Sports
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Lower Merion’s 1996 State Champion Basketball Team to Be Inducted in Hall of Fame
On Dec. 9, Lower Merion High School’s 1996 boys’ basketball team, including Kobe Bryant, will be honored at the Kobe Bryant Play-By-Play Classic, writes the staff at Main Line Media News. The PIAA state champions will be inducted into the Lower Merion Hall of Fame before the Lower Merion-Methacton boys’ basketball game scheduled for 6…
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Pope John Paul II Girls’ Volleyball Team Takes Second Consecutive State Championship
Pope John Paul II High School girls’ volleyball team has wrapped up another great season by winning its second consecutive state championship, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The girls defeated District 7 champion Hampton 3-1 to take the PIAA Class 3A championship crown. The Golden Panthers remained undefeated throughout the season, bringing the…
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Sixers Legend Allen Iverson Named the Second Greatest NBA Player 6-Foot-and-Under By HoopsHype
Even though the sport of basketball has long favored taller players, some who are much shorter than the average NBA player have still been able to make their impact felt, writes Frank Urbina for HoopsHype. To recognize those very players, HoopsHype has compiled a list of the “Top 20 greatest short players in NBA history,”…
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Popular Oxford Bowling Alley Receives Complete Makeover and Rebrand
Timber Lanes, a popular Oxford bowling alley that has been a neighborhood mainstay since 1961, recently underwent a complete renovation and rebranded as Timber Wolfe Lanes Bowling Center & Pro Shop, writes Haleigh Abbott for the Chester County Press. The mind behind the makeover is General Manager Catt Wolfe, who wanted to create a more…
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WSJ: Golfers’ Preference for Vibrant Venues Like Topgolf King of Prussia a Sign of Changing Times
Golf is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Gone are the days when lush greens and quiet mornings defined the sport. Today, according to Will Feuer of The Wall Street Journal, golfers are rewriting the rules of where they play and how they enjoy the game. According to Feuer, many modern golfers now prefer the vibrant, energetic…
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Collegeville’s Alex Bright Will Bring the Heat to The Chili Bowl Nationals
FloRacing has released the list of drivers who will be competing in the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals on Saturday, January 13, and Collegeville will be well-represented with driver Alex Bright. Bright has been a familiar face at the Chili Bowl for years and he will join other contenders like Hank Davis of Oklahoma and Tim…
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2 Montco Schools Top Final Pennsylvania High School Field Hockey Ranking of 2023
Two Montgomery County schools have topped the final Pennsylvania high school field hockey ranking of 2023 and made the top three national rankings, writes Jana Benscoter for Female Athlete News. According to MAX Field Hockey, following an intense postseason, The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova and The Hill School in Pottstown came…
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A Prominent Figure in Women’s Golf Is Buried in Unmarked Grave in Bala Cynwyd
While her name might not be as recognizable today as it once was, Glenna Collett Vare was a revolutionary figure in the game of golf and now she is buried in an unmarked grave in Bala Cynwyd, writes Lochlahn March for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Golf historian and author Stephen Proctor is working on a book…
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Landenberg Native Erin Matson Makes NCAA History by Winning UNC’s Fifth National Field Hockey Championship
Landenberg native Erin Matson made NCAA history by winning her fifth national field Hockey championship with the University of North Carolina — including her first as a coach, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The 23-year-old added the fifth ring to the collection she started as a player on Sunday in her team’s shootout…
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Fanatics CEO Expands Career Immersion Program for Pro Athletes
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, chief executive officer of Fanatics, is helping pro athletes consider possible career moves after they retire from the game, writes Natasha Dye for PEOPLE. In partnership with the University of Southern California, he recently offered a newly expanded Athlete Immersion Program in Los Angeles for 11 WNBA and MLB athletes. Fanatics…
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Decades of Eagles Cheerleaders Reflect on Their Experiences
For over 75 years, the Philadelphia Eagles have had cheerleaders on the sidelines rooting for their home team during games, writes Maria McIlwain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years, countless women have become Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, and a number of them can speak to the unique experiences they had during their tenures. Maggie Trush…
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Former Plymouth Meeting Basketball Star Tapped to Play for Jacksonville State
Chase Coleman has been at six schools in five years, including Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, but his long journey to find his own place has paid off as he gets recruited by Jacksonville State, writes Rich Flanagan for City of Basketball Love. Coleman was meant to suit up for the Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials this season,…
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With Athletics an Integral Part of the Student Experience, Church Farm School Unveils New All-Weather Track
Church Farm School recently dedicated its new all-weather track as part of its Family Visiting Day celebrations. Special recognition was given N. Peter Hamilton, who graciously helped fund the cost of the new scoreboard that accompanies the six-lane track, as well as Dr. John Grunwell, a member of CFS’s Class of 1960. Board Vice Chair…
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An Extra Special Christmas: Kelce Brothers’ Duet Hits Top of iTunes Charts
Jason and Travis Kelce teamed up on a special duet for the Philadelphia Eagles’ second Christmas album, “A Philly Special Christmas Special,” and fans love it. The holiday single, “Fairytale of Philadelphia” hit No. 2 on the iTunes charts just hours after it was released, writes Fox 29 staff. “This is incredibly humbling, thank you…
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Dresher Native, PLL Top Dog Michael Sowers Will Play Close to Home
Dresher native and 2022 Premier Lacrosse League championship game MVP Michael Sowers will be playing close to home in the future, as Philadelphia was awarded Premier Lacrosse League’s Waterdogs franchise, writes Matt Ryan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Waterdogs are the first PLL expansion team. They have been part of the league since 2020 and took…
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Wall Street Journal: As the 76ers Sit Atop the NBA Standings, Tyrese Maxey Enters Star Conversation
Since trading James Harden on November 1, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t lost a game, while the Los Angeles Clippers have yet to register a win, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. If there is one person who could be considered the biggest beneficiary of the Harden trade, it’s his former backcourt teammate, Tyrese…
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Curious About Pickleball? Check Out Ardsley Community Center’s New Classes
Abington residents interested in pickleball can test out the sport at the Ardsley Community Center in Glenside starting this week by taking part in a series of pickleball classes, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Classes for Pickleball 101 start on Tuesday, November 14, while classes for Pickleball 201 start on Wednesday, November 15. The beginners’…
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Capricorn Books Hosting Book Signing for Author of a Philly Running Love Story
Autumn Konopka, a Glenside resident, avid runner, and author of Pheidippides Didn’t Die will be at Capricorn Books in Jenkintown on Saturday, November 18, to talk about and sign copies of her book which is a sweet ode to the Philadelphia running community. The signing will take place between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., writes…
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