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SPORTS BUZZ: Newark High softball field gets upgrades thanks to alumna’s company
The Newark High softball field got a major upgrade for its final home game of the season thanks to a former player. Caroline Stewart, a 2018 graduate, played for two years for the Yellowjackets’ softball team and so when her real estate company, Keller Williams Empower (formerly Keller Williams Greater Newark), was looking for a project to complete on the company’s annual Red Day, she reached out to her former coach, Brian Corey. Corey eagerly accepted Stewart’s offer for his former player and her colleagues...
Timely defense leads Rising Sun to second straight MPSSAA softball title
COLLEGE PARK — At points in the Class 2A State Championship, Huntingtown threatened Rising Sun with opportunities to take the lead from the Tigers. The Hurricanes however, never obtained a coveted advantage throughout Friday's season finale. That was due to Sun's ability to make heads-up defensive plays. Despite four fielding errors, the Tigers' defense recovered from their mistakes in big moments to capture their second straight Class 2A title. Holding a two-run lead in the top half of the seventh, Rising Sun opened the inning...
Seven Pennsylvania Athletes Qualified for the Upcoming Summer Olympics, Two are from Chester County
Amongst the 10,500 athletes that will compete in the Paris Summer Olympics, two are representing Chester County on Team USA. Seven athletes from across Pennsylvania have qualified for the Paris Summer Olympic Games, as Team USA continues to form, writes Nicole Rosenthal for Patch. Two of those athletes are from...
Friday update: DIAA spring sports tournament scores and schedules
No. 17 Laurel (11-8) vs. No. 1 Sussex Central (15-2) at Sports at the Beach Field 7, 1. No. 9 Saint Mark’s (15-4) at No. 8 Concord (15-3), 1. No. 13 Salesianum (12-7) vs. No. 4 Delaware Military Academy (15-3) at Newark National Little League, 1. No. 12 Caravel...
West Chester Home to One of the 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to a pair of the 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Pennsylvania for 2022, writes Jason Lusk for Golfweek. The rankings were determined by members of Golfweek’s course-ratings panel and based on 10 criteria. Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford ranked seventh. This heathlands-style course designed...
Salesianum wins first boys volleyball state championship
Salesianum boys volleyball team poses with the DIAA championship trophy. Photo by Ben Fulton The Salesianum Sals boys volleyball defeated Wilmington Charter in three straight sets to win their first ever DIAA boys volleyball state championship. The Sals lost last season to Cape Henlopen in the inaugural season for the boys volleyball, but would not be denied this season. ... Read More
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...
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