Abington Journal - Sports

Keystone advances in baseball playoffs

Joe Soprano — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:54:48 GMT

Keystone College scored in every inning Wednesday to defeat Centenary College, 11-1, and advance to the semifinals of the Colonial States Athletic Conference baseball playoffs.

UPDATED: Cougars, Lady Comets take titles at league meet

Joe Soprano — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:49:24 GMT

The Valley View and Honesdale boys and the Abington Heights and Montrose girls won championships Wednesday night at the Lackawanna Track Conference's Robert Spagna Championship Meet.

Giants eliminated from NCAA golf

Joe Soprano — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:57:32 GMT

Spencer Lunger led Keystone College to a 21-stroke improvement in the second round but the Giants still missed the 36-hole team cut at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III national tournament Wednesday in Hershey.

Marchese-DeSanto take district doubles title

Joe Soprano — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:05:50 GMT

Scranton Prep's Al Marchese-Jeff DeSanto beat a pair of Wyoming Seminary teams Wednesday at Birchwood Racquet Club to repeat as the District 2 Class AA boys' tennis doubles champions.

Doubles tennis moved inside to Birchwood

Joe Soprano — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:01:30 GMT

Today's District 2 boys' tennis doubles semifinals and finals have been moved inside to Birchwood Racquet Club in Clarks Summit.

Waverly winners

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:22 GMT

The Waverly Community House hosted its annual Waverly Waddle 5K Walk/Run Saturday, May 8.

Glen Oak swings into new season

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:20 GMT

The Glen Oak Ladies Golf Associations held its opening day tournament Tuesday, May 4 at the Glen Oak Country Club.

Woodloch Resort teams with Yankees

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:19 GMT

HAWLEY- Woodloch Resort is working this year to give those competing in the Third Annual Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Pinstripe Golf Classic a memorable day of golf Wednesday, June 16.

Lion hang on to early lead

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:18 GMT

After giving up one run to Forest City High School in the top of the first inning, the Lackawanna Trail Lions baseball team came roaring back to finish with a 14-4 win Thursday, May 6.

Lackawanna Trail senior helps track team leap ahead

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:17 GMT

Ashley Townsend is peaking at the right time.

Lourdesmont tourney marks 25 years

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:16 GMT

An annual sports tradition will mark a milestone this month as the 25th Golf Tournament to benefit the children of Lourdesmont takes place.

AH senior serves team with switch

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:15 GMT

In his senior year with the Abington Heights High School boys volleyball team, Kody Pasqualichio has transformed from the team’s defensive specialist to one of its biggest offensive weapons.

Pitcher becomes Lady Comets silent leader

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:14 GMT

As the Abington Heights High School softball team prepares to take on first place Scranton Prep today, Wednesday, May 12, at home, the Lady Comets’ pitcher Katelyn Molinaro is confident in her team’s ability to stop the Classics.

Comet athletes continue careers

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:13 GMT

Members of the Abington Heights High School football team, Jordan Goldstein and Pat Murnin, announced they will continue their academic and football careers next year.

Palmer back on top

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:12 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE – Josh Palmer’s reign as District II-IV Class AAA boys tennis singles champion was interrupted last year when Mateus Camasmie, a Brazilian exchange student, spent the year at Williamsport High School and dominated the tournament.

One for the road

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:30:10 GMT

SCRANTON – Jordan Hoyt, Krista Matsko and Brittney Martin are building toward the completion of their high school careers at the state championships in Shippensburg.

Keystone last after first day of NCAA golf

Joe Soprano — Wed, 12 May 2010 02:13:04 GMT

Keystone College played late in the first day of the NCAA Division III Golf Tournament, finishing the first of four rounds in last place out of the 37-team field.

Conference track meet moved to Tuesday

Joe Soprano — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:21:11 GMT

The Lackawanna Track Conference's Robert Spagna Championship Meet was moved back from Monday to Tuesday because of weather concerns.

Comets, Cavaliers each put doubles team in semifinals

Joe Soprano — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:04:35 GMT

Abington Heights and Scranton Prep each had a doubles team breeze into the District 2 tennis semifinals by following up a first-round bye with a pair of straight-set victories Tuesday.

Lackawanna players sweep tennis singles titles

Joe Soprano — Sat, 08 May 2010 05:38:23 GMT

Josh Palmer of Abington Heights won the District 2-4 Class AAA title while Paranjay Malhotra of Scranton Prep won the District 2 Class AA title.

Malhotra, Marchese, Palmer reach tennis semifinals

Joe Soprano — Sat, 08 May 2010 05:37:22 GMT

Scranton Prep's Paranjay Malhotra and Al Marchese, along with Josh Palmer of Abington Heights in Class AAA, advanced through Thursday's action to reach the semifinals that begin at 1 p.m. today at Kirby Park.

UPDATED: Trojans, Lady Comets win Jordan titles

Joe Soprano — Fri, 07 May 2010 03:52:02 GMT

Victor Costello was part of two winning relays to help North Pocono edge Delaware Valley and Honesdale by a point each for the Class AAA boys' title Thursday night in the 55th annual Jordan Relays at Scranton Memorial Stadium.

Teeing off

Kristie Grier — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:07:44 GMT

The Glen Oak Ladies Golf Associations held its opening day tournament on Tuesday, May 4 at the Glen Oak country Club.

Comets claim District 2-4 Class AAA team tennis title

Joe Soprano — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:06:19 GMT

Josh Palmer and Nathan Engh provided singles wins Tuesday to help Abington Heights defeat Williamsport, 3-1, for the District 2-4 Class AAA boys' tennis team title.

Palmer top seed in Class AAA tennis

Joe Soprano — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:04:20 GMT

Josh Palmer of Abington Heights landed the top seed in the District 2-4 Class AAA boys' tennis singles tournament during a seeding meeting Monday night.

Tennis start pushed back one hour

Joe Soprano — Thu, 06 May 2010 11:41:29 GMT

Today's District 2 boys' tennis singles tournament has been delayed one hour because of morning rain.

Wyoming Seminary ends Scranton Prep's title run at four

Joe Soprano — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:55:50 GMT

Wyoming Seminary defeated Scranton Prep, 3-2, in the completion of a suspended match to decide the District 2 Class AA boys' tennis team championship.

BBC Golf Classic May 24

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:27 GMT

Members of the Baptist Bible College President’s Golf Classic 2010 Golf Committee are planning the May 24 event at Glen Oak Country Club in Waverly. Details are at www.bbc.edu/golfclassic. To play or sponsor, contact Lisa Konzelman at 570.585.9225.

Kiehart to attend Ursinus

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:25 GMT

Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School Chiefs senior quarterback Ryan Kiehart has announced his intentions to continue his academic and athletic careers at Ursinus College.

Cedar BMX hosts free clinic May 8

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:24 GMT

Two nationally ranked bicycle motocross (BMX) racers will be giving an instructional clinic at Cedar BMX Track in Newton on Saturday, May 8, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Abington Heights graduate receives President’s Freshman Award

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:24 GMT

Julianne Hubbard, a 2009 Abington Heights High School graduate, was one of some 300 freshmen at University Park to receive the President’s Freshman Award Sunday, April 11.

Teed off against cancer

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:23 GMT

The eighth grade Relay for Life team from Abington Heights Middle School (AHMS) held a golf tournament at the Lakeland Golf Club Friday, April 30.

Co-captains lead Lions on court

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:20 GMT

With a team made up of mostly new faces, the Lackawanna Trail High School boys volleyball team has been looking to seniors Mike Harvey and Justin Shaw to guide the team this season.

Community Box Scores

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:20 GMT

Baseball

Scranton defeats AH in come- from- behind victory

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:18 GMT

The Scranton High School baseball team ended an Abington Heights High School six -game winning streak Saturday, May 1, beating the Comets 6-5 at home.

First- year player impacts team

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:16 GMT

In her first year on the team, Maggie Scanlon has become a key component in the Abington Heights High School girls soccer team quest for a district championship.

Jacobs accepts position at BBC

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:15 GMT

Amber Jacobs, a star basketball player at several levels with deep ties to Baptist Bible College (BBC), has been named the women’s basketball coach and assistant athletic director.

Senior standout

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:14 GMT

Determination. Focus. Dedication. These are the qualities and attributes Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School head baseball coach Joe Vadala, uses when describing pitcher Dan Pittack.

Waverly Comm invites public to waddle for the win

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:13 GMT

CLARKS SUMMIT—The Waverly Community House will host its annual Waverly Waddle 5K Walk/Run Saturday, May 8. The event is chaired by Michele Tierney and co-chaired by Danielle Carpenter.

Comets claim district title

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:12 GMT

The fickle nature of spring weather in northeast Pennsylvania brought chilly temperatures to the tennis courts in Lackawanna County on the last Tuesday in April, but that did not cool off Abington Heights boys tennis team. The Comets finished their Lackawanna League season with a victory over Wallenpaupack Area High School to remain unbeaten finish as Division I champions.

Lourdesmont hosts golf event

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:30:38 GMT

The 25th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the children at Lourdesmont will be held May 17 at Glen Oak Country Club in Waverly. Call Lourdesmont at 570.585.6481 for details. Shown, in front, from left, are: Marlene Smith; Sister Monica Nowak, R.G.S; Cathie-Jo Langan and Nicholas Polito Jr., 2010 Golf Committee chairperson. Middle row: Hon. A. J. Munchak; James Haggerty Jr. and Lenny Wosolowski. Back row: Vincent Russoniello, Jack Kisel and Michael O’Brien, Esq.

Friends recalls ‘selfless’ teen

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:30:21 GMT

CLARKS SUMMIT - As time goes on, friends and family attempt to find a way to come to grips with the loss of 16-year-old Kristyn Kromko.

Holy Cross girls with LTC Division 3 title

Joe Soprano — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:25:57 GMT

The Holy Cross girls used the last meet of the regular season to make their Lackawanna Track Conference Division 3 title official Tuesday with a 128-22 rout of Mountain View.

Class AA semifinal suspended until Wednesday

Joe Soprano — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:47:41 GMT

Wyoming Seminary had a lead on Scranton Prep when a storm blew through the tennis courts at Kirby Park Tuesday afternoon, causing their District 2 Class AA boys' team championship match to be suspended to Wednesday.

Abington Heights volleyball tops WVW

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:27:46 GMT

CLARKS SUMMIT — Eric Wasser led Abington Heights to a 3-1 victory against Wyoming Valley West in a Wyoming Valley Conference boys volleyball match on Tuesday.

Abington Heights girls compete in Penn Relays

Joe Soprano — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:48:06 GMT

The Abington Heights girls had two relay teams compete Thursday in the prestigious Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

Cougars, Lady Comets have clinched title shares

Joe Soprano — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:38:33 GMT

Two spring high school teams have already clinched at least a share of championships.

Weston Field sponsors basketball clinic, Saturday

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:50:18 GMT

The Pace Setter Athletic Club of Northeastern PA will operate a Super Saturday Basketball Shooting Clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Weston Field in Scranton.

Area runners compete in Boston Marathon

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:50:18 GMT

Jim Cadden of South Abington Township ran Monday’s Boston Marathon in 3:16:47.

Panorama Golf Course set to host tourney Friday to raise funding for Walk the Lake

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:50:18 GMT

Panorama Golf Course will host a captain-and-crew format golf tournament on Friday.