Sports
James Harden Off the Court
By Meredith Rhoades Selfie by James Harden At only 26, shooting guard James Harden of the Houston Rockets is already an elite basketball player. He grew up in Los Angeles and attended Arizona State University. He has been named NBA All-Star three times, All-NBA First Team two... Read More
Whitewater Rafting: Have No Fear
By Meredith Rhoades Fear is inevitable. But it’s up to you to either face your fear and overcome it or run and hide and wonder what could have been. As I was riding the bus toward a whitewater rafting trip during summer vacation — and what... Read More
Remembering Ray Cavenas
Family, Community Service and Bear Pride Photo captions by Joei Shaller Photos courtesy Keri Cavenas Coal Cracker Advisor Raymond Anthony Cavenas, of Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Born on June 5, 1966, Ray was the son... Read More
Get Out and Workout
By Meredith Rhoades Being outside doesn’t just make you feel happy and free; it can also motivate you. Working out in the great outdoors is one of my favorite things to do. The refreshing air and bright sun make me feel like I can do anything.... Read More
Rhoades Foundation Track and Field Results
Photos by Jack Rhoades The seventh Annual Senator Rhoades Youth Track and Field Games were held at Mahanoy Area Alumni Stadium on May 16. Well over 120 children from kindergarten to eighth grade participated. The games are sponsored by the James J. and Mary Edith Rhoades... Read More
Are You a Multi-Sport Athlete?
Coal Cracker Kids Speak Out By Meredith Rhoades A big topic in sports circles today is multi-sport athletes. From the professional level to college, all the way down to middle school, it’s a hot button item. Should middle and high school student athletes specialize in one sport... Read More
E-athletes Compete at the College and Professional Levels
By Nick Cavenas Lately the growth of e-sports has been skyrocketing. E-sports, which are organized multiplayer video game competitions, have become very popular in the U.S. as well as in many other countries. E-sports athletes (also known as gamers) take gaming to another level while playing... Read More
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