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Wallenpaupack Area softball team falls to Abington Heights in District 2 semifinals
HAWLEY — It’s an ages-old adage in the sports world that beating the same team three times in one season is a tall order. The truth of that axiom was put to the test Wednesday afternoon on the shores of The Big Lake when Wallenpaupack Area and Abington Heights met on the softball diamond for the third time this spring.
Big wins for Bucks County area softball teams in District 1, PCL playoffs; Scores, recaps
It was a busy Monday across the softball diamonds in the area. District One and District 11 playoffs kicked off, while the Catholic League crowned its champion. Check out all the scores, recaps and top performances here, plus matchups for the next round. Conwell-Egan wins Catholic League softball championship ...
Hosting Special Olympics track meet "proud moment" for Hatboro-Horsham High School
HORSHAM, Pa. (CBS) - The Special Olympics track meet in the Lower Montgomery County Special Olympics brought out hundreds of athletes from several school districts as they ran and jumped for a chance to compete in the sports they love.Athletes of all abilities were cheered on by family, friends and teachers at Hatboro-Horsham High School. There was a large turnout at the meet.One of the special athletes was Hatboro-Horsham senior Ishaan Nair. He took third in the 200-meter race and shared this inspiring message with other athletes."I would say, just don't be nervous," Nair said, "and just think like it's your...
Baseball: Steinert Edges Matawan, 2-1, in 8 Innings in State Tournament
MATAWAN, NJ -- Steinert scored a run in the top of the eighth inning and held on for a 2-1 baseball victory over Matawan in the first round of the Central Jersey, Group 3 state tournament on Thursday. Alex Wolak and Jace Maher each drove in runs for Steinert (14-12), which scored its runs in the second and eighth innings.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mason Grant was the winning pitcher, going 7 2/3 innings and allowing four hits, one run and no walks and striking out four before reaching 110 pitches. Joe Loreti came on to get the last out and the save for Steinert. Steinert, the ninth seed, will play at top-seeded Lawrence in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Softball ballot: Vote for Central Jersey Player of the Week for Week 6
The final full week of the regular season is in the books, and so are another round of great individual performances around Central Jersey’s softball diamonds And though some teams have games to start the new week, states begin Wednesday, signaling the home stretch of the 2024 campaign. Here are the nominations for...
Non-Public baseball state quarterfinals preview: Talented teams look to continue run
The regular season was jammed packed with plenty of action and the first round of the state tournament produced some terrific individual performances and quality wins. The quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA state tournament for Non-Public schools is scheduled for Tuesday, with the ultimate goal of reaching the state finals on Thursday, June 6 at Veterans Park in Mercer County. Every pitch, every at-bat takes on added significance as teams take part in the single-elimination event.
Nottingham Baseball Team Advances in NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Tournament with Lopsided Win over Delaware Valley
HAMILTON, NJ -- The Nottingham baseball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 tournament with an 11-1 victory over Delaware Valley on Thursday. Nottingham (16-7) scored in every inning except the fifth. Jordan Raba and Aidan Lipman each had three hits and two runs batted in for the North Stars.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cole Funke went 2-for-4 with three RBI for Nottingham and Chris Babkowski went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Michael Septak pitched a six-inning three-hitter with one walk and four strikeouts. The run against him was unearned. Nottingham, the eighth-seed, will play top-seeded Gov. Livingston in Berkeley Heights next Wednesday in the quarterfinals. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Special Olympic New Jersey Summer Games gets ready to shine
After being in the stadium for a few opening celebrations of the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games, I remain in awe of the spectacular setting and the implementation that the three-day event highlights. The Summer Games are at The College of New Jersey from June 7th – June 9th,...
Central Jersey, Group 3, first round - Baseball roundup
Kellen Moore pitched a two-hitter while striking out six to help give top-seeded Lawrence a 5-0 victory over 16th-seeded Ewing in the first round of the Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament in Lawrenceville. Aiden Poot and Connor Willever each added an RBI for Lawrence (21-5). If you purchase a product...
Phillie Phanatic, a Jenkintown Native, Doubles as Children’s Author and He Has a New Book
The Phillie Phanatic putting on an appearance at the 102nd annual Thanksgiving parade Nov. 25, 2021. Tom Burgoyne has a new book, the latest in 20 children’s books he has authored about the Phillie Phanatic. He’s an expert on the subject because he’s portrayed the Phanatic for 30 years,...
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