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Mifflin County looks to defend state crown
BY BRIAN CARSON Sports correspondent
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LEWISTOWN—It’s tough to be a new coach at the high school level. Even trickier, taking over a program that won the first state championship in school history.
That’s the daunting task before Gina Moore as she takes over the reins of the Mifflin County Co-Ed Unified Bocce team.
The Huskies begin 202223 as the defending state champions of a sport that originated in Italy. Even more impressive is the fact that Mifflin County captured the state title in its first year of existence.
“I feel a little pressure. However, as long as the athletes are having fun - that is our number one priority,” said Moore.
Despite winning a state championship, the turnout is not as good as expected. Moore just missed double digits with nine players competing.
“Our turnout has been average. We have enough students to make a full team,” Moore said.
Two seniors return for
Mifflin County. More looks to the duo to provide an example and leadership to the squad.
“We have two students returning. Malia Scyoc and Jocelynne Clark. I am looking forward to watching them become team leaders,” Moore said.
Some new blood on the team includes senior Marley Cole, junior Jayden Clark, sophomores Jada Kanagy and Aspen Weyman, and freshman Reese Moore.
“We have seven newcomers who are excited to learn the game and represent Mifflin County High School,” Moore said.
The Huskies have a similar schedule to last year, with Upper Dauphin, Halifax, Susquenita, West Perry, and Southern Huntingdon part of the eight-game regular season.
Moore has three goals for her club this season, and not one pertains to wins and losses.
“I want the kids to have fun, build skills, and retain athletes for next year. If we do that, the season will be a success,” Moore said.
All this leads to the conclusion of an exciting season on the horizon as the Huskies look to defend their state championship.
Mifflin County Huskies
Record: 3-7.
Coach: Gina Moore. Assistants: Denise Lane, Rachael Haagen (official).
