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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"

Monmouth Football edges Villanova 49-42

[ All photos and article by Rick Pettine ] September 24, 2022 – VILLANOVA, PA — It was a heartbreaking loss for the Villanova Wildcats, once the 10th ranked team in the FCS Coaches Poll. The Monmouth Hawks surprised the Wildcats with a last minute win at home. Monmouth’s QB, Tony Muskett, was 11 of 17 for only 161 yards, […]

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Penn State easily brushes off Ohio U. in Happy Valley

[ All photos and article by Rick Pettine ] September 10, 2022 – STATE COLLEGE, PA — The Penn State Nittany Lions kicked off their home opener in front of over 107,000 blue & white faithfuls, and crushed the visiting Ohio University Bobcats 46-10. The offensive engine was led by sixth-year Sean Clifford, and freshmen Drew Allar and Christian […]

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Villanova takes care of Lehigh in season opener

[ All photos and article by Rick Pettine ] September 2, 2022 – VILLANOVA, PA — It was a warm end-of-summer twilight match between two local teams, but the outcome was the same as over the past decade – a blowout Wildcats win over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 45-17. The season and home opener brought out the Nova Nation […]

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30,000 Eagles fans watch preseason practice

August 7, 2022 – Philadelphia — As they do each year, the Eagles held their public training camp practice at the Linc this weekend. Over 30,000 fans – yes 30K – attended to get their first in-person glimpse at the 2022-23 team, including several rookies and new draft picks.  It was a special night, and […]

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Union dominates Houston in 6-0 rout!

[ All photos and article by Rick Pettine ] July 30, 2022 – Chester, PA — DOOP!  In front of a packed and vocal Subaru Park crowd, the Philadelphia Union dominated the Houston Dynamo 6-0!  The Union remain undefeated at home, and the rowdy fans sure contributed to their wins. Goaltender Andre Blake was stellar, earning his 10th shutout […]

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