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It’s Their Time: Jarred Holley ** Like a collector’s timepiece, Easton’s Jarred Holley has proven himself to be a rare find that’s perfect for display in front of appreciating audiences.

Jarred Holley is now buying shaving cream and razors regularly. He’s also looking at life a whole lot differently as he enters his final high school season at Easton. “I’m growing up a little bit. That’s always good,” said Holley, 17, who will start at defensive back for a…

EastonLiberty

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Basketball
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Roderick ready to take shot at big time ** After being sidetracked by academic issues, the former Allen basketball star heads to UAB.

Terrence Roderick has finally moved on to a bigger stage, albeit a stage that is 800 miles away from Allentown, his closest friends and the guarantee that he could get a nice, fresh haircut any time he wanted it. But the former Allen High basketball star is happy with the…

AllenEmmaus

· Andre D. Williams

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Basketball
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Gray’s agent tempering expectations ** He and his client are OK with being drafted in the second round. ** 2007 NBA Draft – 7 tonight – ESPN

Aaron Gray is on board with draft analysts, who are predicting Ohio State’s Greg Oden and Texas’ Kevin Durant to go No. 1 and 2 in tonight’s NBA draft. “They can play basketball and they will be great,” Gray said. “They will be the No. 1 and 2 picks in the draft, let’s face it.”…

ParklandEmmaus

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Football
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Fay’s secret leaking out during all-star workouts ** All business on the field, he’s got a funy side only his PHS teammates had seen.

Before this week, only Parkland teammates of the Trojans’ dominating offensive lineman Michael Fay had seen his humorous side. That’s because Fay, a Morning Call All Area first team pick and second-team Associated Press Class 4A selection, doesn’t play around when he’s…

ParklandEaston

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Football
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State’s East-West game full of local flavor ** Easton’s Steve Shiffert to coach an East team that includes D.J. Lenehan.

For the second straight week, a record-breaking quarterback from the Lehigh Valley will showcase his talents in an all-star game. Wilson’s D.J. Lenehan, who’s headed to Toledo on a scholarship, will play his final high school game in the seventh annual Pennsylvania Football…

EastonParkland

· Andre D. Williams

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Football
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One last shot: Persa out to win ** Liberty’s represented at the all-star game for second straight year. ** BIG 33 CLASSIC 7 TONIGHT HERSHEYPARK STADIUM

Liberty quarterback Dan Persa plays his final game at Hersheypark Stadium tonight, hoping to help Pennsylvania win its second straight game against Ohio in the Big 33 Football Classic. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. It’s the 50th anniversary of the all-star game that has often been…

LibertyLehigh

· Andre D. Williams

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Football
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Persa longs for win in Chocolatetown ** The QB from Liberty is 0-2 in games in Hershey. He’ll try again Saturday. ** Big 33 Classic

Liberty quarterback Dan Persa won everything in high school, except a game at Hersheypark Stadium. Now bigger, stronger and faster, Persa hopes to finally experience victory in Chocolatetown USA when he teams with other Pennsylvania all-stars for the 50th Big 33 Football Classic…

LibertyNorthwestern

· Andre D. Williams

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Basketball
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Lighter and taller Gray touring the country ** His latest stop was at the Sixers’ practice facility, where the Emmaus High grad showed off his 3-point form.

Aaron Gray didn’t attempt a 3-point field goal in his college career at the University of Pittsburgh, except in practice. But he seemed comfortable shooting from beyond the arc in a four-player workout before Philadelphia 76ers’ assistant coaches Thursday in the team’s practice…

Emmaus76ers

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Track & Field
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Driven to succeed ** Kovacs is inspired by deceased father ** The Morning Call 2007 Boys and Girls Track Athletes of the year

Every time he makes his spin move and lifts the shot put, Bethlehem Catholic’s Joe Kovacs is pointing toward heaven, where his father, Joe, has been watching and enjoying his every throw. His mother, Joanna, has been only a hug away, offering warmth, support, and also the…

ParklandLiberty

· Andre D. Williams

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Track & Field
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Becahi’s Kovacs establishes state 2A record in shot ** His throw of 64-103/4 also sets L.V. mark. Miller, Fahringer capture silver.

Bethlehem Catholic’s Joe Kovacs delivered his best-ever shot put to win the Class 2A gold medal and establish a record in the PIAA Track and Field Championships Friday at Shippensburg University. Whitehall’s Andy Fahringer, in the discus, and Catasauqua pole vaulter Kyle Miller…

LibertyWhitehall

· Andre D. Williams

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Track & Field
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Kovacs shatters L.V. shot put mark ** Becahi senior shatters 2A district record, sets overall all-time record. ** District 11 Track and Field

The pressure is now off Bethlehem Catholic senior Joe Kovacs. He took it off with the throw of his life, breaking the 36-year-old area record in the shot put on his final attempt Thursday in the District 11 Track and Field Championships at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.…

ParklandLiberty

· Andre D. Williams

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Track & Field
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After rains, athletes shine at districts ** Catasauqua’s Miller sets 2A record in boys pole vault. ** District 11 Track & Field Championships

Bothered little by the rain and dark clouds, Catasauqua junior Kyle Miller cleared 14 feet, 7 inches to establish a Class 2A record in the pole vault in the District 11 Track and Field Championships Thursday at J. Birney Crum Stadium. The height was a personal best for Miller,…

CatasauquaParkland

· Andre D. Williams

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Track & Field
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Throwers have records in sights ** Becahi’s Joe Kovacs, Whitehall’s Andy Fahringer confident. ** District 1 Boys Track

The chase is on again for Bethlehem Catholic standout thrower Joe Kovacs. Kovacs, a senior, will attempt to break the area shot put record of 62-113/4 in the District 11 Track and Field Championships. The two-day event begins at 3 p.m. today at J. Birney Crum Stadium in…

WhitehallParkland

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