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Pleasant Valley High School hosts Special Olympics
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — From running to throwing to jumping, more than 600 athletes tested their skills at a Special Olympics in Monroe County. Pleasant Valley High School in Chestnuthill Township hosted the Team Northampton Special Olympics. More than 400 volunteers came out to help and make sure the...
Vote for the Monroe County Athletes of the Week for 4/22-4/26
It's time again to select the Pocono Record's Athletes of the Week. We've picked some of the best performances from April 15-19, and now it's your turn to vote for your favorite. The polls are open until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Scroll down to vote in this week's polls. Pocono Record...
No.15 East Stroudsburg rallies to knock off Bloomsburg on day one
QUAKERTOWN, Pa - The No.15 East Stroudsburg Warriors rallied to overcome Bloomsburg in their PSAC Tournament opener on Wednesday. The Warriors coming away with a 5-4 win. The Huskies knocked off Slippery Rock in their opener earlier in the day. That momentum would carry over early on into their second game. After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, the Huskies would score 4-runs in the second.
Pocono Township adding 3 pickleball courts to Mountain View Park
Pickleball seems to be all the rage, with courts in high demand, and Pocono Township will be the first municipality to build outdoor courts in Monroe County. "Pickleball is becoming more and more prominent and so many people are asking for it," said Pocono Township Commissioner Natasha Leap. "There is nowhere else really in the area that has courts, so we saw it as an opportunity to invest in it."
High-flying brothers: Kevin Polonia and Kamoni Smith-Johnson's dynamic sports bond
Almost two months ago, Kamoni Smith-Johnson and Kevin Polonia shared the court together as Stroudsburg High School fought for a spot in the boys' basketball state playoffs. Today, the duo are high-level jumpers for the track and field team, with Smith-Johnson in the high jump, Polonia in the triple jump and both in the long jump.
Where Notre Dame ranks for 2024 spring game attendance
Spring football games aren’t what they used to be as what used to be often seen as a tough scrimmage now has most head coaches just trying to make it through four quarters without any injuries. That doesn’t hold this football-crazed nation back from seeking more college football however,...
Notre Dame Coaches on the Road: May 1, 2024
It's another day on the recruiting trail for the Notre Dame coaching staff. Visiting a prospect ranked among the Top 150 recruits in the 2026 class, offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock will be in Georgia to see about tight end Heze Kent. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound rising junior landed an offer from Denbrock and the Irish on Pot of Gold Day, Notre Dame standing alongside Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee, and many others on his early offer list.
WMU football lands Notre Dame offensive lineman from spring transfer portal
KALAMAZOO, MI – It was an area Lance Taylor said he’d address and look to strengthen. 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.
Baseball Recap: Stroudsburg has no trouble against East Stroudsburg North
Stroudsburg scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over the East Stroudsburg North Timberwolves. Winning may never get old, but Stroudsburg sure is getting used to it with their third in a row. The team...
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