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Central Bucks East football standout Mike Carroll transferring before senior season
Mike Carroll, the five-star football recruit who has committed to play at Alabama, won't be at Central Bucks East for what would have been his senior season this fall. Instead, Carroll, along with his younger brother Liam, a rising sophomore wide receiver, have both transferred to national football powerhouse IMG Academy, a prep boarding school in Bradenton, Fla. Mike Carroll made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this afternoon.
Hurry! ๐๐๐ Sign up for the 3rd Annual Shine Like Susan 5K this weekend! ๐๐๐
(WBRE โ PA Live) โ The 3rd Annual Shine Like Susan 5k is back! The group has made some changes to the course to make it more participant friendly (like not running up the giant hill!!!). This 5K is taking place in memory of Susan Burke who we lost in July 2022. From a loving friend, to a motivating coach, Susan was always there for those who needed her. The committee hopes to see you there and all donations are greatly appreciated!
Upper Moreland Senior Little League wins state championship, advances to East Region Tournament
The Upper Moreland Senior Little League team defeated Hollidaysburg Little League 7-2 on Saturday, July 13 to claim the Pennsylvania state championship. The boys defeated Dubois Little League 9-6 on Thursday, July 11 to advance to the final round. They now move on to the Senior East Region Tournament which...
New Indoor Pickleball Facilities Set to Open in Newtown and Horsham
The rise of indoor pickleball centers across the Bucks County and Montgomery County region is accelerating in 2024, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Joel Block, a former party center owner, is launching Buxmont Pickleball Club in Horsham. Located on Easton Road, this five-court facility is being built...
UPDATED: Patriot graduate Kevin Warunek will sign with Philadelphia Phillies
Kevin Warunek didnโt care if the moment was near the end of the three-day, 20-round draft. If a Major League Baseball team felt he warranted a pick, the 2021 Patriot High School graduate was grateful. โIf itโs day three, two or one, it doesnโt matter,โ Warunek said. โI heard...
Retired Giants, Eagles star gets new job
Former Eagles and Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is joining the coaching staff at Bayshore High School in Bradenton, Florida. Bayshore announced the hire on the football teamโs X account. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Hey kids! Here is your chance to serve icy treats to players at Eagles training camp
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The youngest Eagles fans are getting the chance to possibly serve Ritaโs Italian Ice to football players. Ritaโs Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is teaming up with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2024 Ritaโs Water Ice Kid sweepstakes. Starting Monday, parents or guardians of...
Former Record-Setting Lancer Raider Tello Signs With Philadelphia Phillies
Raider Tello, an All-American from the 2022 Pasadena City College baseball team, has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies today. Tello was an ABCA/Rawlings All-Midwest Region Second Team selection in a brilliant 2024 season playing for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Tello is the...
1989 La Salle College grad takes home 9 medals from Transplant Games, 2019 grad wins Temple Challenge Cup
La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor shared that two alumni recently recorded major athletic accomplishments. Mike McGettigan, Class of 1989 (pictured above and below), a four-year swimmer for the Explorers, won nine medals (five gold) at the Transplant Games in Birmingham, Alabama after undergoing a liver transplant in 2022.
Parx Cancels July 16 Card Due to Heat
The July 16 nine-race card at Parx Racing has been canceled due to extreme heat, the track announced July 15. The National Weather Service website states that Bensalem, Pa., where the track is located, is forecast to have a high of 101 degrees Tuesday with heat index values as high as 108.
Three Bucks County area girls' wrestlers bring home medals from rugged Fargo tournament
Conwell-Egan rising junior Julia Horger was the top local girls' finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under wrestling Nationals in Fargo, N.D., as she captured a gold medal Sunday. Horger, who went 22-0 last season and won a PIAA title at 106 pounds, scored a 9-6 decision over California's Martee...
76ers sign former UCLA star to give Joel Embiid-led frontcourt a boost
The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the most active and aggressive teams this offseason on the NBA free agency front. Hoping to build a championship contender around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers added and re-signed several quality free agents highlighted by the blockbuster acquisition of Paul George. But the 76ers had a solid [โฆ] The post 76ers sign former UCLA star to give Joel Embiid-led frontcourt a boost appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Franchise-record 8 All-Stars reflection of what Phillies have done, not what they want to be
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) โ Having a franchise-record and MLB-high eight All-Stars is a reflection of what the Philadelphia Phillies have done so far this season, not what they expect to be when it is all done. Especially after how they finished each of the last two seasons. โOur goal...
West Philadelphia basketball coach looks to community for support
A West Philadelphia dad's basketball drills led to coaching a group of neighborhood kids competitively.Now, he's seeking a rebound of support to keep under-resourced kids shooting for success and the program running.Tevin Whitehead started with simple basketball drills to help his kids improve their skills on the court.Within weeks, the initiative swelled into 27 kids showing up to hoop at Miller Court.Now, Whitehead -- who runs an AAU team out of his own pocket -- is looking for help.You can get more information on the AAU team on their Instagram.Action News has more on his inspiring story in the video above.
The women behind the movement: Philly Girls Jump putting double Dutch on map
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) โ Two best friends are putting double Dutch on the map in Philadelphia with Philly Girls Jump, and thousands of people are following along.It's the fancy footwork, staying in sync with the ropes, people watching and anticipating the tricks of more experienced jumpers. That's the excitement that comes along with double Dutch.Tanisha Rinehardt and her best friend Rasheedah Mclean started Philly Girls Jump in 2016.It all began with Rinehardt and McLean talking about ways they could start moving and be more active. McLean posted on Facebook, hoping some of their friends would join them to jump rope."We were...
Royals Receive "No Place for Hate" Distinction
Black Rock Middle School has earned the "No Place for Hate" distinction for the 2023-24 school year from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a program that recognizes schools for their commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments. To receive the "No Place for Hate" designation, the Royals had to complete the...
Luft twins lead West Point to win, spot in Pa. Little League Softball final
Jayelyn Luft tossed a no-hitter, twin sister Jocelyn Luft drove in four runs and West Point moved into the Pennsylvania Little League Softball Major Championship with a 12-1 win Monday against Pittston. West Point will face unbeaten Indiana at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Wellsboro. If West Point wins, the two...
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