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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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December 2, 1994 Chris McLaughlin tallies a game-high 20 points, including nine straight in the game's first three minutes, to lead Marian to a 61-36 victory over Weatherly in the opening round of the Anthracite Hall of Fame Tournament. The Colts, coached by Dave McAndrew, use McLaughlin's quick start to jump out to a 20-11 advantage. Joe Horvat also contributes to the win with 16 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. McLaughlin adds five assists and three steals while Curt Ziegmont chips in with eight points.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Seven NL players on CL Football first team

The All-Colonial League Football Team has been announced with seven Northern Lehigh Bulldog first team selections, including a pair of two-way first team players. Palmerton garnered the only other area first team player.

The Bulldogs finished second place to Wilson during the season and just one behind the Warriors in first team selections.

They were led by Junior rusher Cody Remaley whose 2,000-yard season placed him in the first-team backfield.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Boris and McFarland share 2009 Grid Picks Championship

After 13 long weeks of prognosticating winners and office trash talking, the TIMES NEWS Sports Department has crowned its 2009 Grid Picks Champion(s).

For the second straight year, the annual high school football contest has ended in a two-way tie with Jason Boris and Shawn McFarland being declared co-champions with a final record of 140-55 (a .718 winning percentage).

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Jones named Girls Tennis Rookie of Year in CSAC

Gwynedd-Mercy College freshman Chelsea Jones helped the Griffins go undefeated in the Colonial States Athletic Conference and secure their second straight girls tennis championship this fall.

Overall, the Griffins went 17-2 and Chelsea's stellar play was a big part of the reason.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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December 1, 1977 Dave Oertner pours in a team-high 20 points and also dominates on the boards to help lead Slatington to a 66-55 victory over Bangor. Mike Fisher tallies seven of his 15 points in the second quarter as the Bulldogs, coached by Glenn Rissmiller, use a 21-8 frame to claim the lead for good. Marc Benninger aids the win with 10 points while Ron Breiner chips in with eight. Oertner hits six-of-seven foul shots down the stretch to secure the victory.

Monday, November 30, 2009

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November 30, 2002 Danny Miller and Ray Lenhart both have big games to help Lehighton register a 73-70 victory over Bangor. Miller finishes with a game-high 30 points and also pulls down 15 rebounds, while Lenhart contributes 23 points and nine boards. The Indians, coached by Jason Weaver, also receive eight points from Jon Yenser.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Nolehi title bid falls just short

BOB FORD/TIMES NEWS Northern Lehigh's Jake Kern looks for running room as North Schuylkill's Tanner Dean and Mike Shinkus move in.

MAHANOY CITY - Northern Lehigh head coach Joe Tout knew his team was so close to delivering a knockout punch to North Schuylkill inthe District 11 Class 2A championship on Saturday night.

The Bulldogs had those hopes stripped from them in the fourth quarter as the Spartans ran off 19 straight points to pull out a 33-26 triumph before an overflow crowd at Alumni Stadium.

The first District title for the Spartans in 13 years didn't come easy, but they earned the right to meet West Catholic on Saturday in the PIAA Interdistricts at 1 p.m. at Palisades High School.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Offensive line was strong point for Bulldogs the entire season

BOB FORD/TIMES NEWS Northern Lehigh's Mike Buresh (left) and Nick Hartman (72) get set to block North Schuylkill's Kody Flail.

High school football games are won and lost on the line of scrimmage.

Northern Lehigh's play on the line of scrimmage was a big reason it won 10 games this season and earned a spot in the District 11 title game.

The Bulldogs' have the Colonial League's leading rusher and the top ball carrier in the Times News area in Cody Remaley. The junior running back ran for 2,155 yards on 354 carries this year thanks in part to the line in front of him, which featured 12 years of experience among the five interior linemen.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

LABC Wrestlers Earn Tourney Medals

LABC wrestlers earn tourney medals.

The Lehighton Athletic Booster Club recently sponsored its first-ever youth wrestling tournament at the Lehighton High School.

Among the Lehighton wrestlers who earned medals were:

First place - Tyler Cann and Conner Frey.

Second place - Luke Williams, Austin Fritzinger, Luca Sanguiliano, Chris Whiteman, Zach Crum, Cody Sherer, Devon Haydt, Logan Pagotto, Richard Fronheiser, Sawyer Christman and Trey Begely.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

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November 28, 1980 Weatherly uses the middle frames to pull away from St. Clair and gain a 71-55 victory in the Wreckers' Turkey Day Basketball Classic. Jeff Harris pours in a game-high 23 points to lead the winners, who rebound from a first-quarter deficit to post a 39-14 margin over the next two periods. Ron Novack adds to the Weatherly cause with 17 points while Mike Sanute chips in with 12.

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