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Berks County company outfitting the US women's gymnastics team for Paris Olympics
We all know the United States gymnasts are going for gold at the Olympics in Paris this month, but did you know the company responsible for outfitting them is from the Delaware Valley?GK Elite in Reading, Berks County has been making gymnastics leotards and apparel for decades, but this is the first time they are unveiling the uniforms to the public before the team hits the mat.Action News reporter Christie Ileto has the full story in the player above.To see the full Olympic collection from GK Elite, visit: GKElite.com.
Fleetwood man trains for shot to win gold at Olympics
MAIDENCREEK TWP., Pa. - Just a little over a week away from the 2024 Olympic Games, a Berks County man is gearing up for his chance to compete. He'll be the seventh person with ties to the county to head to the Olympics. On Aug. 2, you can tune into...
Kyle Busch and son set to race at Action Track USA for 600 Speed week
KUTZTOWN, Pa - It's 600 Speed week at Action Track USA in Kutztown, and Wednesday night a special guest is taking to the track. NASCAR's Kyle Busch is set to race, along with his son Brexton. It's the second straight year that Busch will compete at Action Track, but the...
Over 150 Bikes Being Given Away to Kids at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday Night
Over 150 bikes will be given away Friday Night by the Getz family to kids attending Big Diamond Speedway races. It will be “Topless” night this Friday, July 19th at Big Diamond Speedway. That’s right, the Quandel Concrete Modifieds will be going topless racing 30 laps for a $7,000 first place prize. Not to be left out, the Uss Achey, Inc 602 Crate Sportsman will also be Topless and racing in a 20-lap feature for some extra cash with $1,200 going to the winner on Dukmen Enterprises Night. Rounding out the big racing card will be the Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners along with the return of the Big Creek Concrete Rookies who will also go topless.
Fairfax native earns academic honors while serving aces on the court
Kutztown University’s Neal Devkaran is no stranger to balancing academic and athletic success. Raised in Fairfax, the graduate student attended Paul VI Catholic High before enrolling at Marymount University, where he pursued a degree in psychology with a minor in communication studies. However, his plans changed, and ultimately he opted for business.
From Cuba to America, Yaime Perez looks forward to competing for Team USA
FLEETWOOD, Pa - Yaime Perez is already an accomplished discus thrower for her home country of Cuba. After the 2022 World Championships in Miami, Perez defected to the United States. For Perez it was a challenging time, unsure that she'd get back to the form she held competing for Cuba.
Winners Crowned at Jim Harrington Bracket Nationals
Sisko, Linke, Northrop, Nichols, Biondo, Worters, and Alberts cash in at the Jim Harrington Bracket Nationals at Numidia Dragway. MOHNTON, PA- JPFetch Promotions held their Jim Harrington Bracket Nationals July 12-14, 2024 at Numidia Dragway. The event featured triple $20,000-to-win races for Top Bulb. No Box racers were also invited in on the fun with $1,000 No Box Bonus each day. In addition, there was also a $10,000-to-win 64-Car Shootout on Saturday night.
Lebanon High School Welcomes New Varsity Head Baseball Coach
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced the newest addition to the sports coaching team with a new hire for head coach of the varsity Lebanon High School baseball team for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Lebanon High School welcomed new Varsity Head Baseball Coach Riley Benner to the Tigers team after...
Kutztown looks to keep their stellar season going in the Region 2 tournament
KUTZTOWN, Pa - The Kutztown Legion baseball team is one of two teams from Berks County standing as the postseason continues. Up next in the state the Region 2 tournament. Kutztown will take a short drive to Emmaus for their opening round meeting with North Parkland. Heading into the Region...
Kutztown women’s volleyball nets AVCA Team Academic Award
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – For the second year in-a-row and fifth time in program history, the Kutztown women's volleyball team earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, an award that recognizes classroom excellence during the 2023-24 academic year. In order to earn the AVCA Team Academic...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 63: Brayden Brown, Ephrata HS
Honors: Lancaster Lebanon League Section 3 2nd Team Running Back. Coaches Comments: Brayden burst on to the seen as a playmaking linebacker as a sophomore. Last year he continued this defensive playmaking ability with 3 pick 6’s. Additionally, Brayden became our feature running back and accumulated over 1300 yards. Brayden is a team leader and a rare three-sport athlete. We expect him to be a big part of the 2024 Mountaineers!
Section 7 Championship now set for Friday
The Section 7 Little League Championship will now occur on Friday at Rotary Park in Reading at 5:00 p.m. Greencastle will play the East Side vs. Dillsburg winner on Thursday. The game started on Wednesday and was suspended by rain in the bottom of the first inning. It will conclude tomorrow night.
Lebanon Schools Hosts Parent Meeting For All Sports On Aug. 8
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced that parents of student athletes for fall, winter and spring sports at Lebanon High School are encouraged to attend a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 to learn more about the upcoming seasons during the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting will be held on Thursday,...
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