There’s a new bike on the block and soon it will be on the rail trail, at least in Hellertown, after borough council Monday approved a change to the rules regarding the use of motorized vehicles on the popular pathway to allow for eBikes.
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Chewin’ the Fat: Q & A With SV Wrestling’s Cathy Leibensperger
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Seven straight Colonial League titles and four consecutive District XI championships is far from a passing moment. Throw in a couple of state titles and 12 state champions, and you certainly have more of an extensive and established tradition. The success and depth of Saucon Valley wrestling’s fortune runs deep. Obvious credit goes out to the coaches and athletes over the years that have forged the prolonged success with their blood, sweat and tears. But, there are other key pillars sitting mat-side and in the background whose contributions maintain and stabilize the rich tradition. One of those key players who is whole-heartedly connected to Panther wrestling is long-time scorekeeper, Cathy Leibensperger.
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Saucon Valley Hosts Student-Athlete Signing Ceremony
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Across the United States, the first Wednesday in February is National Letter of Intent Day. It is the first day in which high school senior student-athletes all across the country officially commit to their prospective universities. Tuesday night at Saucon Valley High School, Director of Athletics, Robert Frey, was finally able to avoid Mother Nature’s wintry ways and gather an assortment of seniors who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Eight Panthers joined with family, friends and teammates to sign their letters during a school-sponsored celebration.
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Saucon Valley Junior High Wrestlers Win 2019 District XI Championship (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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As the Saucon Valley high school wrestlers prepare for the upcoming 2019 PIAA District XI individual wrestling tournament, the junior high wrestlers participated in their District XI championships. Once again, the Panthers did not disappoint. In fact, an argument could easily be made that they overachieved.
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Brookville Bounces Panthers From PIAA Tourney (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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After being knocked to the consolation bracket by #1 Reynolds, the Saucon Valley Panthers refueled and regrouped for the opportunity to climb the podium against the Brookville Raiders. With a win against the Raiders, Saucon Valley would have a chance to wrestle for 3rd Place in the 2019 PIAA state wrestling championships. The Panthers (21-2) fought the fight, but it was Brookville who came out on top with a 33-32 victory.
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#1 Reynolds Too Much For Panthers In PIAA Semifinals (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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The Reynolds Raiders are good, really good. They are the two-time returning state champions for good reason. They are tough, talented and very well-coached. But, one can’t help to think that Saucon Valley ran out of gas prior to the 2019 PIAA semifinal matchup with the Raiders.
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Csencsits Brothers Lead Panther Charge Into PIAA Semifinals (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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Hershey Park’s Super-Dooper-Looper, across the parking lot from the Hershey Giant Center Arena, currently lies dormant. Maybe it’s a seasonal thing, or just maybe there is enough roller-coaster ride action taking place inside the Giant Center. Starting at the 220 pound weight class, Saucon Valley went up with a 9-0 lead to start their quarterfinal match against District VII champs, Burrell Buccaneers. Then, the Panthers found themselves down 19-9 and then again at 22-12. Showing a ton of courage and resiliency, Saucon Valley continued to push forward and win five of the last six bouts to earn a hard-fought 31-25 victory. This instant-classic win catapaulted the Panthers into the 2019 PIAA state wrestling championship semifinals.
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Freshman Heroics Fuel Panthers to PIAA Quarterfinals (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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What do you do after you defeat the #4 ranked team (Muncy) in the 2019 PIAA state wrestling championships? Well, you enjoy it briefly and then refocus because now you have to reload and get ready for today’s high noon showdown with the #5 ranked team (Burrell) in Pennsylvania. That is the odyssey that Coach Chad Shirk and his Saucon Valley wrestlers will have to endure as they continue toward a 2019 state wrestling title.
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Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!: Saucon Valley v. Muncy (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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The Panthers are the #3 ranked team in Pennsylvania, but Thursday’s opening round (4 p.m.) has Saucon Valley squaring off against the Muncy Indians who are the #4 ranked team in the state. From the outset, this journey is not going to be easy for Saucon Valley. The Panthers fell to Muncy last year in the PIAA state quartefinals.
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Homegrown Panthers Hold Off Notre Dame for District XI Title (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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Saucon Valley wrestling has done it again. Five days after winning their seventh straight Colonial League championship, the Panthers willed their way to a fourth consecutive District XI Team title. The homegrown Saucon Valley Panthers hung together and denied borderless Notre Dame’s assembled group of all-stars the 2019 District XI championship trophy.
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Saucon Valley Ousts Olympians And Advance To District XI Semifinals (Brought to You by Spirk Brothers Inc.)
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On Thursday night, the Saucon Valley wrestling contingent made the frigid trek to Northampton Area High School for the District XI quarterfinals. The #1 Panthers arrived to find an opponent in the #9 Jim Thorpe Olympians. Earlier in the night, the Olympians defeated the #8 Catasauqua Rough Riders by a 48-27 score to earn the right to advance and challenge Saucon Valley. The Panthers quickly shook off the chill and were obviously ready to rumble. Saucon followed up Monday’s Colonial League championship victory against the Wilson Warriors with a dominant 63-15 performance over the Olympians.
