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Delaware is FCS/CAA outcast but 2024 football season still important for Blue Hens
The Coastal Athletic Association announced its preseason football coaches’ poll Wednesday morning. The University of Delaware was included, placing fifth in the 16 coaches' assessment with three first-place votes, even though the Blue Hens are officially outcasts. Ineligibility for the CAA title and NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs is the price Delaware...
Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, an equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics. Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Delco softball team heading to World Series for the first-time ever: "We're going to win it all"
NORWOOD, Pa. (CBS) -- A girls' softball team in Delaware County is headed to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama. The Interboro Bucs 10U district team is on a historic championship run. Earlier this month, the team won the Babe Ruth Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship.The girls beat out the competition in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York to stamp their ticket to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Florence, Alabama.It's a "dream" for the girls heading to Alabama, but it didn't even exist two months ago. "From two months getting together, we formed this team, we worked hard, gained...
Indoor pickleball coming to Newark's Grove
More indoor sports entertainment is coming to the former College Square Shopping Center in Newark. Just over two months after Lefty's Alleys and Eats' proposed bowling, axe throwing, and golf simulator venue was approved by Newark City Council, its neighbor is likely to feature another popular sport, pickleball. City Council...
Nation’s first Black-owned swim club, based in Delco, continues to help young swimmers get their feet wet
Nile Swim Club in Delaware County, the country’s first Black-owned swim club, is continuing to help the next generation of swimmers make waves thanks to a donation from water utility company Aqua.
Men’s Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
CHESTER, Pa. – Head Men’s Cross Country Coach Vince Touey announced the 2024 schedule which includes newly added meet at conference course. “The team and I are excited for the upcoming season,” said Vince Touey , Head Men’s Cross Country Coach. This season we added a new invitational to our schedule for preparations for one of the hardest courses in the MAC. Our goal this season is to use our four regular season invitationals to test our readiness of a long month of November. The Pride open their season with the Haverford Main Line Invitational on September 20. Haverford’s invite…
TJ White's Birthday Bash Gives Wilmington The 5-4 Win Over Hudson Valley
It was the first game of the six-game series between the Wilmington Blue Rocks and Hudson Valley Renegades, with the Blue Rocks taking home a 5-4 win. Hudson Valley got on the board quickly. In the top of the first inning, Roc Riggio singled on a ball hit into right field. This brought Jared Serna to the plate, who pulled a two-run home run into the visitor's bullpen to put the Renegades in front. Six of Serna’s 13 home runs this season have been hit in Frawley Stadium against the Rocks.
Philly sports teams unite in eye-opening initiative for young girls in sports
PHILADELPHIA - Subaru Park in Chester, the home of the Philadelphia Union, was all about the young ladies Monday afternoon. Six major sports teams in the area, the Philadelphia Union, Eagles, 76ers, Wings, Flyers and Phillies, allowed girls from around the Delaware Valley to showcase their skills in several sports from basketball to hockey.
Lafayette an undeniable draw for Garnet Valley's Haylie Adamski
All throughout Haylie Adamski’s collegiate recruitment, one program kept itself at the forefront of her mind. Every time the Garnet Valley rising senior talked about her future plans with her parents, Stacie and David, Lafayette entered the mix. “Whenever I would discuss things about other schools, Lafayette was always...
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.
Sylvia Wasylyk Was A True Pioneer Of The Women's Game In America's Mid-Atlantic Region
Sylvia Wasylyk founded the Delaware Bobcats women's team and the Mid-Atlantic Women's Hockey League, and dominated the crease playing men's hockey in the mid-1970s.
Spirit wins 2-1 over Chivas de Guadalajara in 2024 Summer Cup
The Washington Spirit kicked off the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup with a win. They defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 2-1 on Sunday at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. At press time, the Spirit leads Group D with three points. All the National Women’s Soccer League teams in this Group have collected points.
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Shipley School 2025 ATT Murray commits to Babson
Shipley School 2025 attack Hailey Murray has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Babson College. High school: The Shipley School, resides in Swarthmore, PA. Lacrosse honors: Friends League 1st team (2023, 2024), All Main Line (2023, 2024) Expected major: Business. Why did you choose Babson? “I chose Babson for...
Men’s Soccer Welcomes Eight Newcomers Ahead of 2024 Season
NEWARK, Del. – Eight newcomers will be joining the University of Delaware men's soccer team ahead of the 2024 season, head coach Tommy McMenemy announced Monday. Six freshmen are joined by a pair of transfers. "This class reflects the values that we believe make successful student-athletes, soccer players, and...
Football Has Five Earn CAA Preseason Recognition; Blue Hens Picked to Finish Fifth
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football team had a pair of student-athletes named to the 2024 CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team, as announced by the league office on Wednesday. Running back Marcus Yarns and offensive lineman Fintan Brose were both selected via a vote by the conference's head coaches. Additionally, wide receiver and kick returner JoJo Bermudez, punter Josh Cupitt and defensive back Tyron Herring all earned preseason honorable mention honors.
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