Consuelos takes first for Lady Tigers
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 by PATRICK MATSINKO in Sports
Losing isn’t something the Northwestern girls’ cross country team has been forced to deal with in recent years.
The Lady Tigers entered the 2016 season having won 129 consecutive dual meets in Colonial League competition, a run that started in 2010.
That streak was snapped on Sept. 13 by Southern Lehigh.
Northwestern suffered its second loss of the season Tuesday – again at the hands of the Lady Spartans.
While Southern Lehigh swept Tuesday’s Colonial League meet to move to 21-0, it was Northwestern sophomore Madeline Consuelos that won the race.
Tigers edge Bombers
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 by PATRICK MATSINKO in Sports
There might be some new faces on Northwestern’s roster.
But the Tigers still know how to win.
Northwestern put together a drive late in the fourth quarter and came up with a huge stop in the end zone to edge Palmerton 13-12 in their Colonial League season opener.
Whitehall’s Barkley wants more at PSU
Thursday, August 11, 2016 by PATRICK MATSINKO in Sports
UNIVERSITY PARK – Saquon Barkley made a statement in his first season at Penn State, setting the program record for rushing yards by a true freshman on his way to being named a Freshman All-American.
Barkley enters the 2016 season as the clear leader in the Nittany Lions’ backfield and head coach James Franklin figures to feature the Whitehall High School product prominently — on offense and special teams – this fall.
Baseball team seeks titles in 2016 season
Thursday, May 5, 2016 by PATRICK MATSINKO in Sports
“Embrace the target.”
It’s the motto manager Joe Maddon has for the 2016 World Series favorite Chicago Cubs. Maddon doesn’t want his team to ignore or deny all the talk of his team being favorites to win it all. He wants his players to relish the opportunity and welcome the pressure that comes with such expectations.
The same axiom holds true for this season’s Northwestern Lehigh squad.
Tigers clinch district berth
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 by PATRICK MATSINKO in Sports
It didn’t generate any runs.
It didn’t produce a hit.
But for Duran Porrino, it confirmed that his baseball team was ready to play.
The Northwestern Lehigh coach watched his squad produce seven solid innings – and starting pitcher Jake Augustus threw seven shutout innings – to claim a 6-0 win over Palmerton in a showdown of the top two teams in the Colonial League’s West Division.
Clymer earns state medal
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 by PATRICK MATSINKO in Sports
HERSHEY – Caleb Clymer has shown his mettle all season.
Dealing with an extremely painful hip injury that has limited his time on the mat for much of the year, the Northwestern sophomore has made the most of the situation by picking his spots.
Clymer navigated the Class AA District 11 tournament, advancing to the 145-pound final, and made it out of the Southeast Regional with a sixth-place finish to qualify for his second straight state tournament.
Clymer tradition continues
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 by PATRICK MATSINKO in Sports
Caleb Clymer never wrestles alone.
Every time he takes the mat, the Northwestern sophomore carries with him a legacy dotted with greatness.
Clymer’s brothers – Ben, Bobby and Scott – combined to win five District 11 individual championships from 2004-11. Ben and Scott, who finished their careers at Northwestern with a combined 280 wins, were also two-time regional champions and both won state titles.
That success has helped to shape Caleb, both on and off the mat.
Wrestlers get second at D-11 Duals
Thursday, February 11, 2016 by PATRICK MATSINKO in Sports
Roughly nine hours and four matches after arriving at Freedom High School, Jim Moll could finally relax.
The Northwestern head coach watched his team grind, battle and ultimately prevail against Lehighton, 34-30, in the true second-place match at Saturday’s District 11 Class 2A team wrestling championships to advance to the state tournament.
“It shows a lot of heart,” said Moll. “It shows a lot of character. It shows that they really wanted to be out there (at states) and they wrestled well and got it.”
Track team caps season at states
Thursday, May 28, 2015 by PATRICK MATSINKO in HS Sports
There were no medals for Northwestern at the end of the PIAA Track and Field Championships. But there was a sense of pride and satisfaction for a remarkable group of athletes that has achieved much success throughout their stellar careers.
The Lady Tigers were well represented in Shippensburg, led by the 1600- and 3200-meter relay teams. Individually, Northwestern had Alexis Gawelko in the 100 hurdles and Natcheli Gomes in the high jump.
Relay team gets revenge on Rovers
Thursday, May 21, 2015 by PATRICK MATSINKO in HS Sports
On the opening day of the District 11 Track and Field Championships, the quartet of Sabrina Mertz, Sarah Segan, Carly Pierce and Rachelle Cerrone gave a talented Easton team all it could handle in the Class AAA 3200-meter relay but came up just short, finishing with a time of 9:34.38 to the Red Rovers' 9:31.03.
On Wednesday, Northwestern made sure it didn't happen again.