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Struggles now behind her, YCP athlete becomes someone who ‘radiates positivity and confidence’

Editor’s note: This is one of a group of stories from students in Professor Michael Mudrick’s class and as part of a project celebrating Division 3 athletes. By: Blake Stewart EVERYTHING was going great for Bri McKeown in her first year of collegiate softball leading up to the season. Academically, she started off strong in the classroom. On the field expectations were also relatively high … Continue reading Struggles now behind her, YCP athlete becomes someone who ‘radiates positivity and confidence’

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Overcoming injury has been just part of Taylor Walls’ softball journey

Editor’s note: This is one of a group of stories from students in Professor Michael Mudrick’s class and as part of a project celebrating Division 3 athletes. By Jordyn Woodling THE SUN glistened, the wind whistled, and softballs flew. On the very first day of practice, everything seemed perfect. Twenty-one girls were reunited for the first time, ignorant of the challenges that would lay ahead … Continue reading Overcoming injury has been just part of Taylor Walls’ softball journey

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Criss, Sauers lead YCP softball team to shutout win: photos

By Brendan Bilo THE YORK College softball team rolled to an 8-0 win over Widener University in the first game of a scheduled MAC Commonwealth doubleheader in York on Saturday afternoon. The second game was postponed after a lengthy delay due to lightening and heavy rain. The Spartans needed the win; it snapped a four-game losing streak. Amanda Criss (7-6) earned the win for the … Continue reading Criss, Sauers lead YCP softball team to shutout win: photos

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Moving baseball, softball to west campus remains an appealing idea

By Julian Leon THE sports facilities on York College’s west campus, as we know, is home to two multi-purpose fields and an amazing gym. But what about some of its oldest sports, baseball and softball? Still stuck on main campus, this article explores the benefits of moving both to the west campus. One of the key components behind this potential move is location convenience. Locker … Continue reading Moving baseball, softball to west campus remains an appealing idea

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