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Central Bucks East freshman Tyler Tomlinson clocks blistering mile time at national meet
Tyler Tomlinson wasn't sure how he would do when he competed in the recent New Balance National outdoor meet held at Franklin Field. But he did know what he had to do. "I was kind of surprised at how slow the pace was and that's not how I race," the Central Bucks East sophomore-to-be said.
BOYS LAX: La Salle's Brotherhood Bond Remains Strong Despite State Championship Defeat
STATE COLLEGE – One of the more debatable adages is that time heals all wounds. Although they orchestrated a fabulous season, it will take the lacrosse players from La Salle High School some time to label their 23-2 record, Philadelphia Catholic League championship, and advancement to the PIAA Class 3A state championship as a success.
Wayne Area Sports Hall of Fame presents grants to three local organizations
HONESDALE — The main purpose of the Wayne Area Sports Hall of Fame ever since its inception in 1994 has been to recognize greatness on the local athletics scene. The organization goes about achieving that goal in two ways. First, by holding an induction dinner each year that honors individuals for their achievements, and second, by awarding grants to local groups focused on exposing youngsters to all the positive aspects of sports.
Young Phillies Fan From Warminster Goes Viral After Playful Taunts Toward the Houston Astros
The young fan went viral after taunting the Astros. A young Phillies fan from Bucks County recently went viral after a video of him taunting the Astros made the rounds on the internet. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the young fan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Carson Wallace, a 5-year-old...
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.
Q&A with Villanova softball prospect, Avery Robell
Avery Robell is a talented, Class of 2026 softball prospect. She plays for Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) and is both a great fielder and hitter. Villanova Coach Bridget Orchard has an eye on adding this key prospect to her highly successful Villanova program. I spoke with Robell about her Villanova visit and her interest in the program.
PICCIRILLO COMES SHORT OF MAKING OLYMPIC QUALIFIER FINALS
Former Homer-Center and Villanova runner Angel Piccirillo failed to make the Olympic qualifier finals this year. In action yesterday at the semi-finals in Eugene, Oregon, Piccirillo came in 8th in her heat with a time of 4:10.39 , nearly 9 seconds away from the top finisher Nikki Hiltz, who had a 4:01.40 and 8.25 seconds away from the final qualifier spot for the finals.
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER SERIES RETURNS TO GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY. . . .
HVAC DISTRIBUTORS PRESENTS PA 410 SPRINT SPEED WEEK PLUS 358 MODIFIEDS TUESDAY, JULY 2. BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 26, 2024 . . . . The 410 Sprints will make their final visit of 2024 at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 2 when HVAC Distributors present the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series showcasing the $10,000 to win Hodnett Cup. Also on the program are the 358 NASCAR Modifieds with $3,000 going to the winner of their 30 lap main event. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. This event is the third race of the 2024 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings.
Princess Jackie, Shes A Shoe In win Meadows PASS splits
Washington, PA — Princess Jackie avoided a pair of early breakers, quarter-poled to the point, and widened her lead throughout to score in Saturday’s (June 290) $158,798 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Shes A Shoe In captured the other division in the event, known as the Meadow Gladys, for freshman filly trotters.
Division II player of the year, Villanova point guard top list of training camp signings
Two top college players — one the Division II player of the year, the other Villanova’s 20-year-old starting point guard — are the first training camp invitees signed by the Brooklyn Nets after the team didn’t make a pick in the second round Thursday. K.J. Jones...
Lower Moreland grad advances to final round of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field trials
Shane Cohen, a 2019 graduate of Lower Moreland High School and a graduate student at the University of Virginia, ran a personal best time of 1:44.92 on Friday, June 28 to advance to the finals of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field trials men’s 800m. Cohen, the 2024 NCAA...
Philly College Athletes at the US Olympic Track & Field Trials – Day Five
June 27, 2024 – It is Day Five of the Olympic Track & Field trials. The representatives of Philly colleges and the city took to the track attempting to be on the team going to Paris. Let’s look at the details from today as five athletes are taking their next step.
Kyle Neptune chats Villanova basketball with VUSports (Part 1)
VUSports: The Knicks added Mikal Bridges to their stable of Villanova goats this week … what are your thoughts on that and how do you leverage that in recruiting?. Coach Neptune: I am really excited for Mikal and for those other guys getting to play with a teammate and a close friend. I can't even imagine what that feels like playing at that level and knowing how many battles they have been through together throughout their college career. I know they have stayed extremely close throughout this time so it is like a dream come true for those guys. In terms of us, having guys playing at that level is always great and it helps us having them be on the same team and having them being referenced and celebrated together is even better. We are really excited for those guys and we are happy that they represent us so well.
Villanova coach Kyle Neptune talks ‘disappointment,’ turning the page, and whether it’s NCAA Tournament or bust
PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Neptune is a human with functioning ears, and while he did his best to say all the things he thought he was supposed to say while his Villanova men's basketball team struggled in his second year as head coach, he did at times hear the booing. The...
Ursinus College – Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis
The Ursinus College Athletic department has an immediate opening for Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach. This is a full-time, exempt position. The candidate will be responsible for the administration and organization of a successful program that competes in the Centennial Conference and adheres to all NCAA Division III rules.
Fasting, Bombay Tom score during ‘Freshmen Fest’ at The Meadows
Washington, PA — Hollywood Casino at The Meadows hasn’t officially dubbed this week “Freshmen Fest,” but it well might have. By the time the four-day race week ends late Saturday afternoon, a total of 108 freshmen will have faced the starter in a combination of overnights, Pop-Up Series, Pennsylvania Sire Stakes and PA Stallion Series events.
Chesterbrook hosts Tuckahoe in swimming showdown for first place
Comparing team scores against their one common opponent, the June 29 first-place showdown between undefeated and perennial Northern Virginia Swimming League Division 1 power Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks and Tuckahoe Tigers could be quite close. The McLean rivals own 2-0 records heading into their 9 a.m. match at Chesterbrook, which could...
Mike Brown, Cheltenham grad, narrowly missed the cut at 44th U.S. Senior Open
Michael R. Brown Jr., a 1991 graduate of Cheltenham High School, qualified for the 44th U.S. Senior Open which spans June 27-30 at the Newport Country Club in Newport, R.I. In the first two rounds, Brown shot a respectable 73-71—144, good for four over par and just missing the cut.
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