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Johnsonburg wrestlers defeat Elkers, 57-3

The Johnsonburg Rams won five of the six matches wrestled in their, 57-3, win over the Elkers Wednesday night in Ridgway. Johnsonburg's Nolan Shaffer (photo in blue) defeated the Elkers Gary Emerick, 7-2, to improve to 21-1. Emerick is now 16-3.

DCC girls hold off Lady Elkers

The Lady Elkers outscored DuBois Central Catholic,21-10, in the final period, but it wasn't enough as the DuBois Central Catholic Lady Cardinals held on for a 42-40 win Tuesday night in Ridgway. Lindsay Steis (dribbling) scored four points in the contest.

Lady Elkers win in Johnsonburg

Ridgway defeated the Ramettes, 33-13, Monday night in Johnsonburg. Christina Fullem and Gabbi Rohr each scored eight points to lead the 7-3 Lady Elkers. Tess Kocjanic scored a team-high five points for the Ramettes.

Austin Green scores 1,000th point

Johnsonburg senior Austin Green seen with his parents Kristin and John Green scored the 1,000th point of his career in the Rams, 40-32, win at Ridgway Friday night. Green scored point 1,000 with 1:50 remaining in the contest. The game was halted to recognize the feat.

Rams defeat Elkers, 40-32

Gabe Watts drives to the hoop for the Johnsonburg Rams who defeated the Elkers, 40-32, in Ridgway Friday night. Johnsonburg's Austin Green scored the 1,000th point of a career in the victory. Green scored 11 as did teammate Garrett Gregori to lead the Rams.

Ramettes get first win

The Johnsonburg Ramettes (file photo) picked up their first win of the season Thursday night in Sheffield, 50-15. Kaci Stelene led the J-Burg attack with nine points.

Elkers holding Family Night Friday

The Ridgway Elkers basketball team will be holding a Family Night Friday when they host Johnsonburg. A short family recognition will be held between the JV and Varsity games.

Emerick picks up 16th win

Ridgway's Gary Emerick (132-pounds) upped his mark to 16-2 with a 6-3 win over Redbank Valley's Trenton Rupp Thursday night. Jake Wickett (152) and Hunter Wall (160) picked up pins and Joe Miller (170) a forfeit for the Elkers points in the, 51-21, home loss.

Lady Elkers open New Year with win

The Ridgway Lady Elkers defeated Karns City, 29-18, at home Monday night to up their mark to 6-2. Gabbi Rohr led Ridgway with 16 points. Julie Peterson added seven points, and Christina Fullem six points. The Ridgway girls held KC scoreless in the first half.

Ridgway Cheerleaders win District title

The Ridgway Elkes competitive cheer squad captured the District 9 Medium Division Championship Saturday at the DuBois High School. Ridgway advances to the PIAA Championships that begin Friday in Hershey. The Elkers were near flawless with their performance while edging out St.