Mike Copper is a Sports Writer at Erie Times-News. With a focus on competitive and professional sports, he covers a range of topics including individual and team sports, as well as major league sports and tournaments. Mike's work has been featured in Yahoo News, The Lebanon Daily News, Yahoo Sports, Ellwood City Ledger, and AOL, Inc.
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Mike Copper's articles primarily focus on local sports, particularly high school sports in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Given the extensive event coverage and emphasis on specific athletes and teams, he would likely be interested in pitches related to upcoming sporting events or exceptional performances by local athletes. Consider providing human-interest stories about athletes overcoming challenges or achieving significant milestones.
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By: Mike Copper
Harbor Creek's seventh-inning rally came up short against Blackhawk, which beat the Huskies in Monday's PIAA Class 4A softball semifinals.
The lack of air conditioning at Bald Eagle Area High School forced a site switch for Tuesday's PIAA Class 2A boys volleyball semifinal between Meadville and Brandywine Heights.
By: Mike Copper
The Erie Otters, highlighted by forward Zack Forwell, chose three players during the OHL's under-18 priority selection draft.
Colin Kennedy, whose hockey lineage includes former Erie Otters coach Chris Hartsburg, was selected by that same team during Friday's first round of the OHL priority selection draft.
Breckin Taylor, for the second time in as many years, beat Mike Wolfe in the final of an EDGA Match Play Tournament.
The Erie Otters' 2026 draft picks included a relative of assistant coach Chris Hartsburg and a University of Massachusetts recruit.
Val Majewski Morrison, the career scoring leader for General McLane's girls basketball program, is due for enshrinement with the Metro Erie Sports Hall of Fame's 2026 class.
Earlier Saturday start times and more weekend home games were notable when the Erie Otters released their full 2026-27 season.
By: Mike Copper
Former Mercyhurst University men's hockey trainer Mike Folga will be posthumously enshrined in the Erie Sports Hall of Fame.
Colin Kennedy, whom the Erie Otters chose with the second overall pick during this month's OHL draft, participated in Saturday's orientation camp at LECOM Sports Park.
