Herb Smith

Nov 4, 2024 | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

DUNMORE — Dustin Jimenez did not have to look far to find his opponent. Evan Fitzgerald was right in front of him, coming forward for three rounds. The National Golden Gloves champion from Rochester, New York, was able to sit back, pick his spots and earn a win on points over Fitzgerald in a 145-pound bout in front of a sold out crowd of 650 in the main event of Team Ireland Returns Club International Boxing 3 at the Holiday Inn Scranton East on Saturday.

Nov 1, 2024 | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

CLINTON TWP. – Lackawanna Trail knows what it means to play games in November. Opponents get tougher, games get tighter and stakes get higher. On Friday, the Lions passed their first test. Isaac Ryon and Demitrius Douglas combined for 290 yards rushing and five touchdowns as top-seeded Lackawanna Trail pulled away from No. 4 Nativity, 47-20, in a District 2-11 Class 1A subregional semifinal at Lions Pride Stadium. The Lions will host Tri-Valley in the subregional final Nov.

Oct 31, 2024 | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

Evan Fitzgerald’s boxing journey began 16 years ago as a 9-year-old who wanted to try something new. The next stop on that journey is Northeast Pennsylvania as the 140-pounder from Dublin, Ireland will headline the Team Ireland Returns Club International Boxing 3 card Saturday at the Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore. Fitzgerald, who has more than 100 amateur bouts on his resume, is scheduled to face Dustin Jimenez of Rochester, New York.

Oct 19, 2024 | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

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Oct 12, 2024 | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

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