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Archbishop Wood Basketball Star Lauren Greer Scores Buzzer-Beater in Epic Victory Over McDonogh
Lauren Greer has numerous notable moments at Archbishop Wood playing basketball, but scoring a game-winning basket in the final seconds of a game against a team ranked by ESPN as 19th in the country tops them all, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Archbishop Wood senior won three Catholic League soccer…
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A Decade After Making Little League World Series History, Mo’ne Davis is On a Mission to Bring More Professional Women’s Sports to Hometown Philly
In August 2014, Philadelphia native Mo’ne Davis made headlines as her baseball team won the Little League World Series with her as the starting pitcher — the first girl to do so. Nearly a decade later, she hopes to make women’s sports in Philadelphia a much bigger deal, writes Seth Engle for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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From Bucks County Trainer to Football Trailblazer, Maggie Bermudez Breaks Glass Ceilings
Bucks County personal trainer Maggie Bermudez is breaking glass ceilings as a professional football player, according to The Reporter. As a rookie on the Philadelphia Phantomz Football team, her athletic journey was not an easy one, as she often battled stereotypes against her gender. The team, which Bermudez sees as more of a…
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Julian Phillips Continues Family Legacy of Basketball Excellence at Central Bucks West
Julian Phillips, Central Bucks West wing and leading scorer is continuing the family legacy of basketball excellence at the school started by his father, Thomas Phillips, who is now training him, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. The elder Phillips averaged 24 points per game on the CB West 1988-89 basketball team…
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New Hope Pro-Hockey Coach Craig Berube is Not Retiring, Eyes NHL Return
Craig Berube, a New Hope native and former Stanley Cup-winning coach for the St. Louis Blues, is actively looking to return to NHL coaching, writes Anit Kumar for Sportskeeda. Despite his midseason departure from the Blues, Berube has expressed a strong desire to continue coaching. “I want to coach again. I enjoy it. I…
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Freshman Phenom, George School Graduate, Dante Weise Navigates College Basketball’s Uncertain Terrain
Dante Weise, a George School graduate and promising freshman at The College of Saint Rose, is facing a significant shift in his college basketball career, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Initially expecting to spend all four years at the Albany campus, Weise’s plans were disrupted when the school announced its…
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Rising Stars of Central Bucks East Football Make 6A All-State Team
Three Central Bucks East football players from Class 6A have made the Pennsylvania Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Football Team, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Central Bucks East’s senior tight end Jack Donnelly made a repeat appearance on the list, while senior running back Anthony Leonardi from Central Bucks South and junior…
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Central Bucks East Athlete Chantal van Dongeren Balances Sports Stardom with Academic Success
Chantal van Dongeren, a senior at Central Bucks East, is a standout athlete in soccer and basketball, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. Van Dongeren’s defensive prowess has been instrumental in leading the Patriots to impressive performances in both soccer and basketball. In soccer, she played a key role in securing…
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WSJ: ‘Peyton’s Places’ Documents the History, Reputation of Eagles Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans are notorious for a number of reasons, and some were documented during the season four finale of “Peyton’s Places,” writes John Anderson for The Wall Street Journal. Perhaps the most well-known incident from Eagles fans is “The Santa Game.” In December 1968, the Eagles won a game that cost them the No.…
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How George School’s Gianna Johnson Went From Bench Player to Basketball Phenom
Just two years ago, Gianna Johnson, a 6-foot-5 forward, was a bench player at Conwell-Egan, still honing her basketball skills, writes Owen McCue for City of Basketball Love and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, she’s a rising star at George School, with a full scholarship from the University of Delaware waiting for her after graduation. …
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Former Central Bucks South Basketball Head Coach Moved to Upper Moreland to Coach His Son
Jason Campbell was more than happy as a Central Bucks South basketball coach until his son became a freshman at Upper Moreland in 2021-22 and he had to miss most of his games due to a clash in schedules, writes Tom Moore for Bucks County Courier Times. Campbell was determined to not let the same…
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Warrington Native and Lafayette’s Star Linebacker Finalist for 2023 Buck Buchanan Award
Warrington native and Lafayette Leopards Linebacker Billy Shaeffer is one of the three finalists for the 2023 Buck Buchanan Award. The Buchanan Award will be presented on January 6 at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Banquet in Frisco, Texas. The recognition honors the national defensive player of the year in Division I FCS college…
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New Britain Non-Profit Releases Archival Footage of Central Bucks West Football Videos, Some Dating Back to 1965
The Mike Pettine Foundation has released over 300 videos relating to CB West football on its YouTube channel, including entire games, highlight reels, and interviews, according to a staff report from TAPinto Doylestown. Some of the videos are from 1965, before the team was called the Bucks. The foundation is named after the legendary CB…
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Philadelphia Eagles Have the Second Most Loyal Fans in the NFL, According to Recent Study
Bookmaker review site Smart Betting Guide recently released a study that highlighted the most loyal fanbases in the NFL, and the Philadelphia Eagles ranked second in the league. The researchers analyzed eight metrics, such as social media followers, engagement and average likes, the average home, away and total attendance, and the average money spent on…
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Bucks County Brimming with Wrestling Talent This Winter
The new wrestling season is shaping up to be a good one with plenty of talent coming back in Bucks County, writes Drew Markol for PhillyBurbs.com. Among the returning wrestlers are state qualifiers and regional champs, and they are bound to play a major role for their teams this season. Senior Joe Collins, of Central…
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Eagles Fans, Rejoice! Potential Super Bowl Win Means Cash Back from Sports Connection in Doylestown, New Britain
Sports Connection, with locations in New Britain and Doylestown, is offering cash back on all purchases of $400 or more made from Black Friday through Christmas if the Eagles win the Super Bowl on Feb. 11, 2024, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Despite possibly having to refund more than a million…
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WSJ: As Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Reaches the Quarterfinals, Two Broadcasters With Philly Roots Collaborate
During the offseason, it was announced that the NBA would be introducing its first-ever In-Season Tournament, and the turn to December means the start of the quarterfinal round, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. To turn the tournament into more of a spectacle, the NBA will have two competing networks — TNT and…
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Kelce Jersey Clash: Eagles and Chiefs Gear Sparks Mixed Reactions at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Falls
Among a sea of kelly green, a rack of red Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce jerseys stands out at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in Falls, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Although the famous beau of Reading native Taylor Swift is also the brother of Eagles’ veteran player Jason…
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