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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"

Villanova Football glides to win over Long Island

November 15, 2019 – Villanova, PA — Under the Friday night lights, Villanova (now 9-3) dominated the Long Island University Sharks 35-7. In the first quarter, Nova scored with a 17-yard pass from Daniel Smith to tight-end Simon Bingelis. Minutes later, Smith connected with Jaaron Hayek to put the Wildcats up 14-0. In the second, […]

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Villanova battles to a win over Richmond

November 9, 2019 – Villanova, PA — After a string of losses, Villanova was looking to right the ship back on their home turf. They did so in a tight battle with the Richmond Spiders, winning 35-28. In addition to honoring our veterans the weekend before Veteran’s Day, the fans also celebrated the return of […]

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Kutztown University earns PSAC East Championship with win over West Chester

November 2, 2019 – WEST CHESTER, PA — On a beautiful Fall day in the suburbs of Philadelphia, the Kutztown Golden Bears defeated the West Chester Golden Rams 30-17 to win the PSAC East Championship, their first since 2011.   Kutztown had the only score in the first quarter with a 37-yard touchdown run by […]

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Villanova drops a heartbreaking Homecoming match to Stony Brook

October 26, 2019 – VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova played host to the Stony Brook Seawolves in front of a homecoming crowd, but crushingly let a victory slip through their fingers. Nova dominated the first half, leading 28-13, but as the rain became steadier in the second half, the Seawolves clawed back to win on a […]

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OUCH! Temple falls to UCF 63-21

October 26, 2019 – PHILADELPHIA — Temple hosted the University of Central Florida (UCF) under the lights at Lincoln Financial Field. But after a close first half, it was lights-out for the Owls in the second, falling to the UCF Knights 63-21. Temple played well in the first half, down only by a touchdown at […]

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