LANCASTER – Tons and tons going on, and it’s only going to get crazier when the L-L League spring sports postseason gets cranking full-time in a couple of weeks. Just filled up my second notebook this spring, so I thought now would be a good time for a catch-up post, with plenty of news...
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LANCASTER – The 14th annual Manheim Touchdown Club banquet is set for Thursday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center. And club officials have released the three finalists for L-L League football Player of the Year. Local media votes for the award; I’m not telling you who I voted for –...
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LANCASTER – If you haven’t noticed, Garden Spot and Lampeter-Strasburg have developed quite the rivalry this school year. The football game might have had a little something to do with that. The Spartans and the Pioneers hooked up in a key Section 3 baseball showdown last week in Lampeter, with two of the top pitchers...
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LANCASTER – Plugging along with some more spring preview videos for your viewing pleasure. My good friends at Blue Ridge TV-11 put together several video clips, setting up the spring season. A big thanks to the crew for sharing these items with L-L League News. We have a really nice working relationship, and I...
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LANCASTER – Connor Schlegel, who put together one of the most prolific seasons in recent memory by an L-L League wide receiver this past fall, has made his college choice. The Spartans’ standout pass-catcher is heading to Widener University in Chester – where he’s set to join another ultra explosive offense. Last fall, Schlegel...
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LANCASTER – Two more Garden Spot girls’ volleyball standouts will play at the next level. The Spartans’ program has become a hotbed for college recruiters, and a pair of seniors will play next year. Setter Steph High, a multiple All-Star pick last fall, and middle hitter Brittany Lantz have signed on with the colleges...
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LANCASTER – ESPN has released its preseason list of the top prep baseball players from around the country. And seven L-L League players made the Pennsylvania list. According to ESPN-HS, the players were picked based on in-season performance last spring plus recruiting rankings. The L-L League contingent includes five seniors – who have all made...
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LANCASTER – Garden Spot 6-4 senior forward Jimmy Brackett has made a verbal commitment to play basketball for Wilkes University, a Division III program that competes in the Freedom Conference. Brackett had a solid season for the Spartans this winter, averaging 10.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 blocks and 1.5 steals per game for Garden...
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LANCASTER – A pair Garden Spot senior standouts will continue their football careers in the PSAC. Thumper o-lineman Rob Barrett is heading to Bloomsburg and speedy multi-purpose back/d-back Ryan Connell has committed to Clarion. Barrett is slated to play offensive tackle or guard for Bloom; Connell will likely play safety for Clarion. Both players...
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LANCASTER – Bowling has reached its postseason. With the L-L League singles championship set for Wednesday and the team competition on tap for Thursday, it’s a busy time for local bowlers. Complete bowling postseason schedule is right here. One of the L-L League teams to definitely keep an eye on here will be Garden...
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