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Category Archives: Sports

The Sports section reports on all Millersville University sports and related topics, including commentary on local and national sports stories.

Editor: Chris Norton
Contact: sports@thesnapper.com

Back to back doubleheaders end in a tie for the Marauders

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
Despite being swept by the Warriors in their first series, the Marauders came back to return the favor in the second doubleheader.

Anthony Jadus Staff Writer This past Friday was not an ideal day for Millersville baseball, as East Stroudsburg played like a team on a mission. Millersville dropped both games in the double header, but it’s not like these two games Continue reading →

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Women’s track and field sets more records

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
Erin Madison’s success, along with others, propelled the Lady Marauders to a solid performance.

Alex Geli Assoc. Sports Editor It was Millersville against themselves on Saturday, and Millersville won. The boundless pale blue sky provided the Marauders’ outdoor track and field team a splendid opportunity to put on a show at the Lock Haven Continue reading →

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Back to back doubleheaders against the Warriors

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
Millersville’s batting began both games with a fast start.

Ryan Woerner Staff Writer Entering Saturday’s doubleheader against ESU (29-16, 13-11 PSAC), the Marauders (36-14, 18-6 PSAC) needed just one win to secure their spot atop the PSAC East. Some great pitching helped accomplish that and then some, as the Continue reading →

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MLB controversies and scandals

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
Clay Buchholz has been accused of cheating by covering the baseball in a foreign substance.

Ryan Woerner Staff Writer In the middle of the so called “Steroid Era,” cheating accusations in baseball are abundant. When star players are suspended year after year when they test positive for Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), the sports world is Continue reading →

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Through the eyes of a bedridden sports writer

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓

Alex Geli Assoc. Sports Editor It was a Saturday night when they took me. By both of my arms, I was escorted through the revolving doors of the bright, utopic paradise. After checking me in, they continued to guide me Continue reading →

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Sports rivalries stretch human boundaries

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
Both fans and players hold rivalries throughout every sport.

Chris Norton Sports Editor If anyone has ever been to any sports game in their time, they know the definitions of the words ‘obnoxious,’ ‘annoying,’ and ‘aggravating.’ These characteristics are attributed to the opposing team’s fan that refuses to be Continue reading →

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Lady Marauders tie record for most wins in a season

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
The softball team were one game away from breaking a 7-year-old record.

Chris Norton Sports Editor The Millersville softball team had a chance to set a school record for most wins in a season in their doubleheader against West Chester, but fell just one shy, tying the record of 30 games. They Continue reading →

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Women’s lacrosse ends season at Bloom

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
In their season finale, the Lady Marauders were unable to win.

Breanna Crognale Staff Writer It was a close one for the Millersville lacrosse team on Saturday against Bloomsburg with the girls dropping the season finale by a score of 14-12. This loss caps an up and down season for the Continue reading →

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Mulvey grabs first place at successful Paul Kaiser Classic

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
At the invitational, the entire team of Lady Marauders performed exceptionally well.

Breanna Crognale Staff Writer The women’s track and field team had a strong showing at last weekend’s Paul Kaiser Classic. The girls captured one first place finish in the 5,000 meter run, won by Sarah Mulvey with a time of Continue reading →

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Marauders tame Golden Rams of West Chester

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Admin — No Comments ↓
The baseball team continued their success in the weekend sweep.

Anthony Jadus Staff Writer This past Saturday was an ideal day for baseball, as there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. Already having won both games on Friday, Millersville’s baseball team once again played West Chester University in another doubleheader Continue reading →

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