ELCO boys and girls basketball teams played a memorable non-league doubleheader against Wyomissing at the Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia 76ers, on December 18, thanks to the “Court of Dreams” experience offered by the Sixers.
Pat Huggins
Pat Huggins covered local sports for the Lebanon Daily News for almost 25 years, beginning in January of 1999. Pat was born and raised in Lebanon County and is a 1987 graduate of Lebanon High School and a 1991 alum of Elizabethtown College. A huge Phillies and 76ers fan, Pat spends his spare time on Twitter, griping about his favorite teams and interacting with friends and followers, hopefully in an entertaining and humorous manner.
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Kailah Correa guides Lebanon High to resurgence and championship contention
Kailah Correa steers Lebanon High towards a comeback and potential championship win.
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Senior Jake Williams leads ELCO to victory, surpasses 2,000 yards for season
ELCO advances to the quarterfinal round against Twin Valley, following a dominant win over Big Spring, with Jake Williams surpassing 2,000 yards for the season.
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Frank Isenberg’s coaching keeps the winless Lebanon Cedars looking up
Not everyone is cut out to do what Lebanon head football coach Frank Isenberg does.
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Annville-Cleona clinches 3rd straight win in nail-biting 41-40 victory over Kutztown
Annville-Cleona narrowly defeated Kutztown 41-40 in a chaotic game, with Cael Harter’s fourth-down stop and Bryce Keller’s game-winning score proving pivotal in the Dutchmen’s victory.
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Lancaster-Lebanon League football: Lebanon County’s mid-season outlook
At the halfway point of the high school football season, Annville-Cleona and Cedar Crest lead the pack in Lebanon County, ELCO boasts a record-breaking player, while Lebanon and Northern Lebanon grapple with difficulties.
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Wildasin reaches milestone 50th win as Cedar Crest dominates Penn Manor
Rob Wildasin marked his 50th win as Cedar Crest’s head coach in a game that saw the Falcons overpower Penn Manor 42-13, led by senior Fernando Marquez’s three touchdowns.
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Honoring Jeffrey ‘Ruppy’ Ruppenthal: beloved photographer for local papers
Jeffrey P. Ruppenthal, a beloved and respected sports photographer for several midstate newspapers, has died at age 71 after a 40-year career.
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ELCO’s Jake Williams outperforms in final clash with longtime rival Annville-Cleona
In the final meeting of longtime Lebanon County rivals, ELCO trounced Annville-Cleona 49-7, with standout performances from Jake Williams, Steven Rosado, and Austin Yesko.
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Falcons fly high in season-opening shutout win
Cedar Crest rolled to a 24-0 victory over Northeast High School from Philadelphia on a night when it also paid tribute to fallen former teammate Michael Rivera.
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Annville-Cleona football defies odds, rebounds despite graduation losses
Despite significant player losses from graduation, Annville-Cleona’s football program, under the leadership of Matt Gingrich, continues to demonstrate resilience by fielding a competitive team, emphasizing quality over quantity, and focusing on daily improvement.
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ELCO football team starts 2023 season with record turnout and high hopes
As ELCO football enters the 2023 season, they boast their largest roster ever in Bob Miller’s decade-plus as head coach with 67 players, prepare to unveil a new turf field, and aim to cement their standing in one of the state’s top leagues, Lancaster-Lebanon Section 4.
