By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Loyalsock Lancers MONTOURSVILLE—The final two minutes of Loyalsock’s Saturday night showdown against Montoursville featured clutch shots, timely fouls, and pressure-packed free throws. Unfortunately for Loyalsock it was all Montoursville down the stretch as Owen Kiess hit eight consecutive free throws to ice the game, giving the Warriors a 42-36...Read More

By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Loyalsock Lancers WILLIAMSPORT—Before the Loyalsock’s game against Lewisburg, Lancers coach Ron “CI” Insinger challenged Gerald Ross. At times, Ross is the most talented player on the court. He displayed those skills throughout the early portions of the season, but a recent bout with sickness forced him to miss a...Read More

By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Loyalsock Lancers WILLIAMSPORT—It was the middle of the first quarter at Ron “CI” Insinger gymnasium and the crowd and players could tell something special was brewing. Mifflinburg’s Tanner Stoltzfus was closing in the 1,000 career points, which has widely become the mark of a truly impactful player at the...Read More

By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Loyalsock Lancers WILLIAMSPORT—It was likely the biggest crowd Lycoming College’s Lamade Gymnasium saw all year as Williamsport and Loyalsock got together for what is becoming an annual tradition for the area. The two teams delivered a triller as a late push by Williamsport helped it erase a double-digit lead,...Read More

By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Loyalsock Lancers WILLIAMSPORT–When Bam Brima joined Loyalsock’s basketball team he was already behind after a highly successful season on the gridiron. Brima was described by most coaches and fans as raw, but once polished could be an key part of the team. Brima might have exceeded expectations in how...Read More

By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Loyalsock Lancers WILLIAMSPORT—It’s that time of year when sickness and questionable health situations arise to strike the masses. Loyalsock basketball, despite being filled with young athletes in peak physical shape, couldn’t avoid the unsee illnesses lurking throughout the world as leading scorer Gerald Ross missed Wednesday’s game due to...Read More

    By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Loyalsock Lancers SHAMOKIN—It was the middle of the third quarter and Loyalsock needed something big to happen offensively. Enter Aiden Gair. At the 2:04 mark of the quarter, Gair pulled up and let a three pointer fly as a defender came down on top of him. A...Read More

BRETT R. CROSSLEY/FOR THE LOYALSOCK LANCERS Loyalsock’s Anthony Pastore drives into the paint during a game against Montoursville. Pastore finished with 16 points for the Lancers. He also helped key a second quarter run after getting fouled during a three-point attempt.   BRETT R. CROSSLEY/FOR THE LOYALSOCK LANCERS Loyalsock’s Brandon Bauman looks on after attempting...Read More

  BRETT R. CROSSLEY/FOR THE LOYALSOCK LANCERS Loyalsock’s Bam Brima guards a Central Columbia player during the Lancers’ road game against the Blue Jays. Brima finished with six points as Loyalsock defeated Central Columbia, 75-49.   BRETT R. CROSSLEY/FOR THE LOYALSOCK LANCERS Loyalsock’s Brandyn Bauman gets into position to guard a Central Columbia player bring...Read More

BRETT R. CROSSLEY/FOR THE LOYALSOCK LANCERS Loyalsock’s Anthony Pastore gets ready to shoot a free throw during the State College Christmas Tournament.   BRETT R. CROSSLEY/FOR THE LOYALSOCK LANCERS Loyalsock’s Brandyn Bauman takes a shot against Germantown during the State College Christmas Tournament.   BRETT R. CROSSLEY/FOR THE LOYALSOCK LANCERS After pulling down a rebound,...Read More