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Delco softball team heading to World Series for the first-time ever: "We're going to win it all"
NORWOOD, Pa. (CBS) -- A girls' softball team in Delaware County is headed to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama. The Interboro Bucs 10U district team is on a historic championship run. Earlier this month, the team won the Babe Ruth Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship.The girls beat out the competition in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York to stamp their ticket to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Florence, Alabama.It's a "dream" for the girls heading to Alabama, but it didn't even exist two months ago. "From two months getting together, we formed this team, we worked hard, gained...
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
Nation’s first Black-owned swim club, based in Delco, continues to help young swimmers get their feet wet
Nile Swim Club in Delaware County, the country’s first Black-owned swim club, is continuing to help the next generation of swimmers make waves thanks to a donation from water utility company Aqua.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 67: Milan Jernigan, Upper Darby HS
Coaches comment: Milan is currently one of the most electrifying players on our team. He has the ability to make big plays when necessary, and his drive to compete and win sets him apart, making him one of the most exciting players in our league. I look forward to seeing him continue his success from last year and have an even more productive season.
Casey Schaum is a Pillar of the Skateboarding Community in Chester County
Casey Schaum is a passionate skateboarder who grew up in West Chester, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Coached by his father, Andy Schaum, he was a West Side Little League All-Star until he was 12, always wanting to be involved in team sports. He graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management. However, his true passion lay in skateboarding.
Katrin Wolfe sees the golf course through a different lens
Katrin Wolfe sees a golf course from a unique perspective. As a field representative for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, serving the Mid-Atlantic region, she’s cognizant of all that goes into creating quality playing conditions. “I definitely look at bunkering,” she said. “That’s a big thing, how...
The Lord of the Pies Returns to Defend His Tomato Pie Crown
The Philadelphia Phoenix invited me out to defend my tomato pie title at halftime of their game on Saturday. The Lord of the Pies doesn’t ever back down from a tomato pie competition even if he was hated by everyone in that stadium. The hostility was merciless. The vitriol was hateful. But they don’t boo nobodies. Here’s how it went:
Kensington news: Free soccer lessons, Hagert Playground movie night, KCR Fund healing retreat, Summer Fun at Hissey, + "The Odyssey of 01" story time
Good morning, neighbors. Here’s your weekly roundup. As always, if you know of an event or resource you’d like us to include in future newsletters, email us at editors@kensingtonvoice.com. Monthly Community Meetings. Friends of McPherson. When: Every first Tuesday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Where: McPherson Square...
Temple extends five more offers
While Adam Fisher and his Temple men’s basketball staff will continue to hone in on building their 2025 recruiting class, they have also stayed busy extending offers to rising juniors and sophomores, including one with a familiar last name. Mani Sajid, Dawson Battie, Malik Fields, Angelo Dickerson and Zaahir...
Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford grad Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s point guard. After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic.
Penn State adds two fast-rising Philadelphia prospects to Lasch Bash visitor list
The Class of 2027 may seem far off in the distance for fans, but for Penn State head coach James Franklin and his staff, spotting the region’s best talent early has always been a key goal to kickstart the recruiting process. This upcoming weekend is an opportunity for them to do just that, as so […] The post Penn State adds two fast-rising Philadelphia prospects to Lasch Bash visitor list appeared first on On3.
Conestoga Swim Club falls to Springfield but sets new relay record
In its final dual meet of the season Conestoga Swim Club lost to Springfield Swim Club, 203-273, July 20 but had five triple winners and set a new 200 meter freestyle relay record. The 14u boys relay team of Ben Roeltgen, Jace Barber, Liam Jones and Nick Roeltgen swam the...
Quakertown puts Perkiomen on the brink of elimination with an 8-0 win
EMMAUS, Pa - The Legion Region 2 tournament continued on Tuesday afternoon, Quakertown and Perkiomen playing to keep a spot in the winners bracket. Quakertown would be the one keeping their spot with an 8-0 showing over Perkiomen. This one was put out of reach early with a 4-run first inning by the victors.
Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks. Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today.
Paul George on 76ers: I think we have a real, legitimate shot
Austin Krell: Paul George: “I think we have a real, legitimate shot.” Says he’s admired Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey from afar and that Embiid was secretly one of his long-time All-Star friends. Source: Twitter @NBAKrell. What’s the buzz on Twitter?. Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck. Live at...
The Eagles' 2024 100-Percenter Club
PHILADELPHIA - The annual 2024 Philadelphia Eagles' 100-percent club is 36 deep heading into 2024 training camp. First things first, 100% means 100%, not so and so is going to make the team because of feelings and assumptions. In other words, there is no avenue where a player on this...
Men’s Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
CHESTER, Pa. – Head Men’s Cross Country Coach Vince Touey announced the 2024 schedule which includes newly added meet at conference course. “The team and I are excited for the upcoming season,” said Vince Touey , Head Men’s Cross Country Coach. This season we added a new invitational to our schedule for preparations for one of the hardest courses in the MAC. Our goal this season is to use our four regular season invitationals to test our readiness of a long month of November. The Pride open their season with the Haverford Main Line Invitational on September 20. Haverford’s invite…
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Girl Scouts Hosting Night at Citizens Bank Park
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Whether you are a die-hard Phillies fan or are just looking for a fun summer evening, mark your calendar for a special event being hosted by the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) next month. The GSCSNJ is hosting a Phillies Game Night on Thursday, August 29 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies will be taking on the Atlanta Braves, with game time starting at 6:40PM. Tickets are specially-priced for the event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Create lasting memories by enjoying the game, indulging in classic ballpark food and joining with the Girl Scouts to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th-inning stretch. Also, watch the score board for a shout-out to GSCSNJ! Tickets are $45 each and are in section 138. The game is open to adults, Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts. To register and purchase tickets, visit https://shorturl.at/dio8q. For more information about the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey, visit https://www.gscsnj.org/. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Darick Hall makes history in Lehigh Valley's 4-3 win
ALLENTOWN, Pa - Lehigh Valley bounced back in game two against Worcester on Saturday night. History was made in the 4-3 win, Darick Hall launched the 70th home run of his IronPigs career, a new franchise mark. Kody Clemens would homer in the first inning to get things started and...
Malvern man to lead 80 Alcatraz swimmers for 20th annual hydrocephalus research fundraiser
On Aug. 10, Malvern resident Peter Finlayson will lead a group of 80 swimmers for the two-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco, braving the strong currents, cold water and sea lions for the 20th time. These 80 swimmers are taking the plunge for Team Hydro’s 20th annual Alcatraz...
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