High School Playbook

The girl’s volleyball season is over and it’s time to recognize those who stood out.

Class AAA

First Team

Mary Faust, Exeter

Emily Frazer, Mechanicsburg

Megan Forbes, Hempfield

Jess Geib, Warwick

Riley Kratzer, Hempfield

Lauren Magalski, Spring Grove

Ellie Ressler, Hempfield

Amy Shelton, Daniel Boone

Claire Sindlinger, Spring Grove

Rachelle Wiegand, Manheim Central

Second Team
Chelsea Clemens, Central York

Kristen Fickes, Dallastown

Ali Gantz, Spring Grove

Destinee Horning, Manheim Central

Lauren Horst, Garden Spot

Mia Rawleigh, Gettysburg

Lauren Sproles, Warwick

Brittany Stambaugh, Conestoga Valley

Renee Wiegand, Manheim Central

Brittani Young, Hempfield

Third Team
Alexa Depalma, Governor Mifflin

Kady Faller, Exeter

Maddie Harbick, Cumberland Valley

Steph High, Garden Spot

Morgan Lehman, Chambersburg

Haley Livingston, New Oxford

Jenna Orner, Cumberland Valley

Elly Raush, Penn Manor

Carey Beth Schlager, Manheim Township

Tayler Vebares, Red Lion

CLASS AA

Shaquae Snook, Bermudian Springs

Alex Brehonmy, Brandywine Heights

Chyna Gehman, Brandywine Heights

Erin Nothstein, Brandywine Heights

Chelesea Hoffman, Delone Catholic

Lauren Kotula, Delone Catholic

Sammie Strausbaugh, Dover

Casey Strausbaugh, Dover

Kelci Scannapieco, Eastern

Jesse Miller, Fleetwood

Eric Garnes, Greencastle

Kelsey Gearhart, Greencastle

Rachel Kennel, Lancaster Mennonite

Jessica Zook, Lancaster Mennonite

Jess Franz, Susquehannock

Dylan Keil, Susquehannock

Jordyn Malone, Susquehannock

Hanna Sweitzer, West York

Haley Petrarca, Wyomissing

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are now less than 3 months away. As we count down the days until the games begin, we’re keeping track of local athletes.

That includes Wilson grad and Berks County native Allison Baver.

News 8’s Lori Burkholder caught up with Allison during a rare visit home, and the speedskater shared what she will be doing to prepare for her third Olympic Games, as well as the one thing that nearly cost her her Olympic dream.  

Allison talks about prepping for a third Olympic Games

Allison shares the one thing that nearly cost her her Olympic dream

The incident that nearly cost Allison a shot at her third Olympic Games

For more 2010 Winter Olympic coverage, including local coverage from the Susquehanna Valley, check out WGAL 8’s Olympic Zone

One of the longest tenured coaches in the Susquehanna Valley is hanging up his whistle.

Gettysburg’s Sam Leedy will leave the warriors after 31 years at the school, 26 of those as head football coach.

Leedy says he’d like to write a book now that he’s done coaching.

The man who rebuilt the Northern Lebanon football program into a winning program is stepping down.

Coach Jack Beidler has resigned after 11 years. The Viking just finished their 3^rd straight winning season.

It’s playoff time in Susquehanna Valley and we saw some blowouts as well as a couple of shockers on the gridiron. Check out the rundown to see if you’re team is headed to round 2.

GAME OF THE WEEK: Littlestown vs. Milton Hershey: Littlestown shocked the Valley when they knocked off previously unbeaten West York in the closing of the regular season. On the other side, Milton Hershey lost its first three games and then ran the table! Who’s still in the hunt for a district title?

Shippensburg vs. Manheim Central: The Barons starting its second trip to the district playoffs while it was just Shippensburg’s second time in the postseason.

Conestoga Valley vs. Northern: The Buckskins’ big year continues as they pull off a surprise against Northern.

Spring Grove vs. Central Dauphin: Here is a matchup you would otherwise never see! CD was coming off an emotional roller coaster victory in the last game of the regular season, but could they regroup quick enough to surpass the Rockets?

Middletown vs. Trinity: This pair met up weeks ago in the rain and gave a low-scoring classic! They meet again in the district playoffs only without the mud and even fewer points.

Muhlenberg vs. Cumberland Valley: The Eagles came out ready to attack and kept the momentum throughout the game.

Cedar Cliff vs. South Western: This game was probably one of the best matchups of the first round of playoffs!

York Suburban vs. Lancaster Catholic: The Crusaders had their hands full with a tough York Suburban in the first half, but simply dominated the second.

Kennard-Dale vs. Hershey: Kennard-Dale made just its second appearance in the district playoffs, but faced Hershey and a stout defense.

Governor Mifflin vs. Manheim Township: This might have been the fastest high school football game in history! Governor Mifflin ran the ball 55 times and threw just once!

ELCO vs. Cocalico: This one turned into a high-scoring game, but Cocalico’s Jonathan Smoker helped smoke the Raiders.

Chambersburg vs. Penn Manor: This matchup proved to be a go big or go home game!

Mechanicsburg vs. West York: The defending champs Bulldogs rallied to start its defense of the district title.

New Oxford vs. Susquehanna Township: Hanna might be the fastest team in the AAA field and they faced a New Oxford team that has had a problem with turnovers all year.

Wyomissing vs. Delone Catholic: Wyomissing struck first, but Delone got things going with a 90-yard touchdown run and never looked back.

Camp Hill vs. Steel-High: The Rollers entertained Camp Hill and got the ball rolling on the opening kickoff.

Other district playoff scores from around the Valley:

Wilson 31, York 7

Daniel Boone 35, Greencastle-Antrim 7

Lampeter-Strasburg 28, Conrad Weiser 30

York Catholic 23, Holy Name 22

Reading Central Catholic 0, Millersburg 41

Donegal took on a strong Indian Valley opponent and had no problems posted a 5-1 win to move into the state semifinals.

Elsewhere, the two perennial district 3 powerhouses squared off in AA, Lower Dauphin and Penn Manor. This game went right into extra periods and Lower Dauphin gets the 1-0 OT win over Penn Manor.

It may have been 30 degrees outside, but that didn’t matter for some Lewistown footballers and cheerleaders! They stuck around after the game to hang out with News 8’s Pat Principe and Football Friday. They deserve the honors of Fan of the Week!