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Becahi and Lehigh wrestling great Darian Cruz took wild ride to become an Olympian
Darian Cruz didn’t have a long time to celebrate qualifying for the Olympics, at least not at first. Cruz, who won back-to-back PIAA Class 2A individual wrestling titles at Bethlehem Catholic in 2012-13 and a national championship at Lehigh University in 2017, will represent Puerto Rico at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after a 3-0 run at the Pan Am Olympic Qualifier on March 1.
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...
25 questions entering 2024 PA high school football season in Bucks County area
It's almost time. Heat acclimatization for most Pennsylvania high school football teams in the Bucks County area begins Monday, Aug. 5, with scrimmages Aug. 16 or 17 and the first PIAA games scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23. Here are 25 questions with the start of the season 32 days away....
Quakertown mercy rules Reading in Legion Region 2 opener
EMMAUS, Pa - Reading and Quakertown took to the diamond in the Legion Region 2 tournament. Quakertown rolling in this one with a 10-0 mercy rule win in five innings. In the bottom of the first things getting going early, Cole Reich hits an RBI single to drive in the first run. Still in the opening inning, Cooper Natisin lines one past second base to drive in the second run.
Kutztown U. trainer headed to Paris to help Team USA wrestlers bring back gold... again
Bethlehem resident Shelby Hoppis and Team USA wrestling took home nine gold medals in Tokyo in 2021. Hoppis, who joined Kutztown University as its athletic trainer when she returned from the Olympic Games, is now gearing up for Paris with high hopes — and invaluable experience. “We did remarkable...
Lehigh Valley Varsity Boys Basketball Summer League Small and Large School Division Championship games | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley Varsity Boys Basketball Summer League Small and Large School Division championship games were held at Whitehall High School on Friday, July 19, 2024. The Small School Division championship game was Salisbury against Warren Hills and Large School Division championship game was Parkland against Wilson West Lawn.
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Monday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores. To report your school’s scores and stats, please complete this SPORTS SCORES FORM MONDAY’S SCHEDULE Blue Mountain League Baseball Orioles vs. Braves at Bryfogle Park, 6 p.m. Giants vs. Falcons at Easton High School, 6 p.m. Northern Yankees vs. Creekers at Pacchiloi Field, 6 p.m. Royals vs. Dodgers at Limeport Stadium, 6 p.m. ...
Proper preparation key when it comes to fall athletics, Meritus doc says
You have to walk before you can run. When it comes to preparing for fall sports, a physician with Meritus Sports Medicine suggests young athletes run before they practice. “Before the season starts, they should start working on general aerobic and cardio exercise,” said Geoffrey Sanyi, D.O. “They should be overall healthy before they start doing their work for the season.”
Lehigh Valley hits two home runs taking the series win over Worcester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (48-46) concluded the three-game series on Sunday afternoon against the Worcester Red Sox (44-51) from Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley starter David Buchanan (6-3, 5.03 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Richard Fitts (5-4, 4.76 ERA). In the bottom of the second inning with one...
The Decision of A Lifetime.
Doylestown’s Chase Harlan Is One Of Many American High School Graduates With Perhaps the Biggest Decision of His Life Right In Front of Him. Each July, just over 600 young men at the peak of athletic perfection and ascending baseball careers face a once in a lifetime decision. Pursue a college experience and education that will reap benefits for both one’s career development and formative adult years — or capitalize on the once and a lifetime chance to play major league baseball.
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