Just when you thought the weather was quieting down, Old Man Winter is preparing to rear his white and wizened head later this weekend, when forecasters say he could wallop our area with snow and ice.
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2019 Saucon Valley Wrestling Preview (Brought to you by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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It seems hard to believe that Saucon Valley wrestling coach Chad Shirk has been doing his thing for the Panthers over the past fifteen years. During his tenure, Shirk has tallied a 316-58 career record. He has led Saucon to 75 consecutive regular season dual meet victories, 7 consecutive Colonial League titles and 4 straight District XI championships. In addition to winning League and District championships last season, the Panthers finished 5th in the PIAA state tournament and placed four wrestlers on the podium including a state champion.
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Saucon Valley Hosts 2019 Fall Student-Athlete Signing Ceremony
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At a special senior signing ceremony hosted by Bob Frey and the Saucon Valley Athletic Department, seven Panther student-athletes inked their letters-of-intent to pursue their academic and sports careers. The Saucon signees joined together with family, friends and teammates to sign their letters during this festive, school-sponsored celebration.
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Panther Play of the Week: The Return of Garcia
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In the first round of the PIAA District XI playoffs, the homegrown Saucon Valley Panthers needed a lot to go their way in order to hang with Allentown Central Catholic Vikings. After their big win over Bethlehem Catholic last week, Central Catholic, out of the powerful EPC South, seems to be peaking at the right time for post-season play. The Panthers battled hard, but ultimately fell to the Vikings.
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Saucon Battles Central Catholic In District XI Playoffs
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For the sixth straight season Saucon Valley played their way into the PIAA District XI playoffs. This year the Panthers found themselves in a rematch from the 2017 encounter they had with the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings. Saucon entered the contest as the #5 seed, Central earned homefield advantage at J. Birney Crum Stadium as #4. The winner would earn the right to advance in to the District XI semifinals and keep their hopes of a PIAA state championship alive.
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Week 11 Panther Pregame Football Focus: Saucon @ Allentown Central Catholic
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The post-season begins on Friday night for the #5 seeded Saucon Valley Panthers (6-4) as they travel to J. Birney Crum Stadium to mix it up with the #4 Allentown Central Catholic Vikings (6-4) in the PIAA District XI AAAA playoffs. The Panthers limp into the postseason being down a handful of two-way starters and face a Viking team that seemed to have gotten better and better as the season rolled along. Central defeated Bethlehem Catholic last week 31-24 and fell just short with their comeback effort against powerhouse Freedom 34-31. A win will keep the season alive for Saucon Valley while a loss brings about the end to their 2019 season.
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Panther Play of the Week: Magnotta Wins Jump Ball
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In their annual rivalry game against the Palisades Pirates, the Saucon Valley Panthers certainly had their work cut out for them. The Pirates who were much better than their 2-7 record indicated played with a whole lot of inspiration and spirit. The Panthers and Pirates battled fiercely forcing the game into an overtime period.
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Lady Panthers Fall Short in District XI Playoff
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Following a tough loss in the Colonial League quarterfinals earlier this month, the Saucon Valley Girls soccer team (10-9-0) lost to the Spartans of Southern Lehigh (15-6-2) in the PIAA District XI quarterfinal Wednesday at neutral Palisades Pirates Stadium.
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Saucon Valley in Search of New Head Swim Coach Before Season Begins
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Saucon Valley High School recently lost its boys and girls varsity swim coach, and with a new season set to begin Nov. 18 supporters of the program say it is urgent that a new head coach is found as soon as possible.
Little Panther Rundown, Week 9 (Brought to You by Bucks Run Oil)
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While the teams headed into Week 9 focused on football, we as fans have certainly appreciated the 9 game streak of nice weather (which sadly appears to be coming to an end). Sunny, mild weather on Oct. 19 made for yet another great day for Panther football.
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Pirate, Panther Rivalry Battles Into Overtime
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Since 1975, the Palisades Pirates and the Saucon Valley Panthers have faced off as rivals and have played for the Bicentennial Trophy. The 2019 edition of this rivalry included a Pirate program with a 2-7 record playing in their season finale competing against the Panthers (6-3) who have already qualified for the District XI post-season playoffs.
