WHITE: PIAA should make football exception

It’s likely the PIAA will pass a rule that will lengthen suspensions for athletes and coaches who direct foul and abusive language toward officials.

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In green phase, prep sports still in gray area

Approximately half of Pennsylvania will move to the green phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s statewide reopening plan next week.

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Three York County lacrosse groups get grants

Three York County organizations have received grants totaling more than $13,000 from US Lacrosse.

Gettysburg girls win $56,000 in scholarships

Four Gettysburg High girls' basketball players can thank good sportsmanship for making a pretty serious dent in their future college bills.

Pa. high school adds girls’ wrestling program

An historic step was taken Tuesday night by an historic Pennsylvania high school wrestling program.

Seniors to get chance to play at Revs’ park

York Revolution officials have come up with a concept to allow high school baseball and softball seniors a chance to compete in a pro stadium.

Colts coach heaps praise on former Red Lion QB

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich recently heaped praise on former Red Lion High School quarterback Chad Kelly.

Central York QB adds another Power Five offer

The latest offer for the Panthers standout came from a traditional power in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Changes loom for PIAA competitive spirit events

Competitive spirit, which became a PIAA sport eight years ago, will see some changes next season.

PIAA makes scheduling change for state golf

The PIAA has decided to split the individual and team state golf tournaments, playing them on consecutive weeks instead of consecutive days.

PIAA considers changes to JV football format

Junior varsity football could have a drastically new look for the upcoming season.

District 3 announces $165,000 loss in 2018-19

District 3 officials delivered some rather sobering financial news on Thursday.

Delone coach calls PIAA decision ‘a joke’

After the Squirettes' second appeal with PIAA was denied, the team's head coach voices his anger.

PIAA rules Delone girls must move up to 4-A

The powerhouse Squirettes program won a 3-A state title in 2019 and advanced to the 2020 quarterfinals before the coronavirus pandemic hit.

PIAA touches on many topics during busy meeting

During a long and busy PIAA board of directors meeting on Wednesday, the organization covered a number of topics.

What might high school sports look like when schools reopen? Here’s a guide

Players shouldn’t pass a basketball, hand off a football or share a baseball bat when high school sports workouts first resume, according to guidelines revealed Tuesday by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

‘Warrior mindset’ helps transform K-D grad

More than decade after he thought his wrestling career ended after an average high school career, John Stefanowicz looks to reach his Olympic dreams.

HEISER: Brothers take over Central wrestling

Two of the best wrestlers in the history of Red Lion High School are taking over the Central York program. They also happen to be brothers.

Staub takes over Hanover boys’ hoops program

The new head coach of the Hanover High School boys' basketball team wants the Nighthawks' gym to become a feared venue.

Central York star rated No. 1 QB for 2022 class

Beau Pribula is rated the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the nation in the 2022 class. At least that’s the opinion of one national recruiting service.

Is county-by-county restart possible for PIAA?

Could the PIAA take a county-by-county approach to restarting sports or should the entire state resume summer workouts at the same time?

Trojans’ boys’ hoops coach Tom Triggs resigns

After 18 total seasons in charge of the Trojans, Triggs, 58, is ready to spend his time teaching at York Catholic before a planned move to Florida.

PIAA watching state phases before making plans

A return to organized athletic events at the high school level in Pennsylvania remains unclear.

Central grad takes next step on coaching journey

The standout basketball player for the Panthers and Spartans will begin his coaching career going against his former team.

Samuel H. Shipley Scholarship winners named

Two York-Adams student-athletes who have successfully combined athletics and academics have earned the 2020 Samuel H. Shipley Scholarship Awards.

Eastern York goalie commits to D-I school

A standout goalie from Eastern York High School has committed to play field hockey for an NCAA Division I program.

Delone girls’ basketball appeal denied by PIAA

Delone Catholic has appealed the PIAA's decision to move its girls' basketball program to Class 4-A. Delone's first appeal was denied.

High school basketball shot clock voted down

It’s not yet time for a shot clock in high school basketball. At least that’s what the national governing body for high school athletics says.

Ex-New Oxford coach reflects on Arkansas move

Sean Bair led New Oxford to consecutive 20-win seasons before he left to join the NCAA Division I staff at Arkansas led by a former NBA coach.

Seven programs file appeals contesting promotion

Seven schools statewide filed appeals this week with the PIAA, hoping their basketball teams can avoid being promoted by the competitive-balance rule.

After getting big win, Pa. girls’ coach fired

Exactly two months after Baldwin’s girls basketball team upset the No. 1-ranked team in the state, coach Kyle DeGregorio lost his job.

Suburban grad enjoys unlikely success story

After a devastating knee injury nearly ended his chances at a college volleyball career, Jarod Pichler worked to become a leader for Arcadia.

Delone will appeal girls’ basketball move

As part of the PIAA's competitive-balance rule, the Squirettes are one of 15 teams that will be forced to reclassify if they can't win an appeal.

Star Red Land pitcher weighs baseball future

Luke Wagner can't pitch Red Land High to a second straight state title. Now he's weighing his baseball future — the MLB draft or college.

L-L League adds 13 Berks football teams

The landscape of Lancaster-Lebanon League and District 3 football as a whole is about to get a major facelift.

K-D community helps Maloney celebrate birthday

More than six months after the Kennard-Dale senior collapsed on the sideline during a football game, his friends and teammates help him celebrate.

Dover grad Kuhn now has own sports-talk show

Dover High School graduate John Kuhn has a new gig. The former Green Bay Packers fan favorite began hosting his own radio show Monday in Milwaukee.

Purdue-bound guard leads 6-A all-state team

A Purdue-bound guard from Butler leads Pennsylvania's Class 6-A all-state boys' basketball team.

York-Adams boys’ player earns all-state honor

A York-Adams League boys' basketball player has been named a first-team all-state performer in Class 5-A by Pennsylvania's sports writers.

Pa. 4-A all-state honorees named in boys’ hoops

Pennsylvania's sports writers have honored the top Class 4-A boys' basketball players in the state.