A former Hellertown area and Williams Township softball coach has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl he coached on two teams in late 2017.
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Panther Wrestlers Blast Bombers (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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On Wednesday night the Panther wrestlers showed the visiting Palmerton Blue Bombers a little Saucon Valley hospitality. Well, maybe not. But, Saucon Valley (11-1 ) and Palmerton (0-8) did square off in Colonial League action. And, as their records show, the Panthers were considered heavy favorites on this night. As expected, Saucon Valley quickly shot the Bombers down. In only forty-five minutes, the Panthers defeated Palmerton 64-15.
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Panthers Step Up To Repeat As ‘Big Red’ Champs (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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On Saturday, Coach Shirk and his Saucon Valley Panthers hit the road to compete in Souderton High School’s ‘Big Red’ duals. This annual, dual-meet tournament features a selection of teams from around the region including Central Buck East (5-1), Central Dauphin (10-1) and Pennsbury (12-3). There was plenty of quality wrestling action to be had in Souderton this past weekend.
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Panther Wrestlers Battle Bangor (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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On Thursday night the Saucon Valley Panther wrestlers opened the gymnasium doors and welcomed the Bangor Slaters to town. Both the Panthers and Slaters entered the Colonial League contest with 3-1 records. After an opening night setback to the Notre Dame Crusaders (47-27), Saucon pinned their way past Catasauqua (51-18), Pen Argyl (67-9), and Southern Lehigh (67-12). Bangor got the best of Palisades (36-29), Northern Lehigh (39-31) and Palmerton (36-31) with their lone loss being to the Wilson Warriors (51-22). On paper, this midweek matchup figured to be tight.
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Panther Bonus Points Crush Spartans (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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Since their opening night setback to the Notre Dame ‘All-Area’ Crusaders, the homegrown Saucon Valley wrestlers have been nothing less than dominant. In the three Colonial League matches since their 47-27 setback, the Panthers have defeated the opposition by an average score of 61-13. At the halfway point of the season, the Panthers appear poised to prosper in the post-season.
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Powerful Panthers Overcome Double Trouble (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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Coach Chad Shirk and the Saucon Valley Panther wrestlers welcomed the Delaware Valley Warriors and the Faith Christian Lions to Hellertown on Friday for some independent wrestling action.
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Panther Wrestling Recap From 2019 Hurricane Holiday Classic (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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The Saucon Valley Panthers spent the weekend competing in Liberty High School’s Hurricane Holiday Classic wrestling tournament. This two-day tourney, traditionally held between Christmas and the New Year holiday, brings together 30 teams including most of the heavy-hitters from the Lehigh Valley. In addition, schools from across Pennsylvania like Delaware Valley, Hazleton, Honesdale, Spring Ford and Williamsport traveled to Liberty to join in on the fun. Out of state contestants Phillipsburg (NJ) and Shenendowah (NY) also made the trip to test their mettle against some stiff competition. There was plenty of wrestling talent for the Panthers to sink their teeth into.
Beast of the East
Panthers Battle The Best At “The Beast” (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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The Saucon Valley Panthers spent the weekend at the University of Delaware competing against some of the best high school wrestling programs in the BEAST of the EAST wrestling tournament. This event is, perhaps, the toughest high school wrestling tournament in the nation. 105 teams from as far away as New England, Florida, Ohio and Tennessee joined a healthy contingent of Lehigh Valley schools, as well as other schools from the Mid-Atlantic region. This two-day tourney certainly offers fans a taste of the best in high school wrestling.
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Primed Panthers Pound Pen Argyl (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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The Saucon Valley wrestlers loaded the bus and headed for Pen Argyl (1-1) on Wednesday night for a showdown with the Green Knights. Last week, Wilson hammered Pen Argyl 55-22 before the Knights rebounded with a 42-33 victory over Northwestern Lehigh. After stumbling against Notre Dame in the league opener, Saucon Valley was looking to add another tally in the win column to go along with their success against the Catasauqua Rough Riders.
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Charter School Blowup: BASD Board Wants SV School Board Pres. Censured
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In an escalating war of words involving Saucon Valley School Board president Shamim Pakzad, the Bethlehem Area School Board and BASD superintendent Joseph Roy, the Bethlehem school board has made the latest move.
Hellertown Standoff That Closed Roads, School Ends With Man in Custody
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A 12-hour standoff that began Sunday evening on a residential street in Hellertown borough–closing schools and alarming neighbors–ended around 9:30 a.m. Monday with a man in custody and neighbors relieved to be able to leave their homes again.
