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Author: Rick Pettine

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"

Temple Football Dominates South Florida

[ All photos and article by Rick Pettine ] November 5, 2022 – Philadelphia, PA — The temperature was a warm 75 degrees, but the Temple offense was hot! The Owls racked up 54 points vs only 28 from South Florida. The key scoring for the Temple Owl was led by running back Edward Saydee, who totaled 265 yards […]

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Villanova outlasts Albany’s comeback attempt

[ All photos and article by Rick Pettine ] October 22, 2022 – Philadelphia, PA — Villanova dominated the majority of the game, but barely squeaked out a win against the Albany Great Danes, 31-29. Connor Watkins threw three touchdown passes to Rayjoun Pringle, Dez Boykin, and Jaaron Hayek. But it took a 28-yard field goal by Matthew Mercurio […]

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Union advance to the MLS Eastern Conference Finals

[ Photos and story by Rick Pettine ] October 20, 2022 – Camden, NJ — The Philadelphia Union continue their remarkable season by defeating Cincinnati 1-0 to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference finals. The Sons of Ben chants could be heard across the river, and the special guest to bang the drum was Phillies’ shortstop Edmundo Sosa! […]

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Flyers take down Vancouver 3-2

[ All photos and article by Rick Pettine ] October 15, 2022 – Philadelphia, PA — What a day in South Philly! The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2. Meanwhile just across the parking lot at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies crushed the Atlanta Braves 8-3 and became the 2022 NLCS Champs! After being down by 2 goals, […]

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Villanova Mens Basketball kicks off 2022-23 season with Blue/White Scrimmage

[ All photos and article by Rick Pettine ] October 6, 2022 – VILLANOVA, PA — The Villanova Wildcats held their annual Blue-White intrasquad scrimmage on their home court at Finneran Pavilion. This year’s format was slightly modified with just three 8-minute sessions due to a few injured teammates, but fans and local alumni caught their first glimpse of […]

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