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Chewin’ the Fat: Q & A With The Lady Panther Wrestlers

About two weeks ago at Palisades High School, Panther senior Sophia Riehl grabbed the spotlight as the first female in Saucon Valley's rich wrestling history to get a win in formal competition on the wrestling mat.  And....Wow!, she certainly did it with style.  Riehl circled and stood her ground, fought off a shot, locked up a Cement-Job and packed her Pirate opponent in the first minute of her bout.  Riehl's contribution that night sparked her Panther brothers to defeat Palisades 46-15.

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Panther Power Sinks Pirates

Just two nights after defeating the Southern Lehigh Spartans, Saucon Valley hit the road and travelled to Palisades for a Wednesday night fight with the Pirates.  The Panthers anxiously made the trip in what figured to be a competitive scrap in many bouts.  With a lineup that features six solid seniors, the Pirates proved to be a tough test for the Panthers.