Congratulations to senior Ben Hummel, who received one of the PHAC scholarships today at the annual conference meeting. Ben entered an essay on what high school athletics has taught him. Ben will continue his academic and athletic career at Shippensburg University. Way to go, Ben!
Today's baseball games with Milton are postponed.
Sign-ups for the 2025 fall sports season will start today in the high school and Thursday, May 1st at the middle school. When your student signs up, he/she will receive a form with instructions for physicals and Healthy Roster. The school district will offer physicals during school on May 5th and 8th free of charge. See the attached form for more information.
Students who do not play a fall sport but are planning on playing a winter or spring sport can also get their physical on those dates. Please see the attached form for more instruction. All inquiries can be sent to bsolomon@mwsd.cc or henderson.morgan@mwsd.cc
Today's JV baseball game with Mt. Carmel is postponed.
All of today's athletic events are postponed.
Today's athletic postponements:
Softball @ Mifflinburg is postponed to tomorrow.
JV Baseball with Milton postponed to 4/26 at 4:00 pm
Today's baseball game with Milton is postponed.
Today's softball game at Shamokin is postponed.
At this time, today's JV baseball game at Montoursville is postponed. The following events are on as scheduled:
Varsity Baseball hosts Milton @ 4:30 pm
Varsity Softball @ Shamokin @ 4:30 pm
Lacrosse @ Mifflinburg @ 4:30 pm
Congratulations to Midd-West senior, Paige Aucker, who signed her letter of intent to attend and bowl for Alvernia University. Supporting her are her parents John and Kiley Aucker, and coaches, Laura Hartley and Chris Houtz.
Reminder to all 7th and 8th grade field hockey and soccer players, practices start with the schedule listed below:
Monday, March 17:
Girls Soccer - 3:15 at Sports Boosters Park
Boys Soccer - 3:30 behind the middle school
Tuesday, March 18:
Field Hockey - 3:30 in Sports Boosters Park
Midd-West wrestlers, Matthew Smith and Charley Paige, competed in the PIAA State wrestling championships this past weekend in Hershey. Charley finished the tournament with a 2-2 record and just missed the medal round. Matthew won his first two matches and lost his semi-final match to the eventual state runner-up. He bounced back to win his first consolation match and lost the second to finish 4th in the state. Congratulations to both Matthew and Charley for their accomplishments in the state tournament.
Reminder to all 7th and 8th grade field hockey and boys and girls soccer players, there is a meeting tonight in the high school cafeteria at 5:30 pm. All players and a parent should attend.
Attention all Spring soccer and field hockey athletes in grade 7 and 8, there is an athlete and parent meeting on Monday, March 10th at 5:30 pm in the high school cafeteria.
Two Midd-West wrestlers will continue their seasons as they head to the Giant Center in Hershey to compete in the PIAA State Championships. Charlie Paige finished 4th in the 139lb. bracket and Matthew Smith was a NE Regional champion in the 145lb. bracket. The tournament will start on Thursday, March 6th at 9:00 am. Tickets must be purchased online. Good luck fellas!
Huge congrats to Ben Hummel, who finished 7th in the state today at the indoor state track and field meet at Penn State. He ran a new school record indoor or outdoor for 800 meters, 1:54.52
Attention all 9-12th baseball players: there will be an activity bus for all baseball players to West Snyder. Starting on Monday, the bus will pick up outside the cafeteria doors and will leave at 3:10 pm. This is a one-way transport to the West Snyder campus, the bus will not return to the Middleburg campus. Parents will need to pick up at West Snyder after practices.
Congratulations to senior Miley Beachel who has committed to continue her softball career at Lebanon Valley College. Miley is seated with her parents Jeff and Jennifer Beachel. Standing is Superintendent Joe Stroup, Coach Kurtz, Coach Spriggle, Bree Solomon (AD) and Ed Gunkle (Principal). Miley will be a great addition to the Dutchmen line-up. Best of luck and we are Mustang Proud!
Good Luck to the following Midd-West athletes who will compete in post-season competition this week in their respective sports:
Regional Bowling Championships (Individuals): Paige Aucker, Madison Herrold, Caden Stauffer and Coltyn Bickel
Regional Team Bowling Championships: Rowan Kuhns, Westin Kuhns, Carson Hill, Coltyn Bickel, Caden Stauffer, Brady Gunkle and Owen Swartz
PIAA District IV Swim Championships: Olivia Solomon in 100 fly and 100 free
The following Midd-West wrestlers will compete at the Regional tournament this weekend in Williamsport. A top 4 finish at the tournament punches your ticket to the PIAA State Championships in Hershey! Best of luck to these five young men who will battle against some of the best wrestlers in central PA:
Mason Kerstetter
Lane Yount
Charlie Paige
Matthew Smith
Grant Yount
Additional congratulations to Matthew Smith who became the all-time leader in wins at Midd-West. He currently has 155 wins, surpassing Avery Bassett who finished his career with 153 wins. Matthew will continue to add to his win total this weekend at the Regional tournament.
