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On Thursday night, the Lady Pioneers hosted the Solanco Golden Mules in a Section 3 matchup. The perennial title contenders have been anything but this year, taking just one win from their first 6 games. The Pioneers defeated the Mules 51-39 earlier this season in Quarryville.     Emma Drouillard in Game vs Cocalico (Chris Knight LNP) The first quarter was a low-scoring affair. Around the four minute mark, Nikki Trout stole the ball away from Emma Drouillard and ran for an easy layup on the other end to give the Mules a 2-0 lead. This score held until about the one minute mark, when Hailey Leaman and Drouillard made three-pointers on back-to-back possessions. Both were assisted by Megan Manion. Olivia Lasko then converted on a putback shot to bring the score to 6-4 at the end of the quarter. The second quarter was more productive, as both offenses starting to get moving. The Pioneers played well defensively, limiting open shots and producing turnovers. At the halftime mark, the Golden

On Wednesday night, the Wrestling team hosted the Garden Spot Spartans in a crucial Section 2 matchup. The Spartans entered the match first place in the section, undefeated with a record of 5-0. The Pioneers, who have dealt with injury issues all season long, entered with a 3-1 record.  Zac Shelley in Match vs Ephrata, 2020 (Logan Thompson) In the 120 weight class, Connor Erb held Diego Portales off for 6 minutes, making the Pioneer lead insurmountable to clinch the win for the Pioneers. The final score was Garden Spot 27, Lampeter-Strasburg 36. While the Spartans are still in the Section lead, their defeat keeps Elizabethtown and L-S alive in the race for the title. Next up for the Spartans is a trip to Lebanon Monday night to take on the Cedars. Due to cancellations, the Pioneers have to wait until February 9th to take the mat against the Ephrata Mountaineers.   SCORING SUMMARY: 145: Alex Cardwell pins Brice Brady (GS 0, LS 6) 152: Owen Witmer pins Jayden Redcay/Gabriel Mattox (GS 0,

After a tough loss Thursday night against Cocalico, the Pioneers returned home to take on the Manheim Central Barons.  Photos by Jonathan Klein, LS News Editor-in-Cheif  

After a tough loss Thursday night against Cocalico, the Pioneers returned home to take on the Manheim Central Barons. The Barons entered the game with a record of 5-2 overall and a 2-2 record within Section 3. The Pioneers defeated the Barons 59-56 earlier in the season, with Tyler Burton and Isaiah Parido scoring a combined 30 points. The first quarter was an exciting one, with both the Pioneers and the Barons moving the ball around very well and getting open shots. The Pioneers in particular were very tenacious in their approach, fighting for offensive rebounds and recording 7 assists in the first 8 minutes of the game. Going into the second quarter, the Pioneers led by a score of 21-13.  The second quarter was equally entertaining, with both teams keeping their foot on the accelerator. The usual bell cows of Tyler Burton and Trey Grube made their shots. Isaiah Parido, Ben Wert, and Nick del Grande also played well for the Pioneers in the first half. The Pioneers led 39-32 going into

The Lampeter-Softball program is getting ready for the season by hosting open gyms and entered into A nook sports scrimmage. This also gives a chance for the players to get gameplay before the actual season.  The open gyms are hosted at the Hans Herr gym or on the L-S football field. At these open gyms, girls work on fielding, out fielding, and batting. On the nook game on Monday, January 18, the L-S girls played two shutouts. The open gyms are on every Tuesday after school from 3:15 till 5 pm. Last year varsity lost five seniors, so there are five new spots on the varsity. There are 8 to 9 seniors this year. This is a great time for girls to come out to get noticed by the coaches. This is also a great way to practice. Be sure to tell your friends to come out to the open gyms. This is going to be an excellent season. By  Gabby Hiles, LS News reporter

On Saturday night, the Girls' basketball team headed to Elverson to take on the Twin Valley Raiders. The Raiders entered the game with a record of 5-1, and also reached the 5A District III final last season. The Pioneers were looking to maintain their perfect 5-0 record before heading back into Section 3 play next week.  Hailey Leaman Blocks Shot in Game vs Cocalico (Chris Knight LNP) The Raiders came out of the gates moving the ball very well, grabbing an early lead. Ava Morrow played outstanding in the first quarter, scoring 9 points including a three-pointer. The Pioneer offense turned the ball over frequently and struggled to get moving, granting the Raiders a 13-4 lead at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, the offensive play of Maggie Visniski, Emma Drouillard, and Katie Ranck helped the Pioneers narrow the deficit. Ava Morrow continued to play well for the Raiders, heading into the locker room with 14 points. The Pioneers reduced the Raider lead to 23-17 by the en

The Lampeter-Strasburg baseball program is preparing for the upcoming baseball season by hosting open gyms. The open gyms help you get into the swing of things again making you become a better player each day you attend.  Coach Swarr and the other coaches are preparing every player for the season ahead and making you the best player you can be.  The open gyms are every Wednesday and Friday from 2:45-5:45. The open gyms take place in the Martin Mylin gyms and the lower turf field. The open gyms help players with batting, fielding, agility, and strength. This is a great way to interact with friends and the other players can help you with mistakes as well as the coaches.  On the turf, we work on baserunning and we do our throwing program which consists of using the bands to stretch out your arm and do different arm movements.  We then work on throwing fundamentals and work our way back to end up at long toss and work our way back in. We then work on our defensive fundamentals and breakin

  Godspell is a musical composed by Stephen Schwartz with the book by John-Michael Tebelak. The show opened Off-Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has since been produced by multiple touring companies and in many revivals.  It is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew . The parables are interspersed with music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end of the show. Cast List Rowen Krantz Jesus Weston Weaver John the Baptist Mariah Beiler Mariah   Maya Bowman Gilmer (Learn Your Lessons Well Soloist)   Cassie Meck Peggy ( By My Side Soloist) Hannah Miller Joanne (Oh Bless the Lord Soloist) Hollyn Miller Hollyn Samy Monroy Samy Brooke Smith Brooke Julie Stinson Robin (Day by Day Soloist) Kylie Waller Sonia (Turn Back Oh Man Soloist) Paul Becker Lamar (All Good Gifts Soloist) Aiden Flory Herb Pearce Flory Pearce Kole Lawrence Kole Nathan Romero Jeffrey (We Beseech Thee Soloist)

The last time these two teams faced off, it was fireworks. Seth Beers scored 25 points as the Pioneers downed the Blazers in overtime. The Blazers came into the game with a 2-2 record, defeating Conestoga Valley and Annville-Cleona.  It was a tightly contested first quarter, with Jaeden McFadden and Tyler Burton doing the scoring for their respective teams. Both finished the first quarter with 7 points. The Blazers played aggressively, recording 6 team fouls in the first quarter alone. The Pioneers held a 9-8 advantage after the first 8 minutes of play. Burton continued to play well in the second quarter, adding 7 more points to bring his scoring total to 14. The Blazers moved the ball around well offensively, with Camden Hurst and Cole Fisher being the main scoring contributors. Ben Wert played well defensively, recording a pair of steals that immediately led to baskets on the other end of the floor. At halftime, the Pioneers led by a score of 27-24.  The Pioneers took control of the

On Monday night, the Lady Pioneers hosted the Lancaster Mennonite Blazers in a non-league match-up. The Blazers came into the game with a 3-1 record, losing to only Lancaster Catholic. On paper, the matchup looked thrilling, and it certainly did not disappoint.  Kiersten Hostetter in Game vs Garden Spot, 2020 (Logan Thompson) After the Blazers jumped out to an early lead, the Pioneers scored 11 unanswered points to earn a 5 point lead by the end of the quarter. The scoring run was prompted by quick-thinking Kiersten Hostetter, who intercepted a pass intended for Mariah Wilson, then raced to the other end to convert on an and-one layup. Emma Drouillard also had a strong first quarter, scoring 7 points on 50% shooting. The Pioneers led 16-11 at the end of the first quarter. The Pioneer offense went cold in the second quarter, scoring just 6 points. Strong play on both ends by Lily Lehman and Mariah Wilson propelled the Blazers back into the lead. Wilson finished the half with 11 points,

On Friday night, the Boys' Basketball team hosted the Solanco Golden Mules. The last time the Mules defeated the Pioneers, most of the players in tonight's game were in preschool (2007). The Mules entered the game with a record of 0-2, losing a heartbreaker to Penn Manor and getting blown out by Red Lion. Tyler Burton in Game vs Manheim Central (Jon Klein) The Mules came out of the gates firing, with Zed Baker playing exceptionally well. Baker had 8 points during the quarter, including 2 three-pointers. Tyler Burton and Ben Wert kept the Pioneers afloat as the Mules went into the second quarter with a 17-15 lead. The Pioneers looked rejuvenated in the second quarter, with Tyler Burton shooting lights out for the Pioneers. Burton scored 10 points during the quarter, bringing his scoring total to 16. Brady Cole also played well, keeping possessions alive with good offensive-rebounding. Going into the break, the Pioneers led by a score of 32-23. The third quarter played out simila

  On Wednesday night, the Boys' Basketball team hosted the Manheim Central Barons. Going into the game, the Pioneers had won 6 straight meetings between the teams dating back to 2017. The Barons entered the game with a record of 1-1, defeating Fleetwood and narrowly losing to Cocalico.  Both teams started off fast, passing the ball well and hitting open shots. Isaiah Parido led the way for the Pioneers in the first quarter, scoring 7 points. The Barons led 15-13 at the end of the quarter.  Things slowed down a bit in the second quarter, with both teams entering the bonus due to poor off-ball fouls. At halftime, the game was tied at 23. Tyler Burton carried the scoring load in the quarter, scoring 5 points. Trey Grube and Wyatt Becker led the way for the Barons, both nearing 10 points at the end of the first half.  The Pioneers gained both momentum and the lead during the 3rd quarter, playing team basketball on the offensive side of the ball and getting some much-needed stops on the

After a strong showing in New Holland Friday night, the Lady Pioneers headed home to host the Manheim Central Barons Wednesday night. The Barons entered the game with a record of 1-1, losing to Cocalico and defeating Red Land.  Jenna Daveler in Game vs Cocalico, 2020 (Logan Thompson) After 6 and a half minutes of missed shots, Maddie Knier converted on a free throw for the Barons to break the deadlock. It was a very defensive first quarter, with the two teams scoring a combined 6 points throughout the entire quarter. The Pioneers led 5-1, with Jenna Daveler scoring all 5 points.  After missing her first 8 shots, Emma Drouillard started to find her groove, scoring 7 points in the second quarter. Maddie Knier and Katie Kroll led the way for the Barons, scoring 5 points each during the first half. Going into halftime, the Pioneers held a 22-13 lead.  In the third quarter, the Pioneers maintained their lead with Jenna Daveler and Maddie Knier doing the scoring for their respective teams. T

The Pioneers last took the court 342 days ago, with the Garden Spot Spartans defeating the Pioneers by a score of 34-31 in West Lampeter. After a 2-week government-mandated shutdown, high school basketball has finally begun.  Maggie Visniski in Game vs Garden Spot, 2020 (Logan Thompson) Kiersten Hostetter scored the first points of the young season for the Pioneers, sinking a free throw after being fouled shooting a layup. After a few missed shots by both teams, the Pioneers took control of the game as Katie Ranck, Maggie Swarr, and Emma Drouillard all converted on three-point attempts during the remainder of the quarter. The Pioneers led by a score of 20-8 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, turnovers hurt the Spartans as Maggie Swarr and Emma Drouillard led the Pioneers into halftime with a 20 point lead. Swarr and Taylor Soehner led the scoring for their respective teams going into the break. The third quarter was much of the same, however, Taylor Soehner was abl

319 days. That's how many days it's been since the Pioneers last hit the hardwood, losing to York Suburban in the District III playoffs. Almost one full year later, the Pioneers and the Garden Spot Spartans tip-off again in the midst of the same pandemic that began last campaign. Last season, the Pioneers won both matchups with the Spartans, including a double-overtime thriller on February 2, 2020.  Nick del Grande in Game vs Garden Spot, 2020 (Jon Klein) Having recently returned from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, expectations were high for 5' 9'' freshman guard Tyler Burton heading into his first high school game. Burton scored the first points of the new campaign for the Pioneers, driving to the net and sinking a reverse layup. The game started off slow for both teams, with the layup from Burton being the only points of the night 2 and a half minutes into the game. The rest of the quarter proved to be much of the same until Luka Vranich intercepted an inbound