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2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittston Area DB/WR Lucas Lopresto
Tagged under: District 2, News, pfn, Player Previews. Freshman year stats of note: 38 receptions for 679, 8 TD’s. Coach says “Lucas played in just about every minute of every game as a freshman last season and became one of the top receivers in all of District 2. He is a hard working, gifted athlete who has a nose for the ball and tremendous instincts that you just can’t coach. In addition to being a starting receiver on offense, Lucas also started at defensive back and was the kick and punt returner for the Patriots.”
Lackawanna Football Conference Media Day: These teams are “excited”
Today was Media Day for the 2024 season of the Lackawanna Football Conference, hosted by The Regal Room in Olyphant. Coaches and players from many of the Lackawanna Conference teams were on hand to enjoy some food and recognition, as well as plenty of pictures and questions. After a 12-2...
Penguins team up with United Way for school supplies drive this Thursday
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins partnering with United Way to host their second annual Stuff the Zam event. The event is set for this Thursday. The team collects school supplies as well as personal hygiene products to benefit underserved students in the community. "Not everybody has...
WREST: Fox To Return To Helm Of Wrestling Program
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Lackawanna College Athletics Department is happy to announce the hiring of the coach who started it all, as John Fox makes his triumphant return to the Lackawanna College wrestling program as head coach for both the men's and women's teams. "I am very grateful for...
MSOC: Jameson Tabbed As Men’s Soccer Mentor
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Lackawanna College Athletics Department is happy to announce that Leland Jameson has been named as the next varsity men's soccer coach, set to lead the program starting with the 2024 campaign. Jameson comes to the Falcons with both professional playing experience and coaching experience at...
Suit Me wins Pocono feature as upsets abound
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Explosive Matter gelding Suits Me, a consistent checkgetter, had not made the breakthrough to the winners circle in 2024 until the $15,000 featured trot Monday (July 29) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, when he beat the heavy favorite Sainthood by a neck while taking a new mark of 1:55.1.
Southwind Celsius hot 1:51.1 winner at Pocono
Wilkes-Barre, PA — The Captain Crunch gelding Southwind Celsius was last at the quarter in the $17,000 featured pace Tuesday afternoon (July 30) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, but with astute handling from driver Braxten Boyd, the strong closer actually got a good trip and won in a career best 1:51.1.
Stinchfield Named Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Scranton, Pa. — Cameron Stinchfield was named the Marywood University cross country and track and field head coach, Director of Athletics and Recreation Andrew Smith announced Tuesday. Stinchfield will head both the men's and women's programs. Stinchfield previously served as a cross country and track and field graduate assistant...
Lansing’s Avery Wells to play D3 baseball at Marywood
Lansing baseball has been the cream of the crop for sports in Tompkins County. To go along with their multiple sectional titles and state tournament runs—including a state championship in 2012—the Bobcats have consistently seen their alumni excel in the college scene. Recent graduate Avery Wells is set to continue this trend.
Rose ready for Senior season at Wofford
At Scranton Prep Rachel Rose was an all state player with the Classics. then after one successful season with the University of South Carolina Upstate she transferred to Wofford University and has garnered numerous honors over the last two seasons including being named an 8 time Southern Conference Player of the week, Conference player of the year after her sophomore year and led the team to it’’s first ever regular season conference title two seasons ago.
West Scranton Bike Rodeo promotes safety and independence for kids
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Neighbor-Works Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted its first West Scranton Bike Rodeo Friday at Allen Park. The family-friendly event aimed to promote bike safety, education, and skills among the West Scranton youth. "It’s important for kids to learn how to ride bikes because oftentimes it’s their...
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