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Mike Nortrup

Mike Nortrup is a Spring Garden Township, Pa.-based freelance writer who has covered local recreation sports for the Times off and on since 1984.






Rec Sports Spotlight: Hoopmasters 16U team takes down national title

The Maryland Hoopmasters AAU 16-under team had a very good summer season, so its winning performance in Atlanta was no surprise. It was second in Hoopmasters’ annual Caviness Classic which was held May 4-5 at Liberty High. It also finished second in early June’s Maryland Flames Tournament in Boyds.

Rec Sports Spotlight: Hoopmasters 16U team takes down national title



Rec Sports Spotlight: Vipers going after MABA under-16 title

Can the Westminster Vipers repeat their comeback of the Summer Clash tournament? Coach Erin Brilhart believes they can, and he feels the pitching will be OK. However, he says the hitting and fielding, in particular, have to improve.

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