Sports in Erie, Pennsylvania
Sports in Erie, Pennsylvania has a long history. There are numerous sports teams in Erie, Pennsylvania all of which are minor league, they include the Erie SeaWolves, Erie BayHawks, the Erie Otters, and the Erie Explosion. There are also numerous college sports teams along with high school teams. District 10 high school sports are played in the area, often with close results due to the even distribution of athletic talent. Throughout history, Erie has had various semi-pro and professional sports teams. The city hosts the nationally recognized McDonald's Classic.[1] The area is home to General McLane High School, which won the AAA state football and basketball championships in the same year, which was a first.[2]
| Club | Sport | League | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie SeaWolves | Baseball | Eastern League | Jerry Uht Park |
| Erie BayHawks | Basketball | NBA Development League | Erie Insurance Arena |
| Erie Explosion | Arena Football | Professional Indoor Football League | Erie Insurance Arena |
| Erie Otters | Hockey | Ontario Hockey League | Erie Insurance Arena |
| Erie Admirals S.C. | Soccer | National Premier Soccer League | Gannon University Field |
| Erie Illusion | Women's Football | Women's Football Alliance | Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Baseball
The Erie SeaWolves play baseball in the Eastern League as the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They play at Jerry Uht Park.
Hockey
The Erie Otters play hockey in the Ontario Hockey League at Erie Insurance Arena
Basketball
The Erie BayHawks play basketball in the NBA Development League at Erie Insurance Arena.
Football
The Erie Explosion plays indoor football in the Professional Indoor Football League at Erie Insurance Arena. The Erie Illusion plays football in the Women's Football Alliance at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Soccer
Erie Admirals S.C. play soccer in the National Premier Soccer League at Gannon University Field.
Stock car racing
Outside of North East, Pennsylvania is Lake Erie Speedway, a 3/8 mile (0.6 km) NASCAR sanctioned race track.
References
- ↑ Webb, Dennis. "Erie Host's McDonald's Classic". Blogger News. Retrieved 2007-05-25.
- ↑ Armas, Genaro. "General McLane Beats Greencastle Antrim". PennLive. Retrieved 2007-05-25.
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