Melissa Yerkov

26th annual Northeast Sports Awards Banquet

The 26th annual Northeast Sports Awards Banquet was held on May 19. The event honored neighborhood athletes and coaches and bestowed more than 30 awards ... Full story

Riley Stone, 12, holds one of the keychains she has made to help raise funds for her charity, which offers financial donations to families with children undergoing long-term care in local hospitals. This keychain, called “Soccer Mom,” is one of her most p

A family affair

She was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 11, but these days, Riley Stone is helping other children in need through her charity, Funds for Families. ... Full story

Northeast resident Christa Bednarek recently graduated from Rosemont College, where she earned 11 varsity letters and competed for three teams. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROSEMONT COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Triple play

For the past two years, Christa Bednarek has been the team captain for the Rosemont College volleyball, basketball and softball squads. ... Full story

Phils’ offense might need more than Utley and Brown

  On the surface, the Phillies are in an enviable position at the moment.  Their 28-18 record (at the time of this writing) ranks them atop the ... Full story

Mayberry might make a difference

John Mayberry Jr. should be the Phillies’ starting rightfielder. If for no other reason than to shake this lineup up a bit to see if this ... Full story

George Washington defensive wing Veronica Hires scored twice during the Eagles’ 12-6 win over Northeast High School on May 11. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

Leading lady

Veronica Hires has been a trailblazer for the Eagles’ lacrosse squad — helping it claim the Public League championship during the team’s inaugural season last year. Now she’s working toward a repeat. ... Full story

Father Judge senior CJ Felthaus pitched the seventh inning of the Crusaders’ game against Monsignor Bonner on May 12. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

The comeback kid

Father Judge pitcher CJ Felthaus has overcome numerous obstacles to compete on the diamond. The senior copes with hemophilia, a blood-clotting disorder, and also is recovering from a shoulder injury. ... Full story

Where are the Phillies' big bats?

Coming into the season, the Phillies pitching was all anyone could talk about. Throughout the first few weeks of the season the pitching staff — both ... Full story

Teeing is believing

For two visually impaired youngsters, meeting challenges is par for the course. ... Full story

26th annual Northeast Sports Awards Banquet

Over the years, Northeast Philadelphia competitors have certainly established themselves throughout the local sports scene. And this year was no different. Neighborhood athletes and coaches have once ... Full story

Author info

Melissa Yerkov Sports Editor MYerkov@bsmphilly.com _______________________________________ Melissa Yerkov came into journalism in 2005 and for the past five years, has headed the Northeast Times sports department. Her main focus is high school and collegiate athletics — especially profiles that introduce readers to competitors and coaches throughout Northeast Philadelphia. Melissa also coordinates the annual Northeast Sports Awards Banquet that salutes top student athletes throughout the Times’ coverage area.

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