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Lehigh Valley native Joe Kovacs chases Olympic gold again in Paris
Joe Kovacs’ resume is stellar: two-time world champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist, Big Ten outdoor champion, PIAA champion and District 11 record holder. His career-best throw in the shot put is 76.2 feet, second-best in the history of the event. One thing missing: an Olympic gold medal. Kovacs will get another shot at the 2024 Olympics, which start later this month in Paris. The ...
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 Blue Mountain Baseball League Bulls vs. Falcons at Easton High School, 6 p.m. Braves vs. Giants at Northampton High School, 6 p.m. Creekers vs. Avengers at Scherersville #5, 6 p.m. TUESDAY’S SCORES No scores reported before print ...
Lafayette’s Magadan ’17: Multi-Honored College Athlete to Lead USA Field Hockey in 2024 Olympics
Former Lafayette College student-athlete Amanda Magadan (Golini) '17 has been officially named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team, representing Team USA in field hockey this summer in Paris. 592 athletes will represent Team USA in the 2024 Olympics. 75% of U.S. Olympians competing in Paris this summer have collegiate athletic...
Three Bucks County area girls' wrestlers bring home medals from rugged Fargo tournament
Conwell-Egan rising junior Julia Horger was the top local girls' finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under wrestling Nationals in Fargo, N.D., as she captured a gold medal Sunday. Horger, who went 22-0 last season and won a PIAA title at 106 pounds, scored a 9-6 decision over California's Martee...
Northwestern Lehigh’s Perich picked by Texas Rangers in 7th round of MLB Draft
The 2023 World Series champions plucked talent from the Lehigh Valley on Monday. The Texas Rangers selected Lehigh University third baseman Rafe Perich with the 225th overall pick in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Perich, a Northwestern Lehigh graduate, led the Mountain Hawks with a .382...
Exciting Preview of Reign FC’s NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup Campaign
The Reign FC will participate in the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, with lineup rotations planned to balance rest for regular starters and opportunities for depth players. The tournament features 20 teams, including NWSL clubs and top Liga MX Feminil teams, with a unique group stage format leading to semifinals in August and a championship in October.
Top 10 Stories of 2023-24 - #7 Men’s Cross Country Wins Third Straight Landmark Conference Title
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing its look back at its 2023-24 athletic campaign. The next entry in our second countdown of the summer – the Top 10 Stories of the Year selected by the athletic administration – is our No. 7 highlight – the men's cross country squad winning its third consecutive Landmark Conference Championship.
Lehigh Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, Five Student-Athletes Recognized
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced its annual Team Academic Excellence Awards and the National Honors Court, which recognizes high-achieving collegiate men's basketball teams and players across the country. The Mountain Hawks earned the team award while Dominic Parolin, Jalin Sinclair, Jayshen Saigal, Keith Higgins Jr. and Tyler Whitney-Sidney were named to the Honors Court.
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...
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