The Bowers are expressing their affinity for Philadelphia sports in a unique way.
Sports
No ceiling is too high for Neil Pierre, Philadelphia Union’s 6-foot-7 center back
Neil Pierre, a Lebanon-raised basketball convert who stands nearly 6-foot-7, has risen from MLS NEXT Pro Defender of the Year to a U.S. Men’s National Team call-up in two years.
Cedar Crest’s Rick Dissinger named L-L Athletic Director of the Year
Cornwall-Lebanon School District’s Rick Dissinger was recently named the Lancaster-Lebanon League Athletic Director of the Year.
A-C boys’ basketball coach Brad Karli seeks to pass along positive experiences
In many ways, the past 50 years have all led up to this moment for Brad Karli.
Frank Reich’s throwing himself into new role as Jets’ offensive coordinator
Cedar Crest graduate Frank Reich is taking a bite out of the Big Apple as part of the next chapter of his NFL journey.
Matt Miller, a study in perseverance, seeks new possibilities at Lebanon Valley
Matt Miller, a longtime assistant coach with stops at Mount St. Mary’s, Loyola Maryland and New Hampshire, was hired in May as Lebanon Valley College’s men’s basketball head coach, his first collegiate head-coaching job.
New Lebanon athletic director Paul Blackburn is coach of coaches
Paul Blackburn's acquired coaching skills could serve him well as Lebanon High's next athletic director.
Former Falcon Amani Jones turns ‘one more shot’ into baseball heaven
Jones is batting .286 with four home runs and 28 RBIs in his first full professional season with the Evansville Otters.
Sequel to the Derrik Brennan Story just as compelling as original
Reigning champion Derrik Brennan had his golf game working at Royal Oaks.
Tyler Long is channeling his inner coach
Annville-Cleona graduate Tyler Long is answering his call to coaching.
From unsure to sure thing: Falcons’ Isaiah Zimmerman lands on Army
Zimmerman gave his verbal pledge to the Black Knights on June 26.
Lebanon native Kris Progin earns silver at Special Olympics USA Games
Progin finished second in the golf skills competition last month in Minnesota.
Back in Alumni Stadium, Lebanon coach Brett Sylve aims to build on foundation
Lebanon High football coach Brett Sylve hopes stability, a renovated home stadium, and a back-to-basics approach will help the Cedars turn the corner after 52 consecutive losses.
As he departs Lebanon Valley, Brad McAlester savors victories great & small
Brad McAlester retired after 32 years as Lebanon Valley College’s winningest men’s basketball coach, compiling a 438-388 record after arriving in 1994.
Amputation took Frank Hetrick’s leg, but it couldn’t touch his spirit
Long-time Lebanon County coach Frank Hetrick is dealing with health issues using many of the same lessons he taught his players.















