Sports
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Bucks County Tennis Association Acknowledges the Volunteer Work of Local Students
A sports organization in the Bucks County area is acknowledging the work of two local residents who have been aiding their efforts. The Bucks County Tennis Association acknowledged Emily Johannan and Claire Tierney for being graduates of their BCTA Leadership Program Grand Slam. Both are graduates of the Central Bucks School District. Johanna currently studies…
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Popular Youth Soccer Program Will Expand Its Offerings Into the Bucks County Area
Soccer Stars, an educational youth soccer brand for kids, is expanding its class offerings and programs across Bucks County and its neighboring counties. Franchisees Liz and Bill O’Shea are overjoyed to be able to introduce the new levels of the fun and innovative program to their community. The spring season officially started on April 1…
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Holy Family University Athletics to Add Baseball in 2023-24 Seasons
The Holy Family University Department of Athletics has announced the addition of baseball as its 18th NCAA Division II varsity program, effective for the 2023-24 academic year. This follows the launch of five new varsity programs over the past year–acrobatics & tumbling, men’s lacrosse, women’s bowling, and Esports (coed). Baseball becomes the 14th sport that Holy Family competes in…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Hosts Sport Management Symposium
Gwynedd Mercy has a special program for the more athletically-inclined folks. The Sport Management Program, the Sport Business Association, Career Development and the Office of Alumni Relations will host the Inaugural Sport Symposium: The Business of Sport. Even for those who aren’t in the program, the university is urging people to come regardless! The event…
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76ers to Honor Late Pennsbury Alum, Team’s Former Account Executive at Upcoming Event
One of the most celebrated sports teams in Philadelphia will be celebrating the life of a Bucks County resident who once worked for them. Tom Moore wrote about the upcoming event for Philly Burbs. The Philadelphia 76ers will honor Joey Monaghan, a 2017 Pennsbury graduate and Yardley resident who passed away on Sept. 22, 2022…
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Amaris Baker Wasn’t Getting Noticed. Now at Harcum, She’s a National Lead Scorer
Cardinal O’Hara graduate Amaris Baker was unclear about her next move after a year with the Division I Kennesaw State women’s basketball team. No one had expressed much interest in her after an injury limited her playing time and she was questioning her future in the game. She sought a program closer to home and,…
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Construction of Bucks County High School’s Baseball, Softball Fields Complete
A high school in Bucks County has announced the finishing of two of their sports areas, with two others on their way to being complete. Neshaminy High School, located at 2001 Old Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, recently had two sports areas complete after months of building and construction. The school’s baseball and softball teams will…
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Have a Passion For Sports? Gwynedd Mercy University Can Help It Become a Career
Do you have a high school student who is a sports fanatic? Have they always dreamed of working in the sports industry? This weeklong program, hosted by GMercyU’s Sport Management program, will introduce students to the numerous ways they can turn their love of sports into an exciting career. Whether they’re interested in college athletics,…
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Local Family Boasts of Several Generations of Die-Hard Philadelphia Sports Fans
A nearby family with Bucks County connections is celebrating a long lineage of Philadelphia sports fans in their bloodline. Dave Uram wrote about the family for KYW Newsradio. The local family, which includes the 88-year-old patriarch Hank Marron of Hatboro and his 61-year-old son John Marron of Warrington, boasts several generations of proud die-hard Philly…
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Quakertown Wrestler Upsets Two-Time State Champion, Snatches Gold at PIAA Championships
A wrestler from Bucks County came out on top at a major championship match, with a teammate coming in second amongst the competition. Bill Rudick wrote about the for the PA Prep Live. Collin Gaj of Quakertown High School captured gold at 145 pounds at the PIAA-3A Championships before a packed house at the Giant…
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Sellersville’s Marissa Sheva Represents Ireland on International Soccer Stage
A soccer player from Bucks County is representing Ireland in soccer on the world stage, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Irish heritage has helped Sellersville native Marissa Sheva secure a spot on the Irish women’s national soccer team that will take part in the women’s World Cup. If she makes the cut, the…
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Former Delaware Valley University Team Captain is Pennridge’s New Head Football Coach
Formerly overseeing the football team of a local college, a well-known coach will now lead a Bucks County high school to victory. Drew Markol wrote about the coach for the Bucks County Courier Times. Pennridge High School found its new head football coach in former Delaware Valley University team captain Kyle Beller. For the last…
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Former Pennsbury Coach Remembered for Overseeing Historic Era in PA Football
One of the most revered football coaches in Bucks County history is being remembered for his contributions to the sport and to the area. Rick Fortenbaugh wrote about the coach and his career for The Trentonian. Chuck Kane, considered to be an architect of the well-known Pennsbury High School football dynasty, passed away on Feb.…
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Several Bucks County Football, Baseball Players Sign Letters of Intent to Play at College Level
Eight Bucks County athletes recently signed the documents that will allow them to play at the college level in the coming months. Student athletes from Harry S. Truman High School, located at 3001 Green Lane in Levittown, recently announced their college commitments. The players, who range from football, bowling, and baseball, will attend the universities…
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A Bucks County Company Most Likely Made the Baseballs Jackie Robinson Practiced With
A Bucks County duo may have been responsible for creating the baseballs used by some of the greatest to play the sport. Dan McPhillips, the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds, recently discussed the connection between baseball legend Jackie Robinson and two brothers from Perkasie who created baseballs. By all accounts, the Bucks County duo’s creations were…
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Pennridge High School Sparks Historic Moment for All Girls Wrestlers Across Pennsylvania
A local girls wrestling program recently became the 100th in the state to be approved as an official sports entity. Matt Allibone wrote about the development for the York Daily Record. The girls wrestling program at Pennridge High School, in Perkasie, was officially approved by the state of Pennsylvania this week. As the 100th program,…
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Penn State Joins Schools That Have Expressed Interest in Newtown Basketball Player
A Bucks County basketball player is now being looked at by another major university for his skills on and off the court. Brandon Jenkins wrote about the player for 247 Sports. Last week, Newtown native Christian Bliss, who plays basketball for the George School, received an in-state offer from Penn State. “They came to a…
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Wall Street Journal: For Jalen Hurts, Super Bowl Loss Provided a Lesson for a Bright Future
During last week’s Super Bowl, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played like someone who deserved to win, even if that was not what happened in the end, writes Jason Gay for The Wall Street Journal. In the post-game press conference, the 24-year-old field general made a comment that again reflected what he is all about. “You…
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