Dave Konopki

Assistant Sports Editor

dkonopki@timesleader.com

(570) 970-7248
Dave Konopki is the Times Leader assistant sports editor.

Latest Columns by Dave Konopki

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.

August 13, 2009

Let’s light up the arena for the Pioneers dave konopki opinion

Sitting in a dark room, I started thinking about all of the things we take for granted in life. Like electricity.

August 6, 2009

Phelps shows he can’t wade through defeat Dave konopki opinion

One photograph showed a smiling Michael Phelps posing with his gold medal following a win at the recent FINA World Championships in Rome. The other showed a glowing Phelps celebrating a victory pool.

Latest Articles by Dave Konopki

November 6, 2009

Dallas erupts in second half

LEHMAN TWP. — For most of the first two quarters, Lake-Lehman stood toe-to-toe with rival Dallas in the Old Shoe Game.

November 5, 2009

One chance, one goal

KINGSTON – The Crestwood field hockey team took just one shot on goal in the second half of last night’s game against Wyoming Seminary.

November 4, 2009

One is enough to boost Coughlin

WRIGHT TWP. — Angie McClosky’s heart was pounding in anticipation as the ball quickly approached her field hockey stick.

November 3, 2009

Comets make penalty corners payoff in victory vs. Lehman

WRIGHT TWP. – There’s a reason the Crestwood field hockey team practices penalty corners every day.

November 1, 2009

Rollman saves season for WVW

KINGSTON – With a solid defense and quality players in front her, Wyoming Valley West goalkeeper Kristie Rollman always doesn’t play a key role in the outcome of her team’s games.

October 31, 2009

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October 30, 2009

GAR runs past Black Knights

WILKES-BARRE – Tailback Kurtis Thomas ran his way into the GAR record book Friday night.

October 29, 2009

Defense reigns in Lehman victory

LEHMAN TWP. – If Lake-Lehman goalkeeper Amy Denmon had any homework to finish last night, she should have brought it to the District 2 Class 2A game against Tunkhannock.

October 27, 2009

Tigers win OT thriller

WIILKES-BARRE – It seemed as though Holy Redeemer had everything going in its favor when its District 2 Class 2A playoff game against Tunkhannock went into overtime.

October 25, 2009

Comets and Blue Knights could be tough to beat

They had barely hoisted the Wyoming Valley Conference Division III championship trophy above their heads when Sammi Shaver and a few of her Meyers field hockey teammates turned their attention to another matter.

Latest Blogs by Dave Konopki

August 31, 2008

Observations from Week 1

August 29, 2008

Preseason awards, predictions for 2008 season

August 29, 2008

Are you ready for some football?

November 10, 2007

HAZLETON AREA-EASTON: THE UNTOLD STORY

November 9, 2007

WVC FOOTBALL TEAMS READY FOR PLAYOFFS

May 16, 2007

Introductions

May 16, 2007

Hanging around

May 16, 2007

We want your photos, comments!

May 16, 2007

Take a seat

May 16, 2007

Getting defensive


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