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Powerboat racing returns to Allentown
The roar and excitement of powerboat racing returned to Allentown’s Adams Island in the Lehigh River on June 1. Racers from at least six states, all members of the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association, competed in their “Skuas” in the first of the association’s seasonal races in the Mid-Atlantic and for the fifth time at Adams Island, according to Tom Kerr, one of the participants.
Final high school boys lacrosse rankings of 2024
Winning when it mattered most tells the story of the final local boys lacrosse rankings of 2024. Easton, which defended its league title and won its first-ever district title, was a clear-cut No. 1. Parkland avenged a rivalry-night loss to Emmaus at the end of the regular season in the...
Lehigh Valley couple set to compete in 'Summer Olympics, but for transplant recipients'
LOWER MT. BETHEL TWP., Pa. — This weekend, a couple from the Lehigh Valley will head to Alabama for an athletic competition made possible only because of transplant operations. Al and Vicki Piccotti of Martins Creek, near Easton, will compete in the ballroom dancing competition at the multi-sport Transplant...
Bachman made the changes needed to transform Easton boys lacrosse into league and district champs
An 0-3 start to the season was all longtime coach Brad Bachman needed to see to know that he had to make changes to the Easton Area High School boys lacrosse team. The Red Rovers lost 15-7 to Central Bucks West of District 1, 15-10 to Parkland and 9-7 to Emmaus, all on the road and all in a span of five days.
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Wednesday’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 WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE No events scheduled TUESDAY’S SCORES No scores reported SEND US YOUR SCORES Coaches and scorekeepers can help ensure their student-athletes are recognized by promptly reporting scores, stats and summaries by using a form that can ...
Lehigh Valley hits three home runs to beat the RailRiders in Moosic
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (41-42) visited PNC Field on Thursday night to begin a three-game road trip against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (46-37). Lehigh Valley starter Mick Abel (2-7, 6.79 ERA) was on the mound against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Egar Barclay (3-6, 7.46 ERA). The game was delayed for an hour due...
‘Bethlehem, this one's for you': Lehigh Valley IronPigs reveal new City Connect Series line
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs - the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies - revealed the new City Connect Series line and this year they're honoring the city of Bethlehem. The new jersey, hat, and merchandise collection takes inspiration from the ubiquitous Bethlehem Star. The letter style is also meant to...
Joe Henrich looking forward to return as he takes over as Catasauqua football coach
Joe Henrich can keep the brown in his wardrobe as he gets set to lead the Catasauqua football program after a long stint at head coach at Bethlehem Catholic High School. Henrich was 67-41 with the Golden Hawks and coached squads that won four District 11 titles in nine seasons between 2011-2020.
IronPigs there for each other through celebrations and conversations
Aramis Garcia found IronPigs teammate Weston Wilson in the clubhouse moments after Sunday’s series finale in Durham against the Bulls. It was no coincidence that the Lehigh Valley player in the most prolonged slump approached the team’s hottest hitter. It was only seven weeks earlier when Wilson’s batting average was nowhere near the Mendoza Line. His slugging percentage was all of .248 as ...
Defending D11 Class 6A football champion Nazareth will be looking to reload
NAZARETH, Pa. - The Nazareth football program is coming off a storybook season that saw them upend previously unbeaten Parkland in the District 11 Class 6A championship game. The Blue Eagles have talented players returning, including rising junior quarterback Peyton Falzone, but must fill the void of losing 31 graduating seniors.
Musikfest Golf Tournament Returns July 8
ArtsQuest’s 12th Musikfest Golf Tournament to be hosted at Southmoore Golf Club. Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., July 3, 2024 – ArtsQuest invites you to join us for the 12th annual Musikfest Golf Tournament, presented by B. Braun Medical, Inc., taking place on July 8 at the Southmoore Golf Club. The sold-out event will start at 9 a.m.
IronPigs take fans back to prehistoric time for 'Jurassic Pork'
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs brought back a blast from the past Tuesday: dinosaurs. It was Jurassic Pork Night at the ballgame, and attendees were able to get their hands on free Jurassic Pork hats. The caps were presented by Hatfield. After the game, fans stuck around Coca-Cola...
Ciavarella guided Phillipsburg baseball back to winning ways he experienced as a Stateliner
Phillipsburg High School’s baseball team won its most games since 2008 this spring. That’s a fact that Mike Ciavarella knows well, because he was a junior on the Stateliners squad that set the program record with 20 victories 16 years ago. If you purchase a product or register...
Independence Day: SWB Can't Rally Enough in 7-5 Loss
MOOSIC, PA (July 4) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 7-5 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Independence Day. The team hosted a sellout at PNC Field with a tremendous fireworks show presented by Pennsylvania Lottery. Lehigh Valley got off to a good start against southpaw Edgar Barclay. After back-to-back...
Bright Lights: Tully Shines, But RailRiders Fall 4-2
ALLENTOWN, PA (July 3) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped 4-2 to Lehigh Valley in the day contest of a split doubleheader. The RailRiders worked their way back to tie the game in the sixth, but a walk-off homer from Buddy Kennedy ended the contest. The team will finish up their time at Coca-Cola Park with the night game beginning at 7:05PM before they get to return home for July 4 at PNC Field.
Faith Christian's Bachmann brothers win wrestling gold medals at 17-and-under Pan Am Games
No matter if it's a huge international wrestling meet in the Dominican Republic or a car ride to Virginia to get to a practice to hone their skills, it's all about getting better at their sport for Joey and Fred Bachmann. "Make no mistake about it," Faith Christian head wrestling...
Boys' Lacrosse Team of Year in Bucks County area made it to PIAA Class 3A championship game
They didn't reach their ultimate goal, which was the loftiest one a high school team can aim for, but they sure came close. For that, La Salle High's lacrosse team has been named the Courier Times/Intelligencer boys' lacrosse Team of the Year. Their goal? From Day One of this season...
Eric Gustofson Signs Professional Contract with the Northern Colorado Owlz
WINDSOR, Colo. - Mansfield Mountaineers standout pitcher Eric Gustofson reached new heights as the Easton, Pa. native signed a professional contract with the Northern Colorado Owlz of the Pioneer Baseball League. Gustofson is the 61st Mountaineer to ink a professional contract, becoming the first since the 2022 season. "We are...
Top 10 Games of 2023-24 - #1 Softball Walks Off with Extra Inning Win over Catholic in Landmark Tournament
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2023-24 athletic campaign. The final contest in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 1 highlight – the softball team posting a 2-1, eight-inning walk off victory over The Catholic University of America to reach the Landmark Conference Tournament Championship Round.
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