Congratulations to the Midd-West Boys Soccer and Field Hockey teams as they will both continue post-season play on November 2nd. The field hockey team lost a tough 1-0 decision to Central Columbia in the semi-finals. They will play in the 3rd place game on Thursday against Northwest at Selinsgrove at 5:00 pm. The winner will compete in the State tournament the following week.
The boys soccer team upset the #1 seed 3-0 last Saturday and then took care of the #4 seed Wellsboro last evening 4-1 to earn a spot in the District championship game. They will play #2 seed Central Columbia on Thursday at Milton HS at 8:00 pm. Both teams will enter the PIAA tournament on Tuesday. It's a GREAT day to be a MUSTANG!
Attention any students who are in 8-12th grade are interested in winter cheer. There will be try-outs on November 17th from 3:00-6:00 pm in the high school. Meet at the grand staircase.
After the first round of District IV play-offs, the Mustangs are still going strong. In boys soccer action, the Mustangs beat Lourdes Regional in a first round game 6-0. They will now face the top-seeded Milton Panthers on Saturday, October 28th at 2:00 pm at Bloomsburg High School. The Lady Mustangs soccer team traveled to Troy and ousted the 6th ranked Trojans 3-1 to earn a spot against the 3rd ranked Lewisburg Dragons on Saturday, October 28th at 12:00 pm at Bloomsburg High School.
The Field Hockey team defeated Muncy last evening 3-1 and will play the #2 seed Central Columbia on Tuesday at 5:00 pm at Selinsgrove High School. Congratulations to all of our teams! Reminder that all tickets must be purchased online, there are no ticket sales at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at this link.
https://piaad4.net/tickets/
Yesterday in district cross country action, your Mustangs ran well coming in 6th place as a team out of 12 teams. All runners did well yesterday earning points for our team score. Grant Boop had a pr beating his previous best by 20 seconds. 91 runners ran trying to earn one of the 10 spots at the State Championship next Saturday, November 4th. Ben Hummel came in 9th overall with a time of 16:44 beating his pr by 2 seconds and earning a spot at states. Anden Aitkins came in 16th place running this race 42 seconds faster than he did last year, clinching the final spot to go to states. Congratulations to the entire team and Good Luck Ben and Anden!
Good luck to the Midd-West boys cross country team who will participate in the District IV Championships at Bloomsburg University on Thursday, October 26th at 11:45 am. Representing MW is Anden Aitkins, Ben Hummel, Grant Boop, Ian Hall, Gabe Dively, Nolan Delong and Ben Delong.
Post-Season Information:
Boys Soccer will host Lourdes Regional on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:00 pm.
Girls Soccer will travel to Troy High School on Wednesday, October 25th at 4:00 pm
Field Hockey will play Muncy on Thursday, October 26th at Selinsgrove High School at 5:00 pm
All tickets must be purchased online at the following website:
https://piaad4.net/tickets/
Good luck Mustangs!
Yesterday in XC action, your Mustangs traveled to Shikellamy for the PHAC Invitational. It was a great afternoon of running for the Mustangs. Out of 108 runners Ben Hummel led the way for your Mustangs coming in 8th overall and setting a new PR with a time of 16:45.5, beating his previous best by 10 seconds. Anden Aitkins came in 19th overall. Gabe Dively had a PR on the night as well, beating his previous time by 38 seconds. As a team your Mustangs came in 8th out of 16 teams.
Today's boys soccer game at Greenwood is postponed, TBD.
Field Hockey will host Southern Columbia today at 5:30 pm, varsity only. We will celebrate our seniors at halftime of the game.
Today's girls soccer game at Mt. Carmel is postponed, TBD.
The Midd-West junior high cross country runners competed in the Middle School Classic at Lewisburg this past weekend. Congratulations to the following place winners:
Parker Eppley 4th
Lane Yount 10th
Aubrey Hoover 16th
Julia Boop 19th
Evelyn Weiser 14th
Middle School girls 7th place out of 13 teams
On Saturday, September 30th the Midd-West cross country teams participated in the NEPA Invite at Bloomsburg University. The following runners placed...
Parker Eppley 7th out of 206 runners (middle school boys race)
Anden Aitkins - 5th out of 218 runners (high school boys race)
Ben Hummel - 7th out of 218 runners (high school boys race)
Congratulations to all of our runners, great job!
Congratulations to the Midd-West golf team and coaches. Midd-West sent 6 golfers to the PIAA District IV individual championships at Williamsport Country Club this past Thursday and Monday. The following qualified for the tournament: Kyle Beward, Noah Romig, Garrett Leitzel, Chris Walter, Trevor Sheaffer and Westin Kuhns. The top 6 golfers out of District IV qualify for the State tournament at Penn State. Noah Romig finished 3rd overall and Kyle Beward finished in 5th place. Both Midd-West golfers will advance to the PIAA State tournament this Monday and Tuesday. Congratulations to the team for sending the most qualifiers to the District IV tournament in school history and also two individuals to the state tournament. Good luck to Noah and Kyle as they finish out their season at Penn State.
A few sports announcements:
Junior High (grades 7 and 8) girls basketball will start practice on Tuesday, October 10th at 3:15 in the middle school gym. All girls need a current physical to be eligible to start practice. There will be a parent meeting that same evening after practice at 5:15 pm in the middle school gym.
The following winter sports will start practice on November 17th (more details to come):
Boys Basketball (9-12)
Girls Basketball (9-12)
Wrestling (7-12)
Bowling (9-12)
Sign-ups have occurred in the high school and middle school. Your child has received the proper paperwork if they signed up with Mrs. Solomon (please ask them to see it). If not, please email Mrs. Solomon at bsolomon@mwsd.cc
All participants need a current PIAA physical dated after 6/1/2023 to be eligible to start practices. There will be a parent/athlete meeting for all students participating in a winter sport on Monday, Nov. 13th at 6:00 pm in the high school auditorium.
Junior High Boys Basketball will start practices on December 4th.
Today's athletic events (9/25)
JH Softball game with Mifflin Co is postponed to 9/26
Volleyball hosts Danville at 5:30 pm
Girls Soccer @ Mifflinburg at 4:30 pm
JH Football @ Hughesville at 5:00 pm
Attention any 7th and 8th grade girls who want to participate in basketball: the first practice will be on October 10th at 3:15 pm in the middle school gym. All participants need to have a healthy roster account and a current physical dated after 6/1/2023. If you have already participated in a fall sport, a recertification form is needed. All questions can be directed to bsolomon@mwsd.cc
There will be a parent meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10th after practice at 5:15 pm in the MS gym.
Today's field hockey game at Shikellamy is postponed, TBD
Today's athletic events (Sept. 7th):
Varsity Field Hockey @ Shikellamy at 4:30 pm
JH Softball @ Central Columbia at 4:30 pm
GIrls Soccer hosts Williamsport - JV at 6:00 pm, followed by varsity
Any changes and/or cancellations will be updated via the website and Facebook.
Bear Mountain River Run Invite at Lock Haven University Saturday, September 2
Varsity Action (5k) - Anden Aitkins - 14th (17:06.80) and Ben Hummel 13th (16:56.9) out of 128 runners, team took 7th out of 13 teams
Jr. High Girls (2 miles) - Julia Boop - 19th (14:01.80) and Evelyn Weiser 10th (13:39.90) out of 86 runners, team took 5th out of 8 teams
Jr. High Boys (2 miles) - Parker Eppley 2nd (11:22.60) and Lane Yount 5th (12:02.40) out of 64 runners
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Mandatory pre-season practices will begin on Monday, August 14th for the following fall sports:
Boys Soccer 6:00-9:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm @ stadium
Girls Soccer 7:00-9:00 am and 6:00-8:00 pm @ stadium
Field Hockey 6:00-8:30 am and 4:00-6:00 pm @ stadium
Cross Country 7:00-9:00 am @ track
GIrls Volleyball 5:30-7:30 pm @ high school gym
Junior High Football 3:30-6:30 pm @ football stadium
Junior High Softball will start on August 21st from 5:00-7:30 pm @ Thor Park (behind Dunkin)
Mandatory pre-season practices for varsity football (grades 9-12) and golf (grades 9-12) begin on Monday, August 7th. Below is a list of the start times. Reminder, all athletes must have a current PIAA physical to start practices.
Varsity Football - August 7th @ football stadium from 1:00-3:00 pm, 5:00-8:00 pm
Varsity Golf - August 7th @ Shade Mountain GC from 3:15-5:45 pm
All other fall sports will start on August 14th or later, those schedules will be posted soon!