Elizabethville, PA  — The Pine Grove Cardinals  narrowly avoided a stunning collapse, defeating the Upper Dauphin Area Trojans  42-40 in a tight non-conference boys' basketball opener on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The Cardinals built an 11-point lead in the third quarter before a deep scoring drought allowed the Trojans to erase the deficit and tie the game late. Game Summary: A Game of Runs The contest was defined by two significant swings of momentum: First Half:  The tea

The Upper Dauphin Area High School boys wrestling team enters the 2025-26 season firmly focused on growth and fundamental improvement, as they navigate what Head Coach Todd Rupp  describes as a "rebuilding mode." Competing in the Tri Valley League  and District III Class AA , the Trojans will lean on a small but talented core of returning veterans to guide a largely inexperienced 15-man roster. Rebuilding with a Focus on Fundamentals Coming off a 5-4 overall record (3-2 in th

ELIZABETHVILLE, PA – The Upper Dauphin Area Boys Basketball program is embracing a philosophy of daily improvement  as they enter the 2025-26 season, led by second year Head Coach Adam Zigner. With a roster described as "Hungry, Energetic, and Passionate" , the Trojans face the significant challenge of inexperience but believe their dedication to growth will allow them to surprise opponents. Inexperience is the Team's Biggest Hurdle The Trojans enter the season with a notable

Upper Dauphin Area High School  Girls Wrestling, led by Head Coach Todd Rupp , is looking to build on their past success as they enter the 2025-26 season. After finishing the last season as League Champions  with an impressive 6-0 overall record  and a 4-0 league record  , the team is focused on taking "steps forward to the next level". Competing in the Tri Valley League  and District III Class AAAA . Team Composition and Strength The squad currently boasts 19 wrestlers  on t

ELIZABETHVILLE, PA —The Upper Dauphin Area girls' basketball team is poised to enter the 2025-26 season as a "surprising underdog,"  according to Head Coach Denise Smeltz. With a roster defined by youth and only one returning starter, the Trojans are shifting their focus to maximize their speed, shooting ability, and outstanding summer league success.  Last Season in Review (2024-2025) The 2024-2025 season saw the Trojans achieve significant postseason success: League Play: