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Villanova Coach Kyle Neptune Is Frustrated but No Where Near Defeated
Though the Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team struggled last season, head coach Kyle Neptune is keeping a positive outlook, excited about the potential of this season’s roster, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neptune had to turn a deaf ear to occasional boos coming from the stands...
Catching up with a KU Golden Bear – Bridget Curtis
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – During the summer months, Kutztown athletics takes a break from competition. So, what do Golden Bear student-athletes like to do in their down time? Over the next two months, we will be catching up with some KU Golden Bears. Bridget Curtis (Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South) –...
Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Ryan Stevens customized these cleats for Bryson Stott when the Phillies played in the London Classic. Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing...
Reading honors man for decades of service to youth sports community
READING, Pa. - The City of Reading honored a man for his decades of dedication to the local youth sports community. Officials say Lester DuGuay contributed to several sports associations over the course of 60 years, including the Reading American Little League. Reading Mayor Eddie Moran credits the league with...
Safer swimming: Reading City Council president talks potential for public pools
READING, Pa. – Officials said they're looking into providing more options for people to swim in the Reading area. This, after a man drowned in the Schuylkill River on Saturday night. The Berks County coroner identified the victim as Helinson Hernandez, 19, of Reading. "We've just seen it time...
Moyer 5K returns for 29th year to Souderton Community Park
The Moyer 5K returns to the streets of Souderton for the 29th year on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Souderton Community Park, 459 Wile Avenue, Souderton, PA. The Kids’ Fun Run starts at 6:30 p.m., with the 5K Race and Fitness Walk starting at 7:00 p.m.
Legion baseball: Tigers win 3rd in a row
The Doylestown Tigers (6-4) extended their win streak to three in emphatic fashion on Monday night with an 11-1 win over Souderton. Ernie Sanchez and Colin Lydon both knocked in a pair as part of a seven-run first inning. Doylestown beat Nor-Gwyn 3-2 at War Memorial last Monday and made...
Moselem Springs Golf Club Among Nation’s Hidden Gems
Moselem Springs Golf Club, located just north of Montgomery County, has earned its place among the hidden gems of golf courses in America. Moselem Springs Golf Club, located just north of Montgomery County, has earned its place among the hidden gems of golf courses in America, according to a staff report from Golfweek USA Today.
Logan Schuchart wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway
Logan Schuchart of Hanover outdueled defending Pa. Speeweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg Tuesday night to take the checkered flag in the Hodnutt Cup 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville. The Hodnutt Cup victory at Grandview was Schuchart’s first of the Pa. Speedweek series and earned him...
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY RACE SCHEDULE MOVES INTO JULY WITH ACTION FILLED EVENTS
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following a busy and action-filled month of June, Grandview Speedway is all set to move into an equally busy and exciting month of July racing schedule. The month begins with a Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event on Tuesday, July 2 with a visit by the powerful 410 Sprint Cars of the Pennsylvania Posse in the 34th running of PA Sprint Car Speed Week. The Speed Week event at Grandview is titled the Hodnett Cup and salutes the late driver who is one of the all-time winningest 410 Sprint drivers in Grandview history.
Montco native and Special Olympics ambassador, fundraiser, Hall of Famer passes away at 35
Katie “Starbucks” Spencer, 35, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28. She was 35 years old. According to her obituary, Spencer was born in Chestnut Hill and went on to become a multi-sport Special Olympics athlete (basketball, soccer, bocce, floor hockey, bowling and unified softball) with a collection of 114 medals to her name. Her career spanned more than 25 years.
Super Seniors: Rams Croyle and Grenda led a soccer team for the ages
Different year. And a very different result. Central Dauphin squeaked by Pennridge 2-1 in the 2022 PIAA 4A girls soccer championship game in Mechanicsburg. The loss stung heavily, and Pennridge remembered the feeling. “I think a big contributor to this year was losing it in 2022,” noted senior midfielder Liv...
Annual First Swing Golf Clinic Teaches More Than Just Golf
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing and the Eastern Amputee Golf Association recently held the 11th annual First Swing & Learn to Golf Clinic at Sittler Golf in Sinking Spring for patients with disabilities and their families. More than 40 participants from Berks County and beyond attended the free event, where...
The Hankin Invitational Returns for Its 38th Year
On Monday, Oct. 7, the 38th Annual Hankin Invitational will take place at the Whitford Country Club in Exton. On Monday, Oct. 7, the 38th Annual Hankin Invitational will take place at the Whitford Country Club in Exton. Registration for the event begins on Wednesday, Jul. 10, and lasts until Sept. 2. Sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Invitational are still open and include various levels.
Dunham's Walk-Off Lifts Somerset Over Reading In Series Opener
The Somerset Patriots walked-off the Reading Fightin Phils in a 7-6 victory on Monday night in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset stole a season-high seven bases in the contest, which matches the single game Patriots Double-A era record. The Patriots have won six of their first seven games to begin the second half of the season. Over the first seven games of the second half, Somerset leads all of Double-A with a .291 BA, 52 R, 73 H, 32 XBH, and 124 TB as a team.
Church Farm School to Host 23rd Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 19 at French Creek Golf Club
Church Farm School's annual Golf Classic raises funds for the scholarships that many students receive from the private boarding and day high school in Exton. Church Farm School will host its 23rd annual Golf Classic on Thursday, Sept. 19 at French Creek Golf Club in Elverson. A private boarding and...
2025, WR, Braden Reed on his Villanova football commitment
Class of 2025, high level wide receiver, Braden Reed is one of the best prospects in Pennsylvania. At 5-10, 170 pounds, he is a show on the football field. The Pope John II star had 59 catches, 1,153 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Villanova is starting to put together a very talented class in 2025. Reed talked to me about his commitment and what he adds to Villanova's wide receiver room for VUSports.
Key newcomers added to Temple football roster
Temple added four transfers and five walk-ons to its official roster this week, filling two key spots at wide receiver and two at defensive tackle, while adding greater depth to the freshman class. The four most recent additions to Coach Stan Drayton's recruiting haul include transfer pickups Ashton Allen and...
Shillington holds off Oley in Berks County Legion baseball action
CUMRU TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Shillington hosting Oley in a Berks Legion baseball game at Rulon Griffith Field. The host Dodgers with the best of things early as they jump out to an 8-1 lead. Oley trying to chip away and a Dylan Grim drive to center field cuts the deficit to 8-4 in the sixth inning.
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