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SHIP U. Women’s Soccer claims road shutout at Mansfield, 4-0

The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team defeated Mansfield 4-0 Wednesday in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division match.

Shippensburg improved to 2-6-2 overall and 1-6-1 in conference play. Mansfield fell to 1-9 overall and 0-8 in the PSAC East.

Kamryn Runkle scored her first collegiate goal in the third minute after a Mansfield turnover in midfield. Gabrielle Walker added a goal in the 16th minute off a cross from Andrea Black, giving the Raiders a 2-0 halftime lead.

Ashley Hughes scored in the second half to extend the lead to 3-0. Paige Marek completed the scoring with a tap-in following a turnover by the Mansfield goalkeeper.

Shippensburg goalkeeper Kirstin Brown made six saves, all in the second half. The shutout was her first of the season and the seventh of her collegiate career.

The Raiders held a 14-6 advantage in shots on goal and a 4-0 advantage in corner kicks.

Shippensburg will host Lackawanna at 2 p.m. Saturday for Senior Day at David See Field.

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Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

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Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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