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Powerboat racing returns to Allentown
The roar and excitement of powerboat racing returned to Allentown’s Adams Island in the Lehigh River on June 1. Racers from at least six states, all members of the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association, competed in their “Skuas” in the first of the association’s seasonal races in the Mid-Atlantic and for the fifth time at Adams Island, according to Tom Kerr, one of the participants.
Final high school boys lacrosse rankings of 2024
Winning when it mattered most tells the story of the final local boys lacrosse rankings of 2024. Easton, which defended its league title and won its first-ever district title, was a clear-cut No. 1. Parkland avenged a rivalry-night loss to Emmaus at the end of the regular season in the...
Manmiller Pockets $3,000 in Thunder on the Hill Triumph
BECHTELSVILLE, PA – Doug Manmiller of Shoemakerville, PA picked up the win in the NASCAR 358 Modified portion of the exciting Tuesday night doubleheader. Manmiller overtook Timmy Buckwalter on the third lap of the 30-lap main event. Buckwalter remained in contention for the win in chase of the $2,000 bonus posted by Pioneer Pole Building for a first time Thunder on the Hill Modified feature winner.
LCCC to end intercollegiate athletics
Lehigh Carbon Community College will pivot away from intercollegiate sports as soon as the upcoming academic year, according to the college. Instead, the college’s athletic program will soon initiate intramural sports programs. Linda Baker, the executive director of college relations, wrote in a statement that the new intramural sports will “allow more students to participate in sports and ...
Logan Schuchart wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway
Logan Schuchart of Hanover outdueled defending Pa. Speeweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg Tuesday night to take the checkered flag in the Hodnutt Cup 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville. The Hodnutt Cup victory at Grandview was Schuchart’s first of the Pa. Speedweek series and earned him...
Moravian Mourns the Passing of Gary Martell ’76, P ’07
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics mourns the passing of former quarterback, football assistant coach and 1991 Moravian Hall of Fame Inductee Gary Martell '76, P '07 who passed away on June 30, 2024. "We are deeply saddened to learn of Gary's passing," stated Director of Athletics...
Independence Day: SWB Can't Rally Enough in 7-5 Loss
MOOSIC, PA (July 4) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 7-5 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Independence Day. The team hosted a sellout at PNC Field with a tremendous fireworks show presented by Pennsylvania Lottery. Lehigh Valley got off to a good start against southpaw Edgar Barclay. After back-to-back...
Bulls take slow start to begin second half of season
The Durham Bulls kicked off the second half of the season with a six-game series versus the Lehigh Valley IronPigs from June 25-30. The IronPigs sat No. 9 in the east, 1.5 games above Charlotte in last. The Bulls and IronPigs faced off earlier in the season, splitting the six-game series in April, 3-3. The Bulls outscored the IronPigs by […] The post Bulls take slow start to begin second half of season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
IronPigs take fans back to prehistoric time for 'Jurassic Pork'
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs brought back a blast from the past Tuesday: dinosaurs. It was Jurassic Pork Night at the ballgame, and attendees were able to get their hands on free Jurassic Pork hats. The caps were presented by Hatfield. After the game, fans stuck around Coca-Cola...
Defending D11 Class 6A football champion Nazareth will be looking to reload
NAZARETH, Pa. - The Nazareth football program is coming off a storybook season that saw them upend previously unbeaten Parkland in the District 11 Class 6A championship game. The Blue Eagles have talented players returning, including rising junior quarterback Peyton Falzone, but must fill the void of losing 31 graduating seniors.
Lehigh Valley hits three home runs to beat the RailRiders in Moosic
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (41-42) visited PNC Field on Thursday night to begin a three-game road trip against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (46-37). Lehigh Valley starter Mick Abel (2-7, 6.79 ERA) was on the mound against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Egar Barclay (3-6, 7.46 ERA). The game was delayed for an hour due...
Joe Henrich looking forward to return as he takes over as Catasauqua football coach
Joe Henrich can keep the brown in his wardrobe as he gets set to lead the Catasauqua football program after a long stint at head coach at Bethlehem Catholic High School. Henrich was 67-41 with the Golden Hawks and coached squads that won four District 11 titles in nine seasons between 2011-2020.
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Wednesday’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 WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE No events scheduled TUESDAY’S SCORES No scores reported SEND US YOUR SCORES Coaches and scorekeepers can help ensure their student-athletes are recognized by promptly reporting scores, stats and summaries by using a form that can ...
IronPigs there for each other through celebrations and conversations
Aramis Garcia found IronPigs teammate Weston Wilson in the clubhouse moments after Sunday’s series finale in Durham against the Bulls. It was no coincidence that the Lehigh Valley player in the most prolonged slump approached the team’s hottest hitter. It was only seven weeks earlier when Wilson’s batting average was nowhere near the Mendoza Line. His slugging percentage was all of .248 as ...
Bright Lights: Tully Shines, But RailRiders Fall 4-2
ALLENTOWN, PA (July 3) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped 4-2 to Lehigh Valley in the day contest of a split doubleheader. The RailRiders worked their way back to tie the game in the sixth, but a walk-off homer from Buddy Kennedy ended the contest. The team will finish up their time at Coca-Cola Park with the night game beginning at 7:05PM before they get to return home for July 4 at PNC Field.
Early Fireworks: SWB Wins 9-6 Thriller Over IronPigs
ALLENTOWN, PA (July 2) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs . The two teams will travel back to Moosic for Independence Day celebrations tomorrow at PNC Field. Gates open at 5:30PM. SWB tabbed Matt Sauer to make the bullpen start for game two of the doubleheader....
Musikfest Golf Tournament Returns July 8
ArtsQuest’s 12th Musikfest Golf Tournament to be hosted at Southmoore Golf Club. Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., July 3, 2024 – ArtsQuest invites you to join us for the 12th annual Musikfest Golf Tournament, presented by B. Braun Medical, Inc., taking place on July 8 at the Southmoore Golf Club. The sold-out event will start at 9 a.m.
Kutztown women's basketball, men's tennis earn PSAC Team GPA Awards
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. -- The Kutztown University's women's basketball and men's tennis teams registered the highest team grade point averages among Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) institutions in their respective sports for the 2023-24 academic year, earning PSAC Top Team GPA Awards, announced by the league office Wednesday. The Top...
Buddy Kennedy walks it off leading the IronPigs to victory over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (40-41) played game one of a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon from Coca-Cola Park against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (45-36). Lehigh Valley starter Max Castillo (0-3, 8.54 ERA) was on the mound against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Tanner Tully (1-6, 7.54 ERA). The game was scoreless in the first three...
Lehigh Valley sees its five-game winning streak snapped by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (40-42) played game two of a doubleheader on Wednesday night from Coca-Cola Park against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (46-36). Click here to see the results of game one. Lehigh Valley starter David Buchanan (5-3. 5.03 ERA) was on the mound against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Matt Sauer (1-2, 20.25 ERA).
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