After battling physical injuries, an autism diagnosis, and intense pressure as a top high school runner, Gwyneth Young is now an advocate for mental health awareness in sports while continuing her education at Elizabethtown College.
Sports
Legendary coach Patti Hower finds her new home at Our Lady of the Cross
Patti Hower, who achieved 756 victories and numerous titles during her 42-year tenure at Lebanon Catholic, has returned to coaching girls’ basketball at Our Lady of the Cross, following Lebanon Catholic’s unexpected closure in 2020.
Under Rob Wildasin, Falcon football team saw personal and collective growth
Before his recent resignation, Wildasin helped elevate Cedar Crest’s level of play.
ELCO vs. Northern Lebanon: A family rivalry on the hardwood
ELCO senior point guard Dallas George leads the Raiders into the annual rivalry game against Northern Lebanon – coached by his father.
ELCO basketball experiences ‘Court of Dreams’ with Sixers at Wells Fargo Center
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.
Lebanon High’s football struggles reflect wider issues in urban school districts
Finding a replacement for head coach Frank Isenberg is just one of the many football challenges facing the Cedars.
Kailah Correa guides Lebanon High to resurgence and championship contention
Kailah Correa steers Lebanon High towards a comeback and potential championship win.
Preseason All-Lebanon County Boys’ Basketball Team poised for 2023-24 runs
LebTown’s inaugural preseason squad features the top boys’ basketball players from Lebanon County
Preseason All-Lebanon County Girls’ Basketball team has a lot of everything
Meet the players who are projected to be the top performers in local girls’ basketball this winter.
State championship again eludes Palmyra in 3-1 loss to Villa Maria
The Cougars give it their all, but fall short in a 3-1 loss to Villa Maria in the PIAA Class AA title tilt at Cumberland Valley.
Palmyra’s yearly pursuit of PIAA gold takes familiar turn with Hershey win
The Cougars defeated Hershey 3-1 to qualify for their eighth state championship game in ten years, and tenth overall. Palmyra will play for the title on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Cumberland Valley High School.
Cedar Crest’s District 3 playoff run ends in Harrisburg with 54-28 loss to Cougars
Cedar Crest’s football season concluded with a 54-28 loss to Harrisburg in the District 3 6A quarterfinals, despite standout performances from senior running back Fernando Marquez and tight end Aiden Schomp.
For ELCO, playoff loss to Twin Valley is both an end and beginning
Despite at times being over matched, the Raiders don’t go down without a fight.
Introducing the local coaches’ All-Lebanon County Football Team for 2023
These young men are all-stars in their coaches’ eyes.
Strongman competitor Ben Kutz exudes strength from the inside out
Lebanon resident Ben Kutz enjoyed a successful showing in his initial foray into the world of Strongman competition.