{"id":85807,"date":"2022-01-10T15:04:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T15:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/?p=85807"},"modified":"2023-04-14T15:07:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T15:07:09","slug":"an-interesting-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/an-interesting-start\/","title":{"rendered":"AN \u2018INTERESTING\u2019 START"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before we take a look at highlights of recent games broadcast on RCN-TV, a few observations on what has been an interesting start to the winter 2022 sports season in our viewing area.
\nOf our first five broadcasts for the winter season, three of the games\u2019 outcomes have been decided by a COMBINED total of nine points, including last Friday\u2019s broadcast featuring a thrilling victory by the defending state champion, Central Catholic basketball team. The fourth game was a five-point contest with less than two minutes left in the game.
\nWith the exception of Parkland\u2019s<\/a> size being a little too much for Allen<\/a> to handle, we\u2019ve seen some very competitive games on RCN-TV to start this winter. We are very excited and remain optimistic on bringing you more great match-ups on the horizon.
\nAs most people know, the big challenge high schools are facing right now is keeping everyone healthy while trying to get on the court. Easton High School<\/a>, for example, is already five games behind other schools in terms of games played due to health issues, and just lost another game last Friday due to the snow storm.
\nUnlike last year when COVID protocols allowed for flexible scheduling, a team like the Red Rovers are going to be playing a TON of games over the next few weeks in order to get caught up to other schools, just to complete district requirements and have a chance at postseason action.
\nOur friends at Lafayette College<\/a> have had an even more arduous time trying to play this season. Although we are less than a week away from the midpoint of the collegiate season, the Leopards have played ZERO league games so far, and our RCN\/LSN crew is still waiting to broadcast our first game of the winter season.
\nEveryone’s health remains a priority – as it should be. But with COVID numbers currently on the rise, collegiate and scholastic administrators will continue to be tested and a rollercoaster type of season will not level off anytime soon this winter.<\/p>\n

Now, here\u2019s highlights of our recent high school broadcasts on RCN-TV.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. RCN Sports: Southern Col. vs. Northern Lehigh (12\/21)<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/P2fyMiwMuKk<\/a>
\n2. RCN Sports: Dieruff vs. Easton (12\/21)<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/8IraCae4jN4<\/a>
\n3. RCN Sports: Northampton vs. Liberty (12\/21)<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/_o7kyTicbPw<\/a>
\n4. RCN Sports: Catasauqua vs. Northern Lehigh (12\/21)<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Dxo9yUVtlUI<\/a>
\n5. RCN Sports: Allen vs. Parkland (12\/21)<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Fb4y9lHscGM<\/a><\/p>\n

All of these games will be available to watch for free for RCN customers through RCN On-Demand for two months. DVD copies are available to be purchased when you call 610-443-2909!
\nAlso\u2026be on the lookout for some big news coming to our website and RCN-TV very soon!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The views expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of RCN or any other agency, organization, employer or company.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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