Sports
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Lower Merion, Harriton Football at a Crossroads as Parents Push for Merger
Lower Merion Township’s football community is wrestling with a difficult reality, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Participation has fallen so sharply that Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools can no longer sustain healthy, competitive programs on their own. Harriton went 0–9 last season in the Central League, marking its 10th straight winless campaign,…
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Football Merger Off the Table as Lower Merion, Harriton Debate Safety and Tradition
A highly debated proposal to merge Lower Merion and Harriton High Schools’ football programs will not move forward, at least for now, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Monday’s school board meeting, Lower Merion School District Superintendent Frank Ranelli recommended against combining the teams, despite growing pressure from parents concerned about dwindling rosters…
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Abington Boys’ Soccer Ends 41-Year Wait With Historic State Championship
Abington Senior High School is celebrating a long-awaited moment in sports history, writes Tyler Delpercio for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After 41 years, the boys’ soccer team captured the PIAA Class 4A state championship, defeating West Chester Henderson 3-1 and earning the program’s first state crown. The win capped a dominant 22-2-3 season and erased the…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Ten Best Sports Cities for Fans in the Country
Philadelphia ranked among the top ten cities in the nation that have the best vibes for sports fans, according to a recently released report by WalletHub, writes Lauren Barry for KYW Newsradio. The ranking compared nearly 400 towns nationwide using 50 key metrics across football, baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey. “Sports can cause rivalries between…
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Eastern University Football Team Headed to NCAA Playoffs After Claiming First-Ever Conference Title
Eastern University’s football team has claimed the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championship in just its third official season of play. The Eagles defeated Stevenson University, 16-10, on Saturday, marking a historic milestone for the young program. “This team has shown extraordinary grit all season,” said head coach Billy Crocker. “To accomplish something this significant in just our…
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Eagles Cheerleader from Levittown Also Inspires as Teacher, Coach and Grad Student
James LeGette, who lives in Levittown, is managing to balance his career as a special education teacher and his graduate studies while enjoying being one of only three male Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, reports Jenna Miller for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Performing as part of the Birds’ cheer team had always been his lifelong dream. This year…
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Neshaminy Alum, Jefferson Tennis Head Coach Still Competing, Still Winning
Fred Perrin, a Neshaminy High School alum and head coach of Thomas Jefferson University’s tennis program, is still competing and collecting wins along the way, writes Tyler Delpercio for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He recently competed on the United States Tennis Association circuit and earned an invitation to the national tournament for players aged 55 and…
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St. Joseph’s Field Hockey Advances To Face Top Seeded North Carolina In NCAA Tournament
After a victory over Drexel, the St. Joe’s field hockey team is moving on in the NCAA tournament and will take on No. 1 North Carolina this Friday, writes Colin Schofield for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Forward Carly Hynd, who scored two goals all season, managed to match that number in 30 minutes of play Wednesday…
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St. Joseph’s Men’s Tennis Doubles Pairing Makes School History
Othman Bezzaz and Ernesto Ruy, hailing from different continents, are making history at St. Joseph’s University as a doubles team on the men’s tennis squad, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bezzaz from Casablanca, Morocco, and Ruy, a native of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico, are the first St. Joe’s players to compete in the…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Plays the Hero at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan takes the spotlight in Qatar, writes MLS Soccer. The 16-year-old scored the game-winning goal in his debut at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Philadelphia Union midfielder sealed a 1-0 victory for the United States over Burkina Faso on Wednesday, marking a dream start to his World Cup journey. Sullivan…
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Riding Wave of Popularity, Viva Padel & Pickleball Expanding in Flourtown
As pickleball’s popularity continues to rise, new courts are opening across the Philadelphia region, including Viva Padel & Pickleball’s upcoming expansion in Flourtown, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Viva Padel & Pickleball launched its first location in Philadelphia’s East Poplar neighborhood in June, costing just under $1 million. The outdoor venue offers four…
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Pottstown Phenom Strikes Out Ohtani Under Baseball’s Brightest Lights
It’s been a storybook rise for Pottstown’s Trey Yesavage, who just became the youngest pitcher in more than seven decades to start Game 1 of the World Series, writes Maddy Dickens for Sports Illustrated. The 22-year-old Blue Jays rookie took the mound against the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out Shohei Ohtani to open…
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Fresh Off a National Championship, Chester County Native Inherits Reins of Columbia Men’s Basketball
It’s not exactly the Hatfields and the McCoys, but the athletic rivalry between Kennett and Unionville is nonetheless intense, and it’s one that 37-year-old Kevin Hovde experienced from both sides. The Kennett Square native spent his formative years as a student in the Kennett Consolidated School District, where he became enthralled with the community’s basketball…
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Kennett Square’s Kicker Shay Barker Set to Follow Older Brother to Division I Football Next Fall
Kennett Square kicker Shay Barker is set to follow his older brother Ryan Barker into Division I level next fall, when he joins Syracuse University, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brothers grew up constantly competing, but beneath it all, Shay admired his big brother and wanted to echo his talent. Over time,…
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Philadelphia Eagles Now Second-Most Valuable NFL Franchise
The Philadelphia Eagles are now the second-most valuable franchise in the NFL after their Super Bowl-winning season, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The team’s value jumped 10 percent from last year. London-based valuation and strategy consulting firm, Brand Finance, which did the analysis, values the Eagles’ brand at $1.3 billion. The Philadelphia…
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Souderton’s Jamie Moyer Returns to Seattle for ALCS First Pitch
Souderton High School alum Jamie Moyer was back on the mound, at least ceremonially, before a packed house in Seattle last Thursday night, writes Zac Hereth for Seattle Sports. The beloved left-hander threw out the first pitch of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, rekindling memories of his decade-long run with the Mariners.…
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Legends of Pickleball Descend on Hatboro
Dill Dinkers in Hatboro recently welcomed multiple teams from the U.S. Legends Pickleball League, a national pickleball organization, to take part in an exciting tournament, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Competitors from across the country, all in their fifties and sixties, took to the courts and showcased some strong volleys at the tournament. “We have…
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Rookie Phenom from Pottstown Keeps Blue Jays Alive in ALCS
Just months after making his major league debut, Pottstown native Trey Yesavage has become one of the breakout stories of baseball’s postseason, writes Jorge Castillo for ESPN. He is a key reason the Toronto Blue Jays are still alive in the American League Championship Series. Yesavage, only 22 years old, took the mound Sunday for…
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