Frank Balon

From Freeland Pa. plays trumpet; is relatively stupid!

[PIAA @PIAASports]

#PIAABasketball

6A Boys:
Hazleton Area d. Conestoga 60-54
Imhotep d. Chambersburg 51-34

[Jason Kelce @JasonKelce]

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles, my former teammates, and friends on being SB LIX Champions!! There were a lot of emotions last night, and now that I’ve collected my thoughts, I’ll attempt to share them in the longest tweet ever.

That game was odd for me to watch if I’m being completely honest. I knew it was going to be mixed emotions before, during, and after, and I now know what my parents had to deal with two years ago. On one hand, I wanted what is best for my brother, and to see his success. And on the other hand, there are so many people, teammates, and coaches, in the Philadelphia Eagles organization that I care deeply about, Many of whom I owe my own success to throughout my career.

I am very proud for Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, and this entire team. They have persevered greatly, answered their critics amazingly, and proved themselves to be undoubtedly the best team this season. It is extremely difficult for a team in the NFL to have enough talent, coaching, fortune, and character to win a Super Bowl. The character and swagger of this Eagles team was something truly special to behold. A true representation of the toughness and grit that makes Philadelphia what it is. Well done fellas, well fucking done.

As for my brother, There isn’t a person I love or care about more. It has been tough to process these feelings, of course I feel for him and am always rooting for him, but I know he does not need, nor want my pity. He has amassed greatness few on this planet could ever dream of, as has his team, and they should feel pride in their accomplishments this season and in the past. I know right now they are still thinking of last night and the shortcomings in the last game, But in time that will fade, and the greatness they have exhibited as a group will remain as one of the most dominant eras of football ever.

Man I love this sport, the people that play it, and the fans that enjoy it. Nothing else like it. Congratulations Philadelphia, I look forward to the speeches and celebrations that will happen in the coming days. I mean who doesn’t love a parade! In the words of Chase Utley “World Fucking Champs”, and to all the haters out there, remember what my man Jay Ajayi said “Fuck Em”
Go Birds

[Frank Balon @FrankBalon1]

@Eagles @BetMGM Great Bounce-Back! Fly Baby Fly!

[michael joseph @MJ_25_715]

Navy’s Barron Invited to 2024 TopConnect Basketball Symposium - Naval Academy Athletics

So proud of my guy‼️ https://t.co/S3lXyw1YBl

[Steve Bennett @CVSteveBennett]

And that will do it. Antonio Doganiero with a strikeout to end it. Hazleton Area moving on to Class 6A state semifinals with 2-0 win over Neshaminy.

[Frank Balon @FrankBalon1]

View from the Trumpet section. Hazleton Philharmonic Orchestra concert from this past Sunday.

[TL John Erzar @TLJohnErzar]

T7: Coen Britton with one-out walk for Williamsport. Out on fielder's choice. Two walks load the bases. Flyout ends the game. Hazleton Area wins 6-2.

[David Seamon @SeamonSaysSport]

Corrected final score, HA 48, WBA 31

[David Seamon @SeamonSaysSport]

Cougars rally to beat Wilkes-Barre Area, 60-58, in District 2 Class 6A subregional semfinals. Luke Gennaro wins it with two free throws with 3.2 seconds left, but he had plenty of help. Cougars will play three-time champion Scranton in final at Mohegan Sun Arena next Thursday.

[TL John Erzar @TLJohnErzar]

Final Hazleton Area 60 WBA 58

[LLHoops Neast Beat @LLHoopsNEPbeat]

WVC Boys D-1 (Final): Hazleton Area 60, Wilkes-Barre Area 54

[Frank Balon @FrankBalon1]

Freeland Brass at Conyngham Gazebo at 6 pm THIS EVENING

[David Seamon @SeamonSaysSport]

Antolick crushes 2-run HR to straightaway center, ups Cougars’lead to 10-0, top fifth. #piaabaseball

[David Seamon @SeamonSaysSport]

Cougars 15, Williamsport 3, final. Hazleton Area wins third straight District 2/4 Class 6A baseball title

[Frank Balon @FrankBalon1]

Freeland Community Choir Encore Easter Concert at Faith UCC

[steve stallone @sstallone5]

Lady Cougars advance to finals, beat Scranton 58-37

[David Seamon @SeamonSaysSport]

Cougars beat Redeemer 50-34. Will play Dallas for WVC championship Saturday night at WB Area.

[David Seamon @SeamonSaysSport]

Cougars win over Crestwood 53-41. Meet Dallas in playoff for WVC Division 1 title Tuesday at 7:30 at Pittston Area HS. Both teams will be in WVC semifinals Thursday at Hughie McGeehan Gymnasium. Winner Tuesday plays Nanticoke and loser faces Holy Redeemer

[Frank Balon @FrankBalon1]

Writer Ryan Walkowsk with Veteran Joe Barna today. Ryan is writing a book about the Korean War to honor his grandfather, a KWV. Every month he sets interviews with Korean War Vets. He did 2 in the Philly area earlier today, then stopped in Freeland before flying home tomorrow.

[David Seamon @SeamonSaysSport]

Cougars beat Comets 55-39, extend win streak to 10, go to 7-0 in WVC