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Dirt Mod Hall of Fame Honors Crew Chief Davey Hoffman
Crew chief for several top drivers on the circuit starting with his brother, Doug, in 1980, Pennsy native Davey Hoffman has been chosen to receive this year’s Hall of Fame Mechanic/Engineering Award. Presentation ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, July 10, at the Northeast Dirt Modified Museum and Hall of Fame on the grounds of Weedsport Speedway in New York.
Unique boat race: Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association set to return to Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Skimming over the Lehigh with local Tom Kerr is a big thrill in a small boat. "It's called Skua, which is actually an Arctic bird," Kerr said of the boat. The 8-foot, 80- to 115-pound all-plywood skimmer's design dates to the invention of plywood in 1939. "It...
Liberty leads Parkland by 4-runs as play is suspended in the District title game
CENTER VALLEY, Pa - Liberty and Parkland tried to get their District XI-6A title game in before the storms came, but mother nature had other plans. The Hurricanes and Trojans got midway through the third before the game was suspended. In the top of the first the Trojans Landen Benner...
Whitehall readies for the PIAA 5A tournament
WHITEHALL, Pa - The Whitehall softball team captured its first District XI title in 15 years recently. Now it's time for the celebrating to end and shift focus to the PIAA tournament. The 5A tournament begins Monday and the Zephyrs will stay home when they welcome West Chester East. It's...
From 3 wins to champions: Liberty softball seniors’ journey leads to title win over Freedom
Freshmen softball season for current Liberty seniors Ariana Castillo, Sam Kurinovich and Madison Noll might have been categorized as a nightmare as the team struggled to a 3-17 record. Fast forward to Thursday night and those same players experienced a dream. The Hurricanes scored five runs in the first inning...
Former college football player turned inspirational speaker, who 'walked against all odds,' gives speech in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A former college football player turned inspirational speaker was in Allentown Wednesday night. Chris Norton is a best-selling author and a motivational speaker, and he was inspiring people at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center. He was only 18, playing football in Iowa, when he suffered a debilitating...
Lehigh Valley track and field: Golden smiles were more common than gold medals at state meet
Less than five seconds. That’s what stood between the Northern Lehigh girls’ 3,200-meter relay team and a medal at last month’s PIAA Track & Field Championships. But standout anchor Katelynn Barthold wore a smile on the infield at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium. “We made it here, so I’m happy,” Barthold said. “I’m really close with this team. It’s fun getting the baton from my ...
Easton councilman pitches opening Cottingham Stadium for public use on trial basis
Easton Area School District’s school board may consider opening Cottingham Stadium to the public on a trial basis, a proposition brought to the board by Easton councilman Frank Pintabone. Pintabone, who formerly served as the school board president, attended Easton’s school board meeting to discuss the matter. Years ago,...
Blue Mountain softball scores final 4 runs to rally past Northwestern for district gold
The Northwestern Lehigh softball team had defending state champion Blue Mountain on the ropes in the District 11 Class 4A final. The Tigers scored the first two runs on Wednesday night and held a 2-0 lead heading into the bottom of the fourth inning at Pine Grove Area High School.
Allentown Central Catholic salutes 23 college-bound athletes
Luke Myers’ recruiting process was already over by the time Katie Seiler’s started. Both Allentown Central Catholic seniors, however, found their preferred destinations. They were two of the 23 athletes recognized earlier this month during a signing ceremony in Rockne Hall. Myers, the Vikings kicker/punter, will join the...
Palisades caps off the 3-peat with an extra inning win over Palmerton
ALLENTOWN, Pa - Palmerton and Palisades went head-to-head for the District XI-3A title at Patriot's Park in Allentown on Thursday evening. The Pirates keeping their reign going with a 6-5 extra inning win over the Blue Bombers. Both teams being held in check offensively for much of this one. The...
Palisades outlasts Palmerton in epic, 10-inning District 11 3A softball final
Palisades High School’s softball team captured its third consecutive District 11 Class 3A championship with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings over Palmerton in a game Thursday afternoon at Patriots Park that, get ready for this … entered the seventh inning scoreless. The third-seeded Pirates and top-seeded Blue...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Friday’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 FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE No events scheduled THURSDAY’S SCORES Baseball District 11 6A Championship Liberty 7, Parkland 4 Softball District 11 3A Championship Palisades 6, Palmerton 5 District 11 6A tournament, Championship Freedom at Liberty, late Boys ...
Baseball Game Preview: Radnor Leaves Home
The Radnor Raptors will head out on the road to square off against the Whitehall Zephyrs at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. Radnor's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Whitehall's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Radnor took a loss when they...
Boys track and field performance list for May 31: PIAA, Skyland meets leave their marks
The PIAA championships and the Skyland Conference meet have brought some new looks to this week’s lehighvalleylive.com boys track and field performance list. We hope we got all the top results, but it’s certainly possible we missed some. If you have one, please send it to us at the email address below. Be aware of the rules for inclusion; see those below as well.
Lehigh Valley's bats with stifled in a 5-2 loss
COLUMBUS, OH - Lehigh Valley struggled at the plate Friday night, dropping a second game during their midwest road trip. Columbus grabbed an early lead and never looked back for a 5-2 win. The Clippers held a 3-0 advantage heading into the final three innings. In the top of the...
Girls hit the gridiron in flag football league in Upper Macungie
U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Girls dominate the gridiron in Lehigh County. Grange Park in Upper Macungie Township hosted a flag football game involving the South Parkland Youth Association. The Bears took on the Jaguars in the NFL-sponsored contest. The sport is really taking off in the area. The Pennsylvania...
'We're not done': Pleasant Valley girls lacrosse prepares for state tournament run
Pleasant Valley girls lacrosse already made history by winning the school's first district title in the sport, routing Easton 14-3. The celebration was short-lived, however, as the District 11 champion Bears had a play-in game against District 2 champion Delaware Valley two days later. The quick turnaround didn't phase them, however, as Pleasant...
Storming to success: Liberty baseball captures 3rd straight District 11 6A crown
The Liberty Hurricanes can weather the storm. Literally and figuratively. Top-seeded Liberty defeated third-seeded Parkland 7-4 during the District 11 Class 6A final at DeSales University in a game that was started Wednesday and was completed Thursday due to thunderstorms. It’s the third consecutive district title for Liberty. It’s also...
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