PIAA Forced to Accept Cash

A Green and White Run to Gold 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- June 10, 2026
It’s been a great scholastic sports season, when we’re still talking about state championships after graduation. As I’m penning this article, the Montoursville Warrior baseball team is still alive and in the final four in the 4A division. Good luck to Manager Jeremy Eck and all his Warriors; hopefully, the next time I talk to
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The Final Four 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- May 20, 2026
It was not the way they had hoped their softball season would end. Two walks, a misplayed infield fly rule, leading to a seeing-eye outfield single plating two sixth-inning tying runs, as the game momentum switched and carried visiting Bucktail to an eight-inning 8-4 win over South Williamsport on the Mounties Senior day. It was
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That’s Not Fair 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- May 13, 2026
Think back to your childhood days and how many times you may have uttered those words. Even as adults, most have thought about or spoken those three little words at some time when confronted with a situation that seemed unbalanced. In reality, life itself is unfair, but athletic competition is meant to be undertaken on
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Mr. Muncy 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- April 8, 2026
Muncy High School basketball coach Jason Gresh said it best – “March 24 was a bad day for Muncy.” The occasion of Gresh’s remarks was an April 1 celebration of life remembrance and tribute to John Brink, a Muncy coach and icon who passed away March 24. The public turnout of hundreds of friends, coaches,
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Furman and Wentzel Claim Gold 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 18, 2026
Financial advisors often review with clients the value of adding gold to their portfolio. Montgomery’s Zoe Furman and Montoursville’s Gage Wentzel have already acted upon that advice, returning home from Hershey with state championship gold medals around their necks. The latest in a long line of area grapplers to reach the state wrestling summit, Furman
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A New Lumber Yard Set to Open 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 18, 2026
There may be no known connection between fictional farmer Ray Kinsella in the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. What is soon to be unveiled in Williamsport, but that baseball field in an Iowa cornfield, and the one constructed atop an old city dump have one thing in common: they were both built hoping people would
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Crowning Champions in March 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 11, 2026
In a well-known metaphor dating back to 1879, the phrase ‘there’s light at the end of the tunnel’ is often used to describe the end of disappointing times. Unashamedly, repeating its usage today, the same can be said as March’s arrival has brought with it increasing daylight, signs of approaching spring, the beginning of the
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Warrior Pride 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- March 4, 2026
The Montoursville Hoops team is rolling. The Warriors have punched their ticket to the PIAA State playoffs. Coach Mike Mussina and his guys will face Lewisburg in the District 4 AAA Finals. I plan to go to shake some hands and kiss some babies. They are playing extremely well. Making the extra pass, hitting shots,
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The Spirit of the Olympics 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 4, 2026
It was a typical Sunday morning as the pastor stood before the parishioners making the weekly church announcements. As he departed to join the choir for the formal entrance to begin the service, he suddenly reappeared, stating, “One more announcement, the hockey game is 1-1 after two periods.” The congregation nodded and smiled approvingly. The
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A Mixed Bag 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- February 25, 2026
The objective began with simple intentions, searching the closet for an item I thought was readily at hand. Instead, it led to premature ‘spring cleaning’ with unused items finding their way into bags to be donated or discarded. While unintended, the exercise provided a refreshing cleansing experience. Accordingly, a similar approach provides the opportunity to
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Spagnuolo to Lead South Softball 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- February 18, 2026
There exists an old theory in coaching circles that one never wants to be the coach who replaces a successful coach in a new job. Instead, you’d want to be the coach that follows the coach that followed the guy. Undaunted, new South Williamsport softball coach Jeanette Spagnuolo is excited about the opportunity as she
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Grappling Girls 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- January 14, 2026
While many folks enjoyed some downtime during the Christmas/New Year break, the sports scene, both nationally and locally, was in full swing. The college football playoffs and the down-to-the-wire ending of the NFL regular season were widely viewed and discussed. On the local high school scene, basketball and wrestling tournaments dominated the sports calendar. While
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PIAA Forced to Accept Cash 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- December 10, 2025
A few years ago, a last-minute change of plans left us with unexpected time on our hands, and we decided to head to a South Williamsport girls’ soccer team’s district playoff game. Arriving at the match site shortly before game time, I approached the ticket counter, presented a $20 bill, and asked for two senior
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Recollections 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- December 3, 2025
Happy late Thanksgiving to the fine readers of the Webb Weekly. And special thanks to those who are fans of this page. I am truly humbled by your feedback and praise. I often receive several shouts in public. Strangers also recognize me from these columns. I gratuitously thank them with a fist bump. Cool. Before
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Brothers Hill and John 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- November 26, 2025
Two teams met up in Muncie, Ind. It was only an exhibition. Ball State hosted Mansfield University. The game didn’t count. It was more of a glorified scrimmage. Several D1 teams do this in the preseason. This contest featured two local standouts. Brothers Hill. David and Davion. David is a junior guard for the Mounties.
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Spartan Runners are the State’s Best 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- November 12, 2025
Running has been a successful lifelong companion for Griffin Molino. As a high schooler from South Williamsport, he won two cross-country state titles. As a member of the Syracuse University cross-country team, he experienced the euphoria of the 2015 NCAA national championship. But his latest run to glory came on the legs and lungs of
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Conundrum 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- October 29, 2025
Although it is not a word most folks use in everyday conversation, conundrum was a word often used by a colleague during my pre-retirement working days. Meaning “puzzle, mystery, challenge,” it sounded a bit like a sophisticated way to express ‘there’s trouble ahead.’ Somewhere along life’s path of journalistic learning, I was told the number
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Location and Timing as Summer Fades to Fall 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- August 20, 2025
Before we get to the heart of the order regarding all that’s going on, I have a little business-related item to cover. After talking about my lifetime ties to Kane Street and Little League days, several folks asked me where the Webb Weekly was moving to. I had covered this in a previous article, and
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One More for Moore 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- August 20, 2025
School bells are ringing, students are heading back to school, and the yearly question: ‘What did you do on your summer vacation?’ will be asked. South Williamsport soccer standout Ella Moore may have the coolest answer by simply relating how she was a part of a National Championship-winning team in Florida. Moore, along with Central
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Shot Clock Coming 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- July 30, 2025
For anyone who has ever shot baskets at a driveway or playground hoop, you know the feeling. All alone, you take a few dribbles as an imaginary clock counts down in your mind. 5-4-3-2 and just as the ‘clock’ hits 1, the ball is released skyward towards the awaiting hoop. As the ball swishes cleanly
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Bothers Kirby 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- June 25, 2025
Congratulations to the Montoursville Warriors. The 2025 baseball team had an unforgettable season. They finished with a 20-5 record: a PIAA District IV chip and a trip to the PIAA AAAA state finals. The Warriors never backed down. They had their opportunities but were nipped 5-4 by a mighty Indiana, PA squad with several Division
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A World on the Brink 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- June 18, 2025
My column was all but penned out in my mind; it was to be a celebration of Manager Tom O’Malley’s Lady Mountie softballers and Manager Jeremy Eck’s Montoursville Warrior baseballers. My hope was both won their way onto the cover as PIAA state champion. It was to be a lead-up for our June 25th cover,
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Eck and the Warriors 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- June 18, 2025
Props to the Montoursville Warriors on a fantastic season. They are heading to the 4A PIAA State Championship. The outcome will be determined by the time we go to print. But win or lose. These guys are rock stars. We are so dang proud. I have many ties to their coaches and players. I hope
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Girls on the Run at the PIAA State Track & Field Championships 0
Steph Noviello
- Editorials
- June 4, 2025
I know that I don’t delve into sports very often, but sometimes things just play out that way (pun intended). The fact that I regularly joke about not running unless I’m being chased makes this even more ironic. But let’s ignore all that and talk about Kylie Temple and the amazing year that she has
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- April 30, 2025
Perhaps the novelty has begun to waiver a bit once the reality of winning a state championship has sunk into the players and coaches of the Loyalsock Township state champion girls’ basketball team, but their accomplishment made school and District IV history and the smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts remain as
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Title Game Heartbreak 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- April 16, 2025
As all those taxpayers’ envelopes have been dropped in the mail on the way to fund Uncle Sam’s coffers, I extend my belated congratulations to the Loyalsock Lady Lancers on their well-earned run to the PIAA AAA state championship. The team’s historic triumph is a testament to the dividends that can be accrued via hard
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A Lady Lancer Family of Fundamentals 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- April 9, 2025
The smiles on the faces of the Loyalsock Lady Lancers as they take a bite out of the gold medal says it all. What an unbelievable moment to be remembered, shared, and talked about by the Lady Lancer family, all the families that support each person within this photo, and the Lancer Nation forever. Thank
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Hope Springs Eternal 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- March 26, 2025
What a month of March it has been. From the well above average temperatures to the full moon, red moon, and lunar eclipse to the great accomplishments by local area athletes. March came in like a lion and went out like a lion for some very talented teenagers. When you reach the last column of
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Sir Lancer 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- March 26, 2025
A reminder that these articles are submitted on Friday. So, I have no clue how the Lady Lancers faired in their PIAA AAA State Semifinal against IMHOTEP. My fingers are crossed, and I am hoping they find a way to advance to Hershey. That would be fantastic. But regardless of what happens — I am
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Wrestling Gravitas 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 19, 2025
Decades ago, the City of Williamsport conducted a public contest inviting entries seeking to identify a new promotional slogan. Based upon its uniqueness as the Birthplace of Little League and the importance baseball has played in its history, I decided to enter the contest, submitting my suggestion, “The Little League City with a Big League
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Girls’ Wrestling Team, Furmans Represent Montgomery at PIAA States 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- March 19, 2025
Well, another wrestling season is in the books, and while Zoe Furman didn’t take the top prize, she, her family, and girls’ wrestling did Montgomery proud. Furman ended up taking silver at the PIAA state wrestling tournament at the Giant Center in Hershey in a tough final match where she faced Aubre Krazer of Easton.
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Twice as Nice for Johnson & Harer 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 19, 2025
‘Been there, done that’ is a common expression most often uttered by individuals who have accomplished a task and, sometimes out of boredom or disinterest, choose not to continue down the same path. Muncy’s Austin Johnson and Montgomery’s Brandt Harer have certainly mastered the four-word phrase, but it has only been the opponents they have
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Mercy?0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 5, 2025
Among the proverbs often kicked around is one traced back to Thomas Fuller in 1732 pertaining to the arrival of March weather. Referring to the month as coming in like a lion and departing as a lamb, it depicts a cold, windy, snowy start, eventually giving way to glimpses of spring’s coming beauty and warmth.
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