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Jeff Strunk & Ryan Watt Hit Paydirt At Big Diamond
POTTSVILLE, PA – It was modified madness night at the Big Diamond Speedway on Friday night with Ryan Watt winning the makeup Thaw Brawl Quandel Concrete modified feature postponed from April 19th, in the regularly scheduled Quandel Concrete modified feature event it was Jeff Strunk returning to Big Diamond victory lane after a two-year absence. The Mid Atlantic EMod feature was dominated by Ray Kable. Also gracing victory lane on Friday night were Jax Yohn who made it two in a row in the USS Achey Crate 602 division and Alex Schoffstall who was the winner of the Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners feature.
Sun shines as Reading residents enjoy pickleball, basketball and more
READING, Pa. - It's only May but temps have already hit a record high. The sun was shining in Reading as temperatures reached a sunny 90 degrees. The last time the area felt temps like this on May 2nd, was all the way back in 1899. 69 News caught up...
‘I just love to run': For this 80-something, Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is about fun
Jim Assal got hooked on running in high school and never stopped. That was 62 years ago. "It gives you a better outlook on life. It really does," Assal, who is 81 years old, said. "I just love to run." His love for running has fueled the now octogenarian through...
Country Club of York hosts U.S. Men’s Open qualifier; one Pennsylvanian qualifies
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – A local USGA qualifier for the U.S. Men’s Open took place at the Country Club of York on Thursday. Of the four that made the cut on the 18 hole course, one is from Pennsylvania. Nicholas Gross from Downingtown, Pennsylvania earned first place in the qualifier with a total gross score […]
Villanova’s Women’s Swim Team Is an Official Dynasty With 11 Consecutive Wins
Villanova's swimming and diving team poses for its 11th consecutive Big East title at the Indiana University Natatorium in Indianapolis earlier this year. Following in the tradition of sports dynasties at Villanova University, the Wildcats women’s swim and dive team has succeeded in taking 11 consecutive Big East titles, the most recent in early March, writes Colin Beazley for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Men’s Lacrosse Advances Past No. 1 Denver, 10–9, in Big East Semifinal
On Thursday May 2, No. 4 seed Villanova (9-6, BE 2-3) hosted No 1. Seed Denver (11-3, BE 5-0) in the Big East Semifinal. This season is the first time Villanova has hosted the Big East tournament since 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Pioneers in a thriller, 10–9. Multiple...
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