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September 4, 2026 at 9:58 pm

Lehigh Valley high school football roundup: Northampton survives thriller, top teams bounce back in full slate of action

Some top Lehigh Valley high school teams bounced back in Week 2 of the season. We recap the top games from Friday night.

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Northampton's Chase Kessler runs the ball against Catasauqua on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Catasauqua Alumni Field in Catasauqua. The contest marked the 100th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving game between the two schools and the 102nd game overall (they played twice in the first two years). (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Freedom’s Lashawn Johnson breaks several tackles on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Bethlehem School District Stadium. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)

Parkland football bounces back in old-school style, whips Freedom 41-21

Southern Lehigh’s Colton Sams threw for 299 yards and four touchdowns and ran for a 68-yard TD in a 45-36 win Friday night over Blue Mountain. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)

Southern Lehigh football holds off Blue Mountain in budding rivalry

An incident involving a student and a staff member at Marvine Elementary is under investigation. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at the Allentown Fair, which continues through Monday. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)

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Sports

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Chris Sale ever so slightly got the better of Cristopher Sanchez in near identical outings, the Braves using a 5-2 win to extend their lead in the NL East on the Phillies to five games with 21 left.

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National News

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