Sports

Cheering on the Chucks!

Published Friday, December 21, 2018

The Punxsutawney Varsity Cheerleading Squad — which attends the winter sports events while also participating in competitions on the weekends — brought the Punxsy spirit to the boys' basketball game against Elk County Catholic on Friday night.

Girls' basketball program honors elementary participants

Published Saturday, December 15, 2018

At halftime of Friday night’s game against DuBois Central Catholic, the Punxsutawney girls’ basketball program took time to honor the participants of this year’s Elementary Girls’ Basketball Program, which took part during the fall sports season.

Lady Chucks claim M-C Tip-Off Tournament title

Published Monday, December 10, 2018

While the locations were very different for the Punxsy girls’ and boys’ basketball teams on Saturday, the opponent was a common one, as each team drew Marion Center in its respective day-two tip-off tournament match-up.

Bound for states! Boys' cross country wins D-9 team title, three Lady Chucks advance as individuals

Published Sunday, October 28, 2018

It was quite a rough day for running at Ridgway’s cross country course on Saturday, but the athletes trudged through the rain and the mud to participate in the District 9 Cross Country Championships.

Chucks fall in soggy finale at Redbank Valley

Published Saturday, October 27, 2018

NEW BETHLEHEM — The Redbank Valley Bulldogs and Punxsutawney Chucks football teams poured on the offense early in their game on Friday night in New Bethlehem, with each team scoring on its first two drives and the Bulldogs doing so on their third as well.

Punxsy volleyball program honors its seniors

Published Friday, October 26, 2018

Prior to their match against Redbank Valley, members of the Punxsutawney Area High School volleyball program honored their three senior members. Pictured here with their parents are seniors (from left) Emily Griebel, the daughter of Drs.

Juniors take this year’s Powder Puff title

Published Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Jack LaMarca Stadium came alive Wednesday evening as it held the annual Powder Puff Football game. This year, the (first photo) Spicy Seniors took on the (second photo) Juicy Juniors, but couldn’t quite see the game through, as the Juniors took the win, 38-14.

AJ Parise Juniors bring traveling trophy to Punxsy

Published Saturday, October 20, 2018

On Saturday afternoon, the A.J. Parise Youth Football program's junior varsity team put together a strong showing in its CPYFL championship game, defeating the DuBois Juniors 39-6 to claim the league title.

PAHS football, cheerleaders, girls' golf and band programs honor senior members

Published Friday, October 19, 2018

Prior to Friday evening’s varsity football game against Moniteau, senior members of the football team, cheerleaders and girls’ golf team were honored with a ceremony.

Girls' soccer program honors its seniors

Published Thursday, October 18, 2018

During halftime of Thursday’s game against Clarion, the Lady Chucks soccer program took time to recognize its five senior players.