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Manor College Men’s Soccer Team Wins ESAC Championship, Dempster Earns 100th Victory as Head Coach
The Manor College men’s soccer team defeated Central Penn College 4-3 to claim the institution’s first Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) Championship. “What a ride this season has been, and to cap it off by winning the ESAC was amazing,” Manor College Head Coach John Dempster said. “I always believed in this team, they just…
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George School Freshman Could Be Next Kobe Bryant According to Bryant’s AAU Coach
The similarities between George School freshman Tyler Sutton and Kobe Bryant during his Lower Merion High School days are undeniable, at least according to Sam Rines Jr., writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rines, who coached Bryant in the AAU, recently saw Sutton play in a tournament. Rines also coached Ben Luber, George School’s…
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Lower Merion Football Squad Posts First Winning Season in More Than Three Decades
The Lower Merion High School football team beat Radnor in the final game of its 2023 season last week and posted its first winning season in more than three decades, writes Bruce Adams for Main Line Times & Suburban. Lower Merion players came thundering down the path toward the goal and recorded a major victory…
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Villanova’s Lucy Olsen Shines in Exhibition Game Against Jefferson
Despite the absence of the team’s former star Maddy Siegrist, the Villanova Wildcats had a great showing during an exhibition game against Jefferson last week, writes Brooke Ackerman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spurred on by junior guard Lucy Olsen’s 22 points, the team recorded a commanding 69-42 win during its first time on the court…
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A Bala Cynwyd Hockey Player Left an Enduring Mark on the World of Hockey
Hobart Amory Hare Baker was born in 1892 to a Main Line high society family in Bala Cynwyd, but in his short tragic life, he made his own indelible mark on the world, writes Clayton Trutor for Main Line Today. Baker’s father made a fortune in the upholstery business and his mother came from an…
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Flyers Gritty gives Wally the Emotional Support Alligator Some Love at Hockey Game
Wally, the emotional support alligator, made the newspaper headlines in September when he was turned away from the Citizens Bank Park Stadium during a Phillies game, writes Kimberlee Speakman for People. Gritty tried to make up for that snafu at a recent Flyers game when he bonded with the famous alligator and his owner Joie…
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MCCC Mustangs Men’s Soccer Team Earns EPAC Conference Crown
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Mustangs men’s soccer has a big reason to celebrate, as the team recently won the 2023 Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship following a 4-1 win over last year’s EPAC champion Northampton Community College. The Mustangs squad holds a 10-1-2 record and has its sights set on the National Junior College…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Culture Key to Welcoming, Acclimating New Players
The Philadelphia Eagles have a way of making newcomers to the team feel welcome almost immediately, writes Reuben Frank for NBC Sports Philadelphia. Over his time as general manager, Howie Roseman has signed countless players and made numerous trades with the goal of upgrading the team. This season alone, Roseman has brought in Bradley Roby…
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Perkiomen Valley Senior Wins Scholarship After Basketball Career Almost Derailed
Anna Stein, a senior at Perkiomen Valley High School, almost didn’t realize her dream of playing collegiate basketball because of a major knee injury, writes Josh Verlin for City of Basketball Love. The injury occurred in her sophomore year and cost her an entire season and two summers of basketball. She needed two surgeries before…
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Former Eagles Player Chris Long Says It’s On NFL Defenses to Stop the “Brotherly Shove” — Not the NFL
Chris Long has heard all the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove,” and has his own thoughts about it, writes TMZ. In recent seasons, the Eagles have heavily used the play to get first downs and score touchdowns. This has caused some criticism from fans, players, and team…
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How Bonds of Friendship Led to Viral Moment for Upper Dublin Grad
Spirits in the Philadelphia area are high as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the National League Championship Series. One Upper Dublin High School graduate is especially in high spirits as a t-shirt he made for his friend Phillies’ Orion Kerkering has gone viral. The story behind the t-shirt is one of friendship and a love…
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Philadelphia Phillies’ Playoff Run Was a Big Win for Local Businesses
While the Philadelphia Phillies didn’t make it to the World Series this year, the postseason run was still a big hit for local businesses, writes Caroline Goggin and Briana Smith for 6abc. Hotels, especially, saw an uptick in visitors. Ed Grose, the executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, said the postseason run was…
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Eagles Christmas Album Sales Will Benefit Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, CHOP
The Philadelphia Eagles’ second Christmas album is about to drop in December and this year’s charity beneficiaries will be Children’s Crisis Treatment Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The album features linemen Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata and is produced by Charlie Hall. Connor Barwin is…
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GQ: How Does Jalen Hurts Stay at the Top of His Game? It’s in His Mind and Body
Coming out on the losing end of the Super Bowl after an MVP-caliber season can be tough to get over, but Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts has his ways, writes Christopher Cason for GQ. While Hurts didn’t achieve his ultimate goal last season, he has stayed true to himself and his preparation. “It’s all about…
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Former Flyers Player, Broadcaster Keith Jones Tasked with Leading the Team’s Hockey Operations
During his 9 seasons in the NHL, Keith Jones carved out a reputation as someone with a keen ability to get under his opponents’ skin, and it’s a quality that can help him in his newest role, writes Michael Bradley for Philadelphia Magazine. This past May, Jones was named the new President of Hockey Operations…
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Willow Grove Nonprofit to Benefit from Liam Castellanos ‘Battle Cry’ Tee
Liam Castellanos, the son of Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos, has become a favorite face at Citizens Bank Park whenever he comes to support his dad. Phillies fans are loving the special bond between father and son. What is even more special though is how Liam uses his celebrity to give back to those who need…
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Holy Family University to Induct Four Individuals, One Team into Its Athletics Hall of Fame
As part of TigerFest 2023, Holy Family University will induct four individuals — Kevin Comey, Fran Dougherty, Donna (Elliott) Kilpatrick, and William “Mickey” McGroarty — and the 2007-08 women’s basketball team into its Athletics Hall of Fame. The honorees will be celebrated at a ceremony in the Campus Center in April 2024 at a date…
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A Philadelphia Eagles Jacket Worn by Princess Diana Brings Satisfaction to Eagles Fans
During her time in the public eye, Princess Diana’s wardrobe had long been a popular topic of discussion, writes Janine Henni for People. Sports gear was something the Princess would incorporate into her wardrobe as a way to add a level of normalcy to her life. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Princess Diana could be…
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