Jacob Proud of Lansdale earned his orange belt along with his peers. Proud is pictured with Mr. Current, sensei at Action Karate.

The North Penn YMCA’s Lansdale Branch Gators Swim Team had three swimmers qualify for YMCA PA East Districts at La Salle University in March.

Molly Benney (10-and-under), Jonathan Homan (12-and-under) and Evan Smith (14-and-under) each swam two events, with Benney and Homan both advanced to YMCA PA East-West States at Penn State.
The top 12 swimmers for each event advanced to states. Benney competed in the 100 individual medley and Homan swam in the 50-yard freestyle.

The North Penn YMCA Gators Swim Team gives children of all athletic abilities the opportunity to build self-esteem and healthy bodies with wholesome fun  in a  rewarding team sport.
The swim team is open to boys and girls ages 5-19 of all swimming abilities. Swimmers celebrate the mission and values of the YMCA — caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility — through teamwork and sportsmanship striving to  do one’s best.

The North Penn YMCA is a non-profit, charitable organization that offers a wide variety of programs and services for children, teens, seniors, families and those with special needs in the North Penn, Indian Valley and Perkiomen Valley communities.  Established in 1955, the North Penn Y serves over 18,000 community members and their families through its four branches and numerous outreach locations, regardless of ability to pay.  Locally, the Y provides nearly $1 million in charitable services to 9,000 individuals each year.  Visit the Y online at www.northpennymca.org.

Allison Lindsay of Harleysville took first place in the Girls 7/8 Division while Lansdale’s J.P. Egan was a finalist in the Boys 7/8 Division at the NBA FIT Dribble, Dish and Swish national finals, held During the NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando, Fla.

Lindsay and Egan won the local Dribble, Dish and Swish competition at the CAL Sports Academy in Harleysville, then were first at the regional even in Philadelphia in January. That earned each , all-expenses paid trip to compete at nationals and attend all of the All-State Game activities.

Throughout the weekend they met Basketball Hall of Famers Moses Malone, Dominique Wilkins and Magic Johnson along with the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade and got autographs from many other legends. After the competition, Wade shook their hands and handed them their trophies.

Lindsay and Egan  sat courtside during the Rookie Game on Feb. 24 watching the New York Knights’ Jeremy Lin.  During the pregame show, they were on the actual court showing off their basketball skills.

On Feb. 25, Lindsay, Egan and their fellow DDS participants were announced during a break in the action at All-Star Saturday Night (Slam Dunk Contest) and they were up on the same stage where the Pit Bull Halftime Show was held as well as on the jumbotron.  For the finale, they attended the sold out All Star Game on Feb. 27.

The Lansdale Little League team, sponsored by Cannoneers, finished in second place at the Newtown/Edgemont 12-and-under tournament after falling to an experienced Flourtown team 3-0.

 Impressive defensive plays by Flourtown thwarted Lansdale threats in both the first and sixth innings. In the final frame, Andrew Alexander's line drive was caught by the Flourtown pitcher, who alertly threw to first for the game-ending double play.

Outstanding defensive plays turned in by third baseman Mitch Gilbert kept the game close until the bottom of the 5th, when Flourtown tacked on a couple of insurance runs.

Despite being its offense being silenced by the Flourtown pitching staff, Lansdale outscored its four tournament opponents (which also included West Norriton, Nether Providence and Newtown/Edgemont) 33-7.

Next up for Lansdale, a tournament at Pennridge Little League in Perkasie from July 25-Aug. 1.

The Lansdale Cannoneers Jr. Pee Wee cheerleading squad came in sixth place out of 11 teams at the Region Cheer and Dance Competition on Nov. 13 in Trenton. The team previously took third at both Bux-Mont and South/West Qualifiers.

Pictured front row (from left): Justine Lemon, Erin Cliver, Lily Vasger, Tierra Page, Kylie Fritz, Destiny Page, Kate Oberholtzer, Jordan Good, Natalie Romano-Nuesch. Second row: Mikayla Barrow, Katie Valencik, Lindsay Henning, Angelica Chavarria, Kimberly Johnston, Amanda Becker, Mackenzie Quinn, Hayley Block. Third row: Jordan Toussaint, Marissa DiGregorio, Nicole DeStefano, Emily Steiner, and Rachael Pentasuglio. Back row: Angelina Sandone, Alexa Steltz, coach Kelly Barrow, coach Wendy James, coach Laurie Kemp, coach Steph Rogovin, Jillian Barr, Jessica Rogovin.

The Lansdale Cannoneers Junior Pee Wee (105-pound) football team won the Pop Warner Division 2 Bux-Mont Junior Pee Wee Championship Game 28-0 over the Methacton Wolverines at Palisades High School.

The Cannoneers advanced to the Eastern Region players, where they beat the Southwest Colts (Rochester, N.Y.) 6-0 and then the Enon Eagles (Philadelphia) 30-0. Lansdale has two more games to earn the opportunity to play in the Pop Warner National Championship games.

Members of the team are: Jeremy Prince, Andrew Roth, Jake Hubler, Tyler Siddal, Bobby Dupell, Mitch Gilbert, Ramzi Qawasmy, Damyan Darsey, Jimi Fritz, Collin McConaghy, Van Henkels, Andrew Alexander, Dan Drop, Marquez McCray, Owen Thomas, Joey Slover, Joey Beck, Anthony Andrews, Danny Pellegrino, Ryan Vulakh, Matt Brulenski and Matt Bevan.