Student Athlete of the Week – David Gardner
BY HEIDI ZENEFSKI Sports Correspondent Montrose’s David Gardner has been wrestling for nine years and he is the Independent’s Student Athlete of the Week. Gardner,…
Sports
Blue Ridge tops Meteors on mats
At Blue Ridge, Dalton Hogle had a pin at 145 to lead the Raiders in a 42-22 win over Montrose. Brandon Swift and Jacob O’Brien…
Boys’ basketball action heats up
Deon Faramelli led Mountain View with 18 points, Cody Hollister scored 14 and Chris White added 12 in a 65-60 loss to Wyoming Area on…
EL swimmers take wins
The Elk Lake boys and girls swimming teams took wins over Holy Cross last week. The boys team bested the Crusaders, 89-53; while the Lady…
Lady Raiders ready for building
BY HEIDI ZENEFSKI Sports Correspondent The Lady Raiders return three starters to the court this season – and none of them are seniors. The young…
Student Athlete of the Week – Austin Darrow
BY HEIDI ZENEFSKI Sports Correspondent Austin Darrow is one of two seniors on the Blue Ridge Varsity Basketball team. He is the Independent’s Student Athlete…
Around the Schools
Elk Lake Emily Curry is a member of the basketball cheerleading squad and was voted the school’s most spirited cheerleader at the annual Red Wallace…
Zick plan produces title
BY JOBY FAWCETT Times-Shamrock Writer Lori Zick’s plan started four years ago. Once she got her players to believe in themselves it produced a district…
Lewis up to first season challenge
BY SHANE HENNIGAN Times-Shamrock Writer Mountain View’s girls soccer team began practice Aug. 11 without an official head coach. A few days later, the Lady…
Richner named all-state
Mountain View’s Hannah Richner was named to the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association girls’ all-state team. Richner, a junior midfielder, helped continue Mountain View’s success and…