Gettysburg Connection Fred Tubula is doing the triple jump at the Centennial Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships When Fred Tubula isn’t busy running and jumping alongside his track and field teammates, he spends his free time trying to raise money to fund water service projects in his home country of Kenya. The business, organizations, and management
With the pandemic closing schools around the county and forcing teachers to adapt to new methods of teaching, at least some are finding the challenges can have some positive outcomes. In this episode we talk with veteran 5th grade teacher Nicole King from the Upper Adams School District. King talks about how she refined her
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE A native of Hopkins, Minnesota, Andre Hinds ’16 came to Gettysburg with his eyes set on achieving a lofty goal becoming an All-American. As each year passed, he became closer to making that goal a reality. He placed third (131-10) in the discus at the Centennial Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The Adams County Public Library System has an open position for a Public Services Assistant at the Gettysburg Library. The position is 36.5 hours per week with full-time benefits available. Applications are due March 9, 2021. This position is welcome to internal applicants. If interested please email hr@adamslibrary.org. More details are available at https://www.adamslibrary.org/about/employment
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE used his lightning-fast speed to set new standards for greatness at Gettysburg College. His journey as a student-athlete and into the professional field is one of humility, determination, and drive. The Neptune, N.J., native had been involved with sports from a young age, starting in Pop Warner for football and running track at
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Gabby Dunning ’21 (Oreland, Pa./Springside Chestnut Hill Academy) may have enjoyed one of the best views of the 2018 NCAA Division III Championship, flying high above the field after getting tossed by her teammates as part of a post-goal celebration. The iconic image represents more than just a singular moment from one
Calvin James Gilbert, Sr. of Orrtanna, who died on Feb. 18 at the age of 86, has been added to the Gettysburg Connection Tribute Page, honoring the important contributions he made to our community. Gilbert was a family man with a passion for music, church and his community of Orrtanna. Read Gilbert’s obituary here.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Since its first varsity lacrosse season in 1971, the women’s lacrosse program at Gettysburg College has developed hundreds of young women into leaders on the field of play. Many of those former student-athletes have returned the favor, investing their own time and energy as coaches and guiding the next generation of lacrosse players.
As co-owner of GettysBike Tours and the producer of the Addressing Gettysburg Podcast, Matt Callery is one of the many Gettysburg residents who love sharing their knowledge, thoughts, and ideas about our community with others. In this episode Callery explains how he ended up in Gettysburg and why he loves the borough. I very much
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Three decades as one of the top lacrosse coaches in the country has landed Gettysburg College head women’s lacrosse coach Carol Cantele ’83 a spot in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Hall of Fame it was announced on Monday, Feb. 8. Cantele will be one of three new inductees in
With the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and campus communities as its top priority, the Centennial Conference Presidents Council continues to evaluate the possibility of spring conference competition amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Following extensive discussions, the Presidents Council has agreed that it will defer any judgment for the moment to provide additional time
Alex Jarvis carries the ball up the field. The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team received its second top-five billing in a national preseason poll as the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) picked the Bullets fifth heading into the spring campaign. Ranked fourth in last year’s preseason poll, Gettysburg earned its fourth consecutive top-five
4/10/19, , Gettysburg & McDaniel Colleges, Men’s Lacrosse The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team improved its standing in the second preseason poll released this season, locking onto the No. 8 spot in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III Coaches’ Preseason Poll released on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Gettysburg, which was picked ninth in the
Meals delivered to senior citizens, tax preparation help, seminars on death and bereavement, and how to navigate Social Security and Medicare. These are only a few of the many offerings from the Adams County Office for Aging that are making a difference for local seniors. And the office has just rolled out a new Shared
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Gettysburg – effective through 8:00 AM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Snowfall will begin Sunday and become heavy Sunday night into Monday. TOTAL accumulations will range from 8-14 inches. Mayor Streeter will likely declare a snow emergency for Gettysburg Borough Sunday afternoon or evening.
Gettysburg Connection is pleased to announce that Healthy Adams County has agreed to sponsor the new health and fitness section of our website. Executive Director Kathy Gaskin said Healthy Adams County was celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and would provide articles for the section throughout this year. Readers with ideas for the section should
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE BALTIMORE Senior attacker Kerry McKeever (Stony Brook, N.Y./Ward Melville) was named to the US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Women’s Lacrosse Preseason All-America Team it was recently announced. McKeever was one of 13 student-athletes to make the preseason team, which is selected by magazine writers and editors. She was one of two
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming programs continued their streak of academic laurels from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches’ Association of America (CSCAA) by being tagged Scholar All-America Teams once again. The women’s team rocked the classroom during the fall semester, posting a cumulative team grade-point
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team was picked ninth in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Preseason Top 20 it was recently announced. Gettysburg improved its preseason ranking from 2020 by two spots. The Bullets were one of three Centennial Conference schools to break into the preseason ballot, joining No. 5 Ursinus
The Adams County Emergency Services Center has reported the 911 outage that began yesterday has been resolved and residents can again dial 911 to report emergencies.
The Pennsylvania Dept. of Health has now approved access to the COVID-19 vaccine for all people over 65 years of age and for people age 16-64 with high-risk conditions.* There are several ways to make appointments for vaccination. Eligible individuals can use the MyWellSpan patient portal to schedule a vaccine online. If you don’t have
In honor of the 26th Annual MLK Day, Gettysburg Connection is today publishing commentary by several local residents. In this post we are also publishing “Letter from A Birmingham City Jail,” an open letter written by King on April 16, 1963 during that year’s campaign in Birmingham, Alabama to bring attention to the integration efforts
For the past 73 years, the United Way of Adams County has helped thousands of residents deal with challenges related to education, income, and food security, through its programs, collaborative projects, and community partnerships. The organization’s new director, Laura Mcmahon, is continuing the mission with a focus on expanding programs and reaching out to new
The Gettysburg Borough Council seeks community volunteers to help assure continuity in staffing its current committees and to fill new positions in new committees. Board member Matt Moon said the borough has about 55 or 60 seats that need to be filled at any time, which requires the borough to have a deep roster of
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Despite facing unprecedented circumstances that reshaped the learning environment at Gettysburg College last semester, student-athletes across the whole of the athletics program rose to the occasion in the classroom. Including cheerleading, all 25 varsity squads produced team grade-point averages north of 3.1 during the fall semester. All but two of the
The Adams County Library System currently has three positions open with January Due dates. Please see the positions and job descriptions on our website: https://www.adamslibrary.org/about/employment Teen Specialist @ Harbaugh-Thomas, 40 hours per week, Full Time Benefits available. due 1/8/21 Teen Specialist @ Trone Memorial Library, 34 hours per week, Full Time Benefits available. due 1/15/21 ACLS Marketing Assistant, 20
Gettysburg Connection seeks one or more contract writers for local news stories. Applicants should have an interest in contributing to the the Adams County Community, excellent communication and writing skills, an independent work orientation, and an ability to work on deadline. Compensation is based on experience. For more information, please contact Charles Stangor, publisher,
This morning has dawned clear and sunny bringing perhaps some optimism following yesterday’s images of mayhem and anarchy. Many national and state lawmakers have spoken out against yesterday’s violence. Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny said this morning that he was monitoring the situation but has not scheduled any extra officers. Glenny said the department had
Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, in Pennsylvania. The confirmed case is in Dauphin County. This variant is the same one that was first discovered in England in December. This individual tested positive after known international exposure. A case investigation and contact tracing
From Girl Scout Leaders to Eighth Grade Dancers to Emergency Room Front-Line Workers, it’s been a full year for our podcasts. Unfortunately, we have now stopped our podcast program.
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Thanks to the many people who contributed thoughts of thanks in this holiday season. Those of you who contributed may be interested to know that research has found that expressing gratitude leads to changes in brain activity, releases negative emotions, and creates better mental health. But the benefits of gratitude take time. Like exercise, practicing
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Here are some photos of decorated holiday houses — these are from Springs Ave. in Gettysburg. Please send us your photos — we’ll add them to the collection
It’s been a tough year for news in Adams County, honestly. Not because there hasn’t been a lot to report — there really has — but because the content of the reporting was often — well — awful. But whether it is COVID preparedness, school policies, tourist information, new business openings, or demonstrations on the
So many readers have shared their photos with us this year. They are each contributing to the Connection’s mission of sharing. Each monthly winner received a $25 gift certificate from the Adams County Arts Council. Submit your entry here or email it to mail@gettysburgconnection.org Weekly Winners November 2020 October 2020 Weekly Winners September 2020 Weekly
Although many students struggle with online learning, it very much suits others. Eighth Grader Ellen Cadigan found it so beneficial she wrote a letter to the Gettysburg Area School Board asking them to keep it in place even after the pandemic ends. You can read her letter here. In this podcast I talk with Ellen
After over a year of discussions, the Gettysburg Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance. Although the document bans discrimination based many social categories, the document significantly expands the definition of sex discrimination. In addition to sex as defined at birth, the ordinance also protects people on the basis of
When they aren’t recruiting the next superstar for their respective programs, college coaches spend most of their time making sure their student-athletes have all the tools necessary to be successful competitors. Those tools can be anything from equipment and gear to access to workout facilities to training and nutritional plans. While student-athletes make ample use
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GETTYSBURG COLLEGE NA This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE . Join alumni, parents, and friends of Gettysburg College athletics by making a gift to support your favorite Bullet team(s) and help these programs reach their participation goals. Each gift made during this challenge enhances the budget of that team and counts towards that team’s challenge participation goal. The teams with the highest
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GETTYSBURG COLLEGE – With the health and safety of its student-athletes, campus communities and the general public of paramount importance, the Centennial Conference Presidents Council has decided to cancel conference competition and championships for all fall and winter sports during the 2020-21 academic year. Sports impacted by this decision include men’s and women’s cross
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE – The Gettysburg College volleyball and women’s soccer programs rose to the top of the list in donor participation following the conclusion of the 36-hour Bullets Teams Challenge that took place from Dec. 1-2. The Bullets Teams Challenge is Gettysburg’s largest fundraising effort in support of the intercollegiate varsity athletic program. Despite
Centennial Conference logo With the health and safety of its student-athletes, campus communities and the general public of paramount importance, the Centennial Conference Presidents Council has decided to cancel conference competition and championships for all fall and winter sports during the 2020-21 academic year. Sports impacted by this decision include men’s and women’s cross
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County is hiring for a Lead Lifeguard position! This is a full-time position that comes with benefits. The Lead Lifeguard will assist with facility operations, facility maintenance, administrative task, staff trainings and all other duties as necessary or required. Interested? Please click the link below for more information and/or to
The Gettysburg College students who had remained on campus during the fall semester returned home over the Thanksgiving weekend to take their final exams online. In the days before they left the college administration announced that sophomores, juniors, and seniors would be allowed to return to campus in the spring semester, which will begin on
There are hundreds of holiday light displays in Adams County. Here’s a list of some of the most popular. Click here to share your favorite house, storefront, or apartment display. Here are some of the favorite light displays: Address City 105 E. Middle St. Gettysburg 1 Lincoln Square Gettysburg 18 S. 4th St. Gettysburg 36
As the holiday shopping season approaches it is time to think local. The more we all spend in Adams County, the more opportunities we will all create for our economy to recover. And with many businesses hurting, our businesses desperately need a boost this year. Purchasing from one of the thousands of locally-owned businesses in
Adams County resident Becca Muller is bringing her floral arranging skills and her love of natural and sustainable products to a new shop called LOCAFLORA Design in downtown Gettysburg. The shop is located across from the Rabbit Transit Center at 201 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. The warm and inviting boutique carries local flowers, plants, soaps, candles,
The annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival has been reconceptualized in this time of COVID-19 as a six-week long “Season of Wishes,” running from now until January 1, 2020. The online calendar for the event describes a smorgasbord of online and in-person opportunities for tourists and locals alike to enjoy the “Hallmark Card” feel of Gettysburg at
Second and third grade Girl Scout Brownies, working together under the leadership of Troop Leader Siri Phelps, began their project of beautifying the Gettysburg Rec Park with a focus on earth and animals last month. The bird feeders the girls constructed out of recyclable bottles will be hung in the rec park in the spring,
The Gettysburg Service Unit of the Salvation Army is getting ready for the 2020 Red Kettle Campaign. This year the ringers will stand 6′ away from the kettles. The stands and kettles will be disinfected several times during the day by volunteers. Masks, gloves, and sanitizer for the bells will be provided at each kettle stand. There
After two long days of counting, Adams County election officials this afternoon announced the results of the 2020 general election. It was an important contest in which over 77 percent of registered Adams County voters cast a ballot, and in which Republicans won every race. Overall 56,007 ballots were cast of which 18,766 were mail-in
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2021 Adams County PA Municipal Election Information The Connection reports on local candidates and voting procedures for municipal, state, and federal elections. Oct 18: Last day to register before the November election Oct 26: Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot Nov. 2: Last day to receive mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must
Gettysburg Connection asked each of the local candidates running for office in the November 3, 2020 general election to answer a short questionnaire about their qualifications for office. Below are the responses we received. Despite multiple attempts to reach them, we have not heard from incumbent candidates John Joyce, Doug Mastriano, or Torren Ecker. Dan
Presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke today to a small group at a private campaign event held at the Lodges of Gettysburg on Camp Gettysburg Rd. Biden cited president Lincoln as he spoke about the battle of Gettysburg and the costs of division. “Today, again, we are a house divided. That my friend can no longer
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Jordyn Horowitz ’22 is a high-flying hitter on the volleyball court and one of the top student-athletes across Gettysburg College in the classroom. Away from campus, however, volleyball and academics take a back seat as the junior from East Brunswick, N.J., seeks to make an impact helping others and advancing her career goals
MSOC_SWB_2019 For the past several years, the Gettysburg College men’s soccer team has partnered with Soccer Without Borders (SWB), an organization that assists refugees in transitioning to life in America. Founded in 2006, SWB has served youth from more than 75 nations worldwide with head coach Mark Mettrick‘s involvement with the organization starting 10 years
The setting sun was like a rosy moon in West Gettysburg last night. Send us your photos or tag us on Instagram at @GettysburgConnection.
[An update to this story is available here] Gettysburg College has reported on its website that at 33 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified among students as a result of the second round of testing completed Monday through Wednesday last week. Associate Director of Communications Mike Baker confirmed that some students who have tested
NA Amidst the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Centennial Conference Presidents’ Council has decided to cancel intercollegiate competition for all fall and winter sports through Dec. 31, 2020. In July, the Presidents’ Council made the decision to suspend competition with the hope of returning to play later this fall. In the weeks since,
This weeks’ winner of the Gettysburg Connection photo contest is David A. Simons, for his photo of a civil war soldier preparing for deployment. Congrats to David! Please check out all of the past winners, and send us your pics! Gift certificates awarded monthly thanks to the Adams County Arts Council.
This weeks’ winner of the Gettysburg Connection photo contest is Brenda Glass, for her fiery photo of a battlefield monument. I chose the photo because it so well captured the heat of the moment — both the controversy about the battlefield monuments and the heat wave. Congrats to Brenda! Please check out all of the
Hundreds of members of various militia groups and organizations, many armed with pistols and rifles, gathered in the Gettysburg National Military Park on Saturday July 4. The groups, which included members with Confederate flags, converged in increasing numbers throughout the day, gathering at monuments on West Confederate Avenue and the National Cemetery. Many of the
During a visit to Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) last week, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt awarded a $573,000 Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) to acquire two tracts for the park. Map by Curt Mussleman “The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) funding will enable the
Gettysburg National Military Park is following national and state guidelines as the state of Pennsylvania uses a phase approach to reopen businesses, organizations, and events, Here is the latest information we are aware of (Please leave a comment for questions, updates, or clarifications) Park grounds, roads, trails, and parking areas: OPEN Licensed Battlefield Guides: OPEN
Local residents will gather on Sunday between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m at the Lutheran Seminary Chapel to light LED candles, share flowers, and grieve for the victims of COVID-19. As the national death toll from COVID-19 approaches 100,000, a recent commentary stated “Americans have a common set of expectations and rituals for responding to
The United Way of Adams County (UWAC) is hosting a Facebook livestream featuring local musicians. The “Listen Up for Good” concert event will begin at 6 p.m. on May 22. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, UWAC has had to cancel its largest fundraiser of the year, the “Give It Up for Good” rummage sale held at
Join dozens of local musicians in a Facebook Live Stream tonight at 7:00 p.m. for a celebration of the work of one of America’s most influential songwriters. John Prine, who died on April 7, was known for his eclectic songs about love, life, politics, and self-insight. The event will support charities that Prine favored. Event
With spring coming and the COVID-19 crisis leading us toward outdoor activities, it may never be a better time to ride a bicycle in Adams County. Eric Meyer The local cycling experience has become even more pleasant with the addition of new bicycle trails that have been built in the past years with the support
Gettysburg Connection is excited to be participating in #GivingNewsday, a campaign to bring neighbors together to subscribe, give, and otherwise support our newsroom’s coverage, especially during the health crisis. Gettysburg Connection is working tirelessly to provide essential coverage to keep Adams County safe and informed. The workload required to accurately and completely report on the
Hi Adams County neighbors! If your college students are home because their school closed due to COVID-19, please make sure you know where to count them on the 2020 Census. Since they are home only because their school closed, they should still be counted “where they usually live and sleep most of the time.” This
The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help
Twelve musical groups, of various styles and background, will be performing their original music in downtown Gettysburg on Saturday. The free event, known as 5SAFE, will occur at four locations in town, each located within a short walk of the Gettysburg square. Each of the four sites will have three performers, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
It’s February, the month for lovers and valentines, and the Connection is giving away two tickets to “Romeo and Juliet,” playing at the Gettysburg Community Theatre February 14 – 23. “Romeo and Juliet” is Shakespeare’s timeless classic about young love embedded in a long-standing family feud. The star-crossed lovers grow up quickly in their world
WLAX_Team_Ithaca_2019 The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team maintained its hold on a top-five billing in the national polls as the Bullets were picked fourth in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division III Coaches Preseason Poll released on Monday, Jan. 27. Gettysburg has been ranked among the top five teams in every IWLCA
Women’s basketball in a huddle during a timeout. NA This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
Oliver Yancey was named the Centennial Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week. – Junior Oliver Yancey (Wallingford, Pa./Strath Haven) from the Gettysburg College men’s swimming team was named the Centennial Conference Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Week for the second time this season. Yancey continued his breakout season by picking up four wins in
2019 Men’s Lacrosse huddle pt 3 The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team was selected ninth by the coaches in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III Preseason Poll released Tuesday, Jan. 28. Gettysburg cracked the top 10 with 190 points, edging out No. 10 Wesleyan (Conn.) University by five. Salisbury University claimed
Pienkos_Action_2019 LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s track & field team competed in its first meet of 2020 at the Coach I Open at Franklin & Marshall College on Saturday. The Bullets officially opened the indoor season back on Dec. 7, 2019, at F&M. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Georgia Larzelere ’22 (Medford, N.J./Shawnee) 800-Meter Run
Kate Crilly competes in the 100 freestyle. Senior Kate Crilly (Shrewsbury, N.J./Ranney School) contributed to four wins and freshman Talia Moss (Toronto, Ontario/Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute) swept the breaststroke races as Gettysburg College (8-0) remained unbeaten with a 141-121 non-conference victory at the University of Mary Washington (8-3) on Saturday. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Kate Crilly
Rice going up for a lay up The 20th-ranked Gettysburg College (16-1, 12-0 CC) women’s basketball team erased a four-point deficit midway through the third quarter and netted a total 23 from the free throw line to grind out a 58-49 Centennial Conference decision at Muhlenberg College (7-9, 5-6 CC) to register its 16th win
Ray Martin works for back points Gettysburg College (8-9, 0-3 CC) dropped a pair of duals to two of the best teams in the Centennial Conference this season, falling to Washington & Lee University (11-5, 2-1 CC) 40-3 and No. 21 Muhlenberg College (16-2, 4-0 CC) 29-19 Saturday afternoon inside Bream Gym. Washington & Lee
Sam Sheldon Running Indoors LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Sam Sheldon (Tully, N.Y./Tully) moved into eighth all-time after capturing his first indoor victory in the mile at the Coach I Open, which was hosted by Frank & Marshall College, while other Bullets displayed strong performances in their second meet of the season on Saturday. No team
Aedan Collins swims freestyle The junior class flexed its muscles in a non-conference dual with the University of Mary Washington (6-5) Saturday afternoon, playing a part in nine of Gettysburg College’s (7-0) 11 race wins as part of a 159-103 victory. Top Performers Oliver Yancey ’21 (Wallingford, Pa./Strath Haven) 50 Free – 1st (21.47) 200
Nick Lord shooting the ball vs Southern Virginia After trailing by eight-points at intermission, Gettysburg College (10-7, 4-6 CC) rallied its way back in the second half, but a strong shooting performance propelled Muhlenberg College (13-4, 6-4 CC) to take the Centennial Conference men’s basketball contest, 71-55. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Nick Antolini ’20
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Route 15 will be closed between Baltimore Pike (Route 97) and Taneytown Road (Route 134) for about a week, beginning Sunday evening at about 7:00 p.m. A detour will be in effect using Baltimore Pike (Route 97) to Hoffman Home Road (Route 2029), to Orphanage Road
Ashley Gehrin shots a jumper against Johns Hopkins. Senior Ashley Gehrin (Chester, N.J./West Morris Mendham) scored 11 of her game-high 19 points in the second half to lift the 20th-ranked Gettysburg College (15-1, 11-0 CC) women’s basketball team to its 15th-straight victory against Centennial Conference oppponent Johns Hopkins University (10-6, 7-4 CC) Wednesday night inside
Nick Antolini throws down a dunk against Johns Hopkins. Gettysburg College (10-6, 4-5 CC) gave 15th-ranked Johns Hopkins University (14-2, 8-1 CC) a run for its money for the second time this season, but the visiting Blue Jays held off the hard-charging Bullets for a 77-71 decision in Centennial Conference men’s basketball action from inside
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE The Gettysburg College women’s basketball team climbed the national rankings in both the D3hoops.com and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) polls, it was announced this week. After tying at No. 22 in the WBCA Top 25 Poll last week, the Bullets move up two spots to No. 20 with 44 points, while
Colin Devlin has his hand raised Senior Colin Devlin (Dresher, Pa./Upper Dublin) became the seventh Gettysburg College wrestler to reach 100 career wins and the Bullets earned three dual victories at the Penn College Duals Saturday afternoon. Gettysburg 25, Penn College 23* 125: Ethan Greenberg (G) won by forfeit (6-0) 133: Ryan Bauer (P) major
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE The Gettysburg College basketball team will be raising awareness for two cancer research organizations – Coaches vs. Cancer and Go 4 The Goal Foundation during its home events this week. The coaching staff will join coaches from across the country in the Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week sponsored by the
Community members came together at the Gettysburg College Campus for Saturday night’s “Nicaragua Night” auction, benefiting the work of Project Gettysburg-León.
Kiera Cesareo shooting a jumper against Washington College. Four players registered double-figure scoring as 22nd-ranked Gettysburg College (14-1, 10-0 CC) tied a program record 14 made three-pointers as the Bullets claimed their 14th straight win by taking down Centennial Conference opponent Washington College (6-10, 3-8 CC), 83-53, on Saturday afternoon in women’s basketball action. Top
Avery Close rises up for a two-handed dunk against Washington. Junior Alex Leder (Bethesda, Md./Bullis) and senior Nick Lord (Millersville, Pa./Penn Manor) hit game-tying shots in regulation and overtime, respectively, but Washington College’s Daniel Brown banked in a three-pointer with 2.2 seconds left in double-overtime to send the Shoremen past Gettysburg College 100-99 in an
