Johnny Mangano

Bethlehem

Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter at WFMZ-TV (Allentown, PA)

Weekend sports anchor/reporter WFMZ TV. Syracuse grad, Jersey born, Hoosier raised.

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Seth McMullan and Chrissy Rigali ready to take on UFC foes in Swing for the Stars

1 week ago | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Seth McMullan's strategy when he goes into the ring is simple - "Go all in!"Chrissy Rigali goes by The Italian Stallion when she fights taking inspiration from a certain 80's action movie icon. "My dad helped me think of the name," Rigali said. "He likes the movie Rambo and so do I"The two students love the discipline of fighting and have been learning for years at Tiger Schulmann in Bethlehem.
Seth McMullen and Chrissy Rigali ready to take on UFC foes in Swing for the Stars

1 week ago | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Seth McMullen's strategy when he goes into the ring is simple - "Go all in!"Chrissy Rigali goes by The Italian Stallion when she fights taking inspiration from a certain 80's action movie icon. "My dad helped me think of the name," Rigali said. "He likes the movie Rambo and so do I"The two students love the discipline of fighting and have been learning for years at Tiger Schulmann in Bethlehem.
Reading Royals skate to their 3rd straight win

1 month ago | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

READING, Pa. - Despite being outshot 37-21, the Royals beat the visiting Adirondack Thunder 3-1. Matt Brown scored goals in the second and third period for the Royals his 15th and 16th goal of the season. The Thunder got a goal back Andre Ghantous in the 3rd but couldn't manage anything more. Cam Cook added an empty netter for the Royals giving them their 3rd straight win. They hit the road for a game against the Maine Mariners on Friday.
Lehigh women on 11-game winning streak entering rivalry showdown

2 months ago | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Something clicked for Lehigh in the 2nd week of January. LILY FANDRE"We know that we are a very good team. We're ready for some more success here."Since losing to Colgate last month, the team has won 11 straight games behind a balanced, fast pace attack. "We love to run on other teams. That's part of our play. Anyone being able to rim-run, run the floor, give it to anyone who can shoot the ball.
Jacob Lewis reflects on reaching 2000 career points

2 months ago | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Eight. That's how many high school boy's basketball players have reached 2,000 career points in District 11 history. The exclusive club welcomed its newest member last night. Johnny Mangano has the story on Lehigh Christian standout Jacob Lewis and his special night on Tuesday.
Bethlehem Christian emerging as small school powerhouse

Jan 23, 2025 | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - At 13-2, Bethlehem Christian is in 2nd place in the district and lighting up the scoreboard. MATT DEJESUS"We have the theme of be a star in your role, whether it's knocking down shots getting steals rebounds."Knocking down shots is what Gabe Transue and Myles Harris do best. Two 1000 point scorers on the same team. GABE TRANSUE"It's kind of hard for them to stop it. It's hard to take us both out of the game.
Acree brothers powering big season at Wilson

Jan 17, 2025 | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

WILSON, Pa. - After transferring in from Easton, Marquise and Lafayette Acree are a big reason why Wilson is near the top of the Colonial League. Marquise is a senior and Lafayette is a sophomore. Lafayette leads the team in scoring with over 15 points a game and Marquise really likes to see his younger brother improve. Together, Marquise and Lafayette have Wilson undefeated in division play with Salisbury, Bangor and Moravian Academy coming up.
Pen Argyl girls to be tested down the stretch

Jan 9, 2025 | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

PEN ARGYL, Pa. - The Pen Argyl girls basketball team has run out to an impressive 11-2 start. That record will be put to the test down the stretch. The young Green Knights will face perennial Colonial League and District 11 title contenders Northwestern, Palmerton and Notre Dame down the back stretch. The gauntlet begins tonight at Northwestern. Johnny Mangano has more on the squad.
Impact of winning first-ever PIAA football title still sinking in for Northwestern players

Dec 9, 2024 | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. - Northwestern Lehigh head coach Josh Snyder had a simple but powerful message ahead of the Tigers PIAA Class 3A title matchup with Avonworth. "He said if we win this game you'll be the best to wear the black and gold," said junior Shane Hulmes. "And he restated it after the game. It means so much, knowing who's played before us."Winning the first state title in program history still hasn't sunk in 48 hours later.
State champion Northwestern Lehigh boys and girls soccer teams share a place in history

Nov 21, 2024 | wfmz.com | Johnny Mangano

NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. - The Northwestern girls soccer team was literally perfect this season - a simply outstanding accomplishment, becoming the second Lehigh Valley girls' team to win a state title. "Our record didn't show the adversity we faced this season," said senior Paige Bissell. "But we worked together, and it showed throughout our record. We were able to wind up with 28 wins and no losses."But the Northwestern Lehigh story doesn't end there - the boys also went 28-0 grabbing the championship.