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Freelance Sports Writer at The Morning Call | Penn State Grad ‘23 | 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18

Pennsylvania, USA
Joined June 2014
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FINAL: Blue Mountain 51, Bangor 6 Blue Mountain moved on to play Pottsville or Lehighton in the District 11 4A semifinal round behind huge days by Kole Luckenbill and Brody Foose.
HALF: Blue Mountain 44, Bangor 0 The mercy rule will be in effect for the second half as Cole Luckenbill hauled in touchdowns of 37, 42 and 50 yards on three consecutive pass plays. The Eagles had touchdowns on all six drives in the half to create the big lead.
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HALF: Blue Mountain 44, Bangor 0 The mercy rule will be in effect for the second half as Cole Luckenbill hauled in touchdowns of 37, 42 and 50 yards on three consecutive pass plays. The Eagles had touchdowns on all six drives in the half to create the big lead.
END 1: Blue Mountain 23, Bangor 0 A third touchdown of the quarter for Foose extended Blue Mountain's lead to 23-0, which is where we stand heading into the second. The Eagles have the ball in Slater territory looking to tack on.
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END 1: Blue Mountain 23, Bangor 0 A third touchdown of the quarter for Foose extended Blue Mountain's lead to 23-0, which is where we stand heading into the second. The Eagles have the ball in Slater territory looking to tack on.
7:12 1Q: Blue Mountain 16, Bangor 0 Two touchdown runs by Brody Foose and a blocked punt recovered by Bangor for a safety already have the Eagles leading 16-0 in this quarterfinal matchup. Every play from scrimmage so far has come from inside Bangor's 20-yard line.
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7:12 1Q: Blue Mountain 16, Bangor 0 Two touchdown runs by Brody Foose and a blocked punt recovered by Bangor for a safety already have the Eagles leading 16-0 in this quarterfinal matchup. Every play from scrimmage so far has come from inside Bangor's 20-yard line.
BANGOR-BLUE MOUNTAIN I’ll be providing updates from this afternoon’s District 11 4A quarterfinal between top-seeded Blue Mountain (9-1) and No. 8 Bangor (4-6). Kickoff is in just a few minutes so stay tuned to see who will continue its season! @TomHousenick @BangorSlatersFB
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BANGOR-BLUE MOUNTAIN I’ll be providing updates from this afternoon’s District 11 4A quarterfinal between top-seeded Blue Mountain (9-1) and No. 8 Bangor (4-6). Kickoff is in just a few minutes so stay tuned to see who will continue its season! @TomHousenick @BangorSlatersFB
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FINAL: Parkland 3, Freedom 2 What a comeback by @Parkland_Soccer. Javan Roustic and Ethan Frey are the heroes as the Trojans score twice in 2:03 to flip the result and win the EPC Championship. Here’s the celebration:
6:28 2H: Parkland 3, Freedom 2 Déjà vu for Freedom. In a replica of last year’s district semifinal, Parkland scores twice in quick succession to take a late lead. Ethan Frey goes around the keeper on a long ball and taps it in for the go-ahead goal. @Parkland_Soccer
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6:28 2H: Parkland 3, Freedom 2 Déjà vu for Freedom. In a replica of last year’s district semifinal, Parkland scores twice in quick succession to take a late lead. Ethan Frey goes around the keeper on a long ball and taps it in for the go-ahead goal. @Parkland_Soccer
8:31 2H: Parkland 2, Freedom 2 Wow. Javan Roustic unloads at least a 30-yard shot into the top left corner to beat Ben Rodriguez and tie the game. It’s just the second goal of the season for Roustic who makes a chance and a goal out of nothing. @Parkland_Soccer
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8:31 2H: Parkland 2, Freedom 2 Wow. Javan Roustic unloads at least a 30-yard shot into the top left corner to beat Ben Rodriguez and tie the game. It’s just the second goal of the season for Roustic who makes a chance and a goal out of nothing. @Parkland_Soccer
17 minutes remaining…Freedom still leads and is doing a great job limiting chances for the Trojans.
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17 minutes remaining…Freedom still leads and is doing a great job limiting chances for the Trojans.
HALF: Freedom 2, Parkland 1 The Patriots strike back with 27 seconds remaining in the half as Ti Fairbairn follows up a deflection on a free kick and blasts it into the roof of the net. @fhssportsBASD are 40 minutes away from their first EPC championship since 2021.
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HALF: Freedom 2, Parkland 1 The Patriots strike back with 27 seconds remaining in the half as Ti Fairbairn follows up a deflection on a free kick and blasts it into the roof of the net. @fhssportsBASD are 40 minutes away from their first EPC championship since 2021.
31:07 1H: Freedom 1, Parkland 1 Alex Hurwitz buries a penalty less than three minutes later to tie things up at one. We go again from a deadlock.
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31:07 1H: Freedom 1, Parkland 1 Alex Hurwitz buries a penalty less than three minutes later to tie things up at one. We go again from a deadlock.
FREEDOM LEADS EARLY In the second game of our championship doubleheader, Evan Plasco opens the scoring with a rocket that deflects off goalkeeper Matt Feiler, off the crossbar, and in for the goal. @fhssportsBASD leads early.
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FREEDOM LEADS EARLY In the second game of our championship doubleheader, Evan Plasco opens the scoring with a rocket that deflects off goalkeeper Matt Feiler, off the crossbar, and in for the goal. @fhssportsBASD leads early.
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FINAL: Nazareth 3, Emmaus 1 The Nazareth defense holds strong and delivers the first EPC championship in program history for @NAHSBlueEagles. Here is the celebration:
21:00 2H: Nazareth 3, Emmaus 1 It’s Maddie Jankowski time. The senior embarked on a 30-yard solo run to give Nazareth the lead and followed it up with another great run and a pass this time to set up Mia Ksiezopolski for an insurance goal. Wow.
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21:00 2H: Nazareth 3, Emmaus 1 It’s Maddie Jankowski time. The senior embarked on a 30-yard solo run to give Nazareth the lead and followed it up with another great run and a pass this time to set up Mia Ksiezopolski for an insurance goal. Wow.
5:00 1H: Emmaus 1, Nazareth 1 A bit of controversy here. Kassidy Hartman played a high cross into the box that bounced up and over Zoe Reppert toward goal. Reppert recovered to make the catch, but the side official ruled the ball had already crossed the line for a goal.
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5:00 1H: Emmaus 1, Nazareth 1 A bit of controversy here. Kassidy Hartman played a high cross into the box that bounced up and over Zoe Reppert toward goal. Reppert recovered to make the catch, but the side official ruled the ball had already crossed the line for a goal.
19:42 1H: Emmaus 1, Nazareth 0 Giuliana Meyer opens the scoring with an excellent first touch that put her in position to turn and fire a half-volley into the top-right corner. @EmmausSoccer strikes first.
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19:42 1H: Emmaus 1, Nazareth 0 Giuliana Meyer opens the scoring with an excellent first touch that put her in position to turn and fire a half-volley into the top-right corner. @EmmausSoccer strikes first.
EPC CHAMPIONSHIPS Here at Whitehall HS for an EPC Soccer Championship doubleheader with the Nazareth and @EmmausSoccer girls starting us off with a heavyweight fight. Parkland and Freedom will follow in the boys championship, so follow along for today’s updates! @NAHSBlueEagles
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EPC CHAMPIONSHIPS Here at Whitehall HS for an EPC Soccer Championship doubleheader with the Nazareth and @EmmausSoccer girls starting us off with a heavyweight fight. Parkland and Freedom will follow in the boys championship, so follow along for today’s updates! @NAHSBlueEagles
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FREEDOM (OF MIND) How a TikTok song and an embraced personality kept Evan Plasco and Ben Rodriguez calm enough to deliver an upset win over top-seeded Emmaus. Here’s the story: @fhssportsBASD
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