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Bo Dinger places 19th at State CC Meet

November 5, 2012

Punxsy runner Bo Dinger placed 19th overall (top 25 medal) at the cross country State Championships in Hershey on Saturday.

Punxsy placed 18th overall in the team division.

The complete story will be featured in Tuesday's edition of the Punxsutawney Spirit.

To see how Lady Chucks fared, pick up Monday's print edition of The Punxsutawney Spirit.

Punxsy VB sees fortunes reversed in five-set sub-region defeat

November 5, 2012

Chris Myers

sports@punxsutawneyspirit.com

ST. MARYS — After coming back from a game down less than two days prior, the Punxsy volleyball team saw its fortunes reverse on Saturday afternoon in the PIAA sub-regional playoffs in St. Marys.

After capturing wins in the first and third sets, the Lady Chucks found themselves with a 2-1 lead over the Eagles of Obama Academy.

The emotional toll, travel and short amount of down time caught up with the Punxsy roster as Obama Academy prevailed 25-19 in game four before winning the fifth contest and match, 15-10.

Brookville Raiders' football falls to perfect Bobcats

November 5, 2012

Dan Long

dlong@punxsutawneyspirit.com

CLARION — The Brookville Raiders' regular season ended with a 34-6 loss to the Clarion Bobcats Friday at Memorial Stadium on a snowy and dreary night. The Bobcats' (10-0) balanced scoring, and the Raiders (6-4) five turnovers kept Brookville from contending with the Clarion squad.

"Guys are trying too hard and aren't tucking the ball in, and just aren't being careful with the ball," said Chris Dworek, Raiders varsity coach. "Turnovers are killer against anybody, especially a good team," he added.

Chucks XC given royal escort, run at states today

November 3, 2012

HERSHEY — After taking not only one, but both District IX titles, the Punxsy boys' and girls' cross country teams were given the royal treatment as they headed out of Punxsutawney on Friday morning. The two squads will test their mettle against the best of the Pennsylvania's AA ranks today at Hershey's Parkview Cross Country Course adjacent to Hershey Park.

Strong finish takes Panthers past Chucks football

November 3, 2012

Chris Myers

LOYSBURG – With the changing of quarters, so went the changing of the Punxsy Chucks' football fortunes on Friday night. Leading 21-14 after the first 36 minutes of action, Punxsy managed only 37 fourth-quarter yards and committed two turnovers, on which Northern Bedford capitalized for the game-winning points and a 27-21 home victory.

Punxsy Volleyball fulfills dream with D-IX gold

November 2, 2012

Chris Myers

ST. MARYS — Every team dreams and sets goals for its seasons. The Lady Chucks volleyball team was able to fulfill its dream of District IX gold in dramatic fashion Thursday night at St. Marys High School.

Trailing by a game, Punxsy came together to take game four and outlasted Bradford, 18-16, in the match-deciding set to capture the program's seventh title in eight years.

"Everyone on this team contributed to this win tonight. It feels like a dream to bring the District Championship plaque back to Punxsutawney," exclaimed the winning head coach Heather Good.

In season finale, Chucks will try to poach the potent Panthers, gain PIAA Regional playoff berth

November 2, 2012

Chris Myers

The Punxsy defense led by Caesar Maruca (left, 20), Zak Bevak (middle), Brandon Wingert (right, 64) and company stuff a Moniteau runner last Friday. The Chucks travel to face the Panthers of Northern Bedford tonight at 7 p.m. in the regular season finale.

For a full preview, see Friday's print edition of The Spirit.

Lady Chucks volleyball squad storms past Clearfield, heads to District IX championship

November 1, 2012

Punxsy outside hitter Emilee States taps the ball back over the net with Taylor Newcome (11) and Ivy Phillips looking on as part of the 3-0 sweep of Clearfield Wednesday night in Punxsutawney to advance to the D-IX championship game tonight in St. Marys.

For the full story, see Thursday's print edition of The Spirit.

Bly boots Owls past Chucks for D-IX boys' soccer title

November 1, 2012

Chris Myers

DuBOIS — On a rainy Halloween night, Bradford's Cody Bly turned out to be no treat for the Punxsy boys' soccer team. Bly found the net three times to boot the Owls past the Chucks to claim the District IX title, 3-1.

"We were outplayed. Bradford was the better team tonight," explained Chucks head coach Phil Shenkle. "We did a lot of things very well, but Bradford was just better in the game."

The night started off rough for Punxsy, especially for its goalkeeper Tristan Acre. The junior not only hurt his knee in the pregame warmups but was forced to leave the game three minutes in.

Punxsy senior cheerleaders honored at Senior Night

October 29, 2012

The Punxsy cheerleaders honored their senior members as part of Senior Night last Friday before the Chucks football game. The three seniors were (from left) Afton McAfee with parents Cyndee Pifer, Randy Collarini, and Mike and Michelle McAfee; Kelsey Snyder with parents Joe and Sandy Snyder; and Holly Waltman with parents Richard and Kathy Waltman.

Local Sports

Bo Dinger places 19th at State CC Meet

November 5, 2012

Punxsy VB sees fortunes reversed in five-set sub-region defeat

November 5, 2012

Brookville Raiders' football falls to perfect Bobcats

November 5, 2012

Chucks XC given royal escort, run at states today

November 3, 2012

Strong finish takes Panthers past Chucks football

November 3, 2012

Punxsy Volleyball fulfills dream with D-IX gold

November 2, 2012

In season finale, Chucks will try to poach the potent Panthers, gain PIAA Regional playoff berth

November 2, 2012

Lady Chucks volleyball squad storms past Clearfield, heads to District IX championship

November 1, 2012

Bly boots Owls past Chucks for D-IX boys' soccer title

November 1, 2012

Punxsy senior cheerleaders honored at Senior Night

October 29, 2012

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