Sports
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James Lledo, Former Lower Merion Wrestler, Makes His Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Debut This Summer
James Lledo, who wrestled at Lower Merion High School before joining the University of Pittsburgh, will be making his amateur mixed martial arts debut this summer with 247 Fighting Championships, according to a staff report from My MMA News. Lledo will fight Derrick Brown II on July 9. The “Brawl in the Burgh 12” fight…
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Ardmore Golf Course Put to Test Competitors’ Skills at 42nd Curtis Cup
The classic Merion Golf Club in Ardmore managed to test the skills of women during the 42nd Curtis Cup that was held from June 10 to 13, writes Alex Miceli for Sports Illustrated. The biennial amateur matches saw the United State women’s team take on Great Britain and Ireland – and come out victorious once…
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Valley Forge Sports To Host NXL Paintball Mid Atlantic Major Featuring Professional Paintballers
Valley Forge Tourism & Valley Forge Sports to host NXL Paintball national tournament featuring competitors from 40 states and 4 countries this weekend Friday, June 17th – 19th. Among the 2,000 confirmed attendees are: The Mid-Atlantic Major has been known to feature the largest non-World Cup turnout of the season – showcasing not only the…
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La Salle College High School Grad Caps Collegiate Career at NCAA Championships as Hammer Thrower for Pitt
Noah Walker, a La Salle College High School graduate and University of Pittsburgh hammer thrower, will cap his collegiate career at the NCAA track and field championships, writes Johnny McGonigal for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Walker ensured his spot at the nationals at the NCAA East Preliminary Round at the end of last month. His hammer…
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Adam Sandler’s Hustle, Filmed Partly at Manor College’s Gym, Getting Rave Reviews
Hustle, Adam Sandler’s new movie that was partly filmed at Manor College’s gym, premiered on Netflix earlier this week and is getting rave reviews, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The film stars Sandler as a basketball scout for the Philadelphia 76ers who is trying to jumpstart the NBA career of a talented but…
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St. Joe’s: Looking at a Time When College Varsity Women’s Basketball Was New
When St. Joseph’s University went co-ed, it made sense to have a women’s varsity basketball team, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Title IX was passed in 1972, it became essential. The Philadelphia area was already a hotbed for women’s basketball at the CYO and high school levels. The university turned a women’s…
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Jefferson Health – Abington Holds Its Way-More-Than Fair Fair, 109th Annual Cancer Patient Fundraiser
A dog and pony show is a somewhat pejorative term for an overblown, over-hyped event. A horse and pony show, however, is an altogether different animal. It’s a competition among beautiful equines, groomed to perfection, and evaluated under the professional eye of a team of breed experts. It’s also, referring to this weekend’s Jefferson Health…
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WCU Baseball Team Punches Its Ticket to National Championships … Again
West Chester University is once again bound for the NCAA Division II Baseball National Championships in Cary, N.C. The Golden Rams (34-13) are making their fifth trip to the national championships in the last 17 years. WCU will take on North Greenville in the eight-team, double-elimination national championships on Sunday, June 5 at 6 PM…
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Abington Friends School Announces New Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
AFS is pleased to announce that Jayla Greene has been named as the school’s next Varsity Girls Basketball head coach, effective immediately. Director of Athletics Jeff Bond says, “We are thrilled to have Jayla join the AFS community and take the lead of our girls basketball program. Jayla brings a passion for teaching basketball, a…
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APGA Tour Valley Forge Set For Return To Philly Region September 19-21 at Bluestone Country Club
APGA Tour Valley Forge will return to the Philadelphia market and Montgomery County for the second year this September, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) announced in advance of its annual Travel Rally Day/Montco Golf Classic Monday at Green Valley Country Club. APGA Tour Valley Forge debuted successfully last September as a VFTCB…
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Penn State Abington’s Ryan McCarty Shaped Storybook Season by Focusing on Mental Side of Baseball
Penn State Abington’s Ryan McCarty was able to shape the most dominant Division III offensive season by focusing on the mental side of baseball, writes Sam Cohn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The infielder/pitcher spent countless hours during the season reading or watching videos from hitting coach Steve Springer and Ken Ravizza, the late sports psychologist.…
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‘Bryce Harper Wants Your Hat’: Malvern Prep Grad Swaps Caps with MVP During Recent Phillies Game
Last Thursday’s Phillies game turned out to be a memorable one for Keith Maguire, despite the home team’s loss, after Bryce Harper asked the Malvern Prep grad to swap hats, writes Matt Breen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Maguire was sitting in the Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park with his friends when Harper popped his…
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Aussie’s Academic and Athletic Success at Harcum College Garners Him Full Scholarship to Saint Joseph’s University
Support. It’s perhaps what Louis Bleechmore will remember most about his two-year experience at Harcum College, which ended this month when he graduated with an associate degree — and a number of people invested in his success. Bryn Mawr was a long way from home for Bleechmore, a native of Sydney, Australia, who arrived in…
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Valley Forge & Montgomery County Can Host All the Sports
The area is no stranger to the usual sports tournaments like Volleyball, Baseball, Hockey, and Lacrosse, but what makes Valley Forge & Montgomery County so special is its versatility and ability to host even the most unique sporting events. Conveniently located just minutes from Philadelphia, the central location of the suburbs provides convenient access to…
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Aqua-Tots Swim School of Horsham Shares Water Safety Facts During National Water Safety Month
During National Water Safety Month, Co-Owners of Aqua-Tots of Horsham, Andrea and Brad Sahl, are sharing important facts and information about water safety. Believe it or not, the number one cause of accidental death of children five years of age and younger is drowning, a statistic that the couple is passionate about helping to combat.…
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Bucks County HS Senior Becomes First PA High School Competitor to Run an Under-Four-Minute Mile
The first PA high school student ever to break the four-minute mile threshold did so at last weekend’s Philadelphia Catholic League championships. Gustav Elvin reported the good news in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Senior student Gary Martin had flirted with the Pa. record in the past. But at the regional competition, held at Delaware County’s Cardinal…
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Terry Hertzog of Merion Golf Club Wins 2022 Delaware Valley Open
Terry Hertzog of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore won the 2022 Delaware Valley Open at Rolling Green Golf Club on the third playoff hole, writes Matt Frey for the PGA.com. The Philadelphia PGA Member’s 3-under-par scorecard of 68 featured four birdies and one lone bogey. This is an impressive achievement on a golf course that…
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Temple Grad and Delco Sports Media Legend Ray Didinger Announces Retirement
Ray Didinger, a Philadelphia sports media legend who was born and raised in the Philadelphia area, announced his retirement Sunday morning on his SportsRadio94WIP radio show with Glen Macnow, writes Andrew Porter for audacy.com. “Sunday, May 29th will be my final show,” Didinger announced. “I am ready to transition from Ray Didi to grandpop.” Didinger,…
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