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Friday, February 15, 2013 BOYS BASKETBALL Tuscarora 79, North 42 FREDERICK, Md. -  North Hagerstown had its 11-game winning streak snapped in a loss to Tuscarora (19-3). Tuscarora led 39-24 at the half and extended the lead in the third quarter outscoring North 20-4. Kenny McCrary had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks and Isaiah Keyes had six points and five rebounds for the Hubs (16-5). NORTH HAGERSTOWN (16-5) McCrary 16, Keyes 6, Ober 6, Gantt 5, Reynolds 4, Karlen 3, Peralta 2. Totals 20 1-8 42. TUSCARORA (19-3)

SMITHSBURG - After watching their 27-7 lead shrink to a 27-25 edge, the Smithsburg Leopards knew that they had to do something to keep Tuscarora from getting a comeback win. No. 4 Smithsburg marched the ball down the field and iced the game with 1 minute, 24 seconds remaining on a 1-yard quarterback sneak by Josh Daniels to give the Leopards a 34-25 win over the Titans on Saturday. "It was exciting," Smithsburg coach Buddy Orndorff said. "Tuscarora is really a nice football team.

MERCERSBURG, Pa. -- The Tuscarora School Board on Monday hired a Greencastle-Antrim School Board member as its new business manager. Eric R. Holtzman's starting annual salary was set at $75,000. His first day will be Feb. 9. Holtzman, vice president of accounting at Citi, was appointed to the Greencastle-Antrim School Board in June 2007, and won a seat in the election that fall. He currently serves as the board's treasurer. "I'm hoping I can stay on the board at Greencastle.

BOONSBORO - Boonsboro's softball team started its season on Wednesday afternoon, but the Warriors' offense had problems kicking into gear. As a result, Boonsboro was defeated 8-2 by Tuscarora. Tuscarora sophomore pitcher Danielle Naille did not walk a batter, allowing one earned run and four hits. She struck out 13. "Naille was pretty consistent," Boonsboro coach Lisa Lewis said. "She had a couple of different pitches that she could work with. If she got down in the count, she was able to battle back.

WILLIAMSPORT - Brooke Crawford took a left turn onto Memory Lane and returned to Williamsport High School on Wednesday. Back in the day, the first-year Tuscarora coach was known as Brooke Weimer, practically living in the gym while playing for the Wildcats' athletic teams. On this night, Crawford may have come home, but only to find out that house is currently Morgan Smith's residence. Smith scored a game-high 23 points, but played a vital part in Williamsport's total floor game as the Wildcats spread the offense around for a convincing 61-44 win over the Titans.

MARTINSBURG, W.VA. - A complaint that relied heavily on new statewide land-use laws in its objection to the Berkeley County Planning Commission's approval last year of a residential subdivision near Martinsburg was dismissed last week in county Circuit Court. In a 58-page decision signed by Berkeley County Court Judge David Sanders, the court denied a request by a coalition of area residents, called the Concerned Citizens of Tuscarora, to reverse the planning commission's Oct. 17 approval of the planned Ridges of Tuscarora subdivision, a 113-acre development they said threatened their water supply.

South Hagerstown boys basketball coach Kevin Naylor knew an early 11-0 lead would not be good enough against a team like Tuscarora. He was right. South Hagerstown jolted top-seeded Tuscarora, taking an 11-0 lead in the first 6:31 of Tuesday's game. But the Titans roared back to send jolts of their own through the Rebels, beating South 59-46 in the Maryland Class 3A West region semifinals. The Titans move on to the final Friday against Urbana, a 64-54 winner over Albert Einstein.

WILLIAMSPORT -- There's no place like home. Tuscarora girls basketball coach Brooke (Weimer) Crawford returned to Williamsport on Thursday night and guided the Titans to a 45-39 win over the Wildcats, her former team. Crawford graduated from Williamsport in 2001 and was a four-year member of the varsity team. "I appreciate (Williamsport coach) Chris Malott playing us every year, since this is my alma mater," Crawford said. "This is a special game for us, since a lot of our family and friends come out. " Forward Brittney Bryant scored a game-high 20 points for Tuscarora (6-14)

HAGERSTOWN -- South Hagerstown's fourth quarter was a dream for every player and coach who wants to win a game. For the Rebels, however, the fourth quarter followed three quarters in which they dug a mighty hole. South's dream period nearly erased most of a 23-point deficit Tuesday against Tuscarora, but the Rebels fell just short when Darico Provitt's 3-pointer was off target, giving the Titans a 64-61 win at South. "(Tuscarora) really wanted the game in the first three quarters and it showed," said South coach Kevin Naylor.

Despite North Hagerstown's best efforts, the Hubs were no match for Tuscarora in Thursday's boys lacrosse game at Mike Callas Stadium. Behind Cameron Maluchnik's four goals, the Titans ran away with an 11-3 victory. Tuscarora held a slim 4-2 advantage heading into the third quarter, but the Titans blew the game open in a hurry, netting five goals in the period. Behind a steady barrage of shots, John Cappolella scored two goals while Joey Allen, A.J. Shipman and Maluchnik added one goal each.

Tuscarora School District property owners could face a tax increase to support the district's preliminary 2013-14 budget. On Monday, the school board approved a preliminary budget that calls for a three-fourths of a mill real estate tax increase. A mill represents $1 of every $1,000 assessed property value. The proposed increase would cost the average property owner $14, according to Business Administrator Eric Holtzman. The school board must pass a final budget by June 30. Even with the proposed tax increase, the school board would not be able to balance its revenues and expenditures without dipping into savings.

The Tuscarora School District will host the fourth annual Arts in Action on May 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at James Buchanan High School. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:45. Arts in Action features singing, dancing, poetry, a districtwide art show, dozens of science fair projects, the Totally Random Coffee House sponsored by the district's English Department. Also featured will be a petting zoo and plant sale as well as displays from the high school's FFA. The technology and engineering departments also will be showing displays, including self-directed robots, a machine-controlled elevator system (first-place winner at the Franklin County Science Fair)

South Hagerstown boys basketball coach Kevin Naylor knew an early 11-0 lead would not be good enough against a team like Tuscarora. He was right. South Hagerstown jolted top-seeded Tuscarora, taking an 11-0 lead in the first 6:31 of Tuesday's game. But the Titans roared back to send jolts of their own through the Rebels, beating South 59-46 in the Maryland Class 3A West region semifinals. The Titans move on to the final Friday against Urbana, a 64-54 winner over Albert Einstein.

Three Pennsylvania lawmakers stopped by a Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday to talk about Harrisburg's ambitious political agenda that could have far-reaching and long-term effects. Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly this spring are debating the merits of the governor's plans to improve revenues. For 2013-14, Gov. Tom Corbett has proposed a $28.4 billion budget, which represents 3 percent in new spending. “The budget is going to be a challenge again this year.

Friday, February 15, 2013 BOYS BASKETBALL Tuscarora 79, North 42 FREDERICK, Md. -  North Hagerstown had its 11-game winning streak snapped in a loss to Tuscarora (19-3). Tuscarora led 39-24 at the half and extended the lead in the third quarter outscoring North 20-4. Kenny McCrary had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks and Isaiah Keyes had six points and five rebounds for the Hubs (16-5). NORTH HAGERSTOWN (16-5) McCrary 16, Keyes 6, Ober 6, Gantt 5, Reynolds 4, Karlen 3, Peralta 2. Totals 20 1-8 42. TUSCARORA (19-3)

When Charles Prijatelj takes the reins of the Tuscarora School District in mid-March, he has some definite ideas of the direction in which he'll take the district. As the director of curriculum and instruction at West Middlesex (Pa.) Area School District, it's no surprise that one of the areas the district's new superintendent of schools will focus on is academic excellence. “I want to do what's in the best interest of kids and really focus on doing what we need to do to raise student achievement to the level we need to raise it to,” Prijatelj said.

The Tuscarora School Board officially approved a new superintendent of schools at its meeting Monday night. Charles Prijatelj, director of curriculum and instruction at West Middlesex (Pa.) Area School District, will replace Rebecca Erb, who is retiring after about five years as superintendent of the Tuscarora School District. The board approved a three-year contract for Prijatelj (pronounced pray-uh-tell) at a starting salary of $102,500. The wording in the deal approved by the board calls for pay increases of 2 percent each year of the contract.

South Hagerstown's intensity level was much improved for Thursday's encounter with unbeaten Tuscarora. Unfortunately for the Rebels, however, the outcome was the same as the Titans tacked on a 70-63 loss, the second straight for South following Tuesday's upset loss to Williamsport. “We had no effort (Tuesday), but we came out improved and I'm happy how we came back and played,” South coach Kevin Naylor said, despite the loss that left the Rebels at 3-3. The focus now is similar to a year ago when South lost its first two games and then reeled off 21 straight.

Tuscarora placed three players in double figures and used a dominating third quarter to glide past Williamsport 57-44 in  a girls basketball game Thursday night. The game was knotted at 30 at halftime, but the Titans (5-1) opened the third quarter with an 8-0 run to produce their largest lead to that point. “We wanted to add some more second-half pressure and force some turnovers,” Tuscarora coach Robbie Turner said. “We pride ourselves on defense. We're still inconsistent but we're getting better.” Tuscarora's defense stymied Williamsport's offensive efforts in the third, limiting the Wildcats to just four points over the eight-minute span.

Two men vying to become Tuscarora School District's superintendent answered questions Monday from the community, sharing their views on a range of topics such as school security, open-door policies, arts education, and science, technology, engineering and math programs. The Tuscarora School Board is expected to vote Jan. 14 on whom to hire for the district's top administrative spot. That individual will replace Rebecca Erb, who is retiring after about five years in the role. The school board whittled down about 20 applicants to two finalists - Charles Prijatelj of West Middlesex (Pa.)