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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 squeaks by Towson, 14-13

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 14, 2024 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats hung on Saturday to beat the Towson Tigers, after Towson misses 2 late game field goals. It was a close contest as Towson had many opportunities to take the lead, but none more than 48 and 37-yard field goals. With less than […]

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Villanova takes home opener against Youngstown State

[ by Rick Pettine ] August 29, 2024 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats open their 2024 season with a close win over Youngstown State, 24-17. Nova’s QB Connor Watkins (4) had a stellar game, rushing for over 100 yards and two touchdowns, while completing 6 passes for 90-yards. Leading the rest of the Wildcat’s offensive […]

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Rangers top Flyers in an old-time hockey match

[ by Rick Pettine ] February 24, 2024 – Philadelphia, PA — Flyers lose to the Rangers, 2-1, but the first period reminded me of the Broad Street Bully days! It was a matter of time, about 3 minutes in fact, before Deslauriers dropped the gloves against the Ranger’s 6’7″ rookie Matt Rempe. Earlier in the week, […]

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Sixers’ G-League Blue Coats crushed by Austin Spurs

[ by Rick Pettine ] February 10, 2024 – Wilmington, DE — The Philadelphia Seventy Sixer’s G-League affiliate Delaware Blue Coats were sorely missing many of their stars in a crushing 128-87 loss to Austin Spurs, the affiliate of the San Antonia Spurs. In a back to back series in which the Blue Coats beat the Spurs […]

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The Wildcats continue FCS Playoff run with win over Youngstown State

[ by Rick Pettine ] December 2, 2023 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats are one step closer to the FCS Championship game with a dominate win over the Youngstown State Penguins, 45-28. Key offensive players for Villanova were quarterback Connor Watkins (12 of 21 pass attempts, 275 yards, and 3 touchdowns) and running back Jalen […]

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