Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige once said, “You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you get to dress for all of them.” Paige’s statement succinctly describes the Williamsport Crosscutters 2024 season. After outdistancing the MLB Draft League field and winning the league’s first-half championship, the Crosscutters fell in
As we watched the games of this year’s Little League World Series unfold from our iHeart Media broadcast location, partner Ken Sawyer often commented favorably on the dedication of the volunteer managers and coaches and their efforts in leading their teams to Williamsport. While the Series itself is a ten-day 24-7 commitment, the time spent
As the Little League World Series rushes headlong towards Sunday’s championship game, from my vantage point behind the iHeart Radio microphone, it has been a week of personal reflection on several counts. As many of you know from past columns in this very space, Little League Baseball has been my lifelong companion. I was introduced
Earlier this month, when Landmark Conference football members gathered at Susquehanna University for its pre-season media day, the moment was positive. Nobody had lost a game, and adversity hadn’t reared its ugly head. One by one, each team took its turn at the podium, with conference banners and player placards prominently in place. Cameras rolled,
August 5th began the PIAA heat acclimatization process for high school football programs across the state, with the first official day of practice set for next Monday. While players and coaches prepare for the upcoming season under the August sun, area athletic directors working in more comfortable indoor surroundings also feel the heat. Unlike the
Journey Bank Ballpark at Bowman Field was the place to be during the MLB Draft League’s first half. The Williamsport Crosscutters proved themselves as the league’s best team, winning the first-half title with a 22-8 record and thus assuring themselves a spot in the league’s overall championship game, scheduled for September 5. Under MLB Draft
