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Cabrini College suffered a loss in its NCAA tournament opener Wednesday, Nov. 11 when it fell, 1-0, at 11th-seeded Christopher Newport University’s Captains Field.Junior goalkeeper Caitlin Donahue, a Neshaminy HIgh School alum from Langhorne, posted six saves for the Cavaliers in the loss. CNU cageminder Emma Stout went without a save for the shutout.Cabrini and Chris Newport played through

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Danielle Dudley, of Bristol, scored a goal for Widener in the Pride’s 9-2 field hockey triumph over Shenandoah Oct. 24 at home.Forward Jackie Eliot tallied twice and reserve Shelby Aaronson came off the bench to add two goals of her own, helping Widener push its record to 10-4, overall, 3-2 in the Commonwealth Conference.The Pride finished its season at 11-5, 4-3 in the CC with a 7-0 loss to

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Pennsbury senior Davonte Washington turns it upfield in last week's action vs. Neshaminy.There are only a few varsity teams left playing in postseason action this time of year.The Council Rock North girls volleyball team, this year's District One-AAA runner-up, won handily last night in the first round of states, outpacing Girls High 25-5, 25-6 and 25-9.Senior setter Jackie Davies led the way

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The Haverford College women's soccer team earned a number of individual honors Tuesday, Nov. 10 as announced by the Centennial Conference office in a postseason press release.Sophomore Katie Van Aken, a Council Rock North alum from New Hope, and junior Maura Schiefer were tabbed for the First-Team All-Centennial squad, junior Michele Buonora was named Second-Team all-conference while senior Erin

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The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team had three players voted All-Centennial Conference Honorable Mention by the conference’s head coaches according to a release by the league office on Tuesday, Nov. 10.Senior Tara Gaston picked up her third-straight all-conference accolade, junior Sarah Yeager earned her second, and freshman Casey Attanasio, a Council Rock High School alum from Newtown,

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Yankees win one for the shipperBy James D’ArcangeloCorrespondentEvery once in a while, much as you hate it, there’s some universal balance and poetic justice when the bad guys win and your team goes home without the trophy. And so it was when the Yankees beat the Phillies last week.Shipping magnate George Steinbrenner made a lot of money as a Cleveland, then Tampa-based shipbuilder. But he earned

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Bentley University junior Kelly Mee, a Council Rock High School South alum from Ivyland, has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Volleyball Setter of the Week for her outstanding performance in a pair of road matches last week.Mee, in victories at Saint Rose and Le Moyne that secured the number three seed for Bentley in the upcoming conference playoffs, filled the stat sheet with averages of

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CR North middle hitter Sarah Kiely is co-captain and one of the stats leaders for the Indians.By Steve ShermanSports EditorBefore this season, Pennsbury was the perennial powerhouse in the Suburban One League (SOL) National Conference.Council Rock North went out and beat the Falcons 3-1 the first time the sides faced off at the Rock. In a match that took place in early September, it was the very

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ESPN Baseball analyst Jason Stark (R) addresses the Council Rock North girls volleyball team on the eve of their district title bout with Bishop Shanahan as Indians assistant coach Lisa Stark looks on.Council Rock North is getting set to face Bishop Shanahan tomorrow in the district title tilt. This season's Suburban One League National conference champions, the Lady Indians outpaced 11th-seeded

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Tonight concludes the regular season to the varsity football season in lower Bucks. Neshaminy takes on Pennsbury at 7 p.m. at Falcon Field. The teams are tied atop the SOL National conference with identical 8-1 records. Both lost to SONL rival Abington.Levittown-based radio station WBCB 1490 AM continues its fall broadcast coverage this evening, giving you the play-by-play. Kickoff is 7 p.m. with

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By Rick FortenbaughFor BucksLocalSports.comIt wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say there’s probably never been a night quite like this in the annals of Lower Bucks County scholastic football.At the top of the list, of course, is the Neshaminy at Pennsbury game tonight in front of a monster crowd at Falcon Field.All that’s on the line here is the Suburban One National League championship, bragging

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Four Saint Joseph’s field hockey players were chosen for Atlantic 10 All-Conference teams, it was announced on Thursday Nov. 5. The quartet is highlighted by senior Anne Schreuders, who was chosen for the First Team. Second Team honors went to senior Kellie Walter and sophomore Theresa Testa, while Schreuders, Walter, and junior Jen Wrublesky (pictured, right), a Neshaminy High grad from

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Senior Mia Reed (L) is the top offensive player at Pennsbury.By Steve ShermanSports EditorPennsbury won their league this year, splitting a share of the Suburban One League (SOL) championship with Council Rock North.While a one-goal loss to both the Indians and William Tennent prevented the Falcons from claiming the trophy all to themselves, Pennsbury is the only team from lower Bucks moving on

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Hopewell Valley freshman Colby Husong goes low trying to defend the Bulldogs' end of the field.By Steve ShermanSports EditorMoments after seeing their season end in a heartbreaking triple overtime loss to Ocean Township, the tears streamed down the faces of the members of Hopewell Valley’s field hockey team.Who could blame them?Despite being outshot two-to-one in regulation, the Bulldogs took it

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There will be two football games broadcast tonight on WBCB 1490 AM.The Levittown-based station continues its fall broadcast coverage this evening, giving you the play-by-play when Pennsbury travels to league rival Abington. Kickoff is 7 p.m. with the pre-game show slated for 6 p.m.To hear every play live, just tune in to 1490 on your AM dial.Neshaminy's home game against league rival Bensalem

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By Rick FortenbaughFor BucksLocalSportsWarning: Do not attend tonight’s Pennsbury at Abington football game if you have high blood pressure, are prone to anxiety attacks, or can’t control your temper.Reason: Abington coach “Tiny’’ Tim Sorber is sure to infuriate you with his endless whining, screaming, ranting, moaning, crying and begging for penalties against the Falcons.Yes, it’s time for

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Celebrating Game 1 of the 2009 World Series, Villa Vic's Yankee fans including Sister Elaine Bebyn, MPF, of Ewing, junior Colleen Van Driesen of Lawrenceville, sophomore Caitlyn Razzano of Stockton, meet with Phillies fans, 8th-grade students Katie Hager, of Morrisville, Julia Gallelli of Newtown, Courtney West of Holland, and their teacher, Mrs. Beth Abrams.Ewing – Celebrating its unique 'purple

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Pennsbury came in second place this year in the SOL National Conference.By Steve ShermanSports EditorDefending Suburban One League (SOL) National conference champion Pennsbury won the league title last year, losing only one league match along the way. So going into the stretch run of this season, there was no reason to doubt they Lady Falcons would do it again.After all, they’d rebounded from an

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Eastern Express (EEX) 14 and under athletes saw many top eight finishers Oct. 25 at the SHY Fall Challenge. Hosted by Somerset Hills Y at Raritan Bay Y in Perth Amboy, NJ, swimmers continued the short course season in style at this newly opened facility.In the 11-12 age group, Pennington resident Eva Blake, 11, won second place in the 100 back (1.13.09) and third place in the 200 free (2:19.96).

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Eastern Express (EEX) 14 and under athletes saw some early short-course season action October 10-11 at Oktoberfest 2009. Hosted by Greater Philadelphia Aquatics Club at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT) in Sewell, NJ, swimmers from all over the region met to compete in this SCY event, which awarded top eight swimmers in the A, BB and B Divisions.In the 11-12 age group,

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Last Sunday, Oct. 25, Dr. McDonough’s Live Wires defeated a determined Team Southerland, coming away with a 6-0 win.The Live Wires had to put up a strong defense to assist their goalie, Grace Webb, who was playing on an injured foot. Several players spread the scoring out over three periods for the Live Wires.In the first half, Caroline Herbert, taking a break from her usual duties as a fullback

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Inferno forward Jacob Hall tries to beat the home team to the ball in front of Bridgewater’s goal.Hopewell tied the Rangers, at 3-all, with just seconds to play.Coming off the previous week’s 6-0 loss to the Cranford Cougars, the Inferno desperately needed to get back on track with two tough games last weekend--one, a make-up of a Sept. 27 rainout against West End Ewing United and the other, a

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Ewing – Celebrating its unique 'purple haze' culture where Yankees blue blends with Phillies red, Villa Victoria Academy will celebrate its friendly rivalry for Game 1 of the World Series with a day to wear Team Apparel. Students in grades Kindergarten through 12 and faculty will wear the colors of their favorite World Series team on Wednesday, Oct. 28.Villa Victoria Academy is all-girl school

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The Pennsbury Athletic Hall of Fame will introduce its 10 newest members on Friday night Nov. 6 at between halves of the Pennsbury–Neshaminy football game. The new members will be officially introduced on Saturday night Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Yardley Country Club.***JEFFREY STUART DAHLMAN Class of 1966--Football, track--Three-year varsity letter winner in both football and track--Co--captain

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