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Ryder Olson pitching in at Pennridge, just like dad, grandfather did for USC baseball
SELLERSVILLE — Ryder Olson is having a pretty good sophomore season for the Pennridge baseball team. Olson is 2-3 with one save and a 2.26 ERA this spring. In 21⅔ innings, he's struck out 25. ...
Perkiomen Valley CB prospect Dimitri Toman expects a big summer
HACKENSACK, N.J. – They say if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. But you also have to learn from them, too. That’s what Dimitri Toman was aiming for during the Under Armour Next Football Camp Series at Hackensack High School’s Tom Della Torre Field in New Jersey on Sunday. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound cornerback out of Perkiomen Valley put together some solid reps all while taking in the expertise of NFL coaches.
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.
EPC/Colonial League track and field: Parkland’s Beers prepped to overcome all obstacles
Andrew Beers earned three PIAA medals last season after winning EPC and District 11 Class 3A titles in the two hurdles events. Now a senior at Parkland, Beers committed to Monmouth. He’s set. Well, not really. Beers accomplished all that last season despite flaws in his technique, performance and mental approach. He doesn’t want to have a repeat of his junior season. He wants to be better. “I ...
Boys' lacrosse: Surging CB South learned a lot from early-season loss to Pennridge
That old saying about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery can be much easier said than done. To do it — truly imitate — it really helps to have the ability to make it happen. Especially when you're talking about a whole team, not just one person.
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.
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.
With peace of mind after recruiting rise, Spring-Ford QB Matt Zollers shines at Under Armour Next
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Matt Zollers admitted he’s operating with much more peace of mind. The dust is settling after the Spring-Ford quarterback announced his commitment to Missouri on April 4. It’s all been a blur, a rampant rise to No. 95 in the ESPN 300, all while becoming the No. 1 quarterback prospect in Pennsylvania’s Class of 2025 – all within less than a year. The four-star is listed as high as the No. 13 overall national recruit via On3, too.
Palisades & Granada Charter Girls Make History and Share 2024 CIF-LA City Section Team Titles
SCY (25y) Results on Meet Mobile: “2024 City CIF SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP”. At the conclusion of the 2024 CIF LA City Section Championships on Saturday, there was a tie for the girls section team title as both Palisades and Granada Charter teams earned an identical 371.50 points. In essence, the Granada girls defended their team title while the Palisades also improved from their 2023 runner-up finish. On the boys’ side, Granada Charter was able to separate themselves to comfortably win the team title with 379 points, their first LA City section team title since 2001. Palisades was able to hold off Grover Cleveland for team runner-up by three points, 358 to 355.
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.
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...
West Chester scores four times in 6th inning to defeat ESU in PSAC softball title game
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - A cold rainy morning at Veterans Park to decide the PSAC softball championship between East Stroudsburg and West Chester. The Rams battled back from a five-run deficit to surge in front 7-5 in the fourth inning on a two-run home run from Alexa Peterson. ESU would tie...
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