It was a sun-splashed, gorgeous Norman Rockwell-type September Saturday afternoon, uniquely perfect for college football. Accordingly, we decided to take the two-hour drive to Alfred, New York, to watch grandson Tucker’s Juniata College Eagles in action. While the results were not what we had hoped for, as the host Saxons won handily, it was a
With the arrival of Autumn, football has grabbed the attention of local sports fans, while baseball enthusiasts await the arrival of the October playoffs, culminating in the crowning of a World Series champion. Accompanying the chilly days, a warmth of excitement will emanate from Montoursville next Saturday as the Montoursville Little League will be hosting
That about sums it up! But if you’re not into equations, perhaps an explanation is due. Regardless of the back-to-school schedules of individual school districts and the curriculums involved, many students have begun the task of mastering mystifying mathematical tasks. However, for Wellsboro’s Craig West, solving the above-noted mystery has been top-of-mind since long before
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
