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Hempfield Volleyball Claims District Crown

Hempfield Black Knights - 2021 District Three 4A Champions

BY ARA GRIGORIAN

The Hempfield girls’ volleyball team took home the District Three Class 4A championship trophy for a third consecutive year. The Black Knights (18-0) defeated Cumberland Valley 3-0 on Saturday evening at Dallastown with seniors Nyah Smiley, Joslene Morgan and Camille De La Torre helping to lead their team to a 25-17 comeback win in the opening set.

The Knights topped the Eagles (15-2) by a close 25-20 margin in the second set and completed the sweep, holding off the pesky Eagles 25-19 in the third and final set.

De La Torre finished with five kills, and two aces as Hempfield won its 14th overall district trophy. Allison Cummings racked up 15 digs. Sophomore setter Melody Butzer dished out 22 assists and registered kills

Hempfield took its district title to the PIAA 4A state playoffs where the Knights hosted District One thirdplace finisher Unionville on Tuesday, November 9.

The Hempfield side promptly defeated U-ville 3-0, handing the Longhorns only their third defeat all year while the Black Knights improved to 19-0, earning a ticket to the state quarterfinals.

Having done away with the District One third-place team, the Knights’ quarterfinals round opponent would be WPIAL runner up Shaler.

Playing on its home court, Hempfield topped Unionville 25-19, 25-20 and 25-21.

Morgan registered 11 kills while De La Torre served up four aces to lead the team. Butzer led the team in assists with 36 while Cummings again topped her teammates in digs (10) and Sarah Hess notched four blocks.

BOYS’ SOCCER

The season came to an end for the boys’ soccer team on Tuesday, November 9 in the opening round of the PIAA Class 4A state playoffs. The Black Knights, who entered the states as the number four seed from District Three, traveled to Western Pennsylvania to face Seneca Valley.

The District Seven champion Raiders remained unbeaten (15-0-1) with a 3-0 triumph over the Knights (12-71) with Joey Coon scoring a hat trick.

As their season concluded, the Hempfield squad found a number of its members named as L-L League all-stars. Seniors Luke Kramer, Andrew Potter and Gunnar Swanger were named as first teamers in Section One.

Second team all-stars included junior Ben Ammon along with seniors Nate Leisure and Nate Swartz.

Meanwhile, Caden Bonner was one of six players from Section One selected as an Academic all-star.

CROSS COUNTRY

The PIAA cross country championships took place at Parkview in Hershey on Saturday, November 6.

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The District Three champ Hempfield team took to the course where the district’s individual champ Aidan Hodge pulled off a gallant effort, finishing 20th in a time of 16:32.90

Junior Joe Fahrney finished at 17:41.40 and freshman Sam Meyer registered a time of 17:4.10.

Junior Isaiah Hollinger crossed the line at 17:52.70 less than 10 seconds ahead of Dale Winand (17:59.90)

Emerson Long (18:08.90) and sophomore Sam Freedman (18:33.50) rounded out the Hempfield team.

The boys’ finished tenth in a field of 22 teams.

FOOTBALL

One of the things that the Hempfield football team’s coaching staff were trying to limit or entirely avoid on Friday night, November 5, was the big play. That is, allowing Central Dauphin’s potent offense from running away with the District Three Class 6A playoff game by pulling off big plays.

Not only did the defense do its job, but the Black Knights offense was also in fact able to put the game out of reach with big scoring plays that led to a 35-2 victory at Central Dauphin.

“In the first half, Grant Hoover broke off for a long touchdown run to make it 142,” head coach George Eager noted. “We had just given up a safety and it was 7-2. That could have still gone either way.”

Hoover broke free for a 55yard touchdown run. Cannon Biscoe’s second PAT kick of the game made it 14-2 in the second quarter. It remained that way until another big play - Andy Garcia’s 60-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Cameron Harbaugh in the third stanza.

“It was a huge play on a third down,” Eager said. “It was a long pass from Cam Harbaugh to Andy Garcia.”

Harbaugh finished with 202 passing yards on 12 completions. Adam Acker caught six of those passes for 84 yards. Garcia’s only reception of the night was the 60-yard scoring play.

“Adam Acker was able to make some clutch catches,” Eager noted. “He plays everywhere - defense, offense, special teams. He never comes off the field.”

The 21-2 lead was still not comfortable enough. The Knights (7-4), who entered the district playoffs as the number six seed, scored on a defensive touchdown with Aidan Shorter picking off a pass deep in the Rams’ territory and returning it 14 yards for a 28-2 lead.

“Aiden Shorter’s pick six was big for us,” Eager added. “With the way our defense was playing that night, it made it impossible for them to come back. It deflated them.”

Grant Hoover’s three-yard rushing touchdown capped the scoring.

On the ground, Stephen Katch, who scored the game’s first touchdown, ran for 60 yards on nine carries. Hoover had 51 rushing yards on eight attempts.

“We knew they were explosive offensively,” Eager said. “They are pretty athletic and big up front. We knew their quarterback and running backs were going to run a lot.

“We tried to plug up the holes up front and to account for that they would try and take deep shots. Our defensive secondary was watching film all week, so they knew what to expect. These guys were fully focused. It showed in their preparation.”

The defensive secondary did its job while up front the likes of Deyvid Palepale provided the pressure.

“Deyvid Palepale was getting heat on their quarterback, forcing him to make quick decisions,” said Eager.

Photo by Cheri Sine

Nyah Smiley reaches to keep an E-town shot alive in the Knights’ 3-0, District Three semifinal win at home on November 4.

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Hempfield’s Allison Cummings bumps a Cumberland Valley serve in front of teammate Kate Howard during the Black Knights’ 3-0, district-championship clinching victory at Dallastown on November 6.

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Hempfield’s Michael Shaffer sets up to block during the Black Knights’ 35-2, District Three opening-round win at Central Dauphin East on November 5.

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Thomas Minnich catches a pass over CD East’s Jared Porter in Hempfield’s 35-2 win in November 5th’s District Three 6A opener at CD East.

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Railroad Museum Posts Holiday Programs

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, has announced upcoming seasonal programs for the entire family. More information, including registration for the following events, is available at www.rrmuseumpa.org. Readers may also learn more by calling 717-687-8628.

The museum is selling train-shaped gingerbread cookies, plain or with decorating supplies, for a set fee per box. The deadline for orders is Monday, Nov. 29. Cookies may be picked up at the museum on Saturday, Dec. 4; Friday, Dec. 10; or Saturday, Dec. 11.

Home for the Holidays will take place on Saturdays, Dec. 4 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last entry to the museum is at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. This event will feature costumed interpreters representing days gone by, as well as festive holiday decorations, Yuletide music and Catcher, the museum mascot. Visitors can discover the museum’s new exhibits and collection of historic locomotives and railroad cars, a number of which will be open to explore. They may also enjoy cookies and hot chocolate in the museum lobby, while supplies last, and browse the Whistle Stop Shop museum store.

Also on Dec. 4 and 11, Christmas With the Conductor Story Readings will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. A costumed conductor will punch each child’s golden ticket as they are welcomed on board one of the museum’s historic railroad cars, where everyone will hear a reading of a classic holiday story. Kids age 3 and over also will receive a gingerbread cookie, along with icing and sprinkles to use for decorating the cookie at home, as well as a small bag of goodies to take with them. While at the museum, they can also send a telegram to the North Pole and visit Santa in Steinman Station. There is a fee per child. The deadline for registrations is Nov. 29.

Accordion Group Sets Meeting

The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 21, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville. The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

Accordion players, music enthusiasts, and other interested parties are invited to attend. For additional details, contact Sergey Semenov at 717875-2862.

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R075834 Wickersham Elementary students who take part in SWAN (Scaling Walls A Note at a Time) after-school classes had the opportunity to meet and work with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra musicians.

conversation. It was stimulating, instructive, and inspiring,” said Vuolo. “Experiencing music live has an impact emotionally. It was a really upbeat and happy time.”

The presentation came about through a partnership between LSO and SWAN, with the visit being part of LSO’s Stand Partner Community Program, in which LSO makes a concerted effort to serve the community. SWAN is a free one-hour music program provided to School District of Lancaster (SDoL) students ages 6 to 18. The organization currently offers music lessons through several SDoL schools and at the Youth Intervention Center (YIC). SWAN is a nonprofit organization specifically serving children affected by parental incarceration.

Since the children play ukuleles, it was natural for them to compare their instruments with the musicians’ violins. “(The students) saw that the violin has two holes to let the sound out and that both (instruments) have bridges, but they are different in shape and size. Both have four strings and a similarshaped body,” shared Vuolo. “They were describing the instruments with good adjectives, and they created good conversation.” The visiting musicians then gave the students an opportunity to play with them. “One of the most magical moments was when the symphony musicians had our children start plucking two notes repeatedly (on their ukuleles), and then the musicians started to play a folk dance,” said Vuolo. “They really did sound beautiful together.” Vuolo is especially looking forward to a return visit by Mazzocchi and Zubadi. “(LSO) will be sending the same musicians to the same classes multiple times throughout the year,” she explained, “so the school children will be able to create a relationship with them.” On Friday, Nov. 19, SWAN will take part in the Extraordinary Give (ExtraGive), hosted by the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF). The 24-hour event, which is the the largest per-capita giving day in the nation, will begin at 12:00:01 a.m. on Nov. 19. Individuals may make donations using a credit card to participating nonprofits at www.extragive.org. Readers who would like to learn more about SWAN may visit www.swan4kids.org.

Free Thanksgiving Meals Available

Frisco’s Chicken will give away 87 meals to people in need on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The number 87 was chosen because this is the number of meals the business sold on its first day of business on Oct. 29, 2020. The company’s staff members and their families volunteer to help make this event possible.

Each meal will include a whole chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, gravy and signature Frisco’s sauces.

To sign up for a meal, visit www.FriscosGivesBack.org. Registration will close once all meals have been allocated or by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24.