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LOCAL
CYCLING
NEPA cyclist Kentucky-boun
In what perhaps may be a first for Northeastern Pennsylvania, David Novak, of Tunkhannock, has signed a letter of intent with the Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky to compete in its cycling program.
Novak has recorded wins at prestigious races such as the Green Mountain Stage Race in Vermont and the International Tour De Toona in Altoona. Novak has placed strongly at several national championship events as a junior racer, and while only 18 years old has been racing competitively since 2006.
“What’s really exciting about David is that he has wins in some very stacked fields,” Lindsey Wilson coach David Grigsby said. “Looking through his results and some of the competition he has beaten over the past year makes him one of the most dangerous riders in our recruiting class. We are thrilled to add David to our roster.”
COLLEGE SOCCER
Cougars favored in Freedom League
The Misericordia University women’s soccer team was picked to win the Freedom Conference championship in the preseason coaches’ poll.
The Cougars earned three first-place votes and had 44 total points to edge Eastern. Wilkes had one first place vote and finished third with 39 points.
Misericordia finished 12-7-2 a year ago and qualified for the Freedom and ECAC South championships.