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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.
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...
Rich Baker comes 'full circle' to lead Stroudsburg High School as new AD
No matter where Richard Baker's journey took him, his hometown of Stroudsburg was never too far from his heart and spirit. He competed for Stroudsburg High School as a basketball player, he returned years later to patrol the sidelines as head varsity coach, and after serving as athletic director for Executive Education Academy, Baker is once again back home to serve as AD of his alma mater.
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.
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 ...
‘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...
Stone Reveals 2024 Field Hockey Schedule
EASTON, Pa.- The Lafayette field hockey program and head coach Jennifer Stone have revealed the 2024 schedule on Wednesday morning. Lafayette opens the 18-game season by hosting Vermont on Aug. 30 and Delaware on Sept. 1 before spending the next two matches on the road, traveling to Dartmouth and New Hampshire (Sept. 6 and 8). The Maroon and White return home for one more non-conference match in September, set against Quinnipiac on the 13th. The Leopards travel to Syracuse (Sept. 15) before opening Patriot League play, venturing to Holy Cross on Sept. 20. American continues league play at College Hill...
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...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Buddy Kennedy walks it off leading the IronPigs to victory over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (40-41) played game one of a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon from Coca-Cola Park against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (45-36). Lehigh Valley starter Max Castillo (0-3, 8.54 ERA) was on the mound against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Tanner Tully (1-6, 7.54 ERA). The game was scoreless in the first three...
Lehigh Valley sees its five-game winning streak snapped by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (40-42) played game two of a doubleheader on Wednesday night from Coca-Cola Park against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (46-36). Click here to see the results of game one. Lehigh Valley starter David Buchanan (5-3. 5.03 ERA) was on the mound against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Matt Sauer (1-2, 20.25 ERA).
Fourteen Patriot League Student-Athletes Participate in 2024 Track and Field Olympic Trials (7.3.24)
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Fourteen Patriot League Student-Athletes competed in their respective countries' Olympic Trials over the last few weeks. Army West Point, Boston University, Bucknell and Navy each had student-athletes who represented the League on a national stage. WOMEN’S FIELD EVENTS. Three Patriot League student-athletes participated in women’s...
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