Carbon County Hall of Fame: Nesquehoning
The Carbon County Hall of Sports Hall of Fame committee will induct 25 athletes from six Carbon County communities on May 24, 2026. Michael Lopata from Nesquehoning is among the inductees, recognized for his achievements in football and track and field.
The Carbon County Hall of Sports Hall of Fame committee will hold its 2026 induction dinner on May 24 at the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company hall. Twenty-five inductees from six Carbon County communities will be honored. Michael Lopata from Nesquehoning is among the inductees. Lopata had a distinguished athletic career at Panther Valley High School, playing football, baseball, and track and field. He continued to excel in football at Lock Haven University and later coached varsity football and track and field at several schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Lopata's coaching achievements include a North Jersey Section 2, Group 4 championship with Phillipsburg in 2005 and an Eastern Conference championship with Bethlehem Catholic in 2009.
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