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.
LOCATION CHANGE FOR SPRING SPORTS MEETING:
Tonight's Spring sports (Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse and Track) parent meeting will be held in the high school cafeteria at 5:30 pm. Again, this is a location change from the original announcement.
Junior High (7-8th grade) Spring athletes participating in Boys/Girls Soccer and Field Hockey will have a parent/athlete meeting on Monday, March 10th at 5:30 pm in the high school auditorium.
Reminder to all Spring senior high athletes and parents, there is a meeting in the high school auditorium at 5:30 pm tonight, 2/24. Athletes participating in baseball, softball, girls lacrosse and track and field are required to attend.
Congratulations to the following Midd-West wrestlers who will compete in the PIAA District IV wrestling championships today and tomorrow at Williamsport High School:
Mason Kerstetter
Lane Yount
Charlie Paige
Matthew Smith
Evan Maneval
Grant Yount
Tickets for the event must be purchased online at the following site:
https://piaad4.net/tickets/
Tickets for Boys Sectional wrestling at Southern Columbia and girls district wrestling at Williamsport are available at the following link. Both tournaments will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15th.
https://piaad4.net/tickets/
Attention all 9-12th grade baseball players, here is a list of the remaining open gyms at WSE before the season starts on March 3rd.
Feb. 12 from 4:00-6:00 pm
Feb. 20 from 4:00-6:00 pm
Feb. 22 from 10am-12:00 pm
Feb. 25 from 4:00-6:00 pm
March 1 from 10am-12:00 pm
Midd-West senior bowlers will compete in their last home match on Friday, Feb. 14th. Come out and support the team!
Attention all varsity athletes, if you have earned a varsity letter and you are interested in purchasing a varsity jacket, please see Mrs. Solomon in room 309 for an order form. There will also be order forms available in the main office and on the athletics portion of the MWSD website, under documents. Due date for returning orders is Feb. 28th.
Today's athletic events (2/6/2025):
JH Boys Basketball at Shikellamy is postponed to tomorrow, 2/7
Girls Basketball at Greenwood - Varsity only at 7:00 pm