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Rival gets Indians ready Wed, 14 May 2008 06:49:04 -0400
Drawing CR-South gave the Indians extra incentive as they opened the district tournament with a solid performance.

Panthers provide wakeup call Wed, 14 May 2008 06:48:18 -0400
The Jems couldn't get going against ace Erin Gallagher and now will regroup for the District One tournament.

CR-North reaches quarters Wed, 14 May 2008 06:47:24 -0400
A fourth-place finish in the PIAA District Class AAA playoffs was probably a bit deflating for the Council Rock-North boys' tennis team.

History on Bucks' side in district Wed, 14 May 2008 06:46:21 -0400
If recent history holds, there will be at least one Lower Bucks County team in the Class AAA District One boys volleyball final on May 22.

Fitlife Girls Athlete of the Week Wed, 14 May 2008 06:43:21 -0400
Dana O'Brien, SR., William Tennent, Soccer

Fitlife Boys Athlete of the Week Wed, 14 May 2008 06:42:07 -0400
Andrew Napoli, SR., Neshaminy, Baseball

Lenape captures sectional crown Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:53 -0500
Winning the Burlington County Open proved that the Lenape Indians were a good high school golf team. Winning the Carl Arena Tournament - South Jersey's Open Championship - showed that the Indians were very good.

Delran golfers earn South/Central crown Wed, 14 May 2008 05:59:59 -0500
Josh Feldschneider's fifth-place six-over 77 at Quail Brook Country Club would have earned him a spot in Monday's state championship at Beacon Hill Country Club, but the rest of the Bears found a way to join him.

Area lacrosse owes a lot to Brudon, Lehman Wed, 14 May 2008 05:58:46 -0500
Burlington County female high school athletes have always had a head start on most of the country. A strong athletic tradition dating back to the 1920s, has allowed players to compete for as long as almost anyone can remember.

Bender's 500th win comes in a rout Wed, 14 May 2008 05:56:32 -0500
Delran High School baseball coach Rich Bender racked up the 500th win of his career yesterday, as the Bears defeated Willingboro 15-1 in a Burlington County League contest.

In the spotlight - 05/14/08 Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:40 -0500
Lacrosse, Bobby Marsh, Rancocas Valley

Quakertown ousts West, turns to Tennent Wed, 14 May 2008 06:38:19 -0500
Panthers eager for rematch against rivals

Souderton edges South Wed, 14 May 2008 06:36:31 -0500
Souderton finished sixth in the Suburban One League Continental Conference and posted an uncharacteristically mediocre 9-8-3 overall record in an up-and-down, injury-marred girls soccer regular season.

Hasyn welcomes Hershey challenge Wed, 14 May 2008 06:36:01 -0500
As players gear up for the PIAA state championships on May 23, at Hershey Racquet Club, there will be one competitor who stands out.

Pennridge kicks out NP Wed, 14 May 2008 06:34:03 -0500
Rams move on after extra-session penalty kicks

Tennent, West, East advance Wed, 14 May 2008 06:34:32 -0500
Making its first District One girls soccer playoff appearance since 2001, William Tennent on Tuesday cruised to its first postseason victory since 2000 - a 5-0 win over visiting Upper Merion, the No. 15 seed.

North Penn ousts Pennridge Wed, 14 May 2008 06:32:16 -0500
North Penn jumped out to an early lead, then had to outlast Pennridge, 3-2, in a first-round District One Class AAA boys volleyball playoff match Tuesday night.

It’s the fear factor Wed, 14 May 2008 17:20:58 EDT
President Bush said Tuesday he was disappointed in “flawed intelligence” before the Iraq war and was concerned that if a Democrat wins the presidency in November and withdrew troops prematurely it could “eventually lead to another attack on the United States.” So he’s trying to scare up a win for McCain? ...

Charlie Weiss is a fraud Wed, 14 May 2008 14:12:01 EDT
I had a quick thought as I was watching Roger Goodell’s press conference yesterday. Following his meeting with Matt Walsh, Goodell tried to put the thing to bed. All of the sudden I started having flashbacks to Notre Dame’s last season. Now it all makes sense. Charlie Weiss really is ...

My night at the Zoo Wed, 14 May 2008 13:37:30 EDT
Last night was a beautiful night for a trip to the zoo. Lucky for me I purchased my tickets the day they went on sale back in March. My trip lived up to all expectations. The animals were out in droves, throwing food at each other, stumbling around incoherently, picking ...

ESPN unfair to Tom Brady Wed, 14 May 2008 13:04:20 EDT
Poor Tom Brady. The press he gets on ESPN makes MSNBC’s coverage of Hillary Clinton look like a Thanksgiving Day Parade. If Donovan McNabb thinks he gets unfair treatment, he should try walking in Tom Brady’s shoes for a day. Seriously, is there anyone in football that has gotten better press ...

Oh, the near-irony Wed, 14 May 2008 12:59:44 EDT
Cholly’s decision to start Jayson Werth in center last night sure looked sound through eight innings. The long-legged mack daddy (as J-Werth is known in my house) made the routine plays, and knocked in 4 of the Phils’ 5 runs. Then with a struggling Brad Lidge trying to shut it ...

Indians sew up state bid Fri, 16 May 2008 05:47:10 -0500
By beating its league rival for the third time this year, CR-North ensured that its season will not end in the district tournament.

Falcons dominate North Penn Fri, 16 May 2008 05:45:55 -0500
The district's top seed remained unbeaten and secured a spot in the state tournament.

CEC, Wood to meet in PCL playoffs Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:12 -0500
Conwell-Egan is about to attempt an impressive feat: winning a sixth straight Philadelphia Catholic League championship.

Vikings put playoff hopes on the line Fri, 16 May 2008 05:43:22 -0500
Ten days ago, Archbishop Wood was playing for the outright lead in the Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division.

George School claims first FSL tennis title in nine seasons Fri, 16 May 2008 05:42:27 -0500
The Cougars defeated Friends Central on Thursday to win the Friends League championship for the first time since 1999.

Payback time Thu, 15 May 2008 05:50:44 -0500
Two years after their last meeting, Pennsbury gained a measure of revenge on Conwell-Egan in the battle of Lower Bucks softball powers. Bristol also kept rolling with a shutout of Truman.

Good news, bad news for Wood Thu, 15 May 2008 05:49:31 -0500
The Philadelphia Catholic League's Northern Division Championships on May 5 at La Salle College High School demonstrated just how far the Archbishop Wood boys have come in this their first spring under new head coach Betty Doyle.

Pint-sized pole vaulter breaks mold Thu, 15 May 2008 05:48:48 -0500
Standing only 5 feet 4 and weighing 110 pounds, tiny Tory Worthen of Council Rock-South is anything but the average-looking pole vaulter.

Crossin tosses gem to keep Falcons alive Thu, 15 May 2008 05:47:33 -0500
Joe Crossin pitched complete-game, giving up five hits, as the Falcons (9-8, 8-6) knocked off the Redskins (11-8, 8-6) in a Suburban One League National Conference game.

Polocrosse anyone- Tue, 13 May 2008 05:44:13 -0500
Polocrosse - lacrosse on horseback - is gaining popularity in Bucks County.

CR-South confident in Young Tue, 13 May 2008 05:43:37 -0500
The school hires well-respected, experienced Monica Young to help the Golden Hawks reach their rival's level.

Trio bound for national tournament Tue, 13 May 2008 05:42:41 -0500
Three area girls have been chosen to the Upper Atlantic Regional team by the Pennsylvania Area Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association and will participate in the 2008 National Tournament.

Falcons to face familiar foe Tue, 13 May 2008 05:41:50 -0500
The Pennsbury girls soccer team didn't exactly finish the regular season on a high note, losing to North Penn, Central Bucks South and Neshaminy in a seven-day stretch.

Finishing strong Sun, 11 May 2008 06:04:06 -0500
Council Rock-North's boys team had a strong final meet of the league season to earn the second spot behind Hatboro-Horsham. On the girls side, CR-South's Ije Ihoema won three golds.

Friday's sports schedule updates Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:09 -0500

Fifteen area teams look forward to postseason Fri, 16 May 2008 05:51:10 -0500
Just like that, the regular season is almost over.

Quakers, Indians advance to South Jersey finals Fri, 16 May 2008 05:50:15 -0500
The Lenape Indians posted a mild upset in their semifinal match and the Moorestown Quakers breezed through theirs as the South Jersey high school tennis playoffs set their sectional title matchups.

Doane Academy wins softball championship Fri, 16 May 2008 05:49:46 -0500
The Doane Academy softball team capped its most successful season in memory yesterday with its most bizarre game of the year.

In the spotlight - 05/16/08 Fri, 16 May 2008 05:52:09 -0500
Quentin Loftin, Baseball, Florence

Shawnee's Forward breaks 4:20 mark Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:42 -0500
David Forward finally lost a race. In doing so, he finally reached his goal.

Quakers have much to play for in final week Thu, 15 May 2008 05:52:08 -0500
You could argue that it didn't make a difference.

Seneca sophomore gets with program Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:16 -0500
When Seneca sophomore Michelle Brown arrived at Pennsauken High School yesterday, one of the first things she did was take a look at the meet records listed in the program.

100th goal; Quakers clinch crown Thu, 15 May 2008 05:54:48 -0500
Moorestown junior Alyssa Ogle's third goal was the 100th of her high school career as Moorestown beat Holy Cross, 12-6, to complete its sixth straight perfect Burlington County League girls lacrosse season.

Taylor lifts Holy Cross to sectional golf title Thu, 15 May 2008 05:54:07 -0500
Rob Taylor picked the perfect time to play his best golf of the season.

Local scenes - 05/15/08 Thu, 15 May 2008 05:53:29 -0500
Majors: Edgewater Park 1 received a triple by Jared McGrath and double by T.J. Bowker in a 5-4 win over Delanco 2.

Souderton makes West work for its state spot Fri, 16 May 2008 05:58:59 -0500
Bucks prevail 1-0, clinch ninth trip to states since "93

Tennent hits "lottery' Fri, 16 May 2008 05:58:32 -0500
Panthers top CB East in penalty kicks, clinch state berth

DelVal College set to open ECAC play Fri, 16 May 2008 05:54:12 -0500
Delaware Valley College's baseball team will look to end the season on a high note as the Aggies vie for the Eastern College Athletic Conference South Region Championship, which will be hosted by Alvernia today and Saturday.

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