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High school baseball rankings for May 6: Back to where we started up top
After a high school baseball regular season during which the results were often indecipherable, it’s fitting that the Top 10 has come full circle. Liberty and North Hunterdon, which opened in the No. 1 and 2 spots, respectively, are back in those positions as the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, Colonial League and Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex quarterfinals approach this week.
Jim Thorpe receives the Medal of Freedom
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The town of Jim Thorpe in Carbon County is named after one of the greatest athletes in history. That man was honored at the white house with the highest civilian award. Although Jim Thorpe is no longer alive, his legacy was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The […]
Liberty, Moravian Academy repeat as boys tennis district doubles champions
Liberty and Moravian Academy boys tennis, which both won District 11 team titles on Thursday, also took home the D-11 doubles championships last week at Freedom High School. Both of the doubles teams won their second consecutive district title. Seniors Luke Appleman and Roman Farhad earned gold for Liberty in...
Promenade Saucon Valley scores popular retailer, carrying sports team clothing, decor and more
U. SAUCON TWP., Pa. – Phillies, Eagles, Flyers and 76ers fans will soon have a new spot to stock up on jerseys, hats and other gear in Lehigh County. Rally House, a specialty sports store chain offering an expansive selection of apparel, gifts, home decor and other types of merchandise representing local NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS teams, is planning to open a new retail location this summer at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township, according to a news release.
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 Girls Lacrosse Pleasant Valley at Kinnelon, 10 a.m. Boys Volleyball Pocono Mountain West at Blue Ridge, 10 a.m. Pocono Mountain West at Western Wayne, 12 pm Baseball North Pocono at Bethlehem Catholic, 11 a.m. Abington Heights at ...
Ethen Frank’s big night vs. Lehigh Valley could be a sign of things to come for Hershey this postseason
It’s a new postseason for Hershey and it could be a new Ethen Frank. The speedy forward looked dangerous in the Bears’ 5-1 victory over Lehigh Valley in Game 2 of this Atlantic Division semifinal on Saturday night at Giant Center. If you purchase a product or register...
RIVALRY GAME: Phillipsburg Baseball Beats Easton at Coca-Cola Park
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior third baseman Dylan Wayne hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the sixth inning to break a 4-4 tie and send Phillipsburg High School past arch-rival Easton, 5-4, in an independent baseball game on Friday night at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior righthander Eddie Weindel picked up the pitching victory in relief as the Stateliners (10-5) broke a five-game losing streak to the Red Rovers (6-10) while also winning their season-high third game in a row. “The atmosphere was amazing,” Phillipsburg second-year coach Mike...
Ohlson’s confidence steered Parkland boys basketball’s memorable season
Eddie Ohlson is self-assured but measured in interviews. The Parkland High School boys basketball coach’s almost soft-spoken delivery belies his competitive spirit, according to senior guard Nick Coval. “He’s just a confident person,” said Coval, the two-time lehighvalleylive.com Boys Basketball Player of the Year. “We’ll play pickup and he’ll...
Parkland boys basketball’s Coval completed historic career with generations of support
Mounted on the wall of Gene and Janice Coval’s home is a rack that holds framed portraits of the couple’s five grandchildren. “This is our life,” Janice said. 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.
Phillipsburg baseball takes big stage, beats Easton for first time since 2016
A debut on the Lehigh Valley’s biggest stage for baseball is what Phillipsburg needed to reverse recent history. The Stateliners defeated Easton 5-4 on Friday night in the first game of the rivalry played at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. It’s Phillipsburg’s first triumph over the Red Rovers since 2016.
Conti powers No. 11 Allentown over No. 18 Ocean City - girls lacrosse recap
Senior Chloe Conti scored four times to lead Allentown — No. 11 in the NJ.com Top 20 — to a 14-4 home win over No. 18 Ocean City. Allentown blew out a two-goal halftime advantage by outscoring their guests 9-1 after the half. Marleigh White scored three goals,...
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