Gettysburg Boys Tennis builds culture of growth under Coach Matthew Mehler

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With a roster dominated by underclassmen and first-time players, the Gettysburg Area High School boys tennis program has focused this season on building a strong foundation through development, resilience, and team culture. Under the direction of head coach Matthew Mehler, the program is emphasizing long-term development, both on and off the court. Mehler, who leads

Bullet baseball is having its best season since 2016

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The overcast skies last Friday afternoon over Kirchhoff Field at Gettysburg College may have been an indicator of the 13-10 close loss vs. Johns Hopkins, but they have not been an indicator of the Gettysburg Bullets’ 2025 baseball season. I was able to catch up with fellow Biglerville alum and friend Logan Reever, Strength and

Warrior track and field is off to a perfect start

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The beginning of the track and field season at Gettysburg High School has featured strong starts for multiple athletes on both the boys’ and girls’ teams. Talent and postseason potential are found throughout the ranks of these Warriors. Both teams are off to 3-0 starts. They kicked things off at James Buchanan High School on

Mount defeats AU in NCAA tourney play, now set for Friday match-up with powerful Duke

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Mount St. Mary’s is dancing on to the next round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament after an impressive 83-72 victory over American University on Wednesday night at the University of Dayton Arena. The Mountaineers’ strong inside presence proved decisive in a fast-paced battle against American’s sharpshooting. Next up for the Mount is a daunting

Bullet women advance, men bow out in NCAA tournament play Saturday

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Lee leads Gettysburg rally past Western New England Trailing 50-42 after Western New England hit back-to-back three-pointers with 5:00 to play, the Bullets’ Shinya Lee sparked a thrilling comeback with eight points, four blocked shots, and four rebounds as the senior forward seemingly willed her team to a 55-52 come-from-behind win in the second round

Bullet women’s and men’s teams will compete in NCAA basketball tournament

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Women play host, beginning Friday Gettysburg will host a first- and second-round regional in the 2025 NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament beginning on Friday at Bream Gymnasium. The Bullets (25-2) earned an automatic bid into the field of 64 with its sixth Centennial Conference (CC) title, defeating Johns Hopkins 68-60 in overtime on Sunday

Gettysburg Women’s Basketball battles for CC title starting at home on Friday

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Gettysburg will host one of the two semifinals of the 2025 Centennial Conference (CC) women’s basketball championship tournament on Friday. Game time is 7 p.m. In the six-team format, the field will be reseeded for the semifinals. The Bullets (23-2, 13-1 CC), who are the No. 2 seed, will host the higher-seeded remaining team while Johns

Coach Rick Keller: Building a Legacy in Gettysburg Girls Basketball

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The Gettysburg High School Girls Basketball team closed out the 2024-25 season with a 6-16 record, marking the second year under head coach Rick Keller’s leadership. While the win-loss column may not reflect immediate success, those within the program see the foundation of something special being built. When you talk to Coach Rick Keller, one

Middletown Blue Raiders Soar Past Gettysburg Warriors 60-40

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Senior Guard Alleel Batts Leads Balanced Attack with 22 Points View the game here The Middletown Blue Raiders showcased their experience and depth, defeating the Gettysburg Warriors 60-40 in a high school boys basketball game on Dec. 16. Middletown’s senior-laden squad, led by guard Alleel Batts’ 22 points, improved to 3-1 on the season. Gettysburg

Hanover Country Club’s Head Golf Professional, Named “PGA Golf Professional of the Year”

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The Central Counties Chapter (CCC) of the Philadelphia Professional Golf Association (PGA) of America, has awarded Hanover Country Club’s, Golf Profession, Parks Price the “PGA Golf Professional of the Year”, the highest honor within the Central Counties Chapter of the Philadelphia PGA. During a recent CCC meeting, Price was selected by a group of his

Bullets holds off Ohio Northern to win their tipoff tournament

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Gettysburg held off a late comeback attempt by Ohio Northern to win its own Gettysburg Tipoff Tournament, 59-57, Saturday evening. Jordan Stafford recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and two blocks to lead the Bullets and claim tournament Most Valuable Player honors. Aidan Mess joined Stafford on the all-tournament team after a five-point, 11-rebound, five-block performance

After 15-2 season GAHS Boys Soccer Team reaps conference awards

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After a winning season and a trip to the playoffs, the Gettysburg High School Boys Soccer team has brought home awards from the Mid Penn Athletic Conference. Selected first team all-stars were Senior Midfielder Quaide Clarke, Senior Defender Alex Cunningham, and Senior Forward David Langaman; Second team all-stars were Junior Defender Nic Aumen and Senior

Dickinson rolls past Bullets

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Dickinson scored 34 straight points to take a 34-7 lead and ultimately defeat Gettysburg, 34-14, Saturday afternoon in Carlisle. After an exchange of punts early on, Gettysburg put together a 10-play drive for the game’s first score. Michael Zrelak broke off a 42-yard run off the left end to set up first-and-goal at the Dickinson 5. Matt O’Connor then

College of N.J. outduels Bullets

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College of New Jersey scored 27 straight points, overcoming an early 13-0 deficit and defeating Gettysburg Colleg, 41-31, Saturday afternoon at Musselman Stadium. Jayson Schmidt ran the ball 35 times to lead the Lions, racking up 247 of the team’s 253 yards on the ground with four touchdowns. Rocco Abdinoor led the Bullets again with

Ike and Army football

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Now that football season is here again, it’s a good time to reflect on General Eisenhower’s love for sports, football in particular. When we think of Ike and sports, golf is usually what comes to mind. For those of us who love history, however, Ike’s athletic prowess goes back to his days as a boy

Bullets humbled by Hopkins

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Twenty-second-ranked Johns Hopkins racked up 582 yards of total offense to record a 51-7 win over Gettysburg Friday night at Musselman Stadium. The Blue Jays’ James Rinello completed 18 of 25 passes for the Blue Jays, amassing 272 passing yards and two touchdowns. He also ran the ball eight times for 41 yards. Hopkins used

Fishing at Marburg Lake

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Marburg Lake, nestled in the scenic Codorus State Park approximately 30 minutes east of Gettysburg in York County, is a popular destination for anglers seeking a diverse and rewarding fishing experience. The lake, covering 1,275 acres, is known for its variety of fish species, beautiful surroundings, and ample recreational opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned angler

Euro Hoops Expedition: Gettysburg College men’s basketball ventures across Belgium, France, and Germany

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Embarking on a transcontinental journey of athletic and cultural exploration, the Gettysburg College men’s basketball team is set to embark on an unforgettable eight-day tour across the heart of Europe. From May 20-28, the Bullets will traverse the historic cities and picturesque landscapes of Belgium, France, and Germany, setting the stage for an unforgettable preseason

Adams County Sports Update – March 30 2024

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High School Sports Boys Tennis March 28 Hanover 3 Bermudian Springs 2 1 Singles – Parker Sanders (BS) defeats Cullen Nakielney (H) 6-0, 6-0 2 Singles – Brian Corona (H) defeats Tyler Chenault (BS) 6-1, 6-3 3 Singles – Bryce Laughman (BS) defeats Ricardo Martinez (H) 6-2, 6-2 1 Doubles – Nolan Chronister/Noah Chronister defeat

Lady Lions Surge to WBIT Semifinals with 92-87 Win Over Mississippi State

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Owusu’s 24 points, Kapinus’ five blocks guide Penn State to inaugural WBIT Semifinals in Indianapolis Next Game: vs. Villanova (WBIT Semifinals) 4/1/2024 Time TBA Penn State women’s basketball punched its ticket to the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament semifinals with a 92-87 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs Thursday night from the Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State wrestling dominance continues; Levi Haines is national champ at 157

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The Penn State Nittany Lions solidified their dominance in collegiate wrestling, securing their 11th team National Championship under the guidance of esteemed coach Cael Sanderson at the 2024 NCAA Championships held in Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center. The Nittany Lions, amassing 172.5 points, overshadowed their competitors, with Cornell trailing by a significant 100 points for second

High School sports roundup 12-19

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Swimming December 19 Gettysburg (boys) 98, Mechanicsburg 56 Mechanicsburg (girls) 96, Gettysburg 74 First place finishers for Gettysburg included: Addy Dunlop, William Morris, Maya Brainard, Morgan Bishop, Sam Coolbaugh, and Wes Coolbaugh. Access full scoring details here. Girls Basketball December 19 Bermudian 57, Biglerville 46 TEAM 1 2 3 4 Total Bermudian 18 12 13

High School Sports 12-16

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Boys Basketball  December 15 Littlestown 51, Delone 40 TEAM 1 2 3 4 Total Delone 9 14 7 10 40 Littlestown 15 13 12 11 51 On the strength of a monster game from Christopher Meakin, the homestanding Thunderbolts rolled to victory over Delone. Luke Rebert and Cam Keller scored in double figures for the

Adams County Sports Update Dec 13

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High School Sports Swimming December 12 Girls: Gettysburg  92, Lower Dauphin 71 Boys: Gettysburg  86, Lower Dauphin  76 Gettysburg’s girls and boys both won their meets vs. Lower Dauphin Tuesday evening with exceptional swims, including first-place finishes from Morgan Bishop, Maya Brainard, Addy Dunlop, Wes Coolbaugh, Alex Koufos, and Trae Brownley. See full results here.

Strong second half sends Salisbury past Bullets

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Gettysburg led Salisbury by five at halftime, but the Sea Gulls outscored the Bullets by 11 in the second half to make up the difference and finish with an 80-74 men’s basketball victory Saturday night at Salisbury. Akim Joseph led the Bullets with 19 points, six rebounds, and three steals, while Carl Schaller finished with

Gettysburg High School grad Sam Nelson breaks Gettysburg College 1000 freestyle record in win over Johns Hopkins

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Gettysburg College freshman swimmer Sam Nelson, just recently a star performer for Gettysburg High School, took down the school 1000 freestyle record on Saturday with a swim of 9:36.21. The old record of 9:37.76 was set in 2020. Nelson also finished second to his brother, Harry, a junior, in the 500 freestyle, with times of

Anya Rosenbach and Paytyn Plank are YAIAA girls’ tennis Players of the Year

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The York Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association coaches have announced their 2023 Girls All-Star tennis selections for 2023. New Oxford’s Anya Rosenbach and Paytyn Plank of Biglerville were chosen as Division 1 and Division 2 Players of the Year, respectively.  Rosenbach, a junior, went undefeated during the regular season, leading the likewise undefeated Colonials team to the

Girls Volleyball: Division III All-stars announced

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The 2023 YAIAA Girls Volleyball All-star team selections have been awarded. The winners from Adams County schools are listed in the table below which includes Player of the Year (POY), 1st team, 2nd team, and honorable mention (HM) all-stars. Congratulations to all the winners. Division 3 All Stars Division 3 All Stars School Player Team

Local Field Hockey All-stars honored

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This fall’s Division 3 High School Field Hockey All-Stars have been announced. The First Team All-Stars from Biglerville include Claire Roberts (Back), Ava Peterson (Forward), Hannah Naylor (Midfield), and Kierney Weigle (Midfield). From Littlestown, Emmy Nunemaker (Forward), Miranda King (Forward), and Kamryn Bittle (Defense) earned spots on the first team, alongside senior Kelsy McClintock (Forward/Midfield).

Girls Soccer: Biglerville players honored

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Biglerville Girls Soccer coach Brooke Gates has announced that two players have been named to the York Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association (YAIAA) teams. 1st team: Evangeline Hollabaugh, Sophomore (Goalkeeper) 2nd team: Sarah McKenrick, Freshman (Defender) The team is also graduating three seniors: Lizbeth Villenueva Gorrerro, Kaedyn Lentz, and Kiera Shaffer.

Boys Soccer: Canners fall to Fleetwood in second round Division 3 playoffs

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The Biglerville High School Boys soccer team fell 5-1 to Fleetwood in the 2023 District 3-2A Soccer Championship Quarterfinals this evening. Playing at home, Fleetwood, who have only lost one game this season, played aggressively. The Tigers maintained most of the possession, and the Canners could not match their continuous pressure. Fleetwood took an early

Youth soccer abounds in Adams

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By Amy Boyer Thomas, soccer mom If you drive by Biglerville’s Oakside Community Park on a Saturday in September or October, you’ll see dozens of young soccer players clad in gold on the soccer fields.  Families and friends fill the sidelines of the fields to support the children. The events are sponsored by the American

Adams County Sports Update – September 23 2023

Gettysburg College Read more Gettysburg College Sports High School Sports Football September 21 Gettysburg 41, Mechanicsburg 20 September 22 Bermudian Springs 40, Biglerville 0 Delone 14, Littlestown 6 New Oxford 35, York Suburban 14 Hanover 49, Fairfield 34 Boys Soccer September 21 Bermudian Springs : 1 Hanover : 0Goal: Goalkeeper Alan Felipe a penalty kick

County Sports Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees

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The Adams County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for the class of 2023.  The recipients of this honor are:  Scott Anderson, long-time New Oxford High School and American Legion baseball coach and wrestling official; Michael Kirkpatrick, who had an outstanding career coaching women’s basketball and softball at Gettysburg

Adams County Sports Update – September 12, 2023

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Gettysburg College Read more Gettysburg College Sports here High School Sports Boys Soccer September 7 Fairfield : 1 Littlestown : 2 Littlestown 1 1 : 2; Fairfield   1 0 : 1 Goals, First half: Littlestown, Dempsey Miller (Matthew Denault), 38:18.  Fairfield, Victor Garazo (Ciaran Phelan), 17:20. Goals, Second half: Littlestown, Gavin Lee (Leo Guzman), 2:45. Shots

Adams County Sports Update – September 9, 2023

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Gettysburg College Read more Gettysburg College Sports High School Sports Boys Soccer September 7 Littlestown : 2 Fairfield : 1First Half  Littlestown, Dempsey Miller (Matthew Denault), 38:18.  Fairfield, Victor Garazo (Ciaran Phelan), 17:20. Second Half  Littlestown, Gavin Lee (Leo Guzman), 2:45. Shots (On Goal) — Littlestown 14 (6), Fairfield 16 (10).  Corners — Littlestown 1, Fairfield 4.Goalkeepers — Christopher

Adams County Sports Update – September 7, 2023

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Adams County Sports Update: September 7, 2023 Gettysburg College See more Gettysburg College Sports here High School Sports Girls Tennis September 5 Biglerville 4, James Buchanan 1 The Lady Canners posted their 1st team win of the season with a victory over James Buchanan. Palmyra 5, Gettysburg 0 The Gettysburg girls’ tennis team hosted a formidable

New Oxford dominates Northern York

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On a bright Tuesday afternoon, New Oxford’s girls’ tennis team shut out Northern York, recording a decisive 5-0 victory. The singles matches set the pace for the day. Anya Rosenbach of New Oxford started things off with a victory over Northern York’s Amelia Allen by a score of 6-0, 6-1. Allison Horick followed suit with