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From 8 to 68: How March Madness has Changed

Carina Sarracino, Reporter April 20, 2018

The NCAA Division One Men’s Basketball Tournament is one of America’s most-watched sporting events, but it has taken years to become such a sensation. The March Madness tournament generates $10...

Florida State guard PJ Savoy (5), celebrates after defeating Xavier in a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 18, 2018. Florida State defeated Xavier 75-70. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Recap: Crazy 2018 March Madness Tournament Finishes with Epic Finale

Evan Spinney, Reporter April 9, 2018

It’s the year of unexpected wins in college basketball. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) holds a single elimination tournament for division one colleges known as March Madness every...

Lebron James’s Free Agency Decision could Alter NBA Landscape

Joel Neuschwander, Science and Technology Editor March 27, 2018

This summer, “King James” will hit the open market. Lebron James, considered by some to be the greatest basketball player of all time, will be a free agent on July 1st. A handful of teams...

HHS senior Maggie Miller high-fives her teammates as she runs on the court. Miller received Athlete of the Month for contributing to the Girls Basketball Mid-Penn Conference with 5 steals and ending her career with 199 points this season. (Courtesy of Deanna Zugay)

DTSD Athletic Department announces January Athletes of the Month

Katherine Clark, Copy Editor February 27, 2018

Hershey High School (HHS) has announced their January student-athletes of the month, Maggie Miller and Sean Coller. Miller is a senior at HHS and was nominated by her coaches for her performance and...

Hershey High School senior Nick Hines (40) covers number 25 as Mechanicsburg attempts to score. Hershey beat Mechanicsburg with a score of 56-27. (The Broadcaster/Evan Spinney)

Hershey boys basketball defeats Mechanicsburg

Sam Allery and Evan Spinney February 26, 2018

Hershey boys basketball beat Mechanicsburg 56-27 on Friday, January 19th 2018. To begin the game, Hershey senior Nick Hines won the tip-off. Although Hershey couldn’t capitalize with a basket,...

Cleveland Cavaliers Jae Crowder drives against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers sent guard Derrick Rose and forward Jae Crowder to the Utah Jazz for forward Rodney Hood, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers Keep LeBron but Trade Six

Evan Spinney, Reporter February 26, 2018

What will the king do with his new teammates? LeBron James, a professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been around in the National Basketball Association (NBA) longer than most...

Editorial: Why the Ball family did not live up to their hype

Evan Spinney, Reporter February 8, 2018

The sons are starting to look like their father in game. The Ball family is made up of three brothers, Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo - all of which are known for their basketball “talent.” LaVar Ball,...

HHS senior Jake Wilson shoots the ball scoring for Hershey against their longtime rival, the Palmyra Cougars. Wilson scored a total of 6 points Friday night helping win the game with a final score of 60-35. (Broadcaster/Katherine Clark)

Hershey High School Boys Basketball Defeats Palmyra

Katherine Clark, Copy Editor January 12, 2018

In one of their biggest rivalry games of the season, the Hershey High School (HHS) Trojans beat the Palmyra Cougars 60-35 on Friday, January 5, 2018. Scoring a third of the team’s points, HHS senior...

The Trojans and Crusaders await the tip off to begin the game. The game advanced the Trojans to a record of 8-1. (Broadcaster/Molly Glus)

Trojans boys basketball defeats McDevitt Crusaders

Molly Glus, Section Editor January 9, 2018

The Hershey Trojans defeated the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders 53-51 on Tuesday January 2, 2018. The Trojans started the game with their typical starting five, consisting of Sean Coller, senior; Jake...

Pacers’ Victor Oladipo shoots on Kevin Love in the second half of the close game on Friday, December 8th. Oladipo made an impressive contribution to the game with 33 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers Tie Franchise Record of 13 Straight Wins

Carina Sarracino, Reporter December 19, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers tied their franchise record of 13 consecutive wins in their 101-95 game against the Sacramento Kings. The team had reached their 13-win record in 2009, 2010 and now 2017. However,...

(Credit to UNC Athletics) Here UNC is playing their ACC rival, the Duke Blue Devils in the Dean Smith Center.  The Dean Smith Center is home to the UNC home basketball games.

What to expect from NCAA National Champs: North Carolina Tar Heels

Molly Glus, Lifestyle Section Editor November 13, 2017

With college basketball tip off less than two weeks away, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels are hoping to have another successful year following their national championship victory. The...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stephen Burton (11), left, gets stripped of the ball by Buffalo Bills defensive back Leodis McKelvin (21), right, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

The Secret of Professional Losers

Evan Spinney, Reporter October 5, 2017

These pro sports teams just can’t catch a break. Of the 123 Big Four sports teams—football, baseball, basketball, and hockey—some of them appear to not be able to finish the season with a win....

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