ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who tried to restore virtue to the White House after the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, then rebounded from a landslide defeat to become a global advocate of human rights and democracy, has died. He was 100 years old . The Carter Center said the 39th president died Sunday afternoon, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died in November 2023, lived most of their lives. The center said he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. “To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility,” Biden said in a statement. “He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.” Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. A moderate Democrat, Carter ran for president in 1976 as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad grin, effusive Baptist faith and technocratic plans for efficient government. His promise to never deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter said. Carter’s victory over Republican Gerald Ford, whose fortunes fell after pardoning Nixon, came amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over race, women’s rights and America’s role in the world. His achievements included brokering Mideast peace by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David for 13 days in 1978. But his coalition splintered under double-digit inflation and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His negotiations ultimately brought all the hostages home alive, but in a final insult, Iran didn’t release them until the inauguration of Ronald Reagan, who had trounced him in the 1980 election. Humbled and back home in Georgia, Carter said his faith demanded that he keep doing whatever he could, for as long as he could, to try to make a difference. He and Rosalynn co-founded The Carter Center in 1982 and spent the next 40 years traveling the world as peacemakers, human rights advocates and champions of democracy and public health. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Carter helped ease nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiate cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, the center had monitored at least 113 elections around the world. Carter was determined to eradicate guinea worm infections as one of many health initiatives. Swinging hammers into their 90s, the Carters built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The common observation that he was better as an ex-president rankled Carter. His allies were pleased that he lived long enough to see biographers and historians revisit his presidency and declare it more impactful than many understood at the time. Propelled in 1976 by voters in Iowa and then across the South, Carter ran a no-frills campaign. Americans were captivated by the earnest engineer, and while an election-year Playboy interview drew snickers when he said he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times,” voters tired of political cynicism found it endearing. The first family set an informal tone in the White House, carrying their own luggage, trying to silence the Marine Band’s traditional “Hail to the Chief" and enrolling daughter, Amy, in public schools. Carter was lampooned for wearing a cardigan and urging Americans to turn down their thermostats. But Carter set the stage for an economic revival and sharply reduced America's dependence on foreign oil by deregulating the energy industry along with airlines, trains and trucking. He established the departments of Energy and Education, appointed record numbers of women and nonwhites to federal posts, preserved millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness and pardoned most Vietnam draft evaders. Emphasizing human rights , he ended most support for military dictators and took on bribery by multinational corporations by signing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He persuaded the Senate to ratify the Panama Canal treaties and normalized relations with China, an outgrowth of Nixon’s outreach to Beijing. But crippling turns in foreign affairs took their toll. When OPEC hiked crude prices, making drivers line up for gasoline as inflation spiked to 11%, Carter tried to encourage Americans to overcome “a crisis of confidence.” Many voters lost confidence in Carter instead after the infamous address that media dubbed his “malaise" speech, even though he never used that word. After Carter reluctantly agreed to admit the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979. Negotiations to quickly free the hostages broke down, and then eight Americans died when a top-secret military rescue attempt failed. Carter also had to reverse course on the SALT II nuclear arms treaty after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Though historians would later credit Carter's diplomatic efforts for hastening the end of the Cold war, Republicans labeled his soft power weak. Reagan’s “make America great again” appeals resonated, and he beat Carter in all but six states. Born Oct. 1, 1924, James Earl Carter Jr. married fellow Plains native Rosalynn Smith in 1946, the year he graduated from the Naval Academy. He brought his young family back to Plains after his father died, abandoning his Navy career, and they soon turned their ambitions to politics . Carter reached the state Senate in 1962. After rural white and Black voters elected him governor in 1970, he drew national attention by declaring that “the time for racial discrimination is over.” Carter published more than 30 books and remained influential as his center turned its democracy advocacy onto U.S. politics, monitoring an audit of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. After a 2015 cancer diagnosis, Carter said he felt “perfectly at ease with whatever comes.” “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said. “I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” Sanz is a former Associated Press reporter.
By Conor Ryan Fabian Lysell was bracing himself for another bus ride over to Hartford on Saturday morning. Such is the usual weekend itinerary for players honing their craft in the AHL. But the Bruins had other plans for their top prospect. Hours ahead of puck drop between Boston and the Blue Jackets, the Bruins made the call to bring up Lysell from Providence. After 136 regular-season games spent in Providence across three seasons, Lysell finally earned his shot up at hockey’s highest level. “Crazy, crazy how fast things can happen,” Lysell said after Boston’s 4-0 win over Columbus. I woke up (Saturday) morning, didn’t think of this, and then you get a call and you’re up here so it’s just unbelievable and definitely special for me and my family and everybody that’s helped me along the way.” 🎥 Fabian Lysell on his NHL debut: "Crazy how fast things can happen. I woke up this morning, didn't think of this. Then you get a call and you're up here. It's just unbelievable. Definitely special for me and my family." Watch full postgame reaction ➡️ https://t.co/Lre0GaP0H9 pic.twitter.com/6See0n8CWl With the Bruins in desperate need of a scoring spark, a player with Lysell’s playmaking prowess and wheels served as an appealing addition — especially on a bottom-six unit hindered with far too many passengers as of late between Trent Frederic, Oliver Wahlstrom, and others. Even though he didn’t land on the scoresheet, Lysell made his presence felt in Boston’s bounce-back win — helping to set up Justin Brazeau’s opening tally just 2:29 into the contest. Replacing Wahlstrom on a line with Frederic and Brazeau, Lysell’s skating ability helped set up a fortuitous O-zone shift for Boston’s forward grouping. After Brazeau chipped a puck past a pair of Columbus skaters, Lysell turned on the afterburners, slipping past both players and recovering the puck in the Blue Jackets’ zone. After protecting the puck down low, Lysell handed the biscuit back to Brazeau — who jumpstarted a low-to-high play with both Brandon Carlo and Mason Lohrei that ended with Brazeau knocking a rebound into twine for an early lead. Fabian Lysell first NHL Shift and Justin Brazeau give the #NHLBruins a 1-0 lead pic.twitter.com/a7cW7bgKGw Lysell’s first shift as a Bruin didn’t led to a secondary assist, but the 21-year-old winger did the necessary legwork to get Boston’s stagnant offense rolling. “I thought he handled himself well. It’s obviously an exciting night for him, his family. He was on the ice for the first goal, which is always a good feeling,” interim coach Joe Sacco said of Lysell’s night. “And then, he did some good things. He was very responsible. He was trying to be very responsible away from the puck. “You could see he was making a conscious effort to be good without the puck, and those are the things that he needs to continue to build into his game. But I thought that he handled himself fine here tonight for his first game.” It was far from a perfect night from Lysell, who registered zero shots on goal over 11:32 of ice time. He was even bumped off the third line over the final period of play in favor of Cole Koepke, who tallied his sixth goal of the season in the win. But considering just how listless Boston’s previous third-line combination of Brazeau-Frederic-Wahlstrom had been over the past week, Lysell injected some much-needed pace and skill into an underachieving segment of the roster. Over 20:22 of 5-on-5 reps this season , the Brazeau-Frederic-Wahlstrom line has been outshot, 9-2, and outscored, 1-0. “There wasn’t really a person who could carry the play through the neutral zone between the blue lines,” Sacco said pregame of that third line. “Maybe that’s something that Fabian can add here tonight with his speed and his ability to transport the puck through the blue lines. “That’s an opportunity there. There just wasn’t a lot happening with the three of those together. So obviously you have to make some changes and have to make some adjustments.” Saturday’s debut was a long time coming for Lysell, but the timing was welcome for the young forward. Lysell’s parents — Henrik and Maria — and sister, Frida, were already visiting from Sweden as part of their annual holiday visit to the U.S. to watch Fabian play for Providence. All three were in attendance for Saturday’s game at TD Garden. “My whole family’s here. They came down for Christmas and they were actually going to go home I think tomorrow so it turned out well. ... “That’s what it’s all about,” Lysell said of having his family in Boston for his debut. “They’ve been my biggest supporters throughout all the years I’ve been playing, and helping me with everything, driving me to the rink, cooking, all that stuff, late nights. So, it’s more so for them, honestly, than it is for me. It’s special.” Time will tell if the Bruins will give Lysell a chance to build upon his promising debut. Boston sent Lysell back down to Providence on Sunday afternoon, although it remains to be seen if it was more of a paper transaction to bank cap space or a planned roster reshuffle. Conor Ryan Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023. Sign up for Bruins updates🏒 Get breaking news and analysis delivered to your inbox during hockey season. Be civil. Be kind.
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Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the PentagonThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied TikTok's petition to overturn the law — which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January — and rebuffed the company's challenge of the statute, which it argued had ran afoul of the First Amendment. “The First Amendment exists to protect free speech in the United States,” said the court's opinion, which was written by Judge Douglas Ginsburg. “Here the Government acted solely to protect that freedom from a foreign adversary nation and to limit that adversary’s ability to gather data on people in the United States.” TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court, though its unclear whether the court will take up the case. “The Supreme Court has an established historical record of protecting Americans’ right to free speech, and we expect they will do just that on this important constitutional issue," TikTok spokesperson Michael Hughes said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the TikTok ban was conceived and pushed through based upon inaccurate, flawed and hypothetical information, resulting in outright censorship of the American people,” Hughes said. Unless stopped, he argued the statute “will silence the voices of over 170 million Americans here in the US and around the world on January 19th, 2025.” Though the case is squarely in the court system, it's also possible the two companies might be thrown some sort of a lifeline by President-elect Donald Trump, who tried to ban TikTok during his first term but said during the presidential campaign that he is now against such action . The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, was the culmination of a yearslong saga in Washington over the short-form video-sharing app, which the government sees as a national security threat due to its connections to China. The U.S. has said it’s concerned about TikTok collecting vast swaths of user data, including sensitive information on viewing habits , that could fall into the hands of the Chinese government through coercion. Officials have also warned the proprietary algorithm that fuels what users see on the app is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who can use it to shape content on the platform in a way that’s difficult to detect — a concern mirrored by the European Union on Friday as it scrutinizes the video-sharing app’s role in the Romanian elections. TikTok, which sued the government over the law in May, has long denied it could be used by Beijing to spy on or manipulate Americans. Its attorneys have accurately pointed out that the U.S. hasn’t provided evidence to show that the company handed over user data to the Chinese government, or manipulated content for Beijing’s benefit in the U.S. They have also argued the law is predicated on future risks, which the Department of Justice has emphasized pointing in part to unspecified action it claims the two companies have taken in the past due to demands from the Chinese government. Friday’s ruling came after the appeals court panel, composed of two Republicans and one Democrat appointed judges, heard oral arguments in September. In the hearing, which lasted more than two hours, the panel appeared to grapple with how TikTok’s foreign ownership affects its rights under the Constitution and how far the government could go to curtail potential influence from abroad on a foreign-owned platform. On Friday, all three denied TikTok’s petition. In the court's ruling, Ginsburg, a Republican appointee, rejected TikTok's main legal arguments against the law, including that the statute was an unlawful bill of attainder, or a taking of property in violation of the Fifth Amendment. He also said the law did not violate the First Amendment because the government is not looking to "suppress content or require a certain mix of content” on TikTok. “Content on the platform could in principle remain unchanged after divestiture, and people in the United States would remain free to read and share as much PRC propaganda (or any other content) as they desire on TikTok or any other platform of their choosing,” Ginsburg wrote, using the abbreviation for the People’s Republic of China. Judge Sri Srinivasan, the chief judge on the court, issued a concurring opinion. TikTok’s lawsuit was consolidated with a second legal challenge brought by several content creators — for which the company is covering legal costs — as well as a third one filed on behalf of conservative creators who work with a nonprofit called BASED Politics Inc. Other organizations, including the Knight First Amendment Institute, had also filed amicus briefs supporting TikTok. “This is a deeply misguided ruling that reads important First Amendment precedents too narrowly and gives the government sweeping power to restrict Americans’ access to information, ideas, and media from abroad,” said Jameel Jaffer, the executive director of the organization. “We hope that the appeals court’s ruling won’t be the last word.” Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, lawmakers who had pushed for the legislation celebrated the court's ruling. "I am optimistic that President Trump will facilitate an American takeover of TikTok to allow its continued use in the United States and I look forward to welcoming the app in America under new ownership,” said Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on China. Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who co-authored the law, said “it's time for ByteDance to accept” the law. To assuage concerns about the company’s owners, TikTok says it has invested more than $2 billion to bolster protections around U.S. user data. The company has also argued the government’s broader concerns could have been resolved in a draft agreement it provided the Biden administration more than two years ago during talks between the two sides. It has blamed the government for walking away from further negotiations on the agreement, which the Justice Department argues is insufficient. Attorneys for the two companies have claimed it’s impossible to divest the platform commercially and technologically. They also say any sale of TikTok without the coveted algorithm — the platform’s secret sauce that Chinese authorities would likely block under any divesture plan — would turn the U.S. version of TikTok into an island disconnected from other global content. Still, some investors, including Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire Frank McCourt, have expressed interest in purchasing the platform. Both men said earlier this year that they were launching a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. business. This week, a spokesperson for McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative, which aims to protect online privacy, said unnamed participants in their bid have made informal commitments of more than $20 billion in capital.
Haaland strikes as City end poor run with win v LeicesterVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will visit the French Mediterranean island of Corsica in December, days after skipping the reopening of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral which was ravaged by a fire in 2019, the Vatican said on Saturday. Francis, 87, declined an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron to attend the Notre Dame reopening ceremony in Paris on December 7. He will however head to Corsica's capital Ajaccio for a conference on the Catholic faith in the Mediterranean one week later on December 15, the Vatican said. Some French bishops were "annoyed" by the Pope's decision to stay away from the Notre Dame gala, according to one bishop speaking on condition of anonymity. But the head of the Bishops' Conference of France (CEF) Archbishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort said: "The star of the Notre Dame reopening ceremony is Notre Dame itself." The Pope had not wanted his presence to be a distraction from the essential point of the occasion, he added. "It's not a snub aimed at France," said another bishop. Francis's one-day trip to Corsica will be the first papal visit to the island, where 90 percent of its 350,000 population is Catholic, according to the local Church, and religious traditions remain deeply rooted. He will give two speeches, preside over a mass and meet Macron during his nine hours on the island, the Vatican said. "It is a historic event, we will give ourselves the extraordinary means to put on an exceptional welcome for the Holy Father," said Bishop of Ajaccio Francois-Xavier Bustillo said in a video posted on social media. Francis, who will celebrate his 88th birthday on December 17, has been to France twice since becoming head of the worldwide Catholic Church in 2013. He visited Strasbourg in 2014, where he addressed the European Parliament, and last year went to Marseille for a meeting of Mediterranean area bishops, where he met Macron. He has yet to make a state visit to France, one of Europe's main majority-Catholic countries. He is also yet to make state visits to Spain, the United Kingdom or Germany. The Argentine pontiff prefers visiting smaller or less established Catholic communities, from Malta to Mongolia. The Corsica visit was championed by the popular media-friendly Bustillo, who was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in September 2023. "It will not be a state visit, but a pastoral visit. It will be a beautiful moment, a moment of hope and joy," he told AFP. In addition, the head of the Catholic Church is scheduled to be at the Vatican on December 7-8 for a service at which he will create 21 new cardinals. Rescheduling appointments over coming months would appear to be tricky, given the multitude of events due to take place in Rome in 2025, a Catholic jubilee year. Bustillo is one of the active cardinals Francis has appointed in the Mediterranean region, with the pope keen they "work together to meet the specific challenges of the area", a bishop told AFP on condition of anonymity. Those issues include migration, global warming and interreligious dialogue. Corsica will be the 47th overseas visit for Francis and his third this year, after a long tour of the Asia Pacific in early September and a trip to Belgium and Luxembourg the same month.
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'Someone will kill you soon': Taylor Fritz exposes online abuse after loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime in United CupIsrael launches new strikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to ceasefire with HezbollahHow co-writing a book threatened the Carters' marriageHegseth, a former Fox News host, Army National Guard major and combat veteran, spent much of the week on Capitol Hill trying to salvage his Cabinet nomination and privately reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead Trump's Pentagon. "Pete Hegseth is doing very well," Trump posted on his social media site. "He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense." The president added that "Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!" The nomination battle is emerging not only as a debate about the best person to lead the Pentagon, but an inflection point for a MAGA movement that appears to be relishing a public fight over its hard-line push for a more masculine military and an end to the "woke-ism" of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Military leaders are rattled by a list of “woke” senior officers that a conservative group urged Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity in the ranks if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon. The list compiled by the American Accountability Foundation includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers. It has had a chilling effect on the Pentagon’s often frank discussions as leaders try to figure out how to address the potential firings and diversity issues under Trump. Those on the list in many cases seem to be targeted for public comments they made either in interviews or at events on diversity, and in some cases for retweeting posts that promote diversity. Tom Jones, a former aide to Republican senators who leads the foundation, said Friday those on the list are “pretty egregious” advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, policies, which he called problematic. “The nominee has been pretty clear that that has no place in the military,” Jones said of Hegseth. Hegseth embraced Trump’s effort to end programs that promote diversity in the ranks and fire those who reflect those values. Other Trump picks, like Kash Patel for FBI director, have suggested targeting those in government who are not aligned with Trump. Trump's allies forcefully rallied around Hegseth — the Heritage Foundation's political arm promised to spend $1 million to shore up his nomination — as he vows to stay in the fight, as long as the president-elect wants him to. "We're not abandoning this nomination," Vice-President-elect JD Vance said as he toured post-hurricane North Carolina. He said he spoke with GOP senators and believes Hegseth will be confirmed. The effort became a test of Trump's clout and of how far loyalty for the president-elect goes with Republican senators who have concerns about his nominees. Two of Trump's other choices stepped aside as they faced intense scrutiny: former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., his first choice for attorney general, and Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff who was Trump's first choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration. Thanking the president-elect for the support, Hegseth posted on social media, "Like you, we will never back down." Hegseth faces resistance from senators as reports emerged about his past, including the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies. He promised not to drink on the job and told lawmakers he never engaged in sexual misconduct, even as his professional views on female troops came under intensifying scrutiny. He said as recently as last month that women "straight up" should not serve in combat. He picked up one important endorsement from Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, whose support was seen as a potentially powerful counterweight to the cooler reception Hegseth received from Sen. Joni Ernst, a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel. Ernst, who is also a sexual assault survivor, stopped short of an endorsement after meeting with Hegseth this week. On Friday, Ernst posted on X that she would meet with him again next week. “At a minimum, we agree that he deserves the opportunity to lay out his vision for our warfighters at a fair hearing,” she wrote. On Friday, Trump put out the statement in response to coverage saying he lost faith in Hegseth, according to a person familiar with his thinking who was not authorized to discuss it publicly. The president-elect and his team were pleased to see Hegseth putting up a fight and his performance this week reiterates why he was chosen, the person said. They believe he can still be confirmed. If Hegseth goes down, Trump's team believes the defeat would empower others to spread what they cast as "vicious lies" against every candidate Trump chooses. Still, Trump's transition team is looking at potential replacements, including former presidential rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis plans to attend the Dec. 14 Army-Navy football game with Trump, according to a person familiar with the Florida governor's plans who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. DeSantis and Trump spoke about the defense secretary post Tuesday at a memorial service for sheriff deputies in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to people familiar with the matter who said Trump was interested in DeSantis for the post, and the governor was receptive. DeSantis is poised to select a replacement for the expected Senate vacancy to be created by Marco Rubio becoming secretary of state, and Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump is seen as the preferred choice by those in Trump's orbit.
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(Updates for morning trade) By Bharath Rajeswaran Dec 30 (Reuters) - India's benchmark indexes fell marginally at the start of the week, dragged by information technology and auto stocks, in thin volume trade ahead of the end of 2024. The Nifty 50 shed 0.16% to 23,775.1 points as of 9:56 a.m. IST, while the BSE Sensex was down 0.14% to 78,585.56. Seven of the 13 major sectors fell. The broader, more domestically focussed smallcaps and midcaps were little changed. "Persistent concerns such as sustained foreign institutional investor outflows, diminishing expectations of U.S. rate cuts in 2025 and a lack of major domestic triggers amid the year-end are weighing on market sentiment," said Mandar Bhojane, research analyst at Choice Broking. India's benchmark indexes rose about 1% last week after dropping about 5% in the prior week, their worst fall in 30 months, as the Federal Reserve's projection of fewer rate cuts in 2025 lowered the appeal of emerging market assets. Asian shares edged lower on Monday as high Treasury yields challenged lofty Wall Street equity valuations while underpinning the U.S. dollar near multi-month peaks. Information technology companies, which earn a significant share of their revenue from the U.S., shed 0.7% on the day, amid sustained foreign outflows due to elevated Treasury yields. Auto shares lost 0.5% ahead of the monthly sales data due later in the week. Among individual stocks, JSW Energy climbed 6.6% after the power producer announced a definitive agreement to acquire renewable power company O2 Power Midco Holdings. Vodafone Idea rose 2.6% after telecom department dispensed with the requirement of submitting bank guarantees for spectrum acquired through auctions. Electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric Mobility lost 3% following the resignations of two senior executives. Choice Broking's Bhojane expects the market to remain subdued in the near term as investors await triggers such as monthly auto sales data and the December quarter earnings. (Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru; Editing by Varun H K and Mrigank Dhaniwala)Biden officials, Republicans point fingers over exhausted disaster loans program
Police Use Tear Gas On Khan Supporters Marching Toward IslamabadBedford Coach: Brooks Shoemaker, first season. Career record: 0-0. Assistant: Sam Slick. District/classification: 5/3A. 2023-24 record: 5-18 (4-14 LHAC). Returning starters: 4. Returning letterwinners: 6. Coach’s outlook: “The program is on an upward trajectory. Two wins two years ago and five last year, we are hoping to take a big step forward this season. We must learn to play to our strengths. We have six letterwinners back and we believe that we can eventually develop into a 10-deep rotation to maximize our athleticism. However, depth is an issue.” Roster Senior: Shannon Letrent, 6-0 F. Juniors: Emma Byers, 5-10 F; Addison Clark, 5-6 G; Rebekah Costal, 5-6 G; Makayla Koontz, 5-9 F; Kacey Martz, 5-8 G; Katie McDevitt, 5-8 F; Ashlyn Pemberton, 5-11 F; Sammi Shoemaker, 5-6 G; Kasey Shuke, 5-8 G. Sophomores: Riley Vent, 5-8 F. Freshmen: None. Berlin Brothersvalley Coach: Rachel Prosser, 19th season. Career record: 344-127. Assistants: Katie Flick, Marah Yachere, Emily Engle, Mike Harbaugh, Tess Straight. District/classification: 5/2A. 2023-24 record: 23-6 (8-0 ICC West). Returning starters: 2. Returning letterwinners: 2. Coach’s outlook: “We have a small and young team with lots of energy. We are looking forward to competing all year.” Roster Seniors: None. Juniors: Lexi Fairman, 5-6 G; Mercy Sechler, 5-8 G; Madison Visinsky, 5-5 G. Sophomores: Alexis Foor, 5-7 G; Coral Prosser, 5-8 G; Elena Ritchey, 5-9 F; Mckenzie Stivison, 5-3 F. Freshmen: Teaghan Hutzell, 5-8 F; Kaitlyn Miller, 5-1 G; Madison Oakes, 5-1 G; Vesper Ogburn; Mariska Popovich, 5-5 F; Bryn Prosser, 5-6 G; Penny Stoltzfus, 5-8 G; Samantha Walker, 5-6 G. Bishop Carroll Coach: John Strittmatter, first season. Career record: 0-0. Assistants: Nick Smith, Pat Long. District/classification: 6/1A. 2023-24 record: 11-13. Returning starters: 3. Returning letterwinners: 5. Coach’s outlook: “We are a young team and also have a great group of leaders. We will work hard at practice to build good habits.” Roster Seniors: Caroline Golden, Maddie Lieb, Maya Sirsikar. Juniors: Madison Delauter, Taylor Diehl, Allie Dziabo, Sarah Miller. Sophomores: Adelyn Myers, Adison Myers, Avery Myers; Raigan Myers, Ava Pablic, Lily Strait, Hannah Strittmatter. Freshman: Emily Lucko. Bishop McCort Coach: John Hahn, 25th season. Career record: 456-167. Assistants: Don McIntosh, Dave Gallucci, Emma Hunt, Erika Strittmatter. District/classification: 6/2A. 2023-24 record: 26-3 (18-0 LHAC). Returning starters: 3. Returning letterwinners: 8. Coach’s outlook: “We look to compete in a tough conference. We hope to be playing our basketball at the end of the season and get better every game.” Roster Seniors: Cami Beppler, 5-7 G; Elle Berkebile, 5-5 G; Olivia Olshewsky, 5-9 F; Belle Toth, 5-6 G. Juniors: Kalina Bailey, 5-6 G; Reese Bair, 5-6 G; Emma Preuss, 5-5 G; Ava Zucco, 5-10 C. Sophomores: Alissa Durst, 5-10 F; Kylie Durst, 5-5 G; Zoey Ferg, 5-8 G; Evelyn Moore, 5-6 G. Freshmen: Kate Kibler, 5-11 C; Hannah Pfeil, 5-6 F; Ciara Urban, 5-6 G; Olivia Urban, 5-6 G; Lexi Wachs, 5-7 G. Blacklick Valley Coach: Rich Price, sixth at Blacklick Valley, 13th overall. Career record: 182-104 girls only. Assistant: Cassidy Bezek. District/classification: 6/1A. 2023-24 record: 22-2 (6-0 WestPAC). Returning starters: 4. Returning letterwinners: 9. Coach’s outlook: “The girls worked very hard during the summer. They put time in on the court and in the weight room. We wanted to not only improve their skills, but their strength and quickness. We have terrific leadership from our seniors, Riley Hoover and Kristin Szymusiak. We also welcome back 2022-23 Cambria County freshman of the year Mackenzie Kinter from a knee injury she suffered prior to last season. Our five freshmen from last year played a lot of basketball and are a year older, stronger and more experienced. That should give us the depth we need to play our up-tempo full-court style for 32 minutes. The girls have made the Blacklick Valley girls basketball program a perennial playoff team. Now we want to make a deep run in the district and state playoffs. District 6 Class 1A is loaded with very talented players and teams. We want to be included in that group.” Roster Seniors: Riley Hoover, 5-6 G; Kristin Szymusiak, 5-10 G. Juniors: Danica Gailey, 5-2 G; Mackenzie Kinter, 5-6 G. Sophomores: Mackenzie Bardell, 5-10 G; Paige Kelley, 5-4 G; Sarah Mourey, 5-6 F; Josie Nedrich, 5-5 G; Averi Yewcic, 5-10 G. Freshmen: Sierra Chappell, 5-2 G; Lauren Rohrabaugh, 5-6 F; Madison Vasilko, 5-4 G; Kirsten Williamson, 5-3 G. Cambria Heights Coach: Eric Thomas, first season at Cambria Heights, seventh overall. Career record: 139-26. Assistant: Alyssa Berzonsky. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 13-10 (8-8 Heritage). Returning starters: 4. Returning letterwinners: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We have a lot of senior leadership and experience. The girls work hard and pick up on skills fast. They want to be successful. These girls have had three different coaches in threee years and that is not easy. I only took over the team a few weeks ago, so we are just getting to know each other on the court. If we can work together and play good solid defense, I think we can be very good and competitive in all of our games.’’ Roster Seniors: Maelyn Dutko, 5-7 G; Hannah Hite, 5-2 G; Sienna Kirsch, 5-9 F; Gracey Vinglish, 5-8 F. Juniors: Markie Bender, 5-3 G; Gracie Bradley, 5-6 F; Kinley Rogal, 5-2 G. Sophomores: Mya Crowell, 5-7 F; Lilly Karlheim, 5-7 G/F; Rachel Nelen, 5-2 G. Freshmen: Ava Adams, 5-7 G/F; Sierra Hoover, 5-5 G; Kylee Karlheim, 5-3 G. Central Cambria Coach: Brittany Bracken, 11th season. Career record: 131-112. Assistants: Becky Bard, Eric Rummel, Shane McGregor. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 13-12 (10-7 LHAC). Returning starters: 5. Returning letterwinners: 7. Coach’s outlook: “We have a great group of upperclassmen with a lot of experience. These girls have been playing varsity the last couple of seasons. They have put in the time, they know our system and they have worked hard. Additionally, we have a talented group of underclassmen to complement them.’’ Roster Seniors: Ava Barra, 5-4 G; Keira Link, 5-8 F; Kennedy Moore, 5-6 G; Aubrey Ruddek, 5-7 F; Abigail Sheehan, 5-4 G; Alaina Sheehan, 5-3 G. Junior: Alaina Long, 5-5 G. Sophomores: Katie Benko, 5-8 F; Katie George, 5-10 F; Camryn Matlin, 5-6 G; Bella Mesoras, 5-3 G; Rowyn Ruddek, 5-6 G; Katie Zernick, 5-3 G. Freshmen: Paige Alexander, 5-6 G; Coreigh Anderson, 5-6 F; Gianna Grimaldi, 5-7 F; Makenzie Hite, 5-3 G. Chestnut Ridge Coach: Meredith Zorn, first season. Career record: 0-0. Assistant: Ashley Stahl. District/classification: 5/3A. 2023-24 record: 13-13 (8-10 LHAC). Returning starters: 2. Returning letterwinners: 3. Coach’s outlook: “This will be a rebuilding year for the team. We have a lot of talent in our small numbers, but we are very young and inexperienced. We lost five starting seniors last year, in addition to others and had a few not return to play this year.” Roster Senior: Leah Herman, 5-4 G. Juniors: Bree Harbaugh, 5-3 G; Liza Ickes, 5-6 G; Lydia MacIntyre, 5-6 F. Sophomores: Isabella Carl, 5-1 G; Jenna Damjanovich, 5-8 G/F; Makenna Herman, 5-6 G; Daisy Moyer, 5-10 F. Freshmen: Lillian MacIntyre, 5-5 G/F; Rylie McCreary, 5-5 F; Naiara Shaffer, 5-5 G; Leah Vent, 5-5 G. Conemaugh Township Coach: Lisa Byer, eighth season. Career record: 67-92. Assistants: Paul Baer, Carly Gindlesperger. District/classification: 5/2A. 2023-24 record: 6-16 (4-12 Heritage). Returning starters: 4. Returning letterwinners: 7. Coach’s outlook: “This year is another challenge as we compete in the tough Heritage Conference. Our returning players are experienced, connected and obtain a hard work-ethic. We have freshmen who are quick, knowledgeable and eager to step up to the challenge. The Lady Indians are a respectful, unselfish and tough tribe – ready for any obstacle thrown their way.” Roster Seniors: Ava Byer, 5-10 G; Ashlyn Fetterman, 5-3 G; Katie Wiley, 5-5 G. Junior: Katrina McCann, 5-6 G. Sophomores: Dani Black, 5-9 F; Lena Dull, 5-4 G; Mayce Kordell, 5-4 G; Emily Purdy, 5-7 F; Averi Seibert, 5-5 G; Avery DiGuardi, 5-10 C. Freshmen: Isabella Bihun, 5-8 G; Gina Hagan, 5-8 G; Quinn Moser, 5-6 G. Conemaugh Valley Coach: Emada Loe, first season. Career record: 0-0. Assistant: Crystal Andrews. District/classification: 6/1A. 2023-24 record: 4-18 (1-14 Heritage). Returning starters: 3. Returning letterwinners: 3. Coach’s outlook: “This year, my outlook is all about growth, both as individuals and as a team. We’re going to challenge ourselves, push past limits and celebrate the small wins along the way. Each person plays a role in making this team stronger. As one of our main goals would be to win some more games, but to also support each other, building our skills, being coachable and most importantly making memories.” Roster Seniors: Briena Chitester, 5-5 F; Penelope Reininger, 5-9 F; Megan Rose, 5-5 F. Juniors: Jacey Crowe, 5-5 F; Soleil Williams, 5-8 F. Sophomores: Illy Darcangelo, 5-1 G; Madison McCleester, 5-2 G. Freshmen: Lillian Himes, 5-4 G; Hayden Kelley, 5-5 F; Kendall Korhut, 5-5 F; Gwen Masser, 5-9 F; Laine Poborski, 5-8 G. Ferndale Coach: Sarah Riffle, 11th season. Career record: Not provided. Assistant: Gary Kinsey. District/classification: 6/1A. 2023-24 record: 8-15 (3-3 WestPAC). Returning starters: 5. Returning letterwinners: 8. Coach’s outlook: “We have the potential to be a very good team. We are returning five senior starters and eight letterwinners who we will look to lead our team. The girls have entered this season focused and ready to win.” Roster Seniors: Abigail Barley, Deajah Chatman, Aubrielle Leverknight, Affiniti Mason, Shayley Ross, Maisen Sechrengost. Junior: Kauthar Quraishy. Sophomores: Favour Alaba, Alexis Blough, Carley Mitchell, Mollie Moschgat, Gracie Parrondo, Geonna Riffle. Freshmen: Peyton Bailey, Brynn Hyland, Lilly Kinsey, Delaney McKendree. Forest Hills Coach: Carol Cecere, 30th season. Career record: 488-213. Assistants: Scott Lashinsky, Mike Crisafulli. District/classification: 6/4A. 2023-24 record: 25-4 (18-2 LHAC). Returning starters: 0. Returning letterwinners: 5. Coach’s outlook: “Replacing an entire starting five that won both the LHAC and District 6 titles is certainly a challenge, but one we’re excited to attack. An athletic, hungry and young group is eager to prove their worth with a fast, tenacious style of play. Team energy and camaraderie have been outstanding in the preseason. Lone senior Ana Spangler leads the way and a deep backcourt is led by talented junior guards Aivah Maul and Morgan Gdula. The conference and district are loaded with quality teams, which makes every night a great challenge.” Roster Senior: Ana Spangler, 5-8 F. Juniors: Morgan Gdula, 5-3 G; Aivah Maul, 5-3 G; Eva Myers, 5-10 F; Samantha Papcunik, 5-6 G; Paxtyn Pcola, 5-6 G. Sophomores: Bailey Brown, 5-7 G; Isabella Carpenter, 5-6 F; Addison Lashinsky, 5-4 G; Sydney Martin, 5-8 F; Mya Papcunik, 5-5 G; Kiera Smith, 5-5 G; Joslyn Valko, 5-4 G. Freshmen: Kinleigh Baumgardner, 5-3 G; Danika Faith, 5-7 F; Kadyn Kobal, 5-10 F. Greater Johnstown Coach: Xavier Thomas, fourth season. Career record: 24-47. Assistants: Jill Nash, Morgan Cypher. District/classification: 6/5A. 2023-24 record: 13-12 (9-9 LHAC). Returning starters: 5. Returning letterwinners: 8. Coach’s outlook: “To be the hardest playing and most excited team to watch and make sure we compete in every single game.” Roster Seniors: None. Juniors: Kassidee Hardison, Zaniah Reed, Zayona Thomas, NaLonai Tisinger, Laniyah Womac, Shi’Kia Young. Sophomores: Aubreyonna Nash, Marcella White. Freshmen: Camilla Bastista, Emma Cypher, Kayona Jeffers, Zayla Thomas. Johnstown Christian Coach: Kevin Yoder, second season. Career record: 16-3. Assistant: Chris Lushko. 2023-24 record: 16-3 (14-1 ACAA). Returning starters: 2. Returning letterwinners: 4. Coach’s outlook: “This team has worked hard in the offseason and is dedicated and focused to repeat last season’s success and take the next steps needed to win the conference tournament.” Roster Seniors: Ellie Speigle, F; Lydia Hostetter, G; Sybella Mack, G; Olivia Lushko, F. Juniors: Hope Ressler, C/F; Malia Sorg, F/G. Sophomore: Lily Lushko, C/F. Freshmen: Dani Colman, F/G; Kendra Johnson, F/G; Noel Lushko, G; Oriana Yoder, G. Meyersdale Roster Seniors: Jessica Daughton, Destinne Manuel. Juniors: Trinity Hoover, Emma Kretchman. Sophomores: Abigail Beal, Karleigh Beal, Madison Berkley, Sarah Hainsworth, Lillian Moore, Taylor Short. Freshmen: None. North Star Coach: John Oleskey, second season at North Star, sixth overall. Career record: Not provided. Assistants: Jadie Leazier, Kyrsten Joseph, Mike Hurley. District/classification: 5/2A. 2023-24 record: 3-19 (2-10 ICC West). Returning starters: 6. Returning letterwinners: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We have a talented group of 11 girls.” Roster Seniors: None. Juniors: Kylee Cramer, F; Emily Johnston, G; Madolyn Kimmel, G; Layla Overly, F; Madeline Perrin, F. Sophomores: Ella Mazzarese, G; Isabella Scott, G/F; Eliza Shaffer, G/F. Freshmen: Ella Hurley, F; Lia Hurley, F; Mary Johnston, G. Northern Cambria Coach: Brian Kuhn, first season at Northern Cambria. Career record: 36-34. Assistants: Casey Kuhn, Breann Kuhn. District/classification: 6/2A. 2023-24 record: 5-17 (1-14 Heritage). Returning starters: Not provided. Returning letterwinners: Not provided. Coach’s outlook: “We’re going to rely on our senior leadership. We have team speed and think will be solid on defense. Our goal is to improve every game and get back in the playoffs.” No roster submitted Penn Cambria Coach: Josh Himmer, second season. Career record: 12-11. Assistants: Lisa Beck, Brennon Shall. District/classification: 6/4A. 2023-24 record: 12-11 (9-9 LHAC). Returning starters: 4. Returning letterwinners: 8. Coach’s outlook: “In my opinion, we play in one of the top conferences in the state. We’re excited to see how we compete against some of the top-level talent in the state on a daily basis.” Roster Seniors: Addy Hite, 5-10 F; Tagen McConnell, 5-8 F; Ava Saleme, 5-9 F. Juniors: Meghan Anderson, 5-7 G; Kaydynce Baney, 5-8 F; Reagan Conrad, 5-5 G; Makenna McCoy, 5-6 G. Sophomores: Eden Davison, 5-7 F; Avery LeMaster, 5-9 G; Aubree Rickens, 5-4 F; Megyn Stipanovich, 5-6 F. Freshmen: Sophia Beard, 5-8 F; Isabella Bianconi, 5-9 G; Makayla Bianconi, 5-9 G; Kate Eckenrode, 5-7 G; Rachel Fisher, 5-7 G; Lily Gergely, 5-10 F; Avayah LeMaster, 5-7 G; Katie Marana, 5-4 G; Peyton Rabatin, 5-5 G. Portage Coach: Lance Hudak, 23rd season. Career record: 309-234. Assistants: Makena Baumgardner, Don Gouse Sr. District/classification: 6/2A. 2023-24 record: 24-4 (15-2 Heritage). Returning starters: 0. Returning letterwinners: 5. Coach’s outlook: “Losing five senior starters from last year’s very successful team presents a challenge that our 2024-25 Mustangs welcome. This is a motivated group, whose winning mindset and toughness will make up for a lack of overall experience. We had a productive offseason that allowed individuals to improve their skills and grow together as a unit. By supporting each other, assuming roles and giving 100% effort, we expect to get better each time we step on the court and be a squad to reckon with come February.” Roster Senior: Payton Noll, 5-9 F. Juniors: Liana Bagby, 5-7 F/C; Cassie Burkett, 5-5 G; Britton Myher, 5-7 G; Ava Offman, 5-5 F/C. Sophomores: Kendall Bednarski, 5-7 G; Brynn Burkett, 5-9 F; Jada Irvin, 5-5 G; Kendall Stancovich, 5-5 G. Freshmen: Mya Burda, 5-7 G; Skyler Krestar, 5-7 G; Eden Myers, 5-8 G/F; Johanna Noel, 5-7 G/F; Avery Smith, 5-8 G/F. Richland Coach: Paul Johnson, third season. Career record: 20-22. Assistant: Tessa Gunby. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 10-12 (8-10 LHAC). Returning starters: 3. Returning letterwinners: 7. Coach’s outlook: “We have a great opportunity to build on the skill and experience of our mid to upperclassman. The bulk of our team has contributed big minutes early and we are looking to lean on that experience to help build strong team bonds, chemistry and ultimate success.” Roster Senior: Lanie Marshall, F. Juniors: Alyssa Amenti, G; Rebecca Fetchko, G; Sheraghna Hall, F; Leyna Roman, F. Sophomores: Grace Jakubowski, F; Trinity Macey, G. Freshmen: Kira Amenti, G; Jaxsen Fox, G; Jenna Jordan, F; Elleigh Ladika, G; Brooklyn Roberts, F; Maliyah Wadley, F; Kiya Wise, F. Shade-Shanksville Coach: Mark Satkovich, fifth season. Career record: 39-53. Assistant: None. District/classification: 5/1A. 2023-24 record: 0-20. Returning starters: 5. Returning letterwinners: 9. Coach’s outlook: Not provided. Roster Seniors: Zoe Ketchock, Carly Pongrac. Juniors: Allie Deneen, Kennedy Landis. Sophomores: Patty Kovacs, Payton Maddy, Lowen Mincek, Hayden Oaks, Olivia Rapsky. Freshmen: Grace Hufford. Somerset Coach: Bill Housley, fifth season. Career record: 18-69. Assistants: Hank Sembower, Suzy Housley. District/classification: 5/4A. 2023-24 record: 2-20 (1-17 LHAC). Returning starters: 4. Returning letterwinners: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We had a lot of young players gain valuable experience last season. Now we need to take the next step and be more competitive.” Roster Senior: Riley Holmes, 6-0 C. Juniors: Ava Baumgardner, 5-6 G; Reagan Holmes, 5-10 F; Eve Housley, 5-8 G; Gianna Rosman, 5-5 G. Sophomores: Belle Martin, 5-6 G; Alayna Nicklow, 5-7 G; Raisa Seslow, 5-6 G; Abigail Stanton, 5-8 G. Freshmen: Jo Sharbaugh, 5-9 C; Sophie Spangler, 5-3 G. Turkeyfoot Valley Roster Seniors: Makiah Schartiger, G/F; Shyanne Schur, G/F; Maleigha Younkin, G/F. Junior: Kiley Mitchell, F. Sophomores: Amaris Kozlowski, F; Eirean Walker, G. Freshmen: Ellie King, G; Laurel Vogel, G/F. United Coach: Collin Moore, first season. Career record: 0-0. Assistant: Kelli James. District/classification: 6/2A. 2023-24 record: 16-8 (12-5 Heritage). Returning starter: 1. Returning letterwinner: 1. Coach’s outlook: “I think we have a hard-working group of girls that will continue to grow as the season goes on. We will be competitive in the games we play and I expect a lot of this group this year to step up and fill in for some of those seniors we lost from last season.” Roster Seniors: Macy Burkett, 5-7 C; Brooke Esposito, 5-4 F; Braleigh James, 5-4 G; Maddison McGinnis, 5-5 G. Juniors: Lilly McGinnis, 5-5 G; Autumn Rose, 5-6 C. Sophomores: Sophia Eritano, 5-1 C; Olivia Henning, 5-6 G. Freshmen: Ella Esposito, 5-0 G; Kenedi Fiochetta, 5-4 G; Payton Kolarik, 5-4 G; Mya Lichtenfels, 5-7 F; Alyssa Monty, 5-4 F; Faith Wirick, 5-6 F. Westmont Hilltop Coach: Brittany Eisenhuth, fifth season at Westmont Hilltop, sixth overall. Career record: 81-40. Assistant: Chad Eisenhuth. District/classification: 6/4A. 2023-24 record: 23-5 (15-3 LHAC). Returning starters: 2. Returning letterwinners: 3. Coach’s outlook: “We are excited to see what our young team can accomplish despite some key losses. We always have the ‘next girl up’ mentality, so we expect to be competitive every game.” Roster Seniors: MaKenzie Davis-Reese, 5-1 G; Zoey Lynch, 5-8 G. Junior: Meda Valaifyte, 5-7 G. Sophomores: Maggie O’Neil, 5-6 G; Devyn Shingler, 5-10 G; Chloe Schuster, 5-5 G; LaMya Stephens, 5-9 F; Ava Stuart, 5-6 G. Freshmen: Sarah Gibbons, 5-10 G; Cali Lynch, 5-8 G. Windber Coach: Chad Manippo, first season. Career record: 0-0. Assistants: Jeff Jablon, Jeb Hechler. District/classification: 5/2A. 2023-24 record: 16-8 (6-2 ICC West). Returning starters: 4. Returning letterwinners: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We’re looking forward to building on the momentum from our summer with a talented group of players from varsity to junior high. The 2024-25 season brings a lot of change, everything is new so there’s work to be done. But, we’re excited about the depth, versatility and athleticism this team has so playing hard, defending and rebounding, playing with toughness, and playing together will be our identity. Our schedule will challenge us with some very good teams, but our competitive spirit is high and we’ll rely on a process focused mindset of developing the right habits, growing and getting better each day.” Roster Seniors: Angel James, 5-8 G; Maggie Manippo, 5-7 G. Juniors: Lila Andrews, 5-5 F; Emma Birkhimer, 5-6 G; Kaylie Gaye, 5-5 G; Cailin Jablon, 5-7 G/F; Payton Roxby, 5-9 F; Autumn Walz, 5-9 G/F. Sophomores: Rylee Baer, 5-9 G/F; Kendall Decewicz, 5-7 G; Katelyn Lorditch, 5-10 F; Kate Krone, 6-0 C. Freshmen: Emma Edwards, 5-4 G; Annbella Gathagan, 5-9 F; Sadie Pallo, 5-8 F; Sadie Pecze, 5-6 G; Alivia Solensky, 5-4 G; Marlee Oyler, 5-8 F; Pacey Oyler, 5-4 G; Taylor Uebel, 5-7 F. Ligonier Valley, Meyersdale, Rockwood and Turkeyfoot Valley did not return questionnaires. 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