Sports

First bears bagged at Mt. Jewett check station

MT. JEWETT — Pennsylvania hunters took to the woods in the snow and ice on Saturday and battled a steady drizzle for the opening day of the four day PA bear rifle season. According to the PA Game Commission website, 1202 bears were taken on opening day. 

Ten Elkers selected to D-9 Large School Division All-stars

While a third straight District Championship is the main focus of the Ridgway Elkers, ten players and their head head coach were honored this week by District 9.

Elkers win 28-6 during Senior Night festivities

The Ridgway Elkers football teams lines the steps as senior band, cheerleader and football players are presented during last year’s Senior Night festivities in Ridgway. The Elkers went on to win 28-6 to clinch the first ever District 9 Large School Division Championship.
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Volleyball team honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the Ridgway Lady Elkers will be wearing pink jerseys during their home matches. Ridgway defeated Brockway 3-0 last night to improve to 11-1 on the season. Their next home game with on Monday against Johnsonburg.
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Elk-McKean Junior All-Stars back in action

The Elk-McKean Junior League All-Stars return to action at the State championship in Stoneboro. They are set to play Abington, an undefeated Section 5 champion, in Saturday's — July 28 — winner’s bracket final at 5 p.m.

Romain continues to tear up the court as tennis pro, coach

Brandon Romain is one of the most passionate tennis players Elk County has seen in quite some time.

St. Marys wins state championship

With sirens blaring from a parade of area emergency responders, the St. Marys Junior all-star softball team was welcomed home Sunday evening as the champion of the 2018 Junior League Softball Pennsylvania State Tournament.

Elk-McKean Junior All-Stars capture District 10 Championship

There are four simple ingredients in a recipe for baseball success, throw strikes, make plays on defense, come up with clutch hits and take advantage of your opponents mistakes.  

Steis’ Summer Sports Series: Schiafone passes knowledge of gymnastics on as coach

Gymnastics is the ultimate test of balance, persistence, athleticism and guts. The men and women who participate practice their stunts and routines for hundreds, and sometimes even thousands, of hours to perfect them.

Ridgway American Legion falls 22-6 to Smethport

Missing four key players, Ridgway’s American Legion Team saw their record go to 8-6 with a 22-6 drubbing at the hands of Smethport at Sandy Beach Recreation Park.