Dave Konopki

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Dave Konopki is the Times Leader assistant sports editor.

Latest Columns by Dave Konopki

November 19, 2009

Are dynasties in the eyes of the beholder? dave konopki opinion

I watched ESPN on Saturday night, waiting for TCU to be proclaimed the greatest college football team with the word “Frog” in its nickname.

November 12, 2009

Field hockey a celebration of excitement Dave konopki opinion

Last week – with gold medals hanging around their necks – members of the Crestwood and Coughlin field hockey teams celebrated their District 2 Class 3A and 2A championships, respectively.

October 30, 2009

Feeling right at home with local sports Dave Konopki OPINION

My response to the comment initially drew laughter. When I repeated it, there was a brief – albeit awkward – silence.

October 22, 2009

Namey shows the true spirit of a champion DAVE KONOPKI OPINION

Mike Namey’s coaching career won’t come to a conclusion with a Hollywood ending.

October 16, 2009

Standing firm is GAR coach’s biggest victory DAVE KONOPKI OPINION

The odds of the GAR field hockey team beating undefeated rival Meyers on Wednesday were already big enough.

October 1, 2009

At LL, ‘T’ in T-shirt stands for tasteless Dave Konopki OPINION

I’ve seen all kinds of T-shirts worn by members of athletic teams during my many years of covering high school, college and professional sports.

September 17, 2009

Making a buck off Stanley Cup a poor decision DAVE KONOPKI opinion

The photo on our paper’s Thursday sports section front showed a smiling Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma carrying the Stanley Cup.

September 10, 2009

Reason to root, root, root for the home team dave konopki opinion

Most of the big names have moved on to bigger things.

September 3, 2009

High school football is way to earn a letter DAVE KONOPKI OPINION

Hurry, class. Take your seats. Didn’t you hear the bell? The start of the Wyoming Valley Conference football season is just a few hours away.

August 20, 2009

Misericordia overlooks the obvious dave konopki opinion

I got into my car. The kids got on their bikes. And our frantic search for the family dog began.

Latest Articles by Dave Konopki

November 20, 2009

Drazdowski helps Tar Heels advance

Elizabeth Drazdowski re-entered the game and sprinted down the field in an attempt to catch up to her North Carolina teammates.

November 15, 2009

WVC alumni star as teams make semis

If there were any lingering doubts regarding the quality of field hockey played in the Wyoming Valley Conference, they were certainly shattered Sunday afternoon.

November 14, 2009

Resilient QB, ‘D’ spark Dallas

DALLAS TWP. – Dallas quarterback Adam Goeringer will be the first to admit he didn’t play a perfect football game Saturday afternoon.

November 13, 2009

Crestwood, Lehighton vie in powerhouse showdown

WRIGHT TWP. – Crestwood and Lehighton have played against some very tough competition this season, including several perennial state powers.

November 13, 2009

Lakeland’s squib kick a nightmare play for GAR

WILKES-BARRE – Having been burned on an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by GAR speedster Kurtis Thomas just a few minutes before, Lakeland head coach Jeff Wasilchak instructed placekicker Corey Desanto not to kick the ball deep on the next kickoff by the Chiefs.