Author: Andy Sandrik

The path to NCAA Division I sports can be long and arduous. Jay Alvarez knows this all too well. The former Waynesboro star has spent the majority of his college basketball career toiling on the junior college scene, lighting up the scoreboard during stops at Sullivan County Community College and Houston Christian. And now, after three years of putting in work and building his resume, Alvarez finds himself at Division I Rider University. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound forward has been making the most of his opportunity. As an everyday starter for the Broncos, Alvarez has been averaging double-digit points. In College…

Chambersburg has formed a varsity girls wrestling squad for this winter, and if the results from last weekend’s preseason Battle of the Braids tournament serve as any indication, the Trojans are in for a big campaign. Chambersburg crowned four champions, three high schoolers and one junior high wrestler, at the girls-only tourney, which was hosted by West Perry. Jessica Li (106), Reagan Evans (130), and Aulana Stanton (170) put on a show in the high school bracket, going a combined 8-0 with eight falls. Makenzie Miller posted a 2-1 record at 155 pounds. Mirra Harabaugh highlighted the Trojans’ junior high…

As the old saying goes: You win some, you lose some. And that’s a good way to sum up how the wrestling dual season went last year for the seven teams in the LocalNews1 coverage area, with those losses occurring slightly more frequently than the wins. Even the mighty Chambersburg Trojans’ long streak of winning seasons, dating back to the mid-2010s, came to an end with last year’s 7-8 campaign. But there are plenty of reasons to believe that our local squads are ready for a bounceback season this winter. That sentiment rings especially true in Chambersburg, where the Trojans…

Pie Gobbler 5K Saturday, Nov. 23, in Manheim Runners: 53 Winner: Zak Kelly, Willow Street, 21:32; Top Female: Leah Patches, Manheim, 26:44 Local.News Finishers Hagerstown: Mike Stutts (36:26), Debra Stutts (48:17) Greensboro Half Marathon Saturday, Nov. 23, in Greensboro, N.C. Runners: 512 Winner: Stevven Anderson, Stokesdale, N.C., 1:15:33; Top Female: Ashley Thomasey, Lynchburg, Va., 1:23:06 Local.News Finishers Waynesboro: Jennifer Kreitzer (2:41:46) JFK 50 Mile Saturday, Nov. 23, in Boonsboro, Md. Runners: 1,120 Winner: David Sinclair, South Burlington, Vt., 5:08:26; Top Female: Rachel Drake, Salt Lake City, Utah, 5:57:32 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Trent Overcash (6:24:10), Laurie Dymond (8:49:54, 2nd in 50-59…

Victories came early and often last season for the girls basketball programs at Greencastle-Antrim and Smithsburg. The Blue Devils return to the court without the losses of two graduated All-Stars, including Commonwealth Division Player of the Year Haley Noblit, but bring back plenty of experienced players that should keep Greencastle competitive this winter. As for Smithsburg, the Leopards are excited to get back on the court after a 17-8 season that saw the team make a run to the Class 1A Region II semifinals. They return many of the pieces from that team, including Claire Bono, who averaged more than…

You can’t argue with the numbers: Chambersburg and Waynesboro are powerhouses in the high school swimming world. The Trojans are returning to the pool from a season that saw its boys and girls teams combine for a 19-3 record, with the boys squad making an impression at the state level with an eighth-place team finish at the PIAA Class 3A Championships. Waynesboro — a program now in its third year — wasn’t too shabby, either. The boys and girls teams went a combined 15-1 and brought home a PIAA medal from Eve Phillips. Both Chambersburg and the Tribe have lost…

So you’ve finally decided to do it. You’re registered for your first Turkey Trot and, ready or not, the big day is nearly upon us. The Thanksgiving morning race experience can be exciting, but also nerve-wracking for the newcomer. There are usually hundreds, if not thousands, of runners in attendance ranging from dads pushing strollers all the way to college-caliber athletes and beyond. As you take a dive into this sea of humanity, it’s important to not only know the dos and don’ts of race day etiquette, but also to take in the atmosphere and relish it, because within hours…

In just a matter of weeks, high school sports in Pennsylvania and Maryland will once again be in full swing. While we’re still in the calm before the winter storm, Local.News1 will spend the next several days previewing the teams from our coverage area: Waynesboro, Greencastle-Antrim, Chambersburg, Fairfield, North Hagerstown, South Hagerstown, and Smithsburg. We’re going to start with boys basketball, a sport that several area squads should be strong in this season. Chambersburg and Smithsburg will be aiming for return trips to their respective state tournaments, while Waynesboro returns a couple of All-Stars that should once again have the…

The CFA Youth Football League is coming off its biggest two-week stretch of the season, with the organization hosting its “Super Bowl” championship tilts and All-Star games. Players and teams from the Local.News coverage area shined brightly in the spotlight. Chambersburg’s Peewee team capped off an undefeated campaign with a 12-6 win over New Cumberland in the Federal West Super Bowl. The Trojans finish their season with a 10-0 record, having outscored opponents 217-26 in the process. Chambersburg’s Pony squad also competed in a Super Bowl, falling 6-0 to Mechanicsburg. Fairfield can call itself a Super Bowl champion after its…

Richmond Marathon Saturday, Nov. 16, in Richmond, Va. Runners: 5,026 Winner: Robert Mazzanti, Richmond, Va., 2:25:12; Top Female: Allison Baum, Bethesda, Md., 2:46:30 Local.News Finishers Greencastle: Dan Harp (4:33:45), Nathanael Pugh (4:34:13) Richmond Half Marathon Saturday, Nov. 16, in Richmond, Va. Runners: 8,502 Winner: Jack Ikenberry, Mechanicsville, Va., 1:07:01; Top Female: Anna Workman, Charlottesville, Va., 1:16:27 Local.News Finishers Fairfield: Taylor Bizon (1:35:47), Benjamin Wallace (1:44:43) Waynesboro: Jennifer Simmons (2:42:53) Greencastle: Sydney Clark (2:52:15) Richmond 8K Saturday, Nov. 16, in Richmond, Va. Runners: 3,957 Winner: Tyler French, Alexandria, Va., 24:08; Top Female: Rachel Ward, Crozet, Va., 26:06 Local.News Finishers Greencastle: Joanna…