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On This Day: Coach steps down at Centenary, 23-year-old takes over baseball program
After seven years as the head coach of Centenary baseball, James Farrar stepped down on this day 40 years ago today. One of his former players, Andy Watson, was named as his replacement at 23 years old. “I don’t know if there is a good time to retire,” Farrar said....
Girls track and field performance list for May 17: 10 new No. 1 marks after big week
After the District 11 and Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex championships, there are 10 new No. 1 marks on this week’s lehighvalleylive track and field performance list. If there’s a result we missed, please send it to us at the email address below. Be aware of the rules for inclusion; see those below as well.
Baseball: North Hunterdon wins H/W/S/T title on Hernandez's walk-off homer in the 11th
PHILLIPSBURG – North Hunterdon’s season of masterful pitching got a dramatic, memorable performance from its offense Friday, and it meant a Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament title. Lions’ senior left fielder Nick Hernandez slugged a three-run homer over the left field fence and No. 5 seed North rallied to beat No. 6 Phillipsburg 8-5 in 11...
Girls Track and Field Athletes of the Week: Setting the regional pace
Athletes with best-in-the-region performances sweep this week’s lehighvalleylive girls track and field athletes of the week. Each week, usually on Fridays, we will recognize an athlete of the week from the Colonial League, Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and the lehighvalleylive New Jersey coverage area. We will also select an overall athlete of the week.
Notre Dame wins 4 of 8 races at day 2 of D-11 2A girls track and field championships
During the second day of the District 11 track and field championships at Blue Mountain, the Notre Dame-Green Pond girls team may have felt like it was competing in a dual meet. That’s because the Crusaders won half of the races while competing against D-11 Class 2A opposition Wednesday.
Lehigh Valley boys runners demolish record book on District 11 track and field's second day
The loud, concussive sounds heard emanating from Blue Mountain’s football stadium late afternoon and early evening on Wednesday were the result of the District 11 boys track and field record book exploding. In the space of an hour or so, in the dimming light of a chilly day, Lehigh...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Saturday’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 SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE No events scheduled FRIDAY’S SCORES Softball EPC Semifinals Nazareth 11, Bethlehem Catholic 1 Colonial League Championship Northwestern Lehigh 5, Palisades 4 Baseball EPC Championship Liberty 12, Bethlehem Catholic 2 SEND US YOUR ...
Scouts reach new heights as part of inaugural 'Boy Scout Climbing and Camping Adventure'
WILLIAMS TWP., Pa. - Scouts with the Minsi Trails Council are reaching new heights in Northampton County Friday night. They're hitting the ropes course at HangDog Outdoor Adventure in Williams Township. It's all part of the inaugural "Boy Scout Climbing and Camping Adventure." In addition to all that climbing, the...
Last-second goal helps Ridgewood girls lacrosse get revenge in dramatic rematch with IHA
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Some players wait a lifetime for revenge. Riese Doherty had five days. The Ridgewood sophomore went from agony to ecstasy on Thursday afternoon after scoring a late buzzer beater against Immaculate Heart. She collected a pass from in tight, corralled her own rebound, then fired a shot to the bottom right corner with 4.5 ticks on the clock. ...
Getz sisters lead Pleasant Valley softball past Parkland, into program’s 1st EPC final
The Pleasant Valley softball team began this season with zero appearances in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference final. In fact, the Bears only qualified for the EPC tourney one time before this year. Not only did Pleasant Valley clinch a spot in the conference tournament this spring, but the seventh-seeded Bears...
Phillipsburg baseball’s Dylan Wayne awarded for 11-hit, 7-RBI surge
Phillipsburg High School’s baseball team has been a big surprise this season, winning the Skyland Conference Valley Division title and advancing to the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament final. Junior third baseman Dylan Wayne is one of the reasons. ...
Phillipsburg Boys Tennis Team Hosts Voorhees for Senior Night, Cut Short by Weather
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—The boys' tennis team’s Senior Night against Voorhees was unfortunately cut short on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, due to inclement weather. Despite the early end to the match, the night started with excitement and plenty of P’burg pride, all captured by Fotos by Fucilli for TAPinto.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As the teams took to the courts, supporters, friends, and family members were eager to celebrate the Stateliner senior players’ special meet. The seniors were honored for their dedication and contributions to the team over the years. Although disappointed and without results, the team and their supporters made the best of the situation, and we captured the event for both Phillipsburg and Voorhees. TAPinto was on the scene to capture the action and festivities before the weather intervened. Photos by Fotos by Fucilli highlight the energy and competitiveness of both teams, despite the abrupt ending. You can follow their full gallery of action and event coverage and download digital libraries here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Madison Baseball Defeated Phillipsburg; 7-6
MADISON, NJ - The Madison baseball team defeated Phillipsburg; 7-6 on Thursday afternoon. The Dodgers improved to 15-7 on the season after yesterday's win. Phillipsburg struck first in the third but Madison was quick to counter with a run of their own in the fourth. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Dodgers exploded scoring six runs. Phillipsburg tried to chip away adding two runs in the sixth and another run in the seventh but fell one run short. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Dodgers will travel to face Chatham on Saturday May 18 at 7pm. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Baseball photos: No. 14 North Hunterdon vs. Phillipsburg in H/W/S final, May 17, 2024
Our HS sports photos like the ones above put you right up close with the action and the whole experience. Check them out by clicking anywhere in the collage above to open the photo gallery. Don’t forget to share the gallery with friends and relatives.These photos are also available for...
Baseball Preview: Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament Baseball Championship Game
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Read our preview on the upcoming Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Baseball Tournament scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024. All statistics as of Monday were compiled for this story.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Who: Sixth-seeded Phillipsburg (16-5) at fifth-seeded North Hunterdon (16-5). What: Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament baseball championship game. Where: Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. When: 4 p.m. Wednesday. How they got here Phillipsburg beat 11th-seeded Kittatinny, 7-2, No.3 High Point, 6-5, and No. 2 Sparta, 10-9. North Hunterdon beat 17th-seeded-Newton, 11-0, No. 4...
Wilson seizes championship moment, wins 1st Colonial League baseball crown since 2008
One pitch at a time. One at-bat at a time. One fielding play at a time. The Wilson Area High School baseball team captured its first Colonial League championship since 2008 by staying in the moment to produce a 3-2 win over Northwestern Lehigh on a windy, overcast and sometimes misty Thursday afternoon at DeSales University’s Butz Field at Weiland Park.
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