Sports
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Warwick Township Teen to Rep the U.S. in Tokyo in One of the Newest Olympic Sports
Warwick Township native Payton Ridenour has fulfilled her longstanding dream of earning a place on Team USA for women’s BMX racing, writes Caitlin Rearden for WFMZ 69 News. The Owen J. Roberts High School graduate wished for this distinction since BMX first became an Olympic sport in 2008. However, the 19-year-old had a busy several…
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American Cornhole League’s 4th National Event of 2021 Comes to King of Prussia
The American Cornhole League National Championships (ACL) will host their 4th National at Valley Forge Casino in King of Prussia this weekend. The top cornhole players in the country will compete in a variety of payout tournaments that will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN2 – including a special July 4th broadcast exclusively on ESPN. The…
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Philadelphia Skateboard Gurus Roll Out Instructional Summer Camp in Warminster
Brett Williams is bringing skateboard instructors from his Philadelphia organization, Skate The Foundry, to Warminster. They hope to inspire the next generation of skateboarders (especially girls), reports Kate Fishman for the Warminster Patch. Williams describes skateboarding as a “tool.” He sees it as a method of building meaningful relationships and developing life skills. “It’s really about connecting people through skateboarding: getting to know one another [and]…
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Renowned Devon Golf Writer Rounds Out a Trilogy of Books About His Golf-Mad Travels
Devon resident and renowned golf writer Tom Coyne’s latest work rounds out a trilogy of books about his golf-mad travels, writes Tom Bedell for Sports Illustrated. Coyne’s new book, A Course Called America, continues to explore the same subject as his previous two: A Course Called Ireland and A Course Called Scotland. As part of…
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2021 National Dog Show Tickets Will Be Scarfed Up Faster Than a Labrador Retriever Eats His Breakfast
Pent-up demand for tickets to the 2021 National Dog Show is expected to cause a run of early ticket sales. Fans of the show who want to ensure their place onsite for the annual convention of classy canines are advised to act now. The current weather may be all summer, shore, and hot dogs, but…
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Bensalem Athlete Compelled to Choose Between Who He ‘Really Is’ and the High School Sport He Loved
The “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which intended to preserve “biology-based eligibility standards for participation in female sports,” has become a personal issue for a Bensalem High School athlete. Christie Ileto tells his story for 6abc. Hunter Felice, when he was Hanna Felice, played girls basketball for Bensalem High School. His freshman year, however, he redefined himself to live more authentically. But in…
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As the Pandemic Ebbs, Bucks County Sports Association Calls ‘Game Over’ for Its Maskless Athletics Option
In an open letter to participating families, the board of directors of the Bucks County Sports Association (BCSA) announced the cessation of its operations. The group arose when the COVID-19 outbreak called an extended time-out for traditional intramural sports. The BCSA’s view was that cancelling sports competitions or requiring masks for participants were, respectively, unnecessary and impractical. In December 2020, to fill the county’s sport vacancy, it ran…
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Springfield Township Olympic Hopeful Entertains Audiences at Swimming Trials with Her Signature Dance Routines
Viewers of the U.S. swimming trials for the Olympics have been privy to a fun entertainment bonus: the signature dance routines performed by Olympic hopeful and Erdenheim native Sierra Schmidt, writes Layla A. Jones for Billy Penn. Thanks to the rhythmic moves she performs while wearing noise-canceling headphones or earbuds before scaling the platform, Schmidt…
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Pandemic Delays in Lifeguard Training/Certifications Leaves Some Bucks County Swimmers High and Dry
The 2021 swimming season at Nockamixon State Park Pool has officially tanked. Its closure stems from a shortage of available lifeguards. Peter Blanchard swam through the details for the Doylestown Patch. The current shortage of Bucks County lifeguards comes primarily from the pandemic, when water training and life-rescue certifications, which rely on in-person evaluations, ceased. Budget cuts also jeopardized some candidates’…
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Local Trans Pro Athlete Just Won the Biggest Wrestling Match of Her Life
Chester County native and pro wrestler Edith Surreal once wrestled under the name Still Life with Apricots and Pears. Newfound confidence in her sport led to a new moniker for her and a fundamental shift for the sport, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When she originally entered the professional wrestling scene three years…
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Pottsgrove Teenager Among World’s Top Ten Highest Earning Esports Players
Thanks to his Fortnite prowess, Pottsgrove teenager has found his place among the top ten highest earning esports players in the world, writes Andrew Boggs for Esports Bets. Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf is fourth on the list of the highest-ranking players from around the esports world – discounting some of the winners of The International competition…
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Sellersville Car Dealer Tosses in Funds to Help Perkasie Little League Catchers Avoid Injury
A&T Chevrolet continues its commitment to the community and the teamwork taught through youth sports. Its recent $500 donation to Pennridge Little League will purchase necessary gear, including safety equipment for catchers. The donation was covered by Michelle Kane for the Doylestown Patch. The gift was part of the Chevy Corporation’s Youth Baseball and Softball program. This national effort includes equipment donations and educational…
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With the French Open Behind Her, King of Prussia’s Ann Li Works Toward Fulfilling Her Life’s Goals
With the French Open behind her, King of Prussia’s Ann Li is ready to continue working on making her major five life goals a reality, writes Cindy Shmerier for tennis.com. The twenty-year-old set the sizable task for herself of winning each of the four Grand Slam tournaments and becoming the top player in the world.…
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Cape May Ferry Provides a Swell Opportunity for Championship Bucks County-bred Surfer
Rob Kelly grew up in Bucks County, learned to surf in Hawaii, now lives full-time in Ocean City, NJ, and recently raced on his board with the Cape May Ferry. His wild ride was captured by Sara Bloomquist and Brandon Longo for 6abc. Kelly is one of the most recognized pro surfers in the Garden State. He has taken on waves…
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Morrisville School’s Flag Football Game Brings Joy the Students Haven’t Had Since Before the Pandemic
COVID-19 wasn’t going to stop it (but did delay it). Neither was sketchy weather. The traditional fifth-grade flag football game at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School took place, albeit with a revised timeline, reports Jeff Warner for Bucks Local News. Amid pandemic precautions, Principal Lisa Follman sought a safe way to stage the game. She established a health plan, revised it as needed, and got approval. Four teams competed: the Kean Kongs, the Toledano…
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The Athletic: Local Customer on His Project Contractor: “I Have a Professional MLB Player Doing My Floors!”
Lou Trivino, Oakland Athletics pitcher, uses the typical tools of the trade on the field: ball, glove, rosin bag. Off the field, he’s using tools, too: nail gun, ladder, sawhorses. Each off-season, Trivino returns to his parents’ home in Doylestown to work in his dad’s construction company, reports Alex Coffey for The Athletic. Trivino grew up a time when daycare was scarce. So Little Lou was…
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Large Spikes at Applebrook, Stonewall Golf Clubs Refer to Increased Business — Not the Underside of the Shoes
The pandemic has sparked an increased interest in golf, and as a result, local clubs are overflowing with potential members and eager players, writes Jim Finnegan for Delaware Today. “Our play was up 30 percent,” said Dave McNabb, head pro at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern. “Membership was capped, and we now have a waiting…
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This Delco Borough Recalls October 1920, When Its Baseball Team Beat the New York Yankees
No one knows it ever happened, but in Upland Borough, they remember. In October 1920, the New York Yankees played Upland’s semi-pro team and lost, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX29. Upland Borough Manager Michael Ciach is one Uplander who knows about the century-old exhibition game. It was played at Bristol Lord Field. The field is…
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