Schedule makers had extinguished the Friday Night lights for the greater Williamsport high school football teams on the season’s fourth weekend as Loyalsock, Montoursville, South Williamsport and Williamsport all boarded buses for road trips of various lengths. South Williamsport had the shortest journey as the Mounties took their perfect 3-0 record onto the Muncy Indians
READ MOREWith the click of a mouse, the push of a few buttons, or the press of a thumb against a screen a person’s entire world can change for the better or worse in this new world in which we live. Social Media dominates the scene, and in this new landscape players, coaches, and parents navigate
READ MOREEvery day we are given opportunities to learn from mistakes, accomplishments, and the highs and lows associated with life. As a young athlete attempting to make it on the varsity stage, there will be plenty of those chances to become a better player or person. Sometimes it’s clear for everybody to see —a player fumbling
READ MOREBy the time you read this column, the 9/11 Memorial Ride will probably have come and gone. If you live in Lycoming County, there is a good chance that you had the opportunity to see the waves and waves of motorcycles going by with their American flags waving behind them. With thousands of riders each
READ MOREIt’s always a difficult challenge to make your first varsity start as a young competitor. Try making it the first start of your career, and it’s easy to see how special the start to Loyalsock’s Mari Houseknecht’s career has been. Loyalsock coach Ben Comfort kept tabs on Houseknecht all through the offseason, waiting for her
READ MOREThe presentation of a donated drone to local law enforcement officials, and remarks from a former combat Medevac pilot as a guest speaker, are among the highlights of this year’s 17th Annual 9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride, which will take place on the roads of Lycoming County this coming Tuesday, September 11. Sara Christiansen, a former
READ MOREIf it seems that we have had a very wet summer, it is because we have. National Weather Service reports that 11.99 inches of rain (let’s call it 12 inches), fell in Williamsport in the month of July, with the normal amount being 4.34 inches. July 2018 ranks as the wettest July on record, shattering
READ MOREThe Little League World Series is winding down and we are closing in on the end of summer. Kids will be heading back to school and this Friday will bring us the first Friday night football games. Speaking of, Webb Weekly Live and Cable Sports Live are back this year to bring you two great
READ MORELock Haven, Pennsylvania state champions, came up with four runs yesterday in fourth inning yesterday afternoon to gain a 6-5 victory over St. Petersburg, Fla. And cart home the Keds National Little League Tournament crown won last year by Williamsport Maynard. And in the consolation contest, Hammonton, N.J. easily stopped Williamsport Loyalsock 10-1, in a
READ MOREA lot has changed since the very first Little League World Series. The national exposure these boys receive is off the charts nowadays. ESPN and their affiliates not only cover the entire tournament, but they are now televising many of the regional games. It’s insane. Don’t get me wrong folks. I’m loving every minute, and
READ MOREMy son and I had a great conversation here recently. The nine-year-old was proudly telling me all about the first few days of his basketball camp. Jensen was having a blast, and he explained everything that took place in that little gym. We talked free throws, hotshot competitions, full-court dribbling, and no-look passes for an
READ MOREIf you enjoy the roar and belching of engines and like antique farm machinery on display and in action, then the Consolidated Sportsmen’s Grounds along Route 87 in Plunketts Creek Township is the place for you this weekend, August 2 to 5. Gravely garden tractors will be the featured tractor at this year’s Show. “Because
READ MOREThe enjoyment of all things Italian is the outstanding feature of the annual LaFesta event that will take place this Friday, August 3, Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 at the Sons of Italy in downtown Williamsport. If you look up LaFesta in a dictionary, you may get a couple of different meanings. One
READ MOREA good friend and I recently enjoyed a long float down the Sock. It was a last minute decision that was actually coordinated by our lovely brides. We simply wanted to get away and do some fishing from our kayaks. It was a beautiful afternoon in North Central PA, but we didn’t have the slightest
READ MOREThe District 12 Tournament has come to an end, and Keystone will be representing the District at the next level. It was an outstanding tournament that saw plenty of good baseball games and players. There were grand slams, masterful pitching performances, and the ultra-rare triple play turned. In the first round of the tournament, Keystone
READ MOREOnce a young player is old enough to realize what it means to play at the professional level, a small dream starts to grow as they progress through their respective sports. For some competitors, the dream continues to grow until it becomes a reality. It might not always be reaching the professional level. It could
READ MORECome on now — enough grumbling about the weather. Yes, it’s July, and its beginning has been hot, but just think back several months ago when we were ready to skin Punxsutawney Phil and were cursing the Ides of March and longing for spring’s arrival. You couldn’t tell it by the preponderance of NBA news
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly MONTOURSVILLE—Williamsport was trailing by five runs when Deacon Brown stepped into the batter’s box during the third inning of a District 12 Major Baseball elimination game at Montoursville. Brown is the emotional heart and soul of Williamsport’s team. He has shown flashes throughout the postseason tournament, but
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly HEPBURN LYCOMING—Keystone’s Cayden Culvey doesn’t not like to slide. If the situation calls for it he’s more than capable, but it’s not something he enjoys. In the bottom of the first inning during Sunday’s District 12 Major Baseball Championship at Hepburn, he was called on to run
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WOOLRICH—Williamsport was down to its final three outs, trailing by one run, when Tarik Abdul-Hakim noticed one of his teammates feeling down on the bench. Ethan Eckard was in the middle of a tough stretch and let his emotions show as the bottom of the sixth inning
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREThere’s nothing better than summer in the Susquehanna Valley. With only a couple days of June left to play out it can only mean one thing. The celebration of America known as the 4th of July is right around the corner. Family reunions, picnics, barbecues serving the best summer cuisine will be found everywhere. Of
READ MOREA 12-year-old baseball player stepped into the batter’s box during a regular season game. His team was trailing by one run, and their perfect record was on the line. It’s a moment that happens every summer as youth baseball takes center stage for youngsters and parents hoping to build memories and friendships on the field.
READ MOREAdmittedly, as a big fan of old country music, I have a new-found affinity for a 1949 Hank Williams ditty “My Bucket’s Got a Hole In It.” The title of the whimsical tune instantly popped in my head during a recent midwestern trip devised to check off one of my ‘bucket list’ destinations, the College
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—It was the exact start South wanted and the one Loyalsock might have dreaded as the first two batters reached and scored. Luckily for Loyalsock it had Ethan Nagy on the mound and the opening push by South did little to shake his confidence. Nagy retired the
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—A group of dark clouds seemed to hover over Newberry as the host team made its move in the eighth inning. They might have been motivated to get the game finished. They might have simply found a groove. Whatever it was it allowed Newberry to score four
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