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Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Carl Henderson has sports cards at his Havertown shop. Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia was once a hotbed for producing the cards,. Fleer, a leading Olney factory for...
Beloved Sun Valley High School wrestling coach dies suddenly; community gathers for balloon release
ASTON, Pa. - A community in Delaware County is mourning the loss of a beloved father, husband, brother and coach who died suddenly on Friday. Tommy Ellis, 43, the longtime wrestling coach at Aston’s Sun Valley High School passed over the weekend after his family says he suffered an aneurysm late Friday in their Brookhaven home.
Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Ryan Stevens customized these cleats for Bryson Stott when the Phillies played in the London Classic. Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing...
Villanova Coach Kyle Neptune Is Frustrated but No Where Near Defeated
Though the Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team struggled last season, head coach Kyle Neptune is keeping a positive outlook, excited about the potential of this season’s roster, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neptune had to turn a deaf ear to occasional boos coming from the stands...
Blistering first half sees Union II defeat Toronto FC II
Philadelphia Union II racked up four goals in the first half to take down Toronto FC II by a 4-0 margin in Canada on Sunday afternoon. After missing a significant amount of starters in their midweek contest against rivals Red Bulls II, Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc’s squad was back to full strength for the second showdown against Toronto. Goalkeeper Mike Sheridan started between the sticks with the defensive pairing of Neil Pierre and Olwethu Makhanya as center back anchors. Sanders Ngabo, CJ Olney and David Vazquez returned to the lineup as well in the midfield to provide some sparks which was noticeable from the jump.
Men’s Swimming and Diving’s Abrahams ’24 Earns U.S. Paralympic Roster Spot
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving's David Abrahams '24 was named to the 2024 United States Paralympic Team on Sunday, following three days of U.S. Paralympic Team Trials – Swimming competition. Hailing from Havertown, Pennsylvania, Abrahams was one of 33 athletes, and one of 12 men,...
Ryan Henry Joins Professional Ranks With New York Rise
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. -- Villanova softball alumna Ryan Henry has broken into the professional ranks, signing a contract with the New York Rise of the Association of Fastpitch Professionals. "I'm really grateful to be playing, it's so cool to be getting back into softball which is something I never thought...
The Hankin Invitational Returns for Its 38th Year
On Monday, Oct. 7, the 38th Annual Hankin Invitational will take place at the Whitford Country Club in Exton. On Monday, Oct. 7, the 38th Annual Hankin Invitational will take place at the Whitford Country Club in Exton. Registration for the event begins on Wednesday, Jul. 10, and lasts until Sept. 2. Sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Invitational are still open and include various levels.
OC Noreasters surging in USL2 East
If you’re looking to show your support for a local soccer team with a winning record, you might want to go to Widener this Wednesday or “down the shore” on Sunday and take in an Ocean City Nor’easters game before their brief season ends. The Storm...
2025, DE, Henry Eber talks Villanova offer
Henry Eber is one of the top prospects in Connecticut. The high level 2025 defensive end has become a top target of Villanova. The 6-5, 240-pounder plays for Salisbury High School in Salisbury Connecticut and he is a menace off the edge. He talked to me about his camp visit, recently receiving an offer from the Wildcats, and when he plans to visit.
Villanova women’s soccer adds graduate transfers Caitlyn Leffler and Olivia Neal
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova women’s soccer head coach Samar Azem and her staff announced the final pieces to her incoming 2024 class, with the addition of graduate transfers Caitlyn Leffler and Olivia Neal. These additions bring the incoming class to 10 new Wildcats joining the roster in the...
Church Farm School to Host 23rd Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 19 at French Creek Golf Club
Church Farm School's annual Golf Classic raises funds for the scholarships that many students receive from the private boarding and day high school in Exton. Church Farm School will host its 23rd annual Golf Classic on Thursday, Sept. 19 at French Creek Golf Club in Elverson. A private boarding and...
Claws Rally Late But Fall 8-6 on Tuesday
WILMINGTON, DE - The BlueClaws rallied with three runs in the ninth, including a two-run home run by Felix Reyes, but Wilmington held off Jersey Shore 8-6 on Tuesday night at Frawley Stadium, handing the BlueClaws their sixth straight loss. Reyes' home run, his fifth of the year, cut the...
Big 5 Pod Schedules Set for Historic 2024-25 Women’s Basketball Campaign
PHILADELPHIA – The schedule is set as a new era in Big 5 women's basketball begins in the 2024-25 season. In the new format, all six of the city's NCAA Division I women's basketball programs have been split into two pods of three teams. Each team will play the others in their pod at on-campus sites in a round-robin format. From those games, the schedule will be set for a tripleheader at Villanova's Finneran Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 6 with the first seed in each pod competing for the Big 5 championship, the second-place teams in each pod competing for third place, and the third seeds competing for fifth place.
2025, WR, Braden Reed on his Villanova football commitment
Class of 2025, high level wide receiver, Braden Reed is one of the best prospects in Pennsylvania. At 5-10, 170 pounds, he is a show on the football field. The Pope John II star had 59 catches, 1,153 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Villanova is starting to put together a very talented class in 2025. Reed talked to me about his commitment and what he adds to Villanova's wide receiver room for VUSports.
Class of 2025, LB, Samuel Pucci discusses his recruitment
Class of 2025 linebacker, Samuel Pucci had 37 tackles and a sack last season for Sussex Central high school in Sussex, Virginia. Sussex Central was 11-2 and 5-0 in the conference last season as Pucci continued to develop as a prospect. More recently, Pucci impressed at the Villanova camp. He talked to me about his Villanova visit and more recently for VUSports.
Q&A with Villanova softball prospect, Avery Robell
Avery Robell is a talented, Class of 2026 softball prospect. She plays for Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) and is both a great fielder and hitter. Villanova Coach Bridget Orchard has an eye on adding this key prospect to her highly successful Villanova program. I spoke with Robell about her Villanova visit and her interest in the program.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 47: Mikey Enright, Radnor HS
Coaches Comments: Over my dozen years in high school football, Mikey is as good of an offensive player that I have coached. This much was evident when, as a Freshman, he was scoring three touchdowns a game in JV, which forced us to bring him up to Varsity pretty quickly. He has sneaky quickness and catches everything that is anywhere in his vicinity. Once the ball is in his hands, he makes something good happen.
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