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Solebury School Star Student-Athlete Sawyer Wesp to Continue Soccer at Westminster College
Solebury School soccer star Sawyer Wesp will continue his athletic career as part of Westminster College’s men’s soccer program, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Sawyer signed his letter of intent last week during a small ceremony held at his school. His coaches, family, and teammates joined him to celebrate the occasion. “I have played…
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Malvern’s Tague Davis, Son of Phillies Broadcaster Ben Davis, One of Area’s Top Baseball Prospects
Malvern Prep senior Tague Davis, the son of Phillies broadcaster Ben Davis, who spent seven seasons as a catcher in the big leagues, is one of the area’s top baseball prospects, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first baseman has already committed to the University of Louisville. He is hitting .375 with a…
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The Secret Behind CB East Baseball’s Historic State Playoff Berth: Team Unity
Central Bucks East’s baseball team has reached a historic milestone by qualifying for the PIAA state playoffs for the first time, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. This achievement is fueled by the long-standing unity and camaraderie among its core players, who have been teammates since childhood. Seniors Chase Harlan,…
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Chester County Man Remembers His Time as First Phillie Phanatic
David Raymond, of Avondale, artfully played the popular mascot Phillie Phanatic during the first 16 out of the 45 years of its existence, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Raymond is quick to credit his father, University of Delaware Hall of Fame football coach Tubby Raymond, for inspiring some of the antics where…
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Jalen Hurts Congratulates Archbishop Wood Girls’ Flag Football Team for Winning State Championship Title
Philadelphia Eagles‘ Jalen Hurts congratulated the Archbishop Wood High School’s girls’ flag football team for their success at the Eagles Girls’ Flag Football League state championship, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Vikings, champions of the Catholic League, clinched the state title with a convincing 34-14 victory over Gwynedd Mercy Academy at the NovaCare…
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Philadelphia Eagles Named Among the Most Improved NFL Teams Heading Into the 2024-25 Season
With most of free agency and the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, NFL.com’s Jeffri Chadiha has ranked each of the team’s offseason activity and placed the Philadelphia Eagles’ toward the top. He named the Eagles as the second-most improved team this offseason, writes Patrick McAvoy for Sports Illustrated. After enduring a terrible end to…
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A West Philadelphia Softball League Wants to Introduce the Sport to the Rest of the World
Now 12 years old, the West Philadelphia-based Philadelphia Adult League Softball is dedicated to expanding the sport on a global scale, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. “We started with just eight teams on Tuesday night, and we’ve grown to now we have four days and nights that we do it and approximately 37 teams,”…
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Bucks County Dominates PIAA District One Playoffs: Central Bucks East, Pennsbury, and More Qualify
The PIAA District One playoffs started this week, with plenty of Bucks County area teams finding their place among the qualifiers, Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Quakertown and Neshaminy are the year’s first and second 6A seeds, respectively. Central Bucks East also made the top eight at No. 7 and is getting…
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Former Archbishop Wood Star Ryanne Allen Transferring to Villanova
Ryanne Allen, a former standout at Archbishop Wood, is returning to her roots after two seasons with Vanderbilt, writes Andrew Robinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On May 3, Allen announced her transfer to Villanova University, bringing her back to the Philadelphia area. Allen’s move to Villanova reunites her with former high school teammate…
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A Shopping Trip for a Delco Nail Salon Led to RareFootage Sports
Two years ago, Shawn Rodgers and his wife, Egypt, were shopping at a Best Buy for a television to put in Egypt’s Chester nail studio. Instead, Egypt picked up a digital camera and snapped a picture of her husband. “I was like, ‘Dang, this looks good,’ so we bought the camera,” Rodgers said. “And I’ve…
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Corey Bradley Plays for Late Mother in Emotional Cheltenham High Baseball Game
Cheltenham High School’s Corey Bradley is a senior on the baseball team and one of the best wrestlers in school history, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was still mourning his mother, Elizabeth, when he took to the field in the May 6 game against Upper Moreland. His mother was killed on April…
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Neshaminy Junior, Levittown Resident, Kennedi Dobson Swims Towards Olympic Dreams
At 17, Neshaminy High School junior Kennedi Dobson is already making waves in the world of competitive swimming, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Dobson, a resident of Levittown, has earned her spot in next month’s U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis, where she will compete in the 200- and 400-meter…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News. The local qualifying event in Montgomery County will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette…
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Wall Street Journal: England’s Richest Soccer Club Locks Down Norristown Teen Cavan Sullivan
Manchester City, the richest club in England, recently locked down Norristown’s 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan, who can join the team as soon as he turns 18, writes Joshua Robinson for The Wall Street Journal. For now, the soccer wunderkind will continue to train with his hometown club, the Philadelphia Union. If all goes well, he is…
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Phillie Phanatic Surprises World War II Army Veteran on His 100th Birthday in Spring City
Paul Trumbetas, a World War II veteran and Phillies fan, celebrated his 100th year in Chester County at a special birthday party, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Trumbetas was stunned when he saw his birthday surprise, saying, “I can’t believe it.” The Phillie Phanatic pulled up to the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Spring…
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Pennridge High School’s Ryder Olson is a Rising Star in Baseball
Ryder Olson, a sophomore at Pennridge High School, is emerging as a promising pitcher with an impressive start to his season, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Boasting a record of 2-3 with one save and a 2.26 ERA, Olson has struck out 25 in 21⅔ innings, drawing on a rich…
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From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders
The first thing you might notice about Jade Sanders ’24 is her impeccable posture. Her back is straight, her shoulders back — her arms folded in front of her or by her side. When she laughs, she laughs with her whole body. You can tell immediately that she is in control of every movement of…
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Big Blue Swim School to Open at Center Point Place Shopping Center in Warminster
Big Blue Swim School is coming to the Giant Shopping Center at Center Point Place in Warminster, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. A big sign for the future business can be seen on the building next to the recently opened Bach to Rock Music School. No date has been provided on when the new…
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