Thomas Leffler
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Brownstead victorious at YMCA nationals
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Fifteen Centre County swimmers tested themselves against some of the nation’s best this past week, representing the State College Family YMCA at the 2019 Short Course YMCA Nationals in Greensboro, N.C. Among the competitors were State College High School standouts Matthew Brownstead, Noah Witt, Colleen Adams and Grace Dangelo. ‘The…
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State High Senior, Woodward Prodigy Takes World Title
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To become a champion, you need talent, work ethic and a strong support system. Luckily, State College Area High School senior Johanny Velasquez has all of these.
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Little Lions shine big, win state title
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The PTFCA Indoor State Championship plaque was brought into State College prior to Feb. 4’s title meet. It never had to leave town. The State College Little Lions boys’ squad captured Pennsylvania’s top high school prize over the weekend, topping the field with 43.5 points. The team put a commanding…
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High School Swimming and Diving Preview
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State College comes into the 2018-19 swimming and diving season under new leadership, yet the goals remain the same for the defending Mid Penn champions. Andrew Morrison is starting his first season at the helm as head coach, replacing Aaron Workman. The Atlanta native was impressed by his crew heading into the Dec. 12…
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Wolves finish fifth in state golf tourney
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As the final strokes were played at the PIAA AA boys’ golf championships in York on Oct. 23, with the St. Joseph’s Wolves finishing fifth in the standings, Matt Steyers was reluctant to say goodbye to his program and his teammates. ‘After the round, I was pretty upset,’ Steyers said. ‘It would’ve been nice…
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St. Joe’s golfers travel to York, SC comes up short
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With the top trophy of the 2018 season up for grabs at Heritage Hills in York on Thursday, Oct. 25, the St. Joseph’s boys’ golf squad prepares for a finale for the rosters’ core five seniors. The team’s top performers experienced states in 2017, finishing in third place, and boast the most tenured squad of…
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Wolves weather storm, advance to states
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In a tight matchup between district champions, the St. Joseph’s boys golf team secured a slot in the state championships, coming up victorious over District V champions Rockwood by a team score of 315-329. The 14-stroke victory propelled the Wolves to a second straight state championship berth. The team’s top duo of Jack Mangene…
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State College Choral Society Celebrates Its 70th Season of Music That Seeks to Transcend Time and Place
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There is nothing that brings together an audience like timeless music. Some may associate this phrase with their favorite rock band or pop artist, but many in the Centre County region associate it with the State College Choral Society.
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The State College Choral Society celebrates its 70th season of music that seeks to transcend time and place
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There is nothing that brings together an audience like timeless music. Some may associate this phrase with their favorite rock band or pop artist, but many in the Centre County region associate it with the State College Choral Society. The choral society, with its dedication to classical choral music productions, is preparing for…
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Bellefonte golf breaks out in rain-shortened victory
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STATE COLLEGE — In a rain-shortened match Sept. 17 at the Nittany Country Club, Bellefonte was able to out-pace Mifflin County, winning four of six individual matchups on the front nine. Joey Bruni, Keith Hamilton, Gavin and Gunner Fravel all picked up victories. Bruni and Hamilton’s victories were especially impressive, staying even with their opponents…