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May 16, 2006 Katelyn Boyd tosses a two-hit shutout and Meredith Dickson slugs a two-run homer to help lift Northwestern to a 3-0 victory over Pen Argyl in the Colonial League softball semifinals. Boyd retires 14 of the first 15 batters she faces and doesn't allow a runner past first base. Dickson connects for her long drive in the sixth inning to give the Tigers, coached by Jen Horner, a pair of insurance runs. Jess White singles and racs home on an error in the first inning to open the scoring.

Columns

Zimmerman is now district's 'main man'

BY ED HEDES

Jason Zimmerman always seemed to light a fire under every part of the Northwestern Lehigh athletic program since he took over as athletic director years back.

He has worked his way up to being a league officer in the Colonial League and then on to the District 11 committee of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.

On July 1, Zimmerman takes over as the main man in the district after being elected as the district chairman to succeed Jack Wabby, who is retiring after 33 years on the committee and as PIAA treasurer.

Features

Sherkness is still 'Queen of Court'

For Marykate Sherkness, her supporting cast couldn't have been any different. Yet, the end result proved to be exactly the same. For the second straight season, Sherkness continued her reign as "Queen of the Court," as the Marian junior has once again been recognized as the 2011 TIMES NEWS Volleyball Player of the Year. As a sophomore, Sherkness captured Player of the Year honors as a role player among an experienced roster consisting of six senior starters.

Racing

Haydt stays hot

Tyler Haydt has suddenly become the man to beat at Mahoning Valley Speedway as the 26-year old from Kunkletown, fresh off his 100-lap Modified win a week ago, raced to his second straight victory which in the process also padded his point lead. Haydt's third win of the year came in a highly competitive feature that through most of the distance saw the front runners faceoff in a tight bunch with the likes of Chip Santee, Don Wagner, John Bennett, Zane Zeiner and Lonnie Haydt all racing under a blanket.

High School

bob ford/times news Pleasant Valley's Anthony Ruiz (left) takes the baton from teammate Nick Corrales in the 3200 meter relay. The Bears finished first in the event.

Bears' Harris has huge day

EAST STROUDSBURG - Pleasant Valley's Kelecia Harris spent most of the track season beating up on her opponents in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the long jump and the triple jump. Harris' performance at the 2012 Mountain Valley Conference Track and Field championships Monday afternoon at East Stroudsburg South proved to be no different.

Outdoors

Cabela's, PFBC team to promote PA. fishing

Cabela's has partnered with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to promote fishing with the "Wanna Go Fishing for Millions?" contest that gives anglers the opportunity to win as much as $2-million in cash and more than $225,000 in additional prizes by catching tagged fish in select waters. This year's contest begins Saturday, May 5, and every tagged fish caught will be a winner.

Youth/Recreation

St. Joseph's wins CYO girls basketball title

St. Joseph's of Jim Thorpe captured the District 5 CYO 7th and 8th grade girls basketball championship this season. St. Joseph's, which had a 9-0 record in District 5 play, qualified for the Allentown Diocese playoffs where it finished in third place. Team members include, first row, from left, Jackie Condley, Payton Kovac, Molly Behan and Danielle Spillman. Second row, Kayley Kovac, Maureen Kloap, Erin Shigo, and Kaitlyn Ohl. Third row, coach Mike Spillman and coach Gene Binder. Also on the team is Nicole Salerno.