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Scranton Lions Club postpones annual Dream Game
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Lions Club has announced it’s postponing its 90th annual Dream Game due to the weather. The game was originally scheduled for July 17 at 7:00 p.m. The game will now be held on July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Valley View’s John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. Club President Allan Hetkowski said […]
Men's and Women's Track and Field Earns USTFCCA All-Academic Teams
New Orleans, La. — The Marywood University men's and women's track and field teams were selected to the U.S. Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams, officials announced Tuesday. To become an All-Academic Team, the cumulative team GPA (not 2023-24 academic year, not semester) of all...
Little League: Pittston Area wins Section 5 8-10 softball championship
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. With two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, Gabrielle Skula drove in the game-winning run to lift Pittston Area to a 10-9 victory over Back Mountain on Wednesday to win the Section 5 Little League 8-10 softball championship. Skula’s...
Scranton Tennis Club announces champions
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Steve Lehan and Phil Mercurio outsteadied John Weiss and Curtis Althouse 8-4 to take the 50 and Over Doubles title at Scranton Tennis Club. In semifinal action Lehan and Mercurio knocked off Jack Lennox and Don Monroe 8-5, while Weiss and Althouse eliminated John Sinclair and Marcus Bollinger 8-3.
Hurry! 🏃🏃🏃 Sign up for the 3rd Annual Shine Like Susan 5K this weekend! 🏃🏃🏃
(WBRE – PA Live) — The 3rd Annual Shine Like Susan 5k is back! The group has made some changes to the course to make it more participant friendly (like not running up the giant hill!!!). This 5K is taking place in memory of Susan Burke who we lost in July 2022. From a loving friend, to a motivating coach, Susan was always there for those who needed her. The committee hopes to see you there and all donations are greatly appreciated!
USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships underway at Bear Creek
MACUNGIE, Pa. – They come from all over the country. "Everywhere: California, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, Vermont — you name it," said Gary Kline, director of marketing and guest experience for Bear Creek. The USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships are underway for a second year at Bear Creek.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 62: Logan Wegman, Exeter Township HS
Coaches Comments: Logan, in his 1st year as a starter, has been exceptional. He has led the way all season in both blocking grade (96% average) and pancakes (50+ on the year). logan is about as sure as a thing you can get in a young lineman. His strength, footwork, technique, and effort are unmatched. High a football IQ player who uses good angles to his advantage. logan is a part of a line that has not surrendered a QB sack all season, anchored by himself. Logan was LL lineman of the week twice (week 4 and week 8). Logan’s work ethic is a great example for the young guys in our program. He’s an absolute asset.
Pittston Area softball team honored at school board meeting
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Pittston Area softball team was honored by the school board at Wednesday night’s monthly meeting. The team’s 2024 season ended with a loss in extra innings to Thomas Jefferson in the PIAA Class 5A state championship game. The program’s success over the past half-decade, under the leadership of Frank Parente, has won the Lady Patriots much praise in the Pittston Area community. The school board can now be added to that list of admirers.
Section 5 Little League: Valley View edges Back Mountain National to force decisive game for 8-10 title
DALLAS TWP. — Just like when they met on the first day of the tournament, Valley View and Back Mountain National went right down to the wire on Tuesday, both games seeing a potential tying run end up just 60 feet from home plate. On this occasion, however, it...
Men's Basketball Receives Team Academic Excellence, Honors Court Awards
Kansas City, Mo. – The Marywood University men's basketball team won its seventh all-time NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, officials on Wednesday, representing outstanding achievement in the classroom by collegiate men's basketball teams and student-athletes. The NABC also announced its NABC Honors Court. Marywood University's men's basketball team earned...
Boston Rocks first at Pocono Tuesday
Wilkes-Barre, PA – A fierce summer storm swept through northeast Pennsylvania just before the $17,000 featured pace at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania Tuesday(July 16) afternoon, causing a delay before the race. But when the feature field did come to the track, the Boston Red Rocks sophomore colt Boston Rocks showed no ill effects from being kept waiting, coming his last half in :54.4 to lower his mark to 1:51.4 despite the “sloppy” going.
Keystone Intermediates Clinche State Title in Thrilling Victory Over West Side
NORTH BETHLEHEM-In a high-octane showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, Keystone Intermediates battled over West Side with a final score of 11-10, securing the state title. The game, held on Monday, July 15, saw both teams battling fiercely, with Keystone ultimately emerging victorious. Leading the charge...
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