SoLeHi Sports Scoreboard: Summer Edition

Solehi swimmer Jason Moyer has been awarded National All-American Status for swimming for the 2010-2011 year. (see )

This is the first time that any Southern Lehigh swimmer has received All-American recognition. Jason, who graduated in June, was also awareded the Southen Lehigh Male Athlete of the Year.  Congratulations Jason!

STELLAR TOURNAMENT

The Stellar “Catch a Rising Star” Basketball Showcase kicks off on Wednesday this week at Cedar Beach in Allentown, running through the 10^th. The tournament is billed as the largest outdoor high school tournament in the country, drawing teams from surrounding states.  Both boys and girls high school basketball teams will be participating in the Stellar Tournament this year. Initial game schedules:

• Wed 6:15pm Court #3 Varsity Girls
• Thurs 5:30pm Court TBD Varsity Boys
• Friday 7pm Court TBD JV Boys

Since this is a tournament, subsequent games will be determined based on wins and losses.  For a complete schedule visit the Tournament Website.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Summer league play continued at Cedar Beach. The boys varsity team won a close game against the Bulldogs, winning by 2 points.  The team will participate in the Stellar tournament, starting on Thursday evening. 

SOUTHERN LEHIGH SWIMMING

The SoLeHi Stingray swim team stroked past Northampton 344-224 at Thursday’s meet. Both Quakertown (4-0) and Solehi (3-0) are undefeated.

The swim team will be competing against Palmerton on Tuesday, July 5 and Quakertown, July 7. Both meets are scheduled to be held at Southern Lehigh Pool.

BOYS SOCCER

The Southern Lehigh team lost its first game to Pennridge on June 29, 3-1.  The boys play UPT at 6pm Wednesday and Saucon Valley on Friday. Games are held at the Lehigh University Athletic complex. The team remains in second place behind Saucon Valley.

SOUTHERN LEHIGH POOL OPENING

The Southern Lehigh Pool has opened after some initial delays. Hours and rates can be found on the Pool website.

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RECREATION AREA: Cedar Creek Park

Many people are unaware of the full scope of activities offered at Allentown’s Cedar Creek Park. The area takes its name from the stream that meanders through the park, pooling into a small lake known as Lake Muhlenberg.  The park includes walking and jogging trails, the beautiful Allentown Rose Garden, known for its lovely blooms from early spring until late fall, as well as athletic courts, a large new playground, picnic pavilions and also a community pool.  The athletic court areas, known as Cedar Beach, are the site of summer basketball leagues for area youth, as well as the Stellar tournament that takes place this week and Sportsfest , a multi-sport event happening from July 14-17. 

 The park is a short drive and is in the West End section of Allentown. Put on your walking shoes and pay this lovely park a visit this week.  

 UPCOMING CAMPS

 Keep your athlete busy! There are many fine camps being offered by local colleges.  A few that are coming up soon include:

• All Sports Camp at Lehigh University, $170  CoEd - Ages 4-8 July 25-29. Contact: starters@lehigh.edu
• Basketball - Scott Coval Shooting Camp at DeSales University, $110, July 18-19.
• Skills & Thrills Youth Football Camp (July 25-28, 9am-3:30pm and July 29, 9am-noon), ages 6-14. Given by 2008 and 2010 Centennial Conference Coach of the Year Mike Donnell.  Contact 484-664-3385 or mdonnell@muhlenberg.edu

 Check out the full listing here:

  FUN RUNS

There will be a 5K RUN & WALK, Saturday, July 9 at Cedar Beach in honor of Debbie Stellar, who lost her life to ovarian cancer. The money raised will sponsor an education scholarship that will help a student athlete whose family suffers from cancer fulfill the dream of a college education.  Additional information is available at www.steps4stellar.com