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Ranking Bucks County's best running backs in 2024 PA high school football season
These guys got game. Whether its speed, agility or a lethal combination mixed with seeing the field and knowing their quarterback, they can turn it on and wow a Friday night crowd in Bucks County as the PIAA high school football season revs up for the 2024 season set to start Aug....
Jack attack: CB West, DelVal running back builds on stellar first year
It was Oct. 11, 2019 and Central Bucks West had just ended a 12-game losing streak to North Penn by stunning the Knights 27-26 in Doylestown. No Buck shone brighter than senior Jack Fallon – who rushed for 128 yards, forced two fumbles, picked off a pass, punted and didn’t give up ... didn’t ever give up ... in a way that would have made Jim Valvano smile.
'I was so excited for them': Montgomery County gymnasts inspired by Team USA
As the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team won the gold on Tuesday in Paris, a group of young gymnasts in Montgomery County was watching.For the young athletes who train at Oaks Gymnastics Academy, the Olympics have been top of mind."At practice yesterday, they were all excited, all talking about it," said Emily Miller, a former gymnast turned coach. "It's such an amazing group of young ladies, and they're doing a great job representing our country."Brian Turner, the owner of the academy, said he has been coaching gymnastics for 50 years.He said the Olympics always leads to an increase in enrollment, especially...
Vintage baseball returns to Lambertville
Enjoy the Grand Old Game on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Ely Field in Lambertville, N.J., when two vintage baseball teams play a doubleheader using the rules and equipment from 1864 and 1866. Beginning at 11 a.m., the Logan Club of Lambertville and the Flemington Neshanock squad will take the diamond...
Be Kind Kin Golf Classic raises $45,000
The third annual Be Kind Kin Golf Classic held at The Bucks Club raised $45,000 for Kin Wellness and Support Center. Archetype Advisors, led by Bill and Brooke Lahr, served as the 2024 Title Sponsor, with 23 supporting sponsors and a full slate of avid golfers taking to the links to benefit the non-profit.
Abington resident named assistant coach for U.S. U18 Men’s Hockey team | Abington, Cheltenham youths compete in 2024 AAU Junior Olympics
Chad Kolarik, an Abington resident, has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team, USA Hockey announced today. Previously, Kolarik served as an assistant coach of the gold-medal winning 2023 U.S Under-18 Men’s National Team. An alum of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program...
Yardley native completes cycling odyssey
Spencer McCullough, a 29-year-old Yardley native, has met his life goal — visiting 51 national parks by bike. Currently living in Denver, he recently returned to his hometown to rest after his extensive trip. McCullough biked an astounding 18,247 miles, involving 757,552 feet of climbing over 411 non-consecutive days.
Women's Soccer Debuts 2024 Schedule
ABINGTON, Pa. - The Penn State Abington women's soccer team has announced its 2024 schedule that features 17 games, including eight contests against United East Conference (UEC) opponents. With the interim tag removed, second-year head coachYlber Mezani and the Nittany Lions will look to return to the postseason for a second straight season in 2024.
Coaching Jobs: Abington HS (District 1 – Class 6A)
Abington High School (District 1 – Class 6A) is looking for assistant coaches for our Varsity/JV program for the 2024 season. Looking for the best fit. The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and organization skills. The candidate must have a proficient understanding of fundamentals, techniques, and teacher of the position group. Must be able to have clear FBI, State Police, and Child Abuse clearance within 1 year old. Must have the ability to develop practice plans. All interested coaches can email their resume to Bruce Fleming, Head Coach at Flemingb2@gmail.com.
New Hope-Solebury sophomore wins national jump rope title
New Hope-Solebury sophomore Zach Peckman earned the title of junior national champion at the 2024 United States National Jump Rope Championships this June, winning gold in the Speed Endurance event in the junior male (under 16) division. In the same event, Peckman earned a silver medal with a second-place finish...
Coach Bontempo Officially Releases 2024 Men’s Soccer Schedule
Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (7/30/2024) – A month removed from their first competition, Gwynedd Mercy University Head Men's Soccer Coach Dave Bontempo is pleased to announce the 2024 schedule. "Believe me - I speak for our student-athletes and our coaching staff - when I say, there is great enthusiasm for the start of the 2024 season," smiled Coach Bontempo. "We've booked the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) maximum 20 contests, to help us figure out who we are, during the non-conference days of September. Our schedule is full of playoff tested teams from the Landmark, the MAC (Middle Atlantic Conference), United East, and Centennial Conferences." He continued, "In addition to local rivalries, we scheduled tough matches with former conference opponents - Misericordia University and Arcadia University - and we are renewing contracts with two more outstanding programs in Moravian University and Lancaster Bible College. We hope this slate of games will sharpen our toughness, fitness, and soccer abilities as we compete for a conference championship this November."
Newtown Native, Host of Call Her Daddy Podcast, Joins NBC’s Coverage Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Newtown native and podcast host Alex Cooper is joining the NBC lineup for coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Newtown native Alex Cooper is joining the NBC lineup for coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, writes Brendan O’Sullivan for The Sporting News. Cooper, host of the “Call Her Daddy”...
Northeastern Legion continues its postseason run
Northeastern did not win the Pennsylvania Legion baseball championship, having dropped a 9-0 decision to Quakertown in Wednesday’s finals. But the York County and Region 4 champion did come away from North Allegheny High School with a consolation prize that was almost as valuable: a berth in the Mid-Atlantic Regional. As the Pennsylvania...
Water Polo Lands 15 on ACWPC Women’s All Academic Awards Ledger
BRIDGEPORT, Pa. – Villanova Water Polo found itself well-represented on the 2024 Women's All-Academic Awards List from the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches with 15 student-athletes recognized. This is the second-most honorees that Villanova has seen in program history, just shy of 16 who were named at the end of the 2022 season. As a team, Villanova tied for the 12th best team GPA among varsity teams, sporting a 3.66. All-told, 859 student-athletes earned the distinction this year from the ACWPC with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Honorees were split into three levels: Outstanding (4.0-3.71), Superior (3.70-3.41) and...
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Pennsbury 2025 FO/MID Hill commits to Robert Morris
Pennsbury 2025 faceoff midfielder Bradley Hill has committed to play Division I lacrosse at Robert Morris University. High school: Pennsbury High School, Fairless Hills. Lacrosse honors: Suburban 1 National Conference All-League First Team 2024; FOA Dark Horse Recruit, NXT Philly Showcase All Star, New Balance All-American Team Philly 2023 & New Balance All-American Tournament, Team Philly Champion; 1-95 Cup Team Philly; Suburban 1 National All-League Second Team 2023, Pennsbury Falcon Playmaker Award 2023.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 76: Lou Diluzio, Marple Newtown HS
Starting Experience: This will be his 3rd year starting. Coaches Comments: Louis is always playing downhill and is ready to go. He has gotten so strong over the last few years! We are looking forward to Louis being one of our core leaders this year. Follow EasternPAFootball.com on Twitter @EPAFootball.
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