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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.
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 Boys Volleyball EPC Championship Whitehall at Parkland, 6 p.m. TUESDAY’S SCORES Baseball Bethlehem Catholic 11, Nazareth 5 Softball Colonial League Semifinals Palisades 11, Palmerton 2 Notre Dame-Green Pond at Northwestern Lehigh, ...
Poll: Vote for who you think will have the biggest playoff impact in Bucks County area
With the PIAA District One Class 6A and 5A baseball playoffs scheduled to begin Monday (May 20) and the Philadelphia Catholic League playoffs already underway, we want to know which player from a Bucks County area team do you think will have the most impact on the postseason. Tell us by voting in...
Softball ballot: Vote for Central Jersey Player of the Week for Week 6
The regular season is down to just a handful of games, while county tournaments have either crowned a champ or are about to. And, of course, we had another round of fantastic individual performances around Central Jersey. Here are the nominations for this week’s Central Jersey Softball Player of the...
Former Roxbury Wrestling Champ Stanich Honored at Lehigh
ROXBURY, NJ - Former Roxbury High School star wrestler Luke Stanich, now attending Lehigh University, was recently presented by the university with an award for his first-year performance on the mat as a Lehigh Mountain Hawk. Stanich, of Succasunna, was presented with the J. Daniel Nolan Award, said the university.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "In an outstanding true first-year campaign, Stanich went 25-4 with an EIWA championship at 125 pounds," said the school. "He also earned All-America honors with a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships." Stanich, a 2023 Roxbury High School graduate, was honored...
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...
Palisades softball posts surprising rout of Palmerton in Colonial League semifinals
Palisades High School’s 11-2 conquest of Palmerton in the Colonial League semifinals Tuesday at Patriots Park was nothing like the teams’ regular-season meeting. That was a 1-0 Palmerton victory on April 27 in which Palisades managed just one hit off Blue Bombers senior right-hander Carley Gaffney, and the victors mustered only one hit off Pirates junior righty Karlye Teman.
Batter up! Home Run Derby Registration is Still Open for Phillipsburg Event
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- “Home Run Values in life “ inspired George and Beth Perrini to “step up to the plate” and organize a fun event to raise money for Phillipsburg area youth baseball returns to Walters Park this year. This year it will be held on May 25th and there’s still time to sign up for the $5 discount. However, if you are planning on ordering an event T-shirt they need you to sign up by May 17th, to have your t-shirt in time for the event, otherwise they will deliver it after the Derby.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Saucon Valley’s Kraus learns her lesson, holds off McCartney at D-11 3A girls track and field meet
Saucon Valley sophomore Virginia Kraus had a déjà vu moment during the second day of the District 11 Class 3A track and field championships Wednesday afternoon. Kraus found herself ahead of Emmaus sophomore Madelyn McCartney, just as she had been the day before in the 3,200-meter run. In...
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
GIRLS LACROSSE: Phillipsburg Holds on for the Win Over Voorhees
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior midfielder Julia Butler scored four goals to give her 165 in her career as Phillipsburg High School built a 10-4 lead at halftime and held on for a 10-9 victory over Voorhees in a Skyland Conference cross-division girl’s lacrosse match on Monday. Classmate Jill Miller tallied three times to give her 124 in her career while junior Sophia Remian added a pair of goals for the Stateliners. Avery Ritt added a goal while Marissa Kozak chipped in with a pair of assists and Jordan Nonnemacher made 13 saves in goal.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER P’burg (9-8) goes a game over .500 with home regular season matches with Watchung Hills and North Hunterdon remaining along with at least one state tournament contest. The ‘Liners, seeking their first winning season since going 12-8 in 2012, are currently ranked 12th among 23 schools in the NJSIAA North Jersey Group 4 field. Nadia DiRe scored four goals for the Vikings (7-9). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Baseball: Ridge Beats Hillsborough, 12-7, in Somerset County Tournament
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- The Ridge baseball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Somerset County Tournament with a 12-7 baseball victory over Hillsborough on Thursday at Diamond Nation. Third-seeded Ridge (17-7) scored eight runs in the bottom of the first inning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior right fielder Ezra Sadowsky went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and five RBI for the Red Devils. Winning pitcher Ben Larner was 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, and Jake Dolan hit a solo home run. Zach Kucerka was 2-for-4 with an RBI in the win. Ridge will play second-seeded Immaculata in the semifinals on Monday afternoon at TD Bank Park, tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
World-class cyclists return to Easton for Twilight Criterium
The Easton Twilight Criterium (ETC) is back for its fourth consecutive year, promising a day of top-tier bicycle racing and engaging activities for all ages in Downtown Easton on Saturday, May 25. Hosted by the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP) and the City of Easton, the Easton Twilight Criterium presented...
Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament Softball Final Preview: Hunterdon Central vs. High Point
8-Hunterdon Central (11-8) vs. 2-High Point (16-2) If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Nazareth girls lacrosse rallies to OT-win over Freedom in D-11 3A quarterfinals
The last time that the Nazareth girls lacrosse team won a District 11 playoff game was when it won a district title all the way back in 2012. For most of their D-11 Class 3A quarterfinal against Freedom Thursday evening, it looked like the Blue Eagles would have to wait another year, at least, to end that drought.
On the Run: There’s still time to register for the 24th annual Sesame Place Classic
The big day is nearly here but there’s still time to sign up for Sunday’s 24th annual Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic. Whether your favorite distance is 5K, one mile or even a kids’ 50-yard Sesame Sprint, the Classic has something to offer for everyone. Just go to...
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