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Swimming or wading in nature this summer? Stay safe with these tips, plus tell us your favorite spots.
Editor’s note: We’re looking to highlight natural areas with water where you’re allowed to cool off when it’s hot outside. Have a favorite spot you don’t mind sharing in the Lehigh Valley region? Consider emailing kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. Read on for some places we’ve found you can, and can’t, go — plus tips on staying safe.
Big personal-best sends Bangor's Pinter to second in state 3A javelin
Julia Pinter kept getting better right to the end of her scholastic javelin career. The Bangor senior capped a tremendous run for the Slaters by placing second in the PIAA 3A javelin throw Saturday afternoon at Shippensburg University. Pinter made her very last throw at states count when she threw...
Rain Rally supports Special Olympics
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Rain on a sunny day isn't a combination you hear much, but that's exactly what the East Stroudsburg Fire Department helped make happen at East Stroudsburg South High School. Some students broke out the umbrellas and rain boots for the third annual Rain Rally. Others...
Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame inducts new members
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — The Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame inducted 21 new members today from a wide range of sports, including players, coaches, and even officials who have made an impact in their career. One of those members of the 2024 class is Lehighton native and current NFL official Duane Heydt.
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Tuesday’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 TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE Baseball Districts 11/1 3A Championship Saucon Valley at Salisbury, 3:30 p.m. District 11 6A Semifinals Northampton at Liberty, 4 p.m. District 11 5A Championship Whitehall at Pocono Mountain East, 7 p.m. Softball District 11 A ...
Easton's Torres keeps the magic going with javelin state medal
In all of Easton’s track and field’s often-glorious history, the Red Rovers may never have had an athlete quite like Collin Torres. When Torres stepped on the javelin runway Saturday morning at Shippensburg University to compete in the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships, he was in his sixth competition.
Easton's Scalzo succeeds despite tight margins at state track
Maggie Scalzo knows the margins narrow at Shippensburg. The Easton junior summed up the PIAA 3A track and field championship by saying, “There’s no room for error here at all,” after her final race Saturday afternoon at the meet at Seth Grove Stadium. By most athletes’ standards,...
Where to swim at Lehigh Valley pools this summer
What better way to cool off this summer than by heading to one of the Lehigh Valley’s many public pools? For those looking to make a splash, below are the locations and hours of some of the pools around the region. Allentown Buck Boyle Spray Park, 10 Pump Place, Allentown. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 27 through Sept. 4. Cedar Beach Pool, 101 N. Ott St., Allentown, Open noon-7 p.m. weekends and 4-7 ...
One rugged 800 run for Nazareth's Mastromonaco at state track
Gio Mastromonaco’s idea of how to start the 800-meter run at Saturday afternoon’s PIAA 3A track and field championships at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium was a good one. “I wanted to go all out right from the start and lead the race,” said the Nazareth senior,...
Introducing the 2024 Athlete of the Year finalists
The field of semifinalists for the lehighvalleylive.com Athlete of the Year award, presented by Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, was one of the most accomplished — from top to bottom — in the 12-year history of the honor. That made selecting finalists difficult, but the fan votes have been...
The Boys Lacrosse Player of the Week had a postseason to remember
The dust has settled on both the boys lacrosse league and district tournaments. Now that only the state playoffs remain, featuring just four local teams on both sides of the Delaware River, it’s time for one final set of boys lacrosse awards. lehighvalleylive.com Boys Lacrosse Player of the Week.
PIAA girls track: Bangor’s Pinter, Notre Dame-GP’s Steele elated with runner-up finishes
SHIPPENSBURG — Nataly Walters, Maggie Scalzo, Julia Pinter and Savina Steele all had top-3 finishes in their respective competitions Saturday at the PIAA Track & Field Championships. But they left Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium with distinctly different feelings about the medals around their necks. Steele was thrilled. The Notre Dame-Green Pond sophomore in her second year in the ...
Boys lacrosse rankings: Playoffs provide clear cut No. 1
There’s no doubting who the best boys lacrosse team in the region is now. Easton followed up its dominant performance in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference championship with three impressive wins in the District 11/2 Class 3A subregional tournament to capture its first-ever district title. If you purchase a product...
How will East Stroudsburg football's defense respond in 2024 after big-time departures?
There were a lot of positives to discuss regarding the offense of East Stroudsburg University football, and the same can be said for the defense. The Warriors excelled at turning the ball over, leading the PSAC with 19 total interceptions while recording 13 forced fumbles, which was tied for second. Led by defensive linemen Deshawn McCarthy and Dasean Dixon, East Stroudsburg also gave up the fewest rushing yards per game (100.1) and the fifth-fewest total yards per...
Easton bicycle race puts on a show through its city streets (PHOTOS)
The Easton Twilight Criterium turned four as it dazzled onlookers Saturday night. The event began with a 1:15 p.m. community bike ride, followed by junior, master and amateur races on the competitive course through the streets of Easton. Returning this year was the wheelie competition, showcasing youth and their ability...
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