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3 Delaware high school standouts hear names called in MLB draft
Three Delaware highs school standouts here their name called in MLB draft In the 2024 Major League Baseball draft three Delaware high school baseball standouts heard their name called. Eddie Micheletti Jr from Wilmington Friends, Aidan Deakins from Appoquinimink, and Luke Gabrysh of Concord High were all picked by major league teams. Micheletti played his high school baseball ... Read More
Museum shows many Delco athletes were peers of national greats
Hoping to introduce the legions of world-class Delaware County athletes to people who simply might not know about them, the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum (SLDCM), 301 Iven Ave., Wayne, has created a name-association game, comparing some local names to other athletic personalities that went on to fame throughout the past century.
Coleman Adds CSC Academic All-America® to List of Postseason Accolades
AUSTIN, TEXAS – West Chester University women's gymnastics national champion, Jordan Coleman (Bowie, Md.), was named to the 2023-24 Academic All-America Women's At-Large team as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). It marks the first Academic All-America® citation for Coleman and the first women's gymnast recognized since Jessica Meakim...
Registration open for Fusion lacrosse boys’ final wave tryouts for 2026-2029 teams on Wednesday at Westtown School
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/12/24From Press Release. Registration is open for the Fusion lacrosse boys’ final wave tryouts for 2028 and 2029 AA teams as well as 2026 and 2027 recruiting teams on Wednesday, July 17 at Westtown School. 2028AA and 2029AA. WHEN? Wednesday July 17th, 5:45-7:15pm. WHAT? Final Roster Spots...
Jackowsky Earns Second NABC Honors Court Honor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Penn College senior Max Jackowsky (Garnet Valley, Pa.) was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, it was announced Wednesday. It was Jackowsky’s second time receiving the honor. The NABC Honors Court includes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball players who finished the 2023-24 year with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. The NABC’s academic awards include honorees from all levels of college basketball. Over 2,100 players earned spots on the NABC Honors Court. A full list of Honors Court recipients is available here . #0 Max Jackowsky G 6′…
Philadelphia Union take on the New England Revolution in Eastern Conference play
New England Revolution (7-13-1, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (4-10-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Philadelphia -128, New England +300, Draw +297; over/under is 2.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: The New England Revolution visit the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference play. The Union are 1-8-7...
Blue Rocks down Cyclones after strong outing from Bryan Caceres
Bryan Caceres continued to hit his stride as the Wilmington Blue Rocks took down the Brooklyn Cyclones 6-2 on Wednesday, July 10. Caceres has been gearing up the last couple of weeks, and securing the win in this one gives him three wins in his last four starts. “I think...
Notre Dame reportedly offers 2027 Delaware guard Jezelle "GG" Banks
Hannah Hidalgo is coming off the best season any Notre Dame freshman has had. Given the Irish’s ability to successfully recruit top talent, it wouldn’t be shocking if someone tried to top being named a First Team All-American among other things. It could happen if the Irish get their way.
West Chester United SC Crowned Keystone West Conference Champions
Three goals in a seven-minute span broke open a scoreless game and propelled West Chester United to a second straight Keystone West Conference championship on Saturday night. Needing to beat Electric City FC for a third time this season to continue their goal of another deep playoff run, West Chester United survived an early scare when a turnover in the back produced a quick strike that was fired just over the bar. The chance served as a wake-up call as West Chester started to open things up. Owen Slack fired in a low liner from the right side that Lance McGrane was able to parry out.
Racing Reflections with Bruce Saunders
Hightstown, NJ — Bruce Saunders is best known for training 2010 Horse of the Year Rock N Roll Heaven, but it was two award-winning horses at the beginning of his career that paved the way for his transition from the worlds of finance and government to harness racing. Chipper...
Madeline Barber Villanova Volleyball Grad Receives 2024-25 Fulbright Grant
Recent Villanova volleyball graduate Madeline Barber has been awarded a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Grant, making her one of 18 Villanovans to receive this prestigious honor. Barber, recognized for her intelligence and dedication, will be an English Teaching Assistant in Spain, working 20 hours a week and organizing community events to engage with locals.
Women’s Soccer Drops 2024 Schedule to Fans
CHESTER, Pa. – Widener Women’s Head Soccer Coach Melissa Franks announced her 2024 schedule which includes eight home contests in Quick Stadium. “We are very excited to get the 2024 season underway,” said Melissa Franks , Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Our student athletes are ready to get back on the field and continue to grow as a team. The Pride open their campaign on August 30 against MAC Freedom’s DeSales, followed up by NCAA Tournament team Montclair State two days later. Franks’ schedule shows “a tough non-conference schedule with some new teams that will ultimately challenge us and prepare us…
Villanova Track & Field Has 11 Student-Athletes Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS—Another round of academic plaudits has been announced for Villanova track & field student-athletes who excelled both in competition and in the classroom during the 2024 indoor and outdoor seasons. The reveal of the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) academic honors on Monday afternoon included the Wildcats men's and women's teams as All-Academic Teams and a total of 11 student-athletes as All-Academic Athletes. The list was highlighted by three student-athletes who competed for Villanova at the NCAA Championships to close out the 2024 collegiate season.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union II 3 – Chattanooga FC 1
Last time out, Union II defeated New England 2-1 thanks to an own goal and Cavan Sullivan’s first tally for the team. Chattanooga fell 2-1 to Carolina Crown Legacy, despite Mehdi Ouamri’s penalty kick. Union come into the matchup residing atop the East on 10 wins and 35 points. CFC currently hold 4th with 6 wins and 28 points but have only won one of their last 5 games.
Get Your Dink On at These Pickleball Courts in Chester County
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and there is no indication that its popularity is going to wane anytime soon, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The game often described as the lovechild of tennis and ping-pong is played using special paddles and a pickleball....
Puerto Rico Trip to Open 2024 Women’s Volleyball Campaign
CHESTER, Pa. – Head Women's Volleyball Coach Donovan Anglin announced the 2024 schedule which is set to begin in sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico at the end of August. "We're excited for the upcoming season," said Head Women's Volleyball Coach Donovan Anglin. "Our three season opener games will be a challenge to play three matches after spending an extended time traveling. Our non-conference schedule was designed to set us up to play another challenging MAC Commonwealth schedule."
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.
Letter to The Horse on the Disastrous Fair Hill Turf Track Meeting
Follows an excellent summary of the Fair Hill turf track meeting - anyone else having comments or a summary of the meeting please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This a summary of the downstairs meeting done by by...
Class of '25, OL, Kenny Hampe on his recruitment and 'Nova
Class of 2025 prospect, Kenny Hampe is a 6-3, 285 pound, high level interior offensive linemen who plays for Muncy High School in Muncy, Pennsylvania. He continues to evolve and more programs are starting to notice of his talents, including Villanova. The Pennsylvania prospect talked to me about his visit to Villanova and the rest of his recruitment for VUSports.
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