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Upper Darby Native Rob Ellis to Take Glen Macnow’s Saturday Spot at WIP
Upper Darby native and longtime SportsRadio 94 WIP host Rob Ellis will replace the recently retired Glen Macnow on Saturdays, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. He will join co-host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski. Macnow’s replacement for Sundays has not yet been announced. Ellis hosted “Ellis...
Museum shows many Delco athletes were peers of national greats
Hoping to introduce the legions of world-class Delaware County athletes to people who simply might not know about them, the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum (SLDCM), 301 Iven Ave., Wayne, has created a name-association game, comparing some local names to other athletic personalities that went on to fame throughout the past century.
Royals Receive "No Place for Hate" Distinction
Black Rock Middle School has earned the "No Place for Hate" distinction for the 2023-24 school year from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a program that recognizes schools for their commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments. To receive the "No Place for Hate" designation, the Royals had to complete the...
Germantown Academy alum picked up by Boston Red Sox in MLB Draft
Alex Bouchard, a 2021 graduate of Germantown Academy High School in Fort Washington, was selected by the Boston Red Sox as the 417th overall pick in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday, July 16. Bouchard, a right-handed pitcher, spent his freshman season at Dickinson College...
Luft twins lead West Point to win, spot in Pa. Little League Softball final
Jayelyn Luft tossed a no-hitter, twin sister Jocelyn Luft drove in four runs and West Point moved into the Pennsylvania Little League Softball Major Championship with a 12-1 win Monday against Pittston. West Point will face unbeaten Indiana at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Wellsboro. If West Point wins, the two...
Registration open for Fusion lacrosse boys’ final wave tryouts for 2026-2029 teams on Wednesday at Westtown School
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/12/24From Press Release. Registration is open for the Fusion lacrosse boys’ final wave tryouts for 2028 and 2029 AA teams as well as 2026 and 2027 recruiting teams on Wednesday, July 17 at Westtown School. 2028AA and 2029AA. WHEN? Wednesday July 17th, 5:45-7:15pm. WHAT? Final Roster Spots...
@BlackBearLC boys’, girls’ tryouts moved to Thursday due to inclement weather
Black Bear Lacrosse Club based in Collegeville, PA has moved its Boys Class of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 (11th to 7th grade) teams to Thursday July 18th at Perkiomen Valley High School on their Baseball Turf Field due to the severe weather expected Wednesday Evening times listed below.
Coleman Adds CSC Academic All-America® to List of Postseason Accolades
AUSTIN, TEXAS – West Chester University women's gymnastics national champion, Jordan Coleman (Bowie, Md.), was named to the 2023-24 Academic All-America Women's At-Large team as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). It marks the first Academic All-America® citation for Coleman and the first women's gymnast recognized since Jessica Meakim...
Two Athletes From Merion and Cheltenham Recall 1972 Munich Olympics and Attack on Israeli Team
Ahead of this year’s Paris Games, Donald Cohan and Jim Moroney, two athletes with Montgomery County ties, recalled the 1972 Munich Olympics and the attack on the Israeli team, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moroney and Cohan were sailors on the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team. Moroney, a...
Madeline Barber Villanova Volleyball Grad Receives 2024-25 Fulbright Grant
Recent Villanova volleyball graduate Madeline Barber has been awarded a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Grant, making her one of 18 Villanovans to receive this prestigious honor. Barber, recognized for her intelligence and dedication, will be an English Teaching Assistant in Spain, working 20 hours a week and organizing community events to engage with locals.
Plymouth Meeting native Jesse Jaconski earns spot in New England Baseball League’s All-Star Game
Plymouth Meeting native and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School graduate Jesse Jaconski is playing baseball this summer for the North Shore Navigators in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Jaconski, who recently joined Penn State’s baseball team, has earned a spot in the league’s All-Star Game being played on Sunday, July 21st at Muzzy Field in Bristol (CT).
Philadelphia Union take on the New England Revolution in Eastern Conference play
New England Revolution (7-13-1, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (4-10-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Philadelphia -128, New England +300, Draw +297; over/under is 2.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: The New England Revolution visit the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference play. The Union are 1-8-7...
Volleyball Earns Prestigious Academic Recognition from AVCA
HAVERFORD, Pa. - The Haverford College volleyball program has earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT. Additionally, Haverford was named a 2024 Team Academic Honor Roll program, an honor bestowed upon the top 20 percent of team GPAs from each division, representing the highest scholarly achievement in the sport of volleyball.
Jesse Landis Takes Home Over $3300 For Firecracker 40 Victory, Cody Manmiller Scores Career First NASCAR Modified Win In Thrilling Night Of Grandview Speedway Racing Action
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – In another action packed night of NASCAR stock car racing from start to finish, two drivers scored hard fought feature victories Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Jesse Landis of Gilbertsville, Pa. charged forward from his thirteenth starting position, taking the lead from a strong running Jared...
Jackowsky Earns Second NABC Honors Court Honor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Penn College senior Max Jackowsky (Garnet Valley, Pa.) was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, it was announced Wednesday. It was Jackowsky’s second time receiving the honor. The NABC Honors Court includes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball players who finished the 2023-24 year with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. The NABC’s academic awards include honorees from all levels of college basketball. Over 2,100 players earned spots on the NABC Honors Court. A full list of Honors Court recipients is available here . #0 Max Jackowsky G 6′…
West Chester United SC Crowned Keystone West Conference Champions
Three goals in a seven-minute span broke open a scoreless game and propelled West Chester United to a second straight Keystone West Conference championship on Saturday night. Needing to beat Electric City FC for a third time this season to continue their goal of another deep playoff run, West Chester United survived an early scare when a turnover in the back produced a quick strike that was fired just over the bar. The chance served as a wake-up call as West Chester started to open things up. Owen Slack fired in a low liner from the right side that Lance McGrane was able to parry out.
Former Wissahickon Star Athlete Continues to Impress at Manor College
Wissahickon High School graduate Eddie Fortescue continues to excel at Manor College as a three-sport athlete. Wissahickon High School graduate Eddie Fortescue continues to excel at Manor College as a three-sport athlete, writes Mike Cabrey for The Times Herald. Fortescue was a member of four sports teams – soccer, basketball,...
New Indoor Pickleball Facilities Set to Open in Newtown and Horsham
The rise of indoor pickleball centers across the Bucks County and Montgomery County region is accelerating in 2024, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Joel Block, a former party center owner, is launching Buxmont Pickleball Club in Horsham. Located on Easton Road, this five-court facility is being built...
Fort Washington Generals baseball wins legion title in first summer with GNALBL
The top-seeded Fort Washington Generals defeated fifth-seeded JP Mascaro 6-5 at Upper Dublin High School on Sunday, July 14. According to The Reporter, the program has 23 Lower Montco Legion (LML) league titles to its name and joined the Greater Norristown American Legion Baseball League (GNALBL) after the LML didn’t field enough teams to have a season this summer.
Villanova Track & Field Has 11 Student-Athletes Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS—Another round of academic plaudits has been announced for Villanova track & field student-athletes who excelled both in competition and in the classroom during the 2024 indoor and outdoor seasons. The reveal of the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) academic honors on Monday afternoon included the Wildcats men's and women's teams as All-Academic Teams and a total of 11 student-athletes as All-Academic Athletes. The list was highlighted by three student-athletes who competed for Villanova at the NCAA Championships to close out the 2024 collegiate season.
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