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Kick-starting a dream ** Easton grad Steve Aponavicius wants either a game-winning field goal or a 40-yarder today against Navy.
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Easton-P’burg: 100 games, lifetime of memories ** Local ** THE COUNTDOWN: On our list of the year’s Top 5 local and regional stories, these two made No. 3.
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Persa voted best in area, and state ** The Liberty senior QB is Morning Call big school, AP 4A player of year. ** The 2006 Morning Call Football Co-Players of the Year
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Lehigh not playing up its big loss
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Lehighton’s Semanoff fine with his role at BYU ** The junior running back has had few touches, but plenty of blocks entering tonight’s Las Vegas Bowl.
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Patient Stricker pays dividends at money time ** DeSales’ leading scorer scores all eight of his points in the final 4:41 in the Bulldogs’ win over Muhlenberg.
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‘Canes say speed not the issue ** Liberty looked slow in loss, but coaches blame injuries, fatigue.
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Wilson’s gang of 11 brings down Jeannette’s Pryor ** Impressive 6-6 junior QB is outmatched by Warriors in second half.
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Like Liberty, Upper St. Clair enjoying a dream season
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Can Dan Persa be stopped? ** Becahi did it, but Easton did not. Now, it’s Upper St. Clair’s turn to try. ** High School Football State Championships
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OtherHigh School
Coaches being nice to other coaches isn’t such a bad concept
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Moravian’s Miller continues to improve ** The junior has upped his scoring average to 13.9 points this season. ** College Basketball
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Two coaches, same stories ** Comp and Moncman are first Lehigh Valley coaches to lead teams into consecutive PIAA title games. ** PIAA Football Championships – Saturday – Hersheypark Stadium
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Liberty at less than full strength as it prepares for state title game ** A few players are out with injuries, others recovering from bruises.
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Liberty survives thriller, outlasts Pennsbury in 4 OTs ** Braxton Isaac’s tackle of QB on 4th down seals PIAA 4A semifinal win.
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Is it still Hurricane season? ** Pennsbury’s staunch defense stands in way of Liberty’s return to state championship football game.
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Mules’ Rohn quietly, quickly wins 100
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Clearing a path ** The line, and fullback Ray Mamuzich, lead the way for Liberty’s offense. ** LIBERTY VS. PENNSBURY, 1 P.M. SATURDAY
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Liberty, Wilson reach state semis ** Petros and Persa power ‘Canes past Pioneers; Pennsbury next
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Frankford looks to avenge loss to Liberty ** Philly public league team lost to ‘Canes 42-6 in last year’s state quarterfinals. ** PIAA Football Playoffs
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Consistency to bring Lehigh wins and fans
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Ahkeem the dream ** Liberty junior tailback Ahkeem Smith has scored 25 touchdowns. ** PIAA Class 4A Football Championships – 1 p.m. – Saturday – Northeast H.S.
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‘Hounds rally ’round Applegate, rally past Widener ** The senior center helps Moravian erase a 24-point deficit, win 58-55.
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Persa picks apart Easton ** The Liberty QB rushes for 113 yards, throws for 114 in 35-14 PIAA 4A win.
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Liberty knows all about Easton’s “three-in-eight’ ** Hurricanes not letting up on Red Rovers, who are playing 3 games in 8 days.
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MVP? For Walls, it’s “most vertical player’ ** Easton junior leapt at chance to be defensive hero of historic game.
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Rovers sack Stateliners 21-7 ** Easton defense gives P’burg QB Justin Viscomi little room to breathe. ** 100 The Tradition Easton vs. Phillipsburg
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Muhlenberg men laden with experience
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Sports often an oasis from life’s realities
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Easton QB stands tall in pocket ** Despite being just 5-9 and in his first year at the position, Jon Baltz has helped his team reach great heights. ** 100 The Tradition Easton vs. Phillipsburg
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Hurricanes wait for smoke to clear
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Stem, Shiffert not all football ** Easton’s Shiffert hooed on finding time to relax ** 100: The Tradition Easton vs. Phillipsburg
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Face off BOB STEM
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Brain Game ** For the players, the 100th meeting between Easton and P’burg is more than just a game. It’s a memory that will live with them forever.
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Liberty flexes its muscle vs. Abington ** ‘Canes’ 42-7 win sets up rematch with Easton for trip to state quarters.
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Heck of a win for Easton ** Ian Heck’s 36-yard field goal in closing seconds lifts Rovers over Parkland, 17-15.
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Easton-Parkland highlights football card ** Their PIAA subregional is one of several involving local teams.
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Viscomi is perfect as P’burg QB
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Northwestern prove critics wrong
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Hot On the Gridiron
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Mountain Hawk women hope to be a surprise team
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Northwestern muscles its way to upset of Becahi
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The leaders of the pack ** Parkland returns to districts for first time since 2002 ** PIAA Football Playoffs
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Lehigh and Olivero need others to step up
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Pius X can’t pass up chance to win
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LVC powers set to make PIAA runs
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Second-half rally lifts Liberty ** Hurricanes overcome strong effort by Freedom.
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Easton, Holley rout Becahi ** Red Rovers jump out to a 37-0 lead and coast on Holley’s 3 TDs. ** EASTON 44, BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC 27
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Parkland has title, 10-0 season, top seed on the line
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Bortz is a cut above the rest ** A cut on his elbow resulted in surgery, pain and him missing almost two years of football. Now, he’s back.
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Building a foundation at Emmaus
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Liberty staking its claim as LVC royalty
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Hot on the Gridiron
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Eichman shines as Becahi clinches top seed in 3A ** Golden Hawks QB passes for career-high 261 yards in win over K-Kids.
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Hurricanes blow down Easton ** Liberty knocks vaunted Rovers from ranks of unbeatens. ** GAME OF THE WEEK: LIBERTY 17, EASTON 7
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Liberty-Easton: Expect the hits to keep coming
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Beast of the East ** Emmaus’ Aaron Gray is Big East preseason player of the year.
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P’burg’s Stem still working his magic
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Hot on the Gridiron
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Persa hopes to be first to dent Easton’s “D’
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Little John stole from ‘Canes, gave life to Hawks
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Aponavicius trying to keep both feet on the ground ** BC soph from Easton is flying south to take on Florida State Saturday.
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Dieruff tries to get by as best it can
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Don’t overlook Allen, despite the record
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Liberty answers the challenge ** The ‘Canes pull away from Northampton in the second half. ** Game of the Week: Liberty 42, Northampton 28
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Liberty’s on-field leadership under question
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Making a name for himself ** Easton’s Aponavicius to make football debut tonight — on ESPN.
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Here’s the kicker: BC calls on Easton grad
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HOT ON THE GRIDIRON
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Moncman molding success stories
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Dobbins’ block of extra point lifts Becahi over Liberty ** OT win pulls Golden Hawks into tie with ‘Canes for second place.
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Kids overpower Patriots ** Northampton takes control by converting on fourth downs. ** NORTHAMPTON 28, FREEDOM 21
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Former rivals look to help keep Liberty’s streak alive
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Casciole, Fish among Easton’s finest
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Parkland’s offense has opponents winging it
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Trojans throw Kids for a loss ** When Northampton stacks the line, Parkland goes to the air. ** Parkland 28, Northampton 0
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Well-grounded and flying high ** Easton junior Jarred Holley has a solid foundation, a world of talent and colleges knocking at his door.
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His health intact, Johnson and his K-Kids host Parkland
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Red Rovers’ dogged “D’ the zero heroes
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Beca’s Kushner thankful just to be playing
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Parkland routs Bethlehem Catholic, stays unbeaten ** Trojans score on their first four possessions, then cruise.
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Holley smokes Whitehall ** Junior back is all over the field in Rovers’ fourth straight shutout.
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Is Becahi for real? We’ll find out against Parkland
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Pammer’s a big hit at UNH ** Ex-Northampton star now hard-hitting safety at New Hampshire.
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LVC and MVC, show guts and play Pius
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For Fairclough, the first win is tough, sweet
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Parkland punishes Freedom ** Hard-hitting “D’ leads the way as Trojans overpower Patriots. ** Game of the week: Parkland 27, Freedom 7
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Emmaus and Northampton have something to prove
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McCullough pacing Dukes ** Former Liberty star leads Duquesne in rushing, is eyeing 1,000-yard season.
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Can Freedom maintain early momentum?
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Becahi tramples Central Catholic behind Dobbins ** Tailback gains 257 yards as Hawks thrash the Vikings.
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Ryan is Easton’s ‘girl Friday’ ** She kicks five extra points for the dominant Red Rovers. ** Game of the Week: Easton 41, Emmaus 0
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Emmaus looking to beat Easton for 1st time since ’81
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Nazareth thinking turnaround
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Scattene gives Becahi positive attention
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Golden Hawks get physical ** Hard-nosed Becahi stops bigger Zephyrs in opener.
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Hurricanes, no question ** Liberty’s new cast picks up where last year’s left off. ** Game of the Week: Liberty 49, Central Catholic 14
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Where’s the beef? Whitehall ** 300-pounders Recker, Schoenberger anchor a Zephyrs line tha tis the envy of coaches across the LVC ** 2006 Football Kickoff
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LVC teams have something to prove in openers ** LVC Football
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The granddaddy of Easton-P’burg ** Harold Bellis, 90, has lived the storied game for the last 73 years.
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Easton-P’burg has had its share of drama, stars ** Many games, players remembered long after the final whistle.
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Teams lining up to unseat Liberty ** Parkland, Easton, Whitehall all chasing conference title.
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Upbeat Azubuike sees Temple resurgence ** East Stroudsbug South grad will switch to linebacker this year.
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L.V. Rugby set for nationals ** Rugby
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Atiyeh benched after district hearing ** Academics not the reason for transfer, says athletic committee.
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Bethlehem boxer cries foul ** Rose Morales claims cheating, biased judges robbed her of a title.
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Nor-Gwyn puts an end to Nazareth’s stellar season ** Norco champions ousted from regionals with 13-3 setback. ** Legion Baseball
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Resilient Nazareth rallies to beat Southern Area 6-5 ** LEGION BASEBALL
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Hoops classic takes new direction ** Management, rules changes will mark Mid-Summer Classic.
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Boyertown batters Nazareth for a 14-4 victory ** Nazareth faces Southern ARea today in a must win game.
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Boyertown batters Nazareth for a 14-4 victory ** Nazareth faces Southern Area today in a must-win game.
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N. Parkland battered by Boyertown ** Legion Regionals
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N. Parkland battered by Boyertown ** Legion Regionals
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Trojans rally for 5th straight ** Heffner and Anthony ignite a late surge that beats Nazareth.
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Babb loses decision in his first amateur boxing match
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Southern Lehigh’s Blount is hitting the court running ** Sportsfest N otebook
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Finding a familiar ring ** John Babb is drawn to contact sports: Football, rugby, and now boxing. ** 2006 Sports Fest
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SportsFest subdued for 10th ** Budget precludes big party, but games will be competitive as ever.
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Liberty’s Persa headed to Northwestern ** He’ll play his senior season with his college choice already made.
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Gnall leads Red to Classic victory ** McDonald’s Football Classic
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Gnall leads Red to Classic victory ** The former Whitehall High quarterback leads team into range for the winning FG. ** McDonald’s Football Classic
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For some, McDonald’s Classic is a beginning ** Allen’s Keith Massey, Central’s Pete Geist are ready to turn the page.
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Bishop down with the cause ** Like his brother, Becahi LB enjoys taking part in McDonald’s game. ** High School Football
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Gray wants a few more titles before leaving Pitt ** Pitt center has decided to stay another year to win the Big East and then the NCAA title.
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Gray shelves NBA plans ** Emmaus grad decides at deadline to return to Pitt for senior year.
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Tyler Tkach proved he belonged ** Initially snubbed, he ended up being part of a key defensive stretch.
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Morales helps end Pennsylvania’s skid ** His physical play helps Pa. win Big 33 for first time in four years, 61-42.
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Mountaineers’ Nield, Bulldogs’ Tkach join Pa. squad in Hershey
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Creating holes a way to heal for Morales ** He’s finally getting to play in Hershey, asa blocking back in Big 33.
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Big 33: Tears, thrills for Lee ** Former Liberty standout loves playing alongside the best in the state, will hate to see it end.
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Ex-Liberty star recalls “Classic’ memories ** For Smurfish Warren West, Big 33 game was a chance to live large.
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“Ol’ Prof’ has a nice ring to it ** 54-year-old Princeton engineer taking his shots in Larry Holmes’ gym.
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Fast company ** Allen’s Rushane Scott blazes a new trail for Lehigh Valley sprinters
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District 11’s Scott, Fahringer set standards ** The Allen sprinter and Whitehall thrower had historic PIAA finishes. ** Boys Track
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Allen’s Scott pours it on, then lets it pour ** His emotions spill after he wins PIAA gold with a 10.60 in the 100.
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A Whitehall first: Fahringer wins discus ** Zephyr earns school’s 1st state title; Parkland, Catty athletes medal. ** PIAA Track and Field Championships
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Golden Hawks have a shot at PIAA gold ** They won the 2A team title in 2003 and could do it again.
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Scott hoping for a masterpiece ** Allen sprinter, also a talented artist, pictures success at states.
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Scott sweeps sprints, sets sights on states ** Allen senior wins 100 and 200, anchors the 400 and 1,600 relays. ** District 11 Track & Field Championships
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Seven Parkland High School athletes sign letters of intent ** Five from Trojan swimming and diving program among them.
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Kovacs slinging in the rain ** Becahi junior wins gold in the discus, breaking the 2A record that was set in 1975. ** District 11 Track & Field Championships
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Hawk runner is truly golden ** Becahi’s Eric Yeager hopes to add to his sizable collection of district gold medals. ** District 11 Track and Field Championships
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FootballHigh School
Kovacs proving he can follow tough act — his mom’s
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Wilson’s Hunter wins 100, but may pay steep price ** He aggravates a pulled hamstring, raising doubts about districts.
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Allen’s Scott, Parkland team shine ** LVC Boys Track
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Parkland’s Carelli leaps to a three-peat at LVCs ** Senior wins high jump and triple jump for third straight year. ** LVC Boys Track
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Lafayette unveils first scholarship class ** They’ll get bigger immediately, with 6-10 Marek Koltun in the mix.
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Penn talking to Lehigh’s Taylor ** The job has been vacant since Fran Dunphy took the job at Temple.
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Easton boys aren’t taking a back seat to girls ** Boys Track and Field
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Remaining loyal to Lafayette ** With Fran Dunphy headed to Temple, a job opens at Penn. Fran O’Hanlon says he likely won’t fill it. ‘
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Aaron Gray strongly considering NBA bid ** Pittsburgh standout from Emmaus High has been told he could be a first-round pick. He’ll retain eligibility if he doesn’t hire an agent.
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Lehigh men forfeit 13 games from ’04-05 ** NCAA ruling stems from use of Joe Knight when he was ineligible.
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Raising the bar ** Parkland’s Tyrone Faverey already has a state high jump title. Now he’s eyeing 7-feet.
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Adamshick wanted to dance ** Former CCHS star thought Villanova deserved NCAA bid.
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FootballHigh School
George Mason’s success has surprised Barbosa
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Golden Gloves honors “fighting attorney’
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Barbosa transferring out of JMU ** Citing a distaste for losing, the Allen grad has received his release from James Madison and is reportedly looking at Lehigh and UMBC.
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Returning stars abound on area track teams ** Parkland, Liberty, Northern Lehigh, Becahi boast some of the best. ** Boys Track and Field Preview
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Adversity helps Donnelly mature ** Former Muhlenberg player thriving in role on Villanova staff.
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Ray burns Arizona, ‘Nova moves on ** Guard scores 25 points, including four big ones down the stretch.
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High octane ‘Cat fight ** Villanova-Arizona matchup promises to be high-scoring.
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Wildcats claw their way past pesky Monmouth ** Villanova passes an early test, beating N.J. school 58-45 ** NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
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Villanova’s Foye, Ray all business ** Wildcats’ leaders enjoy staying in Philly for first round, but stay focused.
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Ray has everything in focus ** Villanova guard says his eye is fine on the eve of the tournament. ** NCAA Tournament
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A grand finale for Holum ** He’s had an up-and-down career at Air Force, but with a berth in the NCAA tourney, he’s finishing in a blaze of glory. ** NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
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Rare bird retires ** Temple Owls’ Chaney calls it a career after 34 years.
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Wildcats go wild over being No. 1 ** Villanova is awarded its first-ever No. 1 NCAA Tourney seed.
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Villanova’s Ray looking forward to return from eye injury
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Syracuse stops Pitt in Big East final ** Gerry McNamara leads surprising Orange to 65 – 61 win
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Syracuse stops Pitt in Big East final ** Gerry McNamara leads surprising Orange to 65-61 win.
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Pitt stuns ‘Nova, 68-54 ** Wildcats guard Allan Ray is hospitalized with an eye injury
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Pitt stuns ‘Nova, 68-54 ** Wildcats guard Allan Ray is hospitalized with an eye injury.
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‘Nova snuffs out Douby in 2nd half ** Wildcats put the clamps on Rutgers’ big scorer in the 87-55 victory.
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Villanova’s Lowry doesn’t fear rejection ** He’s only 6-0, but his specialty is taking the ball to the hoop.
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Villanova gets honors, now chases reward ** BIG EAST
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Taylor crusading for Patriot League respect, NIT bid
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Holy Cross derails Lehigh one game short of finals ** Hawks fall 73-66 in a frustrating finish to their 19-win season.
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Lehigh battling history — both distant and recent ** Hawks are 0-4 against Holy Cross in rourneys, have struggled recently
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Lehigh goes cold, but survives ** Mountain Hawks nearly blow big lead in 48-44 toruney win over Colgate.
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Knight on a mission ** As the Patriot League tourney begins, Joe Knight is out ot make up for lost time.
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NCAA excitement abounds at Moravian, Muhlenberg
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Lehigh’s Olivero is first-team selection ** Patriot League
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Greyhounds, Mules heading south ** Moravian, Muhlenberg women open NCAA play in Virginia.
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Freshman Boyle leads Muhlenberg into NCAA tourney ** She makes big plays late to help Mules win first CC title since 1998.
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It’s time to put a halt to the out-of-control fans
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Redick checked, but Duke clips Owls ** Redick is held to 11, but No. 1 Blue Devils have too many weapons.
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Dawkins and Jenkins: Educate to elevate ** Neither famous athlete went to college, but both say it’s important to others’ success.
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Bison stampede is too much for Lehigh ** Hawks’ loss sets up a must-win game against Holy Cross.
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Scagliotta takes Bangor coaching job ** He resigns at Southern Lehigh to return to his alma mater.
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Off the pine — to shine ** Danny Hargrove sat the bench at UNC-Greensboro, but now he’s a star at ESU.
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On guards! Villanova slices through Hoyas ** Fourth-and-rising ‘Cats ride Foye, Lowry and Ray to 10th straight win.
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As March approaches, Lehigh-Bucknell is mad-hot match
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Wright is on top of the world ** Villanova’s coach has a win over a No. 1 and a contract extension.
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Piscadlo points way for Mules ** She sets career assist mark in key 63-61 win over McDaniel.
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Lehigh dispatches Colgate, looks forward to shot at Bucknell ** But the Mountain Hawks know they have to get by Lafayette first.
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Hall, Applegate honored as LV’s top players ** Small School Notebook
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Villanova scrambles past No. 1 UConn ** Record crowd sees No. 4 Wildcats get 25 from Ray, 18 from Lowry. ** Villanova Wildcats 69, Connecticut Huskies 64
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It’s ‘February Madness’ for local Division II and III teams
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Colonials’ rally kills the Hawks ** George Washington erases big deficit en route to 64-62 win.
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Olivero rising through the ranks ** Lehigh junior guard leads Patriot League in scoring, may be player of the year.
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Lehigh fights back, buries Navy 74-49 ** Hawks win fifth straight on the road, improve to 8-1 in league.
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Stubborn Mules hold on for 72-70 win over DeSales ** Stewart scores 31 points, including winning basket.
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Lafayette’s win over Crusaders is a good sign
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Lehigh playing well enought to get Taylor another award
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KU crashes boards, tops ESU ** Smaller Golden Bears hold on for a 76-73 win, cut Warriors’ lead to one game in the PSAC East.
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Mountain Hawks grind out win over American ** Lehigh gets scrappy in 65-58 Patriot League victory over Eagles.
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Muhlenberg outlasts Moravian
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College recruits sign on the dotted line ** Hard work pays off for Jarnagin, four teammates ** National Letter of Intent Day
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DeSales’ Richter notches 300th
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Villanova wins Big East battle with the ‘Ville ** Thanks to Foye’s guile, the Wildcats win their fifth straight game.
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Lehigh has to improve on the boards to get by Bucknell
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Olivero hits game-winner as Lehigh edges Holy Cross ** The last of his 29 points come with 4.3 seconds left in a 64-63 win.
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Lehigh women fall, 69-63 ** Second-half comeback attempt falls short against Holy Cross.
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Lehigh’s Callan steps out and up ** After three years as a part-timer, she leads the PL in rebounding.
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Lehigh pushes Bucknell to the limit ** But Hawks’ hot shooting isn’t quite enough against powerful Bison. ** Bucknell 59, Lehigh 54
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Liberty’s Morales and Lee named to Big 33 ** They are the first Liberty High players named to the all-star team since 1976.
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Mules use defense to squash Dickinson ** Muhlenberg women go to 15-1, hold Devils to seven first-half points.
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Time for Lehigh women to step up
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Hey, Lehigh students, time to stand up and be heard
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Villanova guards do job on McNamara and Orange ** The Wildcats shut down Syracuse’s senior leader in 80-65 win.
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Gray’s ceiling is rising ** Emmaus grad’s stock has soared to where he might be NBA-bound.
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Porzio joins her mom on list of 1,000-point scorers at Cedar Crest ** Small Colleges
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Lehigh’s regret over Knight doesn’t cut it
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Leaving Cheyney for Kutztown is a big score for Hall
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Local duo leading ‘Hounds’ title chase
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Knight leads Lehigh over bruising Army ** In his second game back, the senior guard scores 28 points.
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Lehigh tops Navy despite rusty return ** Knight shoots 2-for-11 in his season debut, but Hawks win 65-58.
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Big-time reunion for CCHS stars ** Former Vikettes Adamshick and Antolick are now facing off in Division I.
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Muhlenberg’s Coluccini leads on court and in classroom ** Small College Notes
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Spirk, ‘Hounds still going strong
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Lehigh’s Olivero showing major schools what they’re missing
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Lehigh men, women sweep American in Patriot openers ** Olivero scores 1,000th point for men; Blount leads women with 19.
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Mountain Hawks too much for Muhlenberg ** Mules’ Stewart scores game-high 28, but Lehigh wins, 80-70.
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Lehigh’s teams share a lack of consistency
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Understudy Bednarik ready if he’s called ** Former Becahi star and one-time WVU starter has had injury-plagued season.
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