A leading researcher into the effects of concussions says football players under 18 should sit out for three months after a concussion. Dr. Bennet Omalu, co-founder of the Brain Injury Research Institute at West Virginia University, testified Monday at a congressional hearing on concussions that the brains of children are more likely to be damaged by concussions.   Full Story

Susquehannock officials were stunned Thursday when Deron Gue withdrew his name from consideration as the school's new football coach, hours before a school board was set to vote on his appointment.   Full Story

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Dontae Davis needed to make a phone call. He was about to compete in the Quarterback Challenge at York Area Sports Night on Wednesday.   Full Story

Alex Ramos, hired unanimously Tuesday night as the new Biglerville football coach at the Upper Adams School District directors' meeting, plans to bring a double-wing offense and an aggressive, attacking defense to his new program.   Full Story

Less than a month ago, Deron Gue celebrated a state football championship. Now, it looks like he'll spend next season trying to revive a Susquehannock program that went winless in 2009.   Full Story

Three players from the York-Adams league who managed to compile some jaw-dropping numbers during the high school football season earned first team all-state honors from the Associated Press on Wednesday.   Full Story

Statistics don't lie and, at least in this case, they certainly speak an unequivocal truth. Littlestown High senior wideout Matt Koontz and Delone Catholic senior tailback Dusty Reed were named to the Associated Press All-State Class AA football first team on Wednesday after two groundbreaking   Full Story

The Pennsylvania sports writers' Class A all-state high school football team, as chosen by a statewide panel: FIRST TEAM Offense Quarterback--Anthony Casciano, Bangor Pius X, Sr.   Full Story

The Pennsylvania sports writers' Class AA all-state high school football team, as chosen by a statewide panel: FIRST TEAM Offense Quarterback--Kyle Smith, Lancaster Catholic, Sr.   Full Story

The Pennsylvania sports writers' Class AAAA all-state high school football team, as chosen by a statewide panel: FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback -- Drew Loughery, La Salle College, Sr.   Full Story

The Pennsylvania sports writers' Class AAA all-state high school football team, as chosen by a statewide panel: FIRST TEAM Offense Quarterback--Tyler Smith, Wilson Area, Sr.   Full Story

The lights at the ballpark won't shine for just baseball anymore. Eastern York High School has agreed to move the Golden Knights' home football game against York Catholic to Saturday night, Oct.   Full Story

Ethan Hornbarger is aware that being named Player of the Year in a division that included stars such as Matt Koontz and Matt Zuber of Littlestown, along with the West York duo of Alex George and Corey Harris is quite the honor.   Full Story

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The York Daily Record/Sunday News presents its 2009 Div. III football all-stars.   Full Story

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The York Daily Record presents its 2009 Div. II football all-stars. PLAYER OF THE YEAR    Ethan Hornbarger, Kennard-Dale: At 6-foot-2, the bullish senior was hard to tackle, running over opponents to the tune of 1,334 yards and scored 15 touchdowns.   Full Story

By ED GOTWALS Sports editor Wednesday was a big day across the nation for big-time football recruits.   more »

By ED GOTWALS Sports editor Imagine yourself in this scenario: You work for a company that employs hundreds and you make a decent salary with good benefits.   more »

By ED GOTWALS Sports editor Mark Saunders was officially named the new Chambersburg football coach Wednesday night.   more »

By ED GOTWALS Sports editor One thing that can't be argued about new Chambersburg football coach Mark Saunders -- he has a wide-ranging background in football.   more »

By ED GOTWALS Sports editor The search for the next Chambersburg football coach is not expected to drag out.   more »

If you're looking for the lightning rod at a high school, you usually don't have to look past the football program.   more »

Job opening at school could pave way for new Viking coach.   Full Story

Cedar Crest RB to join Elco's Achey at Maine; Sellers off to Bucknell.   Full Story

Notes, quotes and anecdotes for your reading pleasure. Actually, mostly just notes with a few opinions mixed in.   Full Story

The Cornwall-Lebanon school board unanimously approved Tom Waranavage as the new head football coach at a special meeting Monday night.   Full Story