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QV boys fourth at WPIAL meet, total of six athletes headed to states Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:22AMQuaker Valley's 2009-2010 boys swim season was already historic, but at the WPIAL Championships, the team added another page to the history book. read more »
EAST Swimmers Break Team Records Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:20AMThirty-four swimmers from the East Aurora Swim Team (EAST) participated in the “BB/ Silver” Championship Swim Meet at Tonawanda Aquatic Center held Feb. 26 to 28. This meet was a qualifier for the “A/Gold” district championships to be held March 18 to 21 in Webster.
Martens is Headed for World Junior Alpine Ski Contest Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:20AMPeter Martens, the son of Clark and Theresa Martens of East Aurora, will compete at the World Junior Alpine Ski Championships in Valsugana, Italy, on March 6 and 7. Peter is 14 years old and is one of three American boys to qualify for this event. They will all compete for the Topolino Trophy. He qualified last March as the top ranking 13-year-old at the Eastern Junior Olympics held at Gore ...
Iroquois Basketball Great Eva Cunningham Inducted into Niagara University Hall of Fame Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:20AMSports fans love, even live, to argue. Which was the best game, the best team, the best season? They can go on for hours. Make a list of the greatest players of any sport and they’ll delight in dissecting it, grousing about who’s not on it, who is and the order in which they appear.
First in the pool Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:08AMAnother couple hours in the pool and you might be able to classify Patrick Myers as amphibious. Well, technically you probably need fins or gills, or something to that effect, but Myers does love the water. And this time of year it's nearly impossible to get him out of it.
Crimson swimmers, divers prove their 'medal' at state meet Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:47AMThe Maple Grove Crimson Boy's Swim and Dive Team repeatedly showed their depth and strength with point-scoring and medal-winning performances in most events at last weekend's state meet at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Steninger swims in Grand Prix Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:40AMFormer Elko swimmer Bart Steninger finished in the top five in three different events last weekend at the USA Swimming Austin Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
Community Sports Calendar - March 10 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:30AMTo send your sports news to the Observer, e-mail observersports@hcnonline.com.
TWST to host the Texas Age Group Swimming Championships at the CISD Natatorium Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:22AMSpecial to The Villager Shenandoah, Texas, March 10, 2010: The Woodlands Swim Team will host the Texas State Age Group Swimming Championships in Shenandoah at The CISD Natatorium March 11- 14. The best 900 swimmers in Texas, ages 14 and under, will compete in one of the largest swim events in the nation. TWST will have over 50 swimmers participating in the tournament.
TWST to host Texas Age Group Swimming Championships Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:21AMThe Woodlands Swim Team will host the Texas State Age Group Swimming Championships at the CISD Natatorium Thursday through Sunday.
3 golds forBoyertownon Day 1 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:28AMrross@pottsmerc.com
Doll, Indians capture pair of golds Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:11AMPHILADELPHIA — The Souderton Area girls swim team looks ready to repeat as district champions.
District 2 Class AAA swim championships Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:25AMWILKES-BARRE - Delaware Valley's Evan Marrero had a bittersweet finish to the first day of events at the District 2 Class AAA swim championships. Marrero, a senior, closed out Friday's competition by receiving his third gold medal of the meet. Interestin
Pirates record a good aquatics season Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:02AMThey didn’t win many meets but the coach said it was a good year for Englewood’s swimmers and divers as every member of the team improved and many turned in personal best performances during the season.
State Swim Championships kick off at Butte YMCA Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:48AMThe 2010 Montana State Swim Championships left the starting blocks Friday morning at the Butte Family YMCA.
International Capsules: Armstrong-Contador rivalry helps Tour contenders Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:16AMALHAMA DE MURCIA, Spain — Team RadioShack boss Johan Bruyneel wants to play down Lance Armstrong's rivalry with Alberto Contador at the Tour de France.
Twins produce a first at district swimming Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:08AMPHILADELPHIA - Anyone who has watched the Siverling sisters swim over the last few years is well aware of their potential for greatness. But, few expected the feat produced by the talented twins Friday morning at the District 1 Class AAA Swimming Championships at LaSalle University 's Kirk Natatorium.
Furlan wins D-10 title in 100 fly; 4 THS records fall Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:27AMBEHREND - Many Titusville swimmers enjoyed an historic night in which four school records went down at the District 10 Class AA championships on Friday.
Bittersweet day for Del Valley's Marrero Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:20AMWILKES-BARRE - Delaware Valley's Evan Marrero had a bittersweet finish to the first day of events at the District 2 Class AAA swim championships.
Community Sports: Community Scoreboard for Feb. 27 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:38AMBowling North Bend Lanes Feb. 14-20 HIGH GAME Jack-n-Jill -- Bert Vos 243, Randy Rice 228, Dan Graham 216; Merlyn Wright 221, Andi Morgan 199, Joan Celentano 198.
HIGHTSTOWN: Girls 4x400 team sets new mark at Peddie Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:35AMThe Peddie boys and girls track teams both placed second while competing in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League Championships, held this past Saturday at Lawrenceville School. The host squads from Lawrenceville won the championships in both divisions.
MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING: Cards lean on leadership heading into MAC Championships Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:21AMFor a team to have any chemistry, direction or purpose, leadership is a must. Without leaders, a team will crumble. For the Ball State University men’s swimming and diving team, the leadership comes from the most seasoned of its members.
Phiambolis wins two titles Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:16AMR.J. Phiambolis represented Pennridge in last week’s league championship and represented his school well. The senior won both the 100 breaststroke and the 200 individual medley. He also swam the second leg of the Rams’ 200 freestyle relay (Chris Bashaar, Phiambolis, Kyle VanLeer, David Zurmuhl) which finished fourth.
Caledonia girls swims at state Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:30PMThree days a week, Alison Goergen travels 35 minutes from her home in Caledonia to swim practice at Logan High School. She doesn’t always feel like it, but a vision keeps her going.
Fairfield Prep swims to 6th straight SCC championship Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:15PMNEW HAVEN -- Fairfield Prep's swim team went into Wednesday night's SCC championships at Yale's Kiphuth Memorial Exhibition Pool as the favorite and successfully defended its title for its sixth straight championship.
N.E. track, wrestling on tap Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:32PMBRUNSWICK — New England competition in wrestling and indoor track is scheduled to be held this weekend with numerous Mid-coast region participants, while high school swimming took center stage at the University of New Hampshire on Saturday.
Students to 'Sink or Swim' in Regional Ocean Science Competition Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:33PMStudents to 'Sink or Swim' in Regional Ocean Science Competition
Olympic Dreams Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:19PMBy: Tom Skeen | The News Record Schneider en route towards medals After what could only be called a dominating performance at the Big East Championships, senior Josh Schneider is now preparing for the NCAA swimming and diving championships....
Coughlin, other Olympians in Austin for swim event Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:21PMCoughlin, other Olympians in Austin for swim event
Joint pool idea gains buoyancy Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:05AMANGLETON — An idea seemingly left high and dry by a pair of leadership changes has been resuscitated, leaving the city and school district on the edge a new agreement for a joint pool.
Phoenix swimmers finish in 3rd place at OAA White meet Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:02AMLed by record-setting senior Matt Lederer, Farmington-Harrison racked up 288 team points and finished third in the OAA White Division boys swimming and diving championship meet Thursday.
MHS swimmers eager to start their own tradition Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:21AMMONTROSE -Â The Montrose High boys swim team, despite losing five seniors, still have experience to compete for a league championship. The Indians will have 20 swimmers and five divers heading into the 2010 swim season.
I won't risk my life for gold Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:15AMSWIM star Stephanie Rice says she won't risk her life for Commonwealth Games gold.
Sports shorts: Feb. 28, 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:12AMDID YOU KNOW? You can look back over the last 70 years at some of the area athletes and personalities who made headlines in area sports. Flashback will revive memories of great local athletes and outstanding team successes.
Howell takes Lakes swim title Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:12AMWATERFORD — There was no shortage of excitement in deciding the outcome of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference swim title on Saturday at Waterford Kettering High School.
Australia's tsunami threat abates Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:50AMAn outgoing tide has abated the threat of a tsunami plaguing Australia's east coast but warnings to stay out of the water remain in place.
Camps, tryouts and announcements Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:48AMBaseball
Hawaii tempts with new ventures, renovations Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:51AMThe number of visitors to Hawaii remains down, but many new ventures and renovations hope to lure the dollars of those who come. Some notable examples: Stay The 38-story Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, a luxury condominium hotel with a sixth-... Hawaii - Waikiki - Honolulu - Hotel - Oahu
Thurston’s Covington wins title for Beavers Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:50AMColby Covington won a narrow victory to capture the 174-pound title at the Pac-10 wrestling championships Saturday in Davis, Calif., giving Oregon State its conference-leading 18th team crown. Covington, a Thurston High grad, edged Nathan Lee of Boise State 3-2 in the final at 174 pounds. That proved to be …
Big time swimmer Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:22AMAlex Caceres, 8, grandson to Marco & Isabel Caceres of Roanoke Rapids, recently competed in the 2010 Florida YMCA State Championship, a swim competition recently held in Orlando. Alex competed in the 8 & under events, finishing 1st in the 25-yard freestyle, 2nd in the 25-yard backstroke, 2nd in the 100-yard individual medley, 2nd in the 50-yard butterfly and 3rd in the 50-yard backstroke. Alex ...
Roosevelt girls earn easy victory Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:47AMThe Eleanor Roosevelt High School girls' swim team cruised to a lopsided victory in the 4A/3A Central Regional meet at the Fairland Aquatic Center in Laurel on Saturday.
Walkersville boys are new county champs Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:41AMWalkersville's Sam Ciocco cuts through the water during the 500 freestyle. Tuesday's Frederick County Swimming Championships at Walkersville High was not short on contained drama and excitement, as the host Lions captured their first ever boys title, 124-114.50 over second place Gov. Thomas Johnson.
Lions boys, Hawks girls mine swimming gold Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:36AMUrbana's Cassie Sorna glides through the water during the 200-yard free relay.
Laurel pair takes regional titles Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:31AMLaurel High's Caitlin Raynor swims to a victory in the 100-yard butterfly during Saturday's 4A/3A Central Region meet at Fairland Aquatics Center in Laurel.
House Honors Fallen Charleston Police Officer with Bridge Resolution Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:53PMThe House of Delegates passed a resolution Monday naming the bridge over the Elk River at Big Chimney after slain Charleston police officer Jerry Jones.
Calhoun Man Arraigned on Two Counts of Murder Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:52PMThe man accused of killing a couple from Calhoun County has been indicted by a grand jury.
BREAKING NEWS: Train Hits Car along Cabin Creek Road, No Injuries Reported Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:37PMFirefighters are on the scene of an accident where a train has hit a car.
Seven Vista kids put pen to college paper Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:37PMThe golden feathers of seven Eagles are shining bright as their post-secondary futures have been decided.
Transtasman event seen as being special Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:27PMThe transtasman meet at the Genesis Recreation Centre pool on July 9-10 will be something special, Swim Wairarapa says.
BREAKING NEWS: Small Leak Reported From Barge at Institute Plant, No Immediate Danger Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:22PMDispatchers tell WSAZ.com several people have called 911 to report a sulfur smell being detected near Bayer Plant in Institute.