http://www.dailyitem.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:47:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_324073007.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_324073007.html Well, it happened. And I'm not proud of it. A soccer guy beat me to the punch. My procrastination jumped up and bit me. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:45:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_323094504.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_323094504.html Growing up, everybody had this teacher they hated. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_321200003.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_321200003.html Although the 2010 girls soccer season won't be quite the historical event many anticipated, it's still going to be a big year. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:12:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_321001507.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_321001507.html It just goes to show how much I know. Late in the first half of Saturdays's PIAA Class AA quarterfinal between Selinsgrove and Archbishop Carroll at Hershey High School, I was already working on my lead for the game story. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_319214507.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_319214507.html As I was typing in the league results from this past week, I noticed a developing trend: So far this season there have been a number of keglers that have rolled 300 games (more on that later). Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:11:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_319010004.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_319010004.html There are many contributing factors to the country's epidemic of being overweight or obese. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_318191805.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_318191805.html The current format of our Thursday Great Outdoors section, where they ask us so called “experts” our opinions on a variety of outdoor topics, got me to thinking that it might be useful for me to let everyone know what I think about every important issue facing hunters, huntresses, anglers, and anglerettes. I further think this can best be accomplished by interviewing myself. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:07:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_318190818.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_318190818.html The river has finally straightened out and settled down. The best walleye action has been after dark, but the big smallmouth will keep you busy during the daylight hours. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:51:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_317081504.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_317081504.html Fans of the Shikellamy and Lewisburg have special reasons to celebrate the opening of the District 4 playoffs this weekend. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:44:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_314220007.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_314220007.html I have seen the future of high school soccer in Pennsylvania, and it involves Bucknell. Well, maybe. OK, it's probably a long shot, but I think it would be great if Bucknell's own Emmitt Field hosted the state soccer championship games. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:20:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_314003026.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_314003026.html History suggests that the Selinsgrove hockey team may well advance to the PIAA Class AA quarterfinals, perhaps even to the state semifinals. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_312194513.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_312194513.html I love finding hidden treasures. It's akin to going to a random yard sale and finding a stack of pristine 1960's era Marvel comics. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:25:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_312080044.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_312080044.html Here is a quick workout for those of you who do not have time. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:11:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_311171333.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_311171333.html By the time you read this they may have all fluttered south, but during the last few days of October, the woodcock were here in great numbers. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_311170916.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0217_local_sports_columns/local_story_311170916.html The river has been a little out of shape lately but is starting to look good again. While the river was recovering, I spent some time archery hunting.