Sports

PAHS hosts final football Friday for 2019

Published Friday, October 25, 2019

On Friday, the Punxsy Chucks played their final football game of the year, hosting Redbank Valley — bringing the season for the football players, the cheerleaders and the marching band to an end. Redbank won the game 54-14.

Make some noise, boys: Chucks advance to D-9 finals

Published Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Pictured here are Punxsy boys' soccer players (from left) Garrett Eddy, Graham Lott, Vincent Gigliotti, Jaugar McDivitt (back) and Zach Reitz celebrating Punxsy's go-ahead goal in the second half of Punxsy's 4-1 District 9 AA semi-final win over Port Allegany.

Three cheers for the Chucks

Published Saturday, October 19, 2019

Three cheers for the red and white (and pink!). Pictured here are the members of the PAHS varsity squad cheering on the Chucks at Moniteau while showcasing their pink poms in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Moniteau Warriors earned a 45-21 victory over the Chucks.

Girls' soccer team honors seniors

Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019

At halftime of their game against Brockway on Wednesday in Punxsutawney, the Lady Chucks soccer program held a ceremony to honor its two senior members. Pictured here are the seniors with their family members who were on-hand for the ceremony.

Junior High Football wins battle in trenches, wins game

Published Thursday, October 3, 2019

A strong running game — fueled by an impressive performance by the offensive line — and a shutout effort by the defense powered the Punxsy junior high football team to a 28-0 victory over St. Marys on Thursday in Punxsutawney — the team's fourth win in as many tries this year.

Hoover, Lady Chucks win D-9 golf titles

Published Monday, September 30, 2019

It was a good day for the Punxsutawney girls’ golf team at the District 9 Championships, hosted by Pinecrest Country Club in Brookville, on Monday.

Roberts, VanLeer advance to Regionals

Published Saturday, September 28, 2019

Two Punxsy Chucks have advanced to the PIAA Western Regional tournament to be played at Tom's Run Golf Resort on Oct. 15. Six AA golfers advanced, and for the Chucks, Ryan Roberts placed third, and Zack VanLeer took fifth at the District 9 AA championships.

6-by-6: Elkers charge past Chucks

Published Saturday, September 28, 2019

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The visiting Ridgway Elkers used a balanced offensive attack and four turnovers on defense (including two interceptions returned for a touchdown) to power their way past the Punxsy Chucks football team 61-6 on a beautiful Friday evening at Jack LaMarca Stadium's Jack Hart Field.

Big wins at home on busy Tuesday

Published Tuesday, September 24, 2019

It was a busy day for the Punxsy sports department, but a good one, as Punxsy saw two varsity home games — boys' soccer and volleyball — both go their way, as well as some strong showings on the road by the cross country program and the junior high basketball teams.

Boys' golf takes second at Districts, three individuals advance

Published Monday, September 23, 2019

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Punxsutawney Country Club played host to the District 9 Boys' Golf Championships on Monday — playing through rain showers and beating the worst of the weather that arrived just after the groups finished up.