http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=-1&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports Sports news from the Scranton Edition en-us 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Christopher J. Hughes 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z en-us 2009 http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70685767&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FLions_still_in_hunt_for_BCS_bowl_berth_11-21-2009.html Penn State had just defeated Indiana. Tom Bradley was already hearing about East Lansing. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT e667e9d4086abfeea8363a9c5c3a18ed 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70662352&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FLady_Royals_reach_tournament_final.html Marywood University and Misericordia University advanced to Saturday's finals of the Laurel Line Tournament with men's basketball victories Friday night. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:54 GMT ffa6870dd77fa07b75ff0c8ab9872a79 Joe Soprano 2009-11-20T23:39:54Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70663357&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FDunmore_seeking_third_straight_title.html Dunmore coach Jack Henzes responding well at hospital after being taken from championship football game in an ambulance. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:46 GMT e8e6015469cf17c06af85950f25d3bb5 Joe Soprano 2009-11-20T23:51:46Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70599257&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FBowl_picture_quite_fuzzy_right_now_for_Penn_State_11-20-2009.html A year ago this month, Joe Paterno professed to not even know what the acronym BCS stood for. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 61ad58feb1d46e3eb0cb7d2c03199d26 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70598957&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FWolf_Pack_feast_on_depleted_WBS_Penguins_roster_11-20-2009.html HARTFORD, Conn. — By the time the first period came to a close Thursday against the Wolf Pack, the Penguins found themselves in position all too familiar during the past two weeks —down and out. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT ec060f88b59adc892f1b74e10fa11dfb 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70598902&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FDecision_time_coming_11-20-2009.html Navorro Bowman seethed on the sideline. Having just re-aggravated a groin injury in the season opener, the linebacker did nothing but hop on top of an equipment trunk behind his teammates. And after trainers had finished looking at him, no one was particularly eager to bother him. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2265e3abf1f4153d8baab9625cf9b567 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70459402&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FDunmore_Lakeland_to_meet_again_in_district_final.html The District 2 Class AA football championship is being played Friday night at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium in Peckville so it only makes sense that Dunmore, Lakeland or, in this case, both will be involved. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:14:59 GMT b1d98047763f8bc54cd754ff84440087 Joe Soprano 2009-11-19T14:14:59Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70442557&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FDepleted_by_injuries_Pens_prep_for_2_games_11-19-2009.html The injury-riddled Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins lineup picked up a little help from above and below this week as it prepared for two games in the next three nights. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 4855f4fc7e771f58f684ad7ba92d5705 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70442537&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FRunning_Clark_has_become_secondary_11-19-2009.html It took just one run to boost hopes about the offense. Daryll Clark had his own package installed for the 2007 Alamo Bowl, and he flew up the middle of the field for a touchdown in that game, bringing to mind Michael Robinson. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT a54e1a4144ecf0651a873188439a6e3a 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70429642&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FMarywood_pulls_out_womens_basketball_opener.html Mariah Schaeffer converted both free throws with four seconds remaining Wednesday night to lead Marywood University to a 70-68 victory over host Elizabethtown College in its women's basketball opener. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:48:12 GMT d74fb9069e96e567de4c08aaa7581556 Joe Soprano 2009-11-19T03:48:12Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70337837&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FAshworth_leads_Royals_to_opening_victory.html Zach Ashworth hit 3-pointers early and free throws late Tuesday night. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:59:43 GMT 920130c3729a6e0fccabd475f4f825e3 Joe Soprano 2009-11-18T02:59:43Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70350797&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FPunt_return_team_rsquo_s_dropping_the_ball_11-18-2009.html Joe Paterno proposed a new strategy for Penn State’s punt returns on Tuesday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 25f0c722f815b02b8197de1acef87303 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70350777&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FStrong_finish_may_take_Spartans_a_long_way_11-18-2009.html Michigan State wasn’t able to shake one of its labels this season. This week, the Spartans have a chance to get rid of a different one. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 372356ad07308a467f8970816614e3b0 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70348082&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FAH_soccer_keeper_learns_on_the_job_11-18-2009.html The strong youth soccer programs in the Abingtons are generally recognized as the spark to high school soccer success at Abington Heights High School. One player has bypassed the feeder leagues and jumped into one of the most pivotal positions on the roster. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 10efbdf4001f9f0dfe58275453ed2be6 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70151092&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FSharkey_leads_Princeton_to_FInal_Four.html Kat Sharkey scored four goals Sunday afternoon to lead the Princeton field hockey team to the NCAA Division I Final Four with a 7-3 victory over Syracuse. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:33:08 GMT 0fd1c00106f3bb7d52a7b2977864d767 Joe Soprano 2009-11-15T22:33:08Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70168167&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FFreshman__shines_when__pressed_into__crucial_spot_11-16-2009.html The circumstances? Not ideal. But Curtis Drake came through. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 56f05ed832cc1ce69517cbe745d7a956 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70151312&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FVirginia_eliminates_Penn_State_in_womens_soccer.html The University of Virginia piled up six goals in 20 minutes of the second half Sunday afternoon to eliminate Penn State from the NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:40:12 GMT c2ef10188994209ef9902c9562227e03 Joe Soprano 2009-11-15T22:40:12Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70149952&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FLady_Royals_open_basketball_season_with_win.html Megan Kopecki scored 22 points, Courtney Roselle had her first career double-double and Tayler Pallotta made a successful collegiate debut Sunday afternoon as the University of Scranton held off host Monclair State, 71-65, in a women's basketball opener. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:04:38 GMT e7a8069a818a5add3601f870036c5ec0 Joe Soprano 2009-11-15T22:04:38Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70110377&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FAbington_Heights_Dallas_reach_Class_AAA_final.html Abington Heights and Dallas advanced to the District 2 Class AAA football championship game with semifinal victories Saturday afternoon. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:24:28 GMT 63955c40ce8a1f4576a49db748288a4b Joe Soprano 2009-11-14T21:24:28Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70133227&32=3991&7=482647&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FMarywood_second_at_CSAC_Fall_Festival_11-15-2009.html Both Marywood University cross country teams finished second, with Keystone College and Baptist Bible College following in third and fourth place on the men’s side, during the Colonial States Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT d3a316bb925bbfedfa4c25dedfc1fde5 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z