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Rick Pettine is an experienced sports, music, nature, and events photographer from the Philadelphia region. He covers Philly and the surrounding tri-state area, including Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. He also serves as the Sports Director & Chief Photographer for "Independent Philly"

Villanova upsets previously unbeaten Lehigh to advance to FCS quarterfinals

[ by Rick Pettine ] December 6, 2025 – Bethlehem, PA — In a mutually defensive game, the Villanova Wildcats eventually pushed past the previously unbeaten Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 14-7, to advance to the FCS championship playoff quarterfinals against Tarleton State in Texas. Following a scoreless first half by both teams, Lehigh drove the field in a […]

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Villanova advances in FCS Playoffs with dominant win over Harvard

[ by Rick Pettine ] November 29, 2025 – Villanova, PA — An Ivy League dream season turned into a nightmare for the Harvard Crimson when Villanova crushed them in round-1 of the FCS Championship Playoffs, 52-7. Harvard earned their first post-season appearance in 105 years – yep, since 1920 – after wining their 3rd straight Ivy […]

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Villanova continues winning streak, beating Albany 29-16

[ by Rick Pettine ] October 25, 2025 – Villanova, PA — Villanova extended their winning streak to 5 after topping the Albany Great Danes, 29-16 in front of their homecoming crowd. Pat McQuaide threw for 203 total yards, including two touchdowns to wide receiver Luke Colella. Jack Barnum made field goals of 41, 23 and 44 […]

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Hampton routed by the Wildcats, 56-14

[ by Rick Pettine ] October 18, 2025 – Villanova, PA — In a one-sided match, the FCS 15th ranked Villanova Wildcats dominated the Hampton Pirates at home 56-14. Nova’s QB Pat McQuaide passed for 166 yards and 5 TDs each to a different receiver. By the end of the first half, the rout was on with […]

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Villanova holds on to defeat William & Mary

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 27, 2025 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats pulled out a win on Family Weekend against the William & Mary Tribe, 31-24. The Wildcats struck first when David Avid (24) dove for the score after the offense drove 92 yards to set up the TD. But the Tribe scored 2 […]

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