire and know quite well are lacing it up this evening. I am very proud of these two programs.
The Muncy Indians are exceptional. They became the 2024 District IV Class A Champions. Muncy has a very potent offense. They were rolling last week in a 42-6 domination of Line Mountain. This is Muncy’s fifth title since 2016, but it was the first time Muncy won a district and league crown since 1986. Saw what? Austin Johnson is a great dude. He leads the Indians with his impressive runs. My man went over 2,000 yards this season. Austin is a great athlete, and he recently signed his letter of intent to wrestle at Oklahoma State University. Landyn Womer was also solid. The other tailback tallied an impressive 1,100 yards. Stiles Eyer is a great dual-threat option. The senior quarterback threw for 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns. An awesome offensive attack that scored some points this season. Props to the offensive line. They were just as spectacular. Well done to Ken Hampe, Nick Delany, Evan Trostle, Tyler Humphrey, Nixon Lamper, Jackson Guardini (Sorry for butchering your name all season), and Cam Kamerer. Bravo to Coach Sean Tetreault and the rest of the Indians.
The Williamsport Millionaires also captured the 2024 banner. They defeated top-seeded Wilkes Barre 14-0 on the road last week. It was their second PIAA District II / IV since 1995. Impressive. Williamsport started the season on fire. They were 4-0, then ran into a buzzsaw. The Millionaires lost the next 5 contests. But they hung in there. The boys rallied and started playing some great football. It all turned around when they lost a heartbreaker to state-ranked Hollidaysburg. Williamsport found a way to get into the postseason, and their defense has been outstanding. Anthony Manley and Lucas Naughton both recorded 100 tackles. Manley leads the area with 13 sacks. The entire squad kept getting better. They didn’t hang their heads and kept working. Instead of pointing fingers. Williamsport stuck together, and they are now district champions. Major love to Coach Mike Pearson and the entire Millionaire Nation. It wasn’t easy.
Best wishes with the upcoming playoffs. No worries about what happens. Congrats on a great season. It was a joy to call many of your contests. I always enjoy getting to know some of our local student-athletes. Cheers.
