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Chucks roll over Keystone on road, 57-23

January 27, 2011

KNOX — The Punxsy boys' basketball team played a complete game on both sides of the ball while wiping away Keystone Wednesday night in Knox, 57-23.

The Chucks (5-9) led 24-10 at the break when their 20-7 third quarter all but clinched their second victory on the road this season.

"That was our best team effort, without a doubt," Punxsy head coach Dirk Neal said. "The guys just really, really stepped up."

Punxsy had struggled to score in recent games. It managed 27 points during a 17-point loss last Friday at Bradford and was defeated by DuBois Central Catholic Monday at home, 56-34.

Chucks dominant while blowing out Clarion, 58-15

January 26, 2011

CLARION — Maybe the lights should go out on the Chucks more often.

After a 38-minute lighting delay that occurred three bouts into its match Tuesday night, the Punxsy wrestling team competed in an inspired way, dismantling Clarion on the road, 58-15.

Nearly all of the Chucks wrestled their best match of the season, as from top to bottom, Tuesday was one of Punxsy's strongest showings this season.

Tuesday's match followed Saturday's 3-2 record at the Lewistown Duals. After that strong showing, Punxsy advanced right into an even better performance Tuesday.

Second-half swoon costs Chucks another win

January 25, 2011

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Punxsy boys' basketball team was right with DuBois Central Catholic — a ranked Class A school according to the Patriot-News of Harrisburg — at halftime before falling apart during the second half of a 56-34 loss Monday night at home.

The Chucks (4-9) appeared primed to hand the Cardinals (11-3) their third-straight loss after leading 17-16 at halftime, but allowed a pair of 20-point second half quarters while scoring just 17 total points during the final two quarters combined.

Punxsy JV girls improve to 5-6

January 24, 2011

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Punxsy junior-varsity girls' basketball team's 6-0 first quarter was the difference during a low scoring affair with Bradford Friday, as the Lady Chucks improved to 5-6 with a 20-13 victory.

Punxsy led 11-5 at halftime before pulling away with a 7-3 third quarter.

Both Emily Horner and Ashley Reitz led the Lady Chucks with seven points. Emily Reitz added four points.

Punxsy will return to the court when it hosts Ligonier Valley at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

St. Marys 39, Punxsy 33