Bethany Miller

The Cedar Crest Falcons are preparing for the new football season after finishing just below .500 and exiting the playoffs early last year. Coach Nick Lambros and returning senior Kai Speaks say the team has developed stronger cohesion through an intensive offseason, including consistently large weight-room workouts. Cedar Crest opens the season on the road against Central Dauphin East.

The Dallastown Wildcats are preparing for the 2026 football season under fifth-year head coach Levi Murphy after injuries contributed to a 4-6 record last season. Murphy and senior quarterback Corbin Myers said lessons from that campaign have motivated the team, particularly its younger players, to improve and take on larger roles. Dallastown opens the season at home against Hempfield on August 28, beginning a schedule with three consecutive Lancaster-Lebanon League opponents.

WGAL previews the 2026 high school football season across the Susquehanna Valley ahead of the August 28 opening week. Dallastown enters its fifth season under Levi Murphy after a 4-6 regular season affected by injuries, while Manheim Township is four wins away from 500 program victories following a 10-2 2025 campaign. Hempfield must replace quarterback Derek Katch, who produced 43 touchdowns as a senior, and will rely on experienced players such as wide receiver Orion Abrams.

Manheim Township’s Blue Streaks enter the 2026 football season four wins short of 500 program victories after a 10-2 campaign in 2025. Despite roster turnover from graduation, more than 80 players are competing for expanded roles under head coach Mark Evans. The team begins a demanding schedule on August 28 at Cumberland Valley, providing an early test of its potential.

Hempfield’s 2026 football season preview focuses on replacing standout quarterback Derek Katz, who scored 43 touchdowns as a senior. The Black Knights will rely on experienced players such as wide receiver Orion Abrams while emphasizing playbook preparation, film study and detailed game planning. Head coach George Eager says the team wants to move beyond moral victories, compete with Section One’s top programs and raise Hempfield’s profile. The season opens Aug. 28 against Dallastown.

Athletes from across Pennsylvania gathered at the Hershey Country Club for the 11th annual Mid Penn Celebrity Golf Classic, an event supporting local breast cancer organizations. Former NFL players Santonio Holmes and Brandon Graham emphasized personal connections to cancer and the importance of showing support. The shootout event took place Wednesday, with the main tournament scheduled for Thursday.

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game arrives at Citizens Bank Park with the Phillies heavily featured, including Cristopher Sánchez starting for the National League and several teammates also selected. Jordan Walker wins the Home Run Derby over Kyle Schwarber, becoming the first Cardinals player to take the title. Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman returns to the All-Star lineup after two injury-plagued seasons. The American League seeks to rebound after losing last year’s matchup, with first pitch set for 8 p.m.

The Phillies lead MLB All-Star Week with six selections, including Cristopher Sanchez starting for the National League and Brandon Marsh making his first appearance as a starter. Lancaster native Nick Kurtz returns home representing the Athletics and reflects on the experience. The Home Run Derby features eight players, highlighted by Phillies teammates Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber facing off for the first time since 2018. A revised format removes timed rounds, giving each participant a fixed number of swings per round to determine advancement and the final winner.

The Lancaster Stormers won 4-1 over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs during Youth Camp Day at Penn Medicine Park, extending their lead with a stolen base by David Smith and a home run from Corey Rosier before Gerson Moreno closed the game in the ninth inning.

Bryce Harper will compete in the upcoming home run derby at Citizens Bank Park, aiming to become the first player to win the event twice in his home ballpark. Harper, who won the 2018 derby with the Washington Nationals, has hit 20 home runs this season, placing him tied for eighth in the National League.

York Revolution dominated the Lancaster Stormers 12-1 during a Fourth of July weekend matchup at WellSpan Park, breaking open a scoreless start with home runs from Jacob Teter, Devonte Brown, and Jackson Ross. Alan Alonso produced the Stormers’ lone run in the fifth inning, but the Revolution continued to extend their lead to secure a strong start to the second half of the season.