Reflections of Porter's remarkable achievement

SAEGERTOWN — Despite trailing 9-3 going into the bottom of the fifth inning Friday night, the Mid-East/Cochranton 12U Little League all-star team rallied for three runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth to pull out a wild 10-9 win over Cambridge Springs/Saegertown in the championship g…

SHIPPENVILLE — Knox left little doubt about who the best team in District 25 was on Thursday evening as its 12U Little League All-Star squad wrapped up the championship with a 10-0, four-inning victory over visiting Clarion to complete the sweep of the best two-out-of-three tournament series…

Ten softball players from The Derrick/The News-Herald coverage area received all-state recognition on Thursday as the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association (PaHSSBCA) announced its 2022 all-state teams.

A full July 4 holiday weekend of racing is in store for area enthusiasts as Tri-City Raceway Park begins its July 4 holiday tonight with practice sessions for all classes that will be in action over the extended holiday weekend.

In his 39 years of coaching Little League baseball, Cranberry’s Albert “Chip” Jordan has pretty much seen it all.

CLARION — Bella Brandon homered, drove in four runs at the plate and tossed a complete-game victory in the circle as the Knox 12U Little League Softball all-stars rolled to a 15-6 decision over homestanding Clarion on Tuesday in the first game of a best-of-three tournament in District 25.

Cranberry’s 12U all-star baseball squad suffered a tough loss on Monday, falling into the District 25 Little League losers’ bracket with a 14-1 loss to Butler Township at the Cranberry Little League Complex.

CLARION — After an epic journey involving scenic waterways, dense forests and rugged terrain, Bend Racing reached the finish line early Saturday morning at Clarion University to take first place in Rootstock Racing’s inaugural Endless Mountains Adventure Race.

For a short time on Friday afternoon, Bend Racing appeared to be slowing down amongst the towering pines of Cook Forest State Park, possibly leaving the door open for either Rootstock Racing or Rib Mountain Racing to pull off a stunning comeback and come away with the win in Rootstock Racing…

Franklin’s baseball and softball teams, fresh off deep runs in the PIAA state playoffs, were well-represented as District 10 announced its all-region squads for the 2022 season.

After completing the 86-mile bike trek through the heart of elk country on Day 4 of Rootstock Racing’s inaugural Endless Mountains Adventure Race, it appears that Bend Racing is well on its way to a first-place finish as the Mixed-Premiere Division squad increased its overall lead.

A total of 21 athletes from both Oil City and Franklin earned honors as District 10 released its 2022 track and field all-region teams.

Bend Racing remained out in front of the pack late Wednesday night as the third day of Rootstock Racing’s inaugural Endless Mountains Adventure Race wrapped up with most teams sill trying to find their way through the grueling 50-mile rogaine in the Quehanna Wild Area.

Oh, that voice ... that wonderful voice!

What started out as something that a father and son could spend time doing together has turned into something that the entire community can take part in — and it comes in the form of a clay oval that spans 1/8 of a mile.

CLARION — After a weekend of pre-race festivities at Clarion University, the 32 teams entered in Rootstock Racing’s inaugural Endless Mountains Adventure Race were transported to Punxsutawney on Monday morning to begin their 342-mile journey that will take place over the next five days.

ERIE — Franklin’s Easton Fulmer and Luke Guth each took home top honors in their respective sports at the Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards show on Thursday night at the Bayfront Convention Center.

Draw, aim, release.

SLIPPERY ROCK — When your season comes to an end, it’s never easy. And, sometimes its downright gut-wrenching.

“Nothing broken,” the doctor told Bob after seeing the x-ray. “We’ll get you an MRI Monday.”

Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Mark Stouffer of Tyrone bested a field of 32 bicycle riders to claim the Rail 66 Time Trail Race, which was held Saturday, June 4.

DuBOIS — It’s a game of inches.

HARMONY — Cool hand Luke.

NESHANNOCK TWP. – Clarion-Limestone’s baseball team had the final answer Monday.

It’s been quite a ride this season for Franklin High School’s girls softball team. After rolling to 16 straight victories to begin the 2022 campaign, the Knights have gone just 3-3 over the past six, including a 5-3 loss in Monday’s District 10 Class 4A championship game to Villa Maria.

Two teams playing their best ball of the season are set to meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Seneca Valley High School in the opening round of the PIAA Class 3A baseball championships.

BROCKWAY — Despite rallying for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning on Thursday, Forest Area’s softball season came to an end as the Fires dropped an 8-7 decision to Elk County Catholic in the District 9 Class 1A second-place game at Brockway High School.