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Splash Pad for Davy Dedication at Womelsdorf Swimming Pool
The community of Womelsdorf is set to celebrate the dedication of a new all-abilities splash pad at Womelsdorf Swimming Pool in honor of Davy Craft, a courageous 12-year-old boy born with Baraitser-Winter syndrome, a condition diagnosed in only 50 people in the world. The dedication ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a rain date scheduled for Saturday, July 13.
Drevicki Nabs First of 2024 at Bridgeport
Swedesboro, NJ, July 6th, 2024. Nick Fillman, USAC ECSC. Steven Drevicki of Reading, PA defeated the heat, and the field for his first win of the 2024, Rapid Tire Services, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series, Presented by Capitol Renegade season at the Bridgeport Motorsports Park. JT Ferry and Ed...
Greencastle wins District 14 Championship, clinches sectional berth
Greencastle 10-12 International All-Stars clinched the District 14 Championship with an 11-0 win over Newville Saturday morning and will now advance to the Section 7 Tournament in Reading, Pa. Sunday, July 14-Thursday, July 18. It was Greencastle’s fourth consecutive District 14 Championship. Greencastle is 6-0 sweeping both pool play...
Familiar face takes on new role as head of Olivet Boys and Girls Club
READING, Pa. - You may remember Rick Perez as the Reading High School boys' basketball coach that led the Red Knights to three state championships. Now, he's at the helm of a new team. "You know, I wouldn't necessarily call this work," said Perez. Perez is almost a month into...
BACK TO THE 90’S NIGHT ON SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY INCLUDES DOUBLE SPORTSMAN FEATURES IN A NASCAR MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN TWIN BILL
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway race fans and race teams will be taking a trip back in time with a 90’s night theme this Saturday night. The highlight of the night will be the roll back of the grandstand admission to 1990’s pricing, as fans will pay just $10 for a complete night of NASCAR Modified and Sportsman competition.
Reading and Somerset Suspended Game to Resume Friday at 5:15
(Reading, PA) - Thursday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Somerset Patriots has been suspended due to rain. It will be finished on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The game will resume in the top of the fourth inning with the Patriots leading 5-0. Game one will be played to its nine-inning completion.
R-Phils fans get in celebrations despite game getting rained out
READING, Pa. – The Reading Fightin Phils had their first Fourth of July home game in nearly a decade scheduled for Thursday night, but Mother Nature had other plans. "I'm out here at the ballpark — Reading Fightin Phils' FirstEnergy Stadium," said David Long, of Reading. Just like...
Sunday's Major League Linescores
401000001—681 Oakland000002100—373 Rodriguez, J.Webb (7), Cano (8), Kimbrel (9) and Rutschman; Spence, Alexander (7), Erceg (8), Bido (9) and Langeliers. W_Rodriguez 11-3. L_Spence 5-5. Sv_Kimbrel (23). HRs_Baltimore, Santander (23), Kjerstad (3). Toronto0001003001—5101. Seattle0010300000—4100. (10 innings) Berríos, Pearson (7), Pop (8), B.Little (8), Green (9), G.Cabrera (10)...
Dunham Homers Again As Patriots Drop Series Finale To Reading
The Somerset Patriots fell to the Reading Fightin Phils 5-2 on Saturday night in their series finale at First Energy Stadium in Reading, PA. LHP Brock Selvidge (5 IP, 5 R, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K) took the loss in his 16th start of the season. Selvidge ranks among Eastern League leaders with 83 K (T-8th), 7 W (T-3rd), and 84.2 IP (T-6th).
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...
Dunham Grand Slam Leads HR Barrage in Patriots' Doubleheader Sweep over Reading
READING, Pa, - The Somerset Patriots swept the Reading Fightin Phils 8-2 and 5-4 in a doubleheader on Friday to clinch a series victory at First Energy Stadium. Game one was a continuation of the nine-inning affair which was suspended following three innings on July 4, while game two was a seven-inning contest. For the first time this season, the Patriots have won back-to-back series. Somerset moves to a season best two games above .500 for their overall record.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At 9-2, Somerset owns the Eastern League’s best record in...
Great PA News Quiz: High Court Rulings, Summer Olympics, and State Budget Work
In this week’s news quiz: Budget talks, bankruptcy block, seismic SCOTUS rulings, and a summer Olympics hopeful. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen ([email protected]) with a heads up. And good luck!. BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned...
Pine-Richland notebook: Rams welcome new boys basketball section opponents
A new two-year cycle for WPIAL and PIAA sports brings some changes in section opponents for the winter athletics teams at Pine-Richland. New section alignments were announced by the WPIAL on June 18, and Class 6A in boys basketball jumped from 12 to 16 teams for the next two years.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 52: Carter Redding, Exeter Township HS
Coaches Comments: Great individual and team captain as a junior. #5 is a relentless and fierce blocker from the WR position. Has helped our RBs gain more yardage as a direct result of his downfield blocking. Through 10 games, he has 16 receptions for 276 yds and 1 TD (17.3 YPC). A tireless worker who is very open to coaching and will only become better.
Fightin Phils surrender late grand slam in doubleheader sweep to Somerset
READING, Pa. - The Fightin Phils could not maintain a late lead in the nightcap of a doubleheader sweep to Somerset on Friday at First Energy Stadium. Reading led 3-1 heading in to the final inning, but the Patriots' Elijah Durham hit a grand slam to give the visitors a 5-4 victory.
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Conrad Weiser TE/DE Evan MIller
What Coach Said: “Evan injured most of last year but was starter as a Freshman and Sophomore Looking forward to an outstanding year returning from Shoulder injury.”. I like to hit people and it’s a fun way to get active and take up my time. After suffering an...
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