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Boyertown Claims World Series Regional Spot
Reading, Pennsylvania
Boyertown claims a World Series regional berth, set sites on Norchester
By David Conard
Bear Stadium-Nate Schnell doesn’t play the field very often, or seldom gets an at bat, and never pinch runs. In fact during most Bears games, he is usually seen in the Boyertown dug out carrying a clip board. That’s because Nate Schnell’s job description as a member of the Bears is simple, he pitches;... More 
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Breaks, Calls Don't Go Shillington's Way
Reading, Pennsylvania
Breaks, calls don’t go Dodgers way in set back
By David Conard
A mere 24 hours after the jubilation that followed Shillington’s 14-2 win over West Lawn to advance to the winner’s bracket final, the mood was quite different Monday night as the Dodgers fell 3-1 to Spring City.
In a rematch that featured the two teams that played for the Spring City regional title last week, the game... More
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West Lawn Advances in Junior Legion State Tournament
Reading, Pennsylvania
West Lawn rebounds, sends Millcreek home
American Junior Legion State Championship Tournament
By David Conard
If there is one thing that West Lawn has learned as a team this season is that a great game erases the memory of a bad game.
One day after a disappointing 14-2 loss to arch rival Shillington, the Owls did what good teams do; they rebounded and got back to their brand... More
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West Lawn Takes First Round Win At State Junior Legion Tournament
Reading, Pennsylvania
Saturday - Fantastic Four lead Owls to state tournament win
By David Conard
Defense wins games. It seems that no matter what time of year it is you hear that phrase being uttered on playing fields, regardless of what game is being played.
On Saturday, West Lawn elevated those three simple words to a new a level as it smothered host team Valley Forge 9-1 at Heuser field to... More
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Shillington Dodgers Keep it Rolling
Reading, Pennsylvania
Dodgers keep it rolling, one win away from title game
By Dave Conard
To win a championship in any sport you need to have either very talented players or great team chemistry, fortunately for Shillington they have both.
The Dodgers, (39-4) who battled back through the loser’s bracket last week in the regional tournament to earn their berth in the state championships have played like a team on... More
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Shillington Dodgers Advance in Junior Legion Play
Reading, Pennsylvania
Spring City.
Never say die Shillington Dodgers rally late to advance to Junior Legion final.
By David Conard
For a team that spent most of the season leading games, Shillington seems to be quite comfortable in the role it has adopted as the come back kids in this year's Junior Legion Tournament. The irrepressible Dodgers successfully dug themselves out of a hole for the fourth... More
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West Lawn Advances to Junior Legion Finals
Reading, Pennsylvania
Pulford fans seven as Owls claim State Tourney berth
By David Conard
Wow, wow; that was the one word uttered almost in unison by fans, coaches, players and even American Legion officials as West Lawn’s Jonah Pulford blew a 1-2 fastball past Dave Levondoski giving the Owls a dramatic 5-4 victory over Schwoyersville and a berth in the Pennsylvania State Jr. Legion tournament being held this upcoming weekend in... More
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Shillington Eliminated From Legion Regional Play
Reading, Pennsylvania
Coplay, PA
Dave Conard
Red Sox battle but fall to host Coplay
By David Conard
Shillington battled back from a 7-2 deficit Sunday, but it was not enough to overcome a slow start as the Red Sox fell 8-6 to host team Coplay, thus eliminating them from the Region Three tournament.
Coplay (14-13) got a great effort out of starting pitcher Adam Vrabel who carried a perfect game... More
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Conrad Weiser's Lamont Fowler Takes 6th at National Junior Olympics
Reading, Pennsylvania
Omaha, Neb. In the 400 meter dash final (young men group)Sunday at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships, Conrad Weiser's Lamont Fowler ran a 48.56 to take 6th behind winner Danzell Fortson's 46.36. To qualify for the final, Fowler ran a 48.31 on Friday to take 2nd in his heat. Fowler competes for Tri-County Express out of Pottstown. The event record is a 45.63 set back in... More
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Shillington Bats Silent in Legion Regions Saturday
Reading, Pennsylvania
Red Sox’ bats silent in regional opener on Saturday
By David Conard
For Shillington it was a plethora of missed opportunities that led to a 7-2 defeat at the hands of Bux-Mont champion Hatfield, bumping the Red Sox into the Losers bracket of the Region Two tournament held at Sam Balliet Stadium in Coplay.
You don’t get this far in the season by only registering four base hits in... More
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Boyertown's Shayne Houck Named VYPE Player of the Week
Reading, Pennsylvania
Shayne Houck was named the VYPE High School Sports Magazine Player of the week after leading Boyertown to their 29th Berks Legion Crown with a 13-4 win over Shillington Monday night. Houck contributed 7 strong innings on the mound and also added some key hitting at the plate. A 3 for 5 night with 3 RBIs, 2 doubles, and scoring 3 runs, Houck was our unanimous choice for Player of... More
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Boyertown Takes Berks Legion Title
Reading, Pennsylvania
In a classic clash of Berks County League titans, Boyertown utilized the trinity of baseball necessities - timely hitting, solid defense and quality pitching - to post a 13-4 win over Shillington. The Bears advance to the Region Two tournament as the Berks champions.
With the Region Two tournament fast approaching, it would have been easy to look ahead, right past the task at hand going into Monday night's Berks... More
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KidsPeace Soccer Invitational August 23-24, 2008
Reading, Pennsylvania
The 11th annual KidsPeace Soccer Invitational will take place in Orefield, PA August 23-24. Divisions for girls U9-U17 and for boys U9-U15. Each team is guaranteed 3 games. Registration ends July 21 and the cost is $450.00 per team (Full Size Game)or $370.00 for small sided games. There is family activities such as swimming and camping and proceeds benefit KidsPeace Children's Fund. You may contact Jenelle Perich at 610-799-8493 or... More
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Tulpehocken's Weight Room Open to Community
Reading, Pennsylvania
The high school fitness room is available for community use, please refer to the high school web site for the registration form, effective July 1, 2008. Go to http://www.tulpehocken.org/athletics/default.aspx.
Summer Hours are Monday-Thursday 9-11:30 AM; Tues and Thurs. evenings 5:30-8:00 PM. ... More
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