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Lehigh Valley native Joe Kovacs chases Olympic gold again in Paris
Joe Kovacs’ resume is stellar: two-time world champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist, Big Ten outdoor champion, PIAA champion and District 11 record holder. His career-best throw in the shot put is 76.2 feet, second-best in the history of the event. One thing missing: an Olympic gold medal. Kovacs will get another shot at the 2024 Olympics, which start later this month in Paris. The ...
THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISITPA NASCAR CUP SERIES RACE SOLD OUT FOR SUNDAY
LONG POND, Pa. (July 13, 2024) – The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA NASCAR Cup Series race set for Sunday at Pocono Raceway has sold out for the second consecutive year, track officials announced today. “The Tricky Triangle” sold out its grandstand last season for its largest...
Lafayette’s Magadan ’17: Multi-Honored College Athlete to Lead USA Field Hockey in 2024 Olympics
Former Lafayette College student-athlete Amanda Magadan (Golini) '17 has been officially named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team, representing Team USA in field hockey this summer in Paris. 592 athletes will represent Team USA in the 2024 Olympics. 75% of U.S. Olympians competing in Paris this summer have collegiate athletic...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Monday’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 MONDAY’S SCHEDULE Blue Mountain League Baseball Northern Yankees vs. Braves at Bryfogle Park, 6 p.m. Dodgers vs. Avengers at Limeport Stadium, 6 p.m. Royals vs. Giants at Northampton High School, 6 p.m. SUNDAY’S SCORES No scores reported SEND US YOUR ...
Northwestern Lehigh’s Perich picked by Texas Rangers in 7th round of MLB Draft
The 2023 World Series champions plucked talent from the Lehigh Valley on Monday. The Texas Rangers selected Lehigh University third baseman Rafe Perich with the 225th overall pick in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Perich, a Northwestern Lehigh graduate, led the Mountain Hawks with a .382...
Exciting Preview of Reign FC’s NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup Campaign
The Reign FC will participate in the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, with lineup rotations planned to balance rest for regular starters and opportunities for depth players. The tournament features 20 teams, including NWSL clubs and top Liga MX Feminil teams, with a unique group stage format leading to semifinals in August and a championship in October.
Mitarotonda Lands on CSC Academic All-America Third Team
AUSTIN, Texas – After becoming a rare four-time IWLCA All-America selection, East Stroudsburg University lacrosse midfielder Emily Mitarotonda was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Third Team on Tuesday afternoon, the organization announced. She becomes the first four-time All-America Warrior to earn Academic All-America status and...
Top 10 Stories of 2023-24 - #7 Men’s Cross Country Wins Third Straight Landmark Conference Title
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing its look back at its 2023-24 athletic campaign. The next entry in our second countdown of the summer – the Top 10 Stories of the Year selected by the athletic administration – is our No. 7 highlight – the men's cross country squad winning its third consecutive Landmark Conference Championship.
IronPigs extend win streak to four with victory over Buffalo
ALLENTOWN - Jim Haley drove in four runs as Lehigh Valley defeated Buffalo 7-2 on Saturday at Coca-Cola Park. David Buchanan improved to 6-3 on the season striking out eight over six innings of one-run baseball. It was the fourth straight win for the IronPigs who are now 46-44 on the season and 13-5 in the second half.
Lehigh Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, Five Student-Athletes Recognized
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced its annual Team Academic Excellence Awards and the National Honors Court, which recognizes high-achieving collegiate men's basketball teams and players across the country. The Mountain Hawks earned the team award while Dominic Parolin, Jalin Sinclair, Jayshen Saigal, Keith Higgins Jr. and Tyler Whitney-Sidney were named to the Honors Court.
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