Sports
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Nate Townsend Hits 1,000-Point Milestone in Neshaminy High School Basketball History
In a season of highs and lows, Neshaminy High School’s Nate Townsend left an indelible mark on his basketball program, writes Owen McCue for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Townsend reached a milestone by scoring his 1,000th point in the opening round of the district boys’ basketball playoffs against Conestoga, despite the team’s season-ending 53-19 loss.…
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Quakertown’s Mason Ziegler Ends High School Wrestling Career with Emotional Bronze at PIAA Championships
Quakertown’s Mason Ziegler and Pennridge’s Sam Kuhns left an indelible mark at the PIAA Wrestling Championships, writes Tom Housenick for The Morning Call. Ziegler, achieving a school-record 167 wins out of 186 matches, battled through his final competition to secure a bronze medal in the Class 3A 121-pound category. The moment was bittersweet,…
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Temple University Receives Its Largest Gift Ever, Opening Door to Endow Athletic Director Position
Temple University recently received the largest gift its athletic department has ever seen in its 140-year history, writes Terry Lefton for Sports Business Journal. The gift will afford the department to endow its athletic director position. Husband-and-wife duo Stanley and Debbie Lefkowitz were the donors of the gift. While the specific amount of the contribution…
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Warrington Native and Archbishop Wood Graduate Ryan Bates Joins the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have finally managed to land Warrington native and Archbishop Wood graduate Ryan Bates, write John Wawrow and Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bears will trade a fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills for the 27-year-old offensive lineman. The deal was announced on Monday and is still pending a…
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Bensalem Owls Are Enjoying Productive Season Both on Court and with Volunteering
The Bensalem Owls are enjoying a productive season both on the court and in their volunteering efforts, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. For the third time in five years, since Ron Morris took over as head coach, the team has managed to qualify for the PIAA state boys basketball championships. But…
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Bensalem-Based Misfits Wrestling Fosters Women Athlete Talent from High Schools to the National Stage
Jodie Horger, initially just hoping to positively impact her daughter and Conwell Egan student Julia’s life through wrestling, ended up revolutionizing the landscape for female wrestlers, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. With Julia’s wrestling career facing the challenge of acceptance and competition against boys, Jodie founded Misfits Wrestling in Bensalem,…
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It’s Official. Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce Is Retiring
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is retiring. He made a public announcement Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kelce, a Haverford Township resident, made the announcement during a Monday afternoon press conference. “I will always cherish this brotherhood, the relationships they fostered,…
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Bucks County Athletes Head to PIAA Wrestling Tournament 2024
The PIAA wrestling tournament kicks off this Thursday, extending through Saturday at Hershey’s Giant Center, marking a historic moment as girls wrestling debuts at Pennsylvania’s premier wrestling event, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County shines with three returning state champions heading to Hershey: Quakertown’s Collin Gaj, Gauge Botero, and Adam…
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William Tennent High Girls Wrestling Team Makes History By Participating in Their First Tournament As PIAA-Sanctioned Team
William Tennent High School Girls Wrestling Team made history in December when they took part in their first tournament as a PIAA-sanctioned team, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. During the tournament, Yasmina Ergashova was the first one to record a takedown and back points, as well as a fall. Brianna Rodriquez recorded the fastest…
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How George School Student-Athlete Tristen Guillouette Pivoted His Basketball Career to Success
Tristen Guillouette, a promising basketball talent, faced a whirlwind of unexpected challenges as he prepared for his senior year, writes Josh Verlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Initially committed to Fairfield University to play Division I basketball, his plans took a sharp turn when the coach he aimed to play for resigned. Further complicating…
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ESPN Projects Archbishop Wood Star Jalil Bethea As No. 4 Pick in 2025 NBA Draft
Archbishop Wood star Jalil Bethea is having a great senior high school season which keeps raising his profile, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Recently, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony projected the 6-foot-4 Bethea as the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. That means that the athlete would leave University of Miami…
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Lower Makefield Township Launches New Pickleball Club Membership Program
As pickleball spikes in popularity, Lower Makefield Township has unveiled a membership program for its newly established pickleball club, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Aimed at catering to the uptick in demand for the sport, this program facilitates court reservations and scheduling for enthusiasts looking forward to the spring and…
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Quakertown Wrestler Mason Ziegler Makes History at PIAA District Tournament
Quakertown wrestler Mason Ziegler made history by becoming the first athlete from his school to win four district titles at the PIAA District One East Class 3A, writes Drew Markol at the Bucks County Courier Times. The seniors dominated the competition with a decisive 13-5 victory over Pennridge’s Cole Coffin. On the same…
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Ava Renninger Leads Archbishop Wood to Victory With 14th Catholic League Title
Ava Renninger, an Archbishop Wood senior, has guided Vikings to another Catholic League title, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The undersized 5-foot-6 guard transferred to Archbishop Wood in her sophomore year. She became a starter for the Vikings by her junior year, attracting Division I interest, and recently signed with Fairleigh Dickinson, to…
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Neshaminy Student Achieves Bowling Milestone as First to Score Dual 300s in Single Match
Neshaminy junior bowler Zak Pfeiffer became the third high school bowler in the nation and the first in Pennsylvania to achieve two 300 games in one match, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. “My teammates and coaches were encouraging me and cheering me on and that really helped,” said Pfeiffer. “And I…
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Brandon Garrett Returns to Council Rock North as Head Football Coach
Brandon Garrett, a former assistant football coach at Council Rock North, has returned after two years but this time as the school’s new head coach, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. “To be named the head coach at Council Rock North is a great opportunity,” said Garrett. “Already knowing some of the…
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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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Legendary Philly Basketball Coach Speedy Morris Remains Involved In the Sport, Despite Battle With Parkinson’s
Speedy Morris is one of the greatest basketball coaches in Philadelphia history, but in 2017, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After racking up 1,035 combined collegiate and high school wins, eight Catholic League titles, and four MAAC titles, the ailment has brought about significant changes to Morris’ life.…
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