Bucks Local Sports Blog

FIELD HOCKEY:Donohue between the pipes at Cabrini

2009-11-12T14:42:00.001-05:00

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

Bristol's Dudley tallies for Widener

2009-11-12T14:32:00.002-05:00

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

SportsWrap: Pennsbury, Neshaminy, CR North,CR South still alive on the gridiron

2009-11-11T16:44:00.004-05:00

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

Council Rock Northalum tabbed All-Centennial

2009-11-10T16:31:00.002-05:00

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

Council Rock North:Attanasio lands on All-Conference Team

2009-11-10T16:17:00.003-05:00

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,

An inch meant a ton in World Series

2009-11-10T16:15:00.001-05:00

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

Mee named Northeast-10 Setter of the Week

2009-11-10T13:29:00.002-05:00

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

Council Rock North:Team unity drives Rock to D-One title bout

2009-11-06T19:37:00.002-05:00

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

Council Rock North:Starks get Rock ready to rumble

2009-11-06T17:24:00.003-05:00

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

This weekend on WBCB

2009-11-06T14:54:00.000-05:00

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

Big weekend in Bucks footballNeshaminy at Pennsbury, CR North vs. South tonight

2009-11-06T14:39:00.002-05:00

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

Wrublesky named A-10 All Academic

2009-11-06T11:13:00.003-05:00

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

FIELD HOCKEY:Pennsbury seeking top five finish in D-I tourney

2009-11-05T16:55:00.002-05:00

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

'Shame Hopewell had to lose to lose this one

2009-11-04T20:57:00.002-05:00

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

This weekend on WBCB

2009-10-30T14:15:00.000-04:00

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

SORBER’S CIRCUS:Abington coach could be quite the spectacle as Ghosts take on Pennsbury

2009-10-30T14:13:00.001-04:00

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

Villa Vic goes purple for the Fall Classic

2009-10-28T19:47:00.003-04:00

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

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:Pennsbury loss to CouncilRock South was a lesson learned

2009-10-28T18:49:00.002-04:00

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

Eastern Express swimmers ride the wave

2009-10-28T15:11:00.003-04:00

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).

Eastern Express dives in to new season

2009-10-28T15:02:00.002-04:00

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,

GIRLS SOCCER:Live Wires shock Southerland

2009-10-28T14:29:00.001-04:00

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

BOYS SOCCER:Inferno sits out entire weekend

2009-10-28T14:22:00.002-04:00

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

Villa Victoria Academycelebrates Fall Classic

2009-10-27T15:58:00.001-04:00

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

Pennsbury to induct 10 into sports hall

2009-10-27T15:49:00.002-04:00

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

SOCCER:Van Aken earns Centennial honor

2009-10-27T15:28:00.000-04:00

LANCASTER - Katie Van Aken capped off a strong week of play by being named the Centennial Conference women's soccer Offensive Player of the Week as announced by the league office Monday, Oct. 26.During a week in which the Fords went 2-0 in conference play, Van Aken netted game-winning goals in both games and accumulated three goals on just five shots.Van Aken, a Council Rock High School North

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Council Rock North left holding the trophy

2009-10-23T18:15:00.006-04:00

By Steve ShermanSports EditorPennsbury defeated Council Rock North the second time the sides faced off this season in girls volleyball and the two are sometimes bitter rivals in the Suburban One League National Conference.But when the wins and losses were tallied up at the end of the season and a division winner was declared, it was the Rock who was left holding the trophy.The Falcons left the

FOOTBALL:Pennsbury off to an 8-0 start

2009-10-23T17:33:00.001-04:00

By Bill KennyFor BucksLocalSportsWe don’t usually name a “Game of the Week” in this space, but there’s little doubt about which one of the Week 8 matchups deserves that distinction – even if it’s for all of the wrong reasons.One has to wonder if there ever was a Suburban One League National Conference mismatch as bad as William Tennent’s trip to Pennsbury. The game was moved from the usual Friday

This weekend on WBCB

2009-10-23T17:32:00.000-04:00

While there won't be any football games broadcast tonight on WBCB 1490 AM, there are a total of three games that will be covered by 'BCB and sister staion WHWH 1350 AM.The Levittown-based station continues its fall broadcast coverage tomorrow, giving you the play-by-play when Neshaminy hosts league rival Council Rock North. Kickoff is 1:30 p.m. with the pre-game show slated for 1:15 p.m.To hear

CROSS COUNTRY:D'Emidio leads Bristol girls at BALs

2009-10-23T14:51:00.003-04:00

Sophomore Jen D'Emidio was the first runner to cross for the Bristol girls in the Bicentennial Athletic League cross country championships.By Steve ShermanSports EditorBristol sophomore Jen D’Emidio wasn’t feeling well in school last Thursday.So naturally she went out afterwards and posted her best time ever in the Bicentennial Athletic League (BAL) cross country championships.The 10th-grader was

FIELD HOCKEY:Pennsbury earns share of SOL National

2009-10-23T14:44:00.006-04:00

Pennsbury senior Mia Reed (L) scored twice in 3-0 win over Neshaminy.Melissa Hauss marks Reed for the Redskins.By Steve ShermanSports EditorFAIRLESS HILLS—The girls counted down the seconds together.Three-two-one.Pennsbury had just posted a 3-0 shutout win over Neshaminy and with it, its first share of a Suburban One National League title since 1992. The Falcons earned a share of the league

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:Council Rock North captures SONL crown

2009-10-21T16:10:00.003-04:00

Council Rock North keeps rolling right along in girls volleyball with a pair of wins recently over William Tennent and Neshaminy. The Lady Indians won both matches in three straight sets starting with a 25-15, 25-15, 25-14 win over the Panthers.Sarah Kiely had a monster game with 6 kills, 3 blocks, and 5 services aces Oct. 8 versus Tennent. Bailey Dowd also came through for the Rock with 11 kills

VOLLEYBALL:Sargente digs in for Council Rock North

2009-10-21T16:06:00.003-04:00

Kristin Sargente had three kills and eight digs in a Council Rock North girls volleyball 3-0 win over Harry S Truman Oct. 6 at the home of the Lady Indians. Sarah Kiely added nine kills and five blocks to North's winning effort. Danielle Stewart came through with 11 assists and six digs for the Rock which pushed its record to 8-2, 7-1 in the suburban One League National Conference. The Indians

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:Council Rock is rolling right along

2009-10-16T18:18:00.003-04:00

Council Rock North keeps rolling right along in girls volleyball with a pair of wins recently over William Tennent and Neshaminy. The Lady Indians won both matches in three straight sets starting with a 25-15, 25-15, 25-14 win over the Panthers.Sarah Kiely (pictured, right) had a monster game with 6 kills, 3 blocks, and 5 services aces Oct. 8 versus Tennent. Bailey Dowd also came through for the

This weekend on WBCB

2009-10-16T16:14:00.001-04:00

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 Bensalem hosts unbeaten league rival Pennsbury. 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 road game against league rival Council

Covered Bridges Festival this weekend

2009-10-16T15:45:00.002-04:00

The Bucks County Covered Bridge Society has partnered with the Central Bucks Bicycle Club to present the third annual Bucks County Covered Bridges Festival and the 29th Annual Covered Bridges Ride.Both events will take place this Saturday, Oct. 17 at Tinicum Park, River Road (Route 32) in Erwinna. The festival celebrates the historic covered bridges of Bucks County. Come for a fun-filled day of

Area athletes namedScholastic All-Americans

2009-10-16T15:10:00.003-04:00

Newtown area swimmers (from left) Courtney Beidler, Kylie McKenzie and Caitlin Jokabaitis have been named Scholastic All-Americans. USA Swimming is proud to announce the women and men who have been named to the 2008-09 Scholastic All-America Team. Four Middle Atlantic teams