Former sportswriter at LDN, Huge Philies and Joel Embiid fan, clickbait hater. Contributor to Lebtown and the Hummelstown Sun. Seek respect, not attention.
Deepest condolences to Cedar Crest track and field coach Rob Bare and his family. Rob’s wife Tiffany passed away today after a heroic 15-year battle with cancer. Rob is the best. Please do all you can to support him in this difficult time.
There is a lot of bad in the world. But seeing all these school districts rally around Warwick in its time of tragedy is proof that there is more good.
Once again, you couldn't pay me enough to be an athletic director in this day and age of COVID-19. Major headaches every day. No thanks, but be glad there are people busting their butts to try to give your kids a sports season during this mess.
1/2 I apologize for the humble brag, but just found out the Associated Press has picked up my story on Cedar Crest wrestler Bailey Pennypacker that ran last week for use as a member exchange story this weekend, meaning it can appear in any newspaper that subscribes to the AP...
Hey, I hate wearing a mask, too, but people bitching about it is the definition of first world problems. I'd rather wear a mask and be able to go outside than be trapped in the house again. Get over it.
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Annville-Cleona baseball player, soccer player and golfer Eli Setlock, who passed away this afternoon, according to a Facebook post from his mom, Amy. May he rest in peace.
My story on former Elco football star Tyler Horst, whose life by was cut tragically short in a car crash on Saturday. A devastating loss of someone who touched a lot of people in his 22 years of life.
Just wanted to thank everyone for the kind words and best wishes today regarding my Lancaster-Lebanon League Hall of Fame induction. I figured there would be some congratulations but I never anticipated the number of response or the depth of them. Totally blew me away. 1\2
Palmyra coach Mary Manlove:
"This group has given me everything I've ever wanted in an athletic experience. I wish I was on a team like this. I started playing basketball when I was 15. I'm 37 now. This team gave me the greatest athletic experience I've ever had in my life. "
Also, hopefully people appreciated the opportunity to watch talents like Ryelle Shuey and Julia Nelson play for the last four years. Elco has a lot of talented players, but those two are once-in-a-generation players. As good as it gets at their positions.
2020 Cedar Crest Track & Field theme is “With Purpose!” Let’s Go! 💯
#teamTIFF
💕 Yes, that’s my son, Zach, doing the filming with the “smart” comments 😂
My story on how Palmyra grad Megan Cook turned a devastating cancer diagnosis for her dad into a chance to help aid other cancer patients in need. It's also a story about a lot of other things, like a daughter's love for her dad and his for her.
Guest column from Lebanon High grad and former Lebanon Catholic and Pequea Valley baseball coach Ryan O'Donnell on how travel and AAU teams are hurting high school sports.
Palmyra coach Kent Harshman was as emotional as I’ve ever seen him after the win. Loves the heart and spirit of this team and got choked up talking a about them. That’s high praise from the man they call Big Dog.
It's Thanksgiving, and Elco grad Kyle Knight is feeling blessed after fighting back from a knee injury to earn a career in college football.
@kyleknight33
It is possible to be outraged and horrified by what happened to George Floyd and want the cop who killed him to rot in jail and also think it's stupid to riot and burn down businesses of people who had nothing to do with it. Learn to walk and chew gum at the same time, please.
Tyler Horst dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL. That dream was snuffed out when the former Elco star running back died in January in a car crash at just 22. But his legacy lives on through a foundation started in his name by his mom and girlfriend. My story:
Should have shot video of it, but just saw what sums up Rob Bare in a nutshell: Cheering on three of his kids in the exhibition hurdles. Cares about every. single. kid. He. coaches.
“To do unbelievable things in this world, you’ve got to be able to help others.” Congratulations Ebenezer Elementary School on exceeding your goal!
@EbenezerElSch
Lebanon Catholic is closing, WLBR as we once knew it is no more and the LDN is down to two reporters. There's a saying that the good ol' days weren't always good and that's true. But it was a hell of a lot better than this. And oh yeah, we're quarantined. Good times.
Bloomsburg University is mourning the loss of senior Tyler Horst, a fullback on the
@BloomUFootball
team. Tyler passed away on Saturday due to injuries sustained in a car accident. STORY:
Elco falls 20-3 to L-S in 4A district title game. But it was 3-0 Elco at half. They gave a team averaging 49 points a game all they could handle. Hell of a year for Elco. Should be proud.
Palmyra didn’t come here for a moral victory or nice try. But they should be proud. Held a dynamic offensive team down for almost 70 minutes. Donegal is a great team but they were in a fight.
Congrats to the Palmyra field hockey team for raising $7461.95 for Special Olympics with Wednesday night's Cougars for a Cure game in honor of the late Linda Bare.
"I am hurt but I am not slain. I'll lay me down and bleed awhile and then I'll rise and fight again."
Sorry to be cryptic but haven't been doing my job very well lately and I need to tell you why. This is so I don't chicken out. More to come tomorrow. Sorry for drama. I'm ok.
2/2 Thanks for making my day unforgettable. Special thanks to
Jeff Falk for posting the info on social media and to Mike Gross for accepting the honor on my behalf. Not gonna lie, it's been a little rough the last few years but today was something very special because of you all.
I haven't spoken to her yet, but presumably this ends the coaching career of Patti Hower. Can't imagine she'd coach anywhere else. I know that there are many other concerns regarding the closure of Lebanon Catholic, but that's pretty damn sad. Wish it had been on her own terms.
Congrats to Elco's Braden Bohannon being named to the 4A All-State second team by the Pennsylvania Sportswriter. All- State in football and basketball. Is that good?
BREAKING: Lebanon Catholic School is closing its doors after 161 years of serving Lebanon County. Confirmed by principal Deb Waters. Statement being released by Harrisburg Diocese.
Working on a story on former Elco running back Tyler Horst, who passed away in a car crash over the weekend. Obviously not fun to write about tragedy, but I think it's necessary. Talked to Elco coach Bob Miller and ex-teammate Kyle Knight, who shared great stories about Horst.
And while I’m on my late night soapbox, the U.S. women are getting criticized for scoring too many goals? Really? This is the World Cup, not youth soccer. Get over it, world.
Feel bad for the Lebanon and Cedar Crest kids. I don't have a big problem with the decision to cancel but pulling the plug the day of the game is kinda weak. Could have been handled better.
In touch with Derek Fisher’s dad Jim. Says he hasn’t talked to Derek yet but they texted. Derek is heading to Baltimore to join Blue Jays. Says he loved Houston organization but knew he didn’t have a spot with the big team. Just wants to play every day.
This Tom Izzo thing cracks me up. Obviously coaches should be held to high standards of conduct. But, um, let’s not flip out if they yell at a player for not playing hard. That’s coaching. You can’t just pat everybody on the head and say it’s OK all the time.
#toughlove
Six seniors for Cedar Crest but, of course only five can get the traditional Senior Night start. So the Falcons�� best player and three-year starter Raven Morgan has volunteered to give up her starting spot tonight. Nice gesture.
This one will sting a little for Palmyra. Believe they felt this was their year. I know I did. But Wyoming Valley West was the better team today. Hats off to them. And hats off to Palmyra to handling the defeat with their usual class. That’s not as easy as they make it look.
Congrats to Elco's Braden Bohannon and Cedar Crest's Gwyneth Young, who are this year's Pop Kelchner Award winners. Two great kids and both very deserving.