Published Wednesday, March 4, 1998
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Welcome to SportsEXTRA, The Herald sports department's monthly local-sports magazine. Its focus is Mercer County-area high school athletics. Watch for it in the print edition of the newspaper the first week of each month during the school year.
George Junior Republic guard Jarrod Graham, left, and Mercer's Ben Burk (51) scramble for a loose ball during the District 10 Class AA championship game. The Tigers, ranked No. 1 in the state in Class AA, won the contest by a 59-35 count.
(David E. Dale/Herald)
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Sharon matman marvelous
Sharon's Eric Mausser is enjoying one of the finest seasons in school annals. The senior is currently 32-0 and is the county's only undefeated wrestler as he prepares to shoot for gold at the PIAA state championships in Hershey.
A Kennedy Krunch
Kennedy's Jamie Cicuto has been a force in the middle this season for the Lady Eagles, who hope to add to county and district laurels with a state championship.
TEAMS OF THE MONTH
Tigers roaring
The Sharon High boys basketball team has had a banner season, winning its first Mercer County Athletic Conference title since 1990 and advancing to the state playoffs for the first time since 1995.
(Lady) Trojan horses
The Greenville High girls basketball team has posted historic firsts this season, claiming the program's initial MCAC championship and postseason victory.
FEATURES
Pa. Senate wants more from PIAA
As the Pennsylvania Senate prepares to investigate the PIAA, a committee member is suggesting that school personnel engage in a conflict of interest by being paid as game managers for PIAA championship events.
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