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No. 21 KU pulls away from Millersville, 30-7
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - No. 21 Kutztown built a 16-0 halftime lead and pulled away for a 30-7 win over Millersville on Saturday afternoon at Andre Reed Stadium. With the win the Golden Bears secured at least a share of the PSAC East title and a spot in the conference championship game. The victory was the seventh straight for the Golden Bears, who are still undefeated in divisional play. KU's defense helped with eight points in the game with an interception return for a touchdown as well as a safety.
Nationally-ranked Muhlenberg has tough road ahead
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Muhlenberg football team has won four straight games, but the team has a tough road ahead. The Mules have back-to-back road contests coming up with contests at Franklin & Marshall followed by Susquehanna on Nov. 6. Muhlenberg isn't taking anything for granted as the regular season winds down.
Daniel Boone edges Palmyra, 5-4
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central Pennsylvania...northeast Pennsylvania... and southeast Pennsylvania...including the following areas...in east central Pennsylvania...Lehigh and Northampton. In northeast Pennsylvania...Carbon and Monroe. In southeast Pennsylvania... Lower Bucks and Upper Bucks. * Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
Fleetwood pulls away for win in district playoff opener
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of southern New Jersey...and Pennsylvania...including the following areas...in southern New Jersey...Camden. In Pennsylvania...Carbon, Eastern Montgomery, Lehigh, Lower Bucks, Monroe, Northampton, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, and Western Montgomery. * Through this afternoon. * Rain, heavy at times, is expected to continue through much, if not all, of the day on Tuesday.
Tigers look to take third straight district title
NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. - The Northwestern boys' soccer team won the last two District 11 3A boys' soccer titles and the Tigers are seeking their third straight crown this fall. It's already been a championship season for the program as they claimed the Colonial League championship this past weekend.
Emmaus rolls to 12-0 victory, Butz-Stavin reaches 1,000 career victories
EMMAUS, Pa. - Emmaus defeated East Stroudsburg North 12-0 on Tuesday night as Green Hornets head coach Sue Butz-Stavin became the first high school field hockey coach in history to reach 1,000 career wins. Butz-Stavin is in her 46th season guiding the Green Hornets. During her tenure she has led Emmaus to 13 state titles and 32 consecutive district crowns. On Tuesday night, Emmaus jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the opening period and rolled to the shutout win at home.
Butz-Stavin approaching historic milestone
EMMAUS, Pa. - To put things in perspective, when Sue Butz-Stavin began coaching field hockey at Emmaus, Gerald Ford was the U.S. President, gas cost 59 cents per gallon, a U.S. postage stamp was 13 cents, and Dave Lesko was four years old. Now the legendary coach goes for her 1,000th victory on Tuesday as head coach of this storied program. "Being the first person to accomplish that for a high school coach in field hockey, that's pretty, pretty amazing," Butz-Stavin said.
Fleetwood cruises to homecoming win over Twin Valley
FLEETWOOD, Pa. - Fleetwood defeated Twin Valley 26-9 on homecoming on Saturday night. With the win the Tigers improved to 3-3 while the loss dropped the Raiders to 4-2. Tanner Maddocks recorded two touchdowns on offense and two interceptions on defense for Fleetwood. Gavin Morris also had two scores for the Tigers.
Former Lafayette coach Russo passes away
Former Lafayette football coach Bill Russo passed away at age 74. Russo coached the Leopards from 1981-1999. During his tenure, Russo and the Leopards won 103 games, the most in school history. He wont the Eddie Robinson Award in 1988, recognizing him as the best coach in Division I-AA football. Lafayette captured three Patriot League titles during his time leading the program.
No. 20 KU, Muhlenberg open season with wins
No. 20 Kutztown and Muhlenberg started their 2021 football seasons off with a win on Saturday afternoon. Moravian suffered a loss to start the new campaign. The Golden Bears bested Assumption 19-0 while the Mules blanked TCNJ 41-0 on their home field. The Greyhounds fell short to King's College 13-10. Moravian attempted a 41-yard field goal on the game's final play to try and force overtime, but the attempt was no good.
First Big Ticket rankings of 2021 season revealed
The first Big Ticket rankings of the 2021 high school football season were released on Monday. The Top 25 Poll returned this fall after no weekly poll was issued during the 2020 season that was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. North Penn landed in the top spot of the Large School rankings with Bethlehem Catholic earning the top rank in the Small School section. Below is the Top 25 for the first week of the season: LARGE SCHOOLS 1. North Penn 2. Governor Mifflin 3. Emmaus 4. Wilson WL 5. Freedom 6.
Sixers select Jaden Springer in first round of NBA Draft
The Philadelphia Sixers selected Jaden Springer with the 28th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Springer was a point guard at the University of Tennessee. Springer led the Volunteers in scoring, three-point percentage, and free throws made this past season. He was the SEC All-Freshman Team honoree. Jaden's father, Gary, was also drafted by the Sixers. Philly picked Gary in the sixth-round of the 1984 NBA Draft.
Ruiz to be inducted into Baseballtown Hall of Fame
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY JULY 20... The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Tuesday for The Lehigh Valley/Berks County area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly.
Pigs sign Lehigh softball senior to sponsorship deal
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs signed Lehigh softball player Carley Barjaktarovich to a sponsorship deal, the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies announced on Monday afternoon. According to the team, it is the first-ever sponsorship deal between a professional sports team and a NCAA student-athlete. Barjaktarovich becomes the first "IronPigs Athlete" with the deal.
Parkland readies for battle with rival for title
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Parkland ousted the tournament favorite Liberty in the semifinals and now the Trojans have their sights set on rival Emmaus and the District 11 championship. Parkland is set to face Emmaus in an all-EPC battle in the District 11 baseball final on Tuesday night at DeSales University. The team is seeking its first district championship since 2015 as the Trojans came up short in the final for three straight years 2016-18.
Bethlehem Catholic grabs gold over Northwestern
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - Bethlehem Catholic defeated Northwestern 5-3 to win the District 11 4A baseball title on Tuesday evening at Weiland Park at DeSales University. It's the first district crown for the Golden Hawks since 2007. Bethlehem Catholic grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first inning and then extended its advantage to 5-0 in the top of the fourth frame. Northwestern cut the deficit to 5-3, but the comeback effort fell short.
Philly sports venues to return to full capacity
PHILADELPHIA - The home venues of the Philadelphia professional sports franchises are set to return to full capacity next week. The City of Philadelphia announced on Friday that all businesses can return to full capacity starting on June 2. Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, announced a return to 100% capacity starting on June 4.
Easton claims first district title in program history
Easton defeated Freedom 19-2 to win the District 11 girls' lacrosse championship on Thursday evening. The title is the first district crown in program history. Jocelyn Morgan and Reese Krieger each scored six goals for the Red Rovers in the victory. Easton built a 7-1 lead in the first half and cruised to the win.
Easton topples Emmaus in EPC girls' lacrosse
EMMAUS, Pa. - Easton defeated Emmaus 13-10 in a battle of unbeaten EPC girls' lacrosse teams on Thursday night at Memorial Field. The Red Rovers remain as the lone undefeated team in the EPC girls' lacrosse landscape after they knocked off the Green Hornets. The Red Rovers jumped out to a 4-0 lead and extended their lead to 8-3 later in the opening half. In the second half Easton built the lead to 10-3 and then held off a late rally by Emmaus to earn the win.
Phantoms edge Devils, 3-2
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms defeated the Binghamton Devils 3-2 at the PPL Center on Saturday night. Felix Sandstrom recorded 37 saves to preserve the one-goal victory for the Phantoms. Isaac Ratcliffe, Tyson Foerster, and Ralph Cuddemi scored for the Phantoms in the home win. Lehigh Valley built a 3-0 lead by the second period and held off a late push by the Devils. Cal O'Reilly moved into the top-1o in all-time assists in AHL history during the game.
Phillies, Yankees taxi squads battle on Saturday
The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees' taxi squads met on Saturday afternoon in an exhibition game. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs 2021 season is set to begin on May 4.
Lehigh-Lafayette football game postponed
EASTON, Pa. - The 156th meeting between the Lehigh and Lafayette football teams scheduled for this Saturday was postponed on Tuesday, school officials announced. The game was called off due to a positive COVID-19 test within Lafayette's program. The two schools will attempt to reschedule the game, according to a news release, following discussions between officials from both schools as well as the Patriot League.
Reading High wins PIAA title over Archbishop Wood
HERSHEY, Pa. - Reading High edged Archbishop Wood 58-57 on Saturday night to win the PIAA 6A boys' basketball championship at the Giant Center. The Red Knights captured their second state crown in the last four years. Moro Osumanu and Daniel Alcantara both recorded double-doubles for the Red Knights in the win. Osumanu finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds while Alcantara logged 10 points and 11 rebounds. Reading High's defense clamped down as the game went on.
ACCHS captures PIAA 4A boys' basketball title
HERSHEY, Pa. - Central Catholic captured the area's first boys' basketball state title in 35 years. The Vikings defeated Hickory 41-40 in the PIAA final on Thursday night at the Giant Center. ACCHS built a 26-12 halftime lead and led by 10 heading into the fourth quarter. Hickory battled back and actually took a 40-39 lead with 53 seconds left in the game. A Tyson Thomas basket seconds later proved to be the game winner as the Vikings escaped with a one-point win.
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Executive Education posts 67-44 win in PIAA first round
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Executive Education defeated Dock Mennonite 67-44 in a PIAA first round boys' basketball game on Wednesday night. With the win the Raptors advance to face Loyalsock in the next round. The hosts led 24-17 at halftime and then pulled away in the second half of the victory. Three Raptors finished in double figures, including Kobe Magee, who posted 17 points.
Suspended Phantoms-Devils game to resume April 26
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The suspended game from earlier this month between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Binghamton Devils was re-scheduled to resume next month, the team announced on Tuesday. The two squads will finish the contest on April 26 in Newark, New Jersey. The puck is set to drop at 6 p.m. Play will resume with the start of the second period. The game was halted with the score tied 1-1 when it was suspended due to the AHL's COVID-19 protocols affecting the Devils.
Twin Valley eager to defend titles
ELVERSON, Pa. - Twin Valley enters the 2021 softball season as reigning county and District 3 champions, a position the Raiders are happy to be in. The program captured the championships back in 2019 and have had a target on its back ever since. Eight players return from that team two years ago and although it has been awhile since they were on the field together they know teams will be coming for them.
Vikings set for PIAA tournament opener
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The PIAA basketball playoffs begin on Tuesday night and the Central Catholic boys' basketball team is in the middle of the action on opening night. The Vikings are set to host Pope John Paul II at Rockne Hall. ACCHS has the height advantage over the Panthers, but PJP has the ability to score from deep range. Tyson Thomas and Liam Joyce figure to be key figures in the contest for the District 11 champions.
Lions look to end season as champs
READING, Pa. - The 2020-21 basketball season has been short for the Albright men's basketball team, but the Lions look to end this abbreviated campaign with a championship. Albright is scheduled to visit Lebanon Valley to battle for the MAC Commonwealth Championship this week. The title game is set for Thursday night. The battle is actually a re-match of the 2018 final when Lebanon Valley won over Albright. The Lions seek their first championship since 2010.
Vikings battle back, advance in state playoffs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Central Catholic opened up the PIAA playoffs with a 43-40 win over Pope John Paul II on Tuesday night at Rockne Hall. With the win the Vikings advance to the next round of the state tournament. Pope John Paul II led 16-11 after the first quarter of play and possessed a 19-13 lead at halftime. The Vikings closed the gap and trailed 31-27 heading into the fourth quarter as the hosts pulled off the comeback win. Liam Joyce led all scorers with 20 points for the Vikings.
Leopards look to build off season-opening win
EASTON, Pa. - It was 476 days between victories for Lafayette football from November 2019 until last week's season-opening victory over Colgate. Now the Leopards look to start 2-0 in this unique, shortened 2021 spring Patriot League season. Now Lafayette is scheduled to hit the road to face Bucknell, a team that always battles with the Leopards when they match-up. The last three games in the series were decided by seven points or less.
NDGP edges St. Basil Academy, 32-29
EASTON, Pa. - Notre Dame Green Pond edged St. Basil Academy 32-29 in a PIAA girls' basketball tournament opener on Tuesday night. With the win the Crusaders advance to the 3A quarterfinals. The Panthers missed game-winning chances in the contest's final seconds as the Crusaders survived a close state playoff opener. Notre Dame G.P. led 26-20 midway through the second half, but St. Basil Academy fought back to cut the deficit to one in the final minute.
Phantoms prevail in OT over Pens
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms won 4-3 in overtime against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Monday night. Ryan Fitzgerald scored the game winner in the extra period. In its 10 games this season the Phantoms have went to overtime in six of those contests, the most of any AHL club this year. Lehigh Valley is 6-2-2 overall this year with four triumphs in overtime. Brennan Saulnier, Garrett Wilson, and Pascal Laberge also scored for the Phantoms in the winning effort.
Wilson HS grad named Timberwolves head coach
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Timberwolves hired Wilson High School graduate Chris Finch as the team's new head coach. Finch's takeover of the team comes with it getting off to the worst start in the NBA this season. The 1988 Wilson graduate has more than 24 years of experience in the NBA and the G-League.
Report: Eagles trade Carson Wentz to Colts
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Also, the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Warren and Morris. * WHEN...Until 10:00 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the commute times this morning, this evening and on Friday morning.
Tuesday's Flyers-Capitals game postponed due to COVID-19
Tuesday night's scheduled contest between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals was called off due to COVID-19 issues with the Flyers. According to the NHL, a second Flyers player entered the league's coronavirus protocols on Tuesday. The Flyers are now on pause for the time being, just like the Buffalo Sabres, the New Jersey Devils, and other NHL teams. Philly is next scheduled to play on Sunday.
Reports: Eagles receiving trade calls for Wentz
...ICY CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING... Although the snow has moved out of the region, many roads remain wet. Below freezing conditions are expected to develop shortly across the region. As a result, icy conditions, including black ice, will be possible, especially on untreated surfaces and bridges and overpasses overnight and into Monday morning.
Phillies add trio of relievers on minor league deals
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies announced the signings of three relievers to minor league deals on Tuesday. The team inked deals with Hector Rondon, Davis Paulino, and Bryan Mitchell. Rondon is the most notable player added to the organization. The right hander won a World Series with the Chicago Cubs and an AL pennant with the Houston Astros. He has a 24-20 career record and a 3.49 all-time ERA. Neither Paulino nor Mitchell have been in the major leagues since 2018.
Reports: Phillies sign J.T. Realmuto
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies and catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a five-year contract worth $115.5 million, according to multiple media reports. The deal will be the highest yearly value for any catcher in league history. Realmuto and the Phillies reunite now with this contract agreement after an offseason of negotiations. The catcher is set to make $20 million this season with a yearly salary closer to $24 million after that.
Liberty basketball team suspended over improper mask wearing
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Liberty boys' basketball team was suspended for three days after players were improperly wearing their face masks during their recent game against Northampton. The decision comes after some Bethlehem Area School District board members raised concerns at a meeting on Monday night about the district's student-athletes not wearing masks correctly. The EPC, the conference in which the Hurricanes compete in, mandates masks be worn at all times.
Softball legend Stofflet passes away
Softball legend and Lehigh Valley native Ty Stofflet passed away this past weekend. The Whitehall graduate was considered one of the best softball pitchers of all time. During his career, Stofflet had 52 no-hitters, including one that was 20 innings against New Zealand, when he was playing for the U.S. Stofflet went on to coach softball at local high schools, including Northampton and Freedom. Stofflet was 79.
'Pigs eager to host virtual Phillies Winter Caravan
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are eager to bring their fans the Phillies Winter Caravan again this offseason, but this year's event will be virtual.
Lehigh adds match this weekend, to face LIU
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh will wrestle LIU this weekend after the Mountain Hawks added a dual with the new EIWA team on Tuesday. Lehigh will now wrestle twice this weekend as the 2020-21 season continues. LIU, who moved up the the Division I level in the 2019-20 season, is set to face Lehigh inside the Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall on Sunday.
Reports: Eagles to interview Duce Staley for head coach job
PHILADELPHIA - According to a report from NBC Sports Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley interviewed with team leaders on Friday for the organization's head coach position. This would be the fourth time Staley has interviewed for a higher role with the NFC East team in which he played for. Once previously for head coach and twice for offensive coordinator. Staley additionally served as the assistant head coach for the Eagles in his latest position.
Fleetwood takes OT win over Schuylkill Valley
FLEETWOOD, Pa. - Fleetwood prevailed 45-38 over Schuylkill Valley in overtime in a Berks girls' basketball game on Monday night. The Panthers led 30-26 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Tigers tied it up at 35 to force overtime. In the final period, Fleetwood outscored Schuylkill Valley 10-3 to secure the victory. Fleetwood was led by Alexis Hess, who finished with a game-high 21 points.
Reports: Eagles fire head coach Doug Pederson
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday afternoon, according to multiple media reports. The move was first reported by Jason La Canfora. Pederson was reported to have a meeting with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie on Monday in Florida. This was allegedly the second meeting between the two since the end of the Eagles season after Lurie was reportedly unhappy with Pederson's plans for coaching changes moving forward.
Lehigh beats American, moves to 4-0
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh defeated American 89-71 in a Patriot League women's basketball game on Monday afternoon at Stabler Arena to move to 4-0 this season. It's the second straight campaign in which the Mountain Hawks start out 4-0. The key to victory for Lehigh on Monday was three-point shooting. The Mountain Hawks set a new program record with 16 three-pointers in the victory. That total also ties the single-game record in the Patriot League.
Report: Double-A, Class A minor league baseball season to be delayed
The start of the 2020 minor league baseball season at the Single A and Double-A levels will be delayed, according to a Baseball America report. The report states that Major League Baseball leaders informed teams in a memo on Monday that spring training for the teams in the Double-A and Single A levels will not start until after camp ends for Triple-A and major league players. This is an effort to allow for more social distancing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Aldo Andretti, Mario's twin brother, passes away
Aldo Andretti, the twin brother of auto racing legend and Lehigh Valley local Mario Andretti, passed away on Wednesday night. Aldo was 80 years old. Mario announced the news on social media on Thursday. Aldo Andretti, my loving twin brother, my partner in crime and my faithful best friend every day of my life was called to heaven last night. Half of me went with him. There is no eloquence. I'm shaken to my core.
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