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Villanova player’s winning shot is no surprise to his high school coach
Kris Jenkins, whose buzzer-beater helped the Wildcats capture the national championship, was playing against his adopted brother, Tar Heel guard Nate Britt. Villanova's victory parade is set for April 8 in Philadelphia.
Unforgettable game, and shot, sealed Villanova’s national title
After junior Kris Jenkins fired a three-point shot as the clock ran out, leaving Villanova with a 77-74 national championship victory over North Carolina, a pile of jubilant humanity met just inches from where he delivered his one shining moment.
Villanova’s last-second shot thrills faithful, wins national title
The Villanova University men's basketball team captured the NCAA championship with a dramatic three-point shot at the final buzzer to beat North Carolina, 77-74, in Houston. It was the Wildcats' second title since 1985.
From playground to pro hoops, Beck remains a Philly guy
Ernie Beck has been a basketball star and fan his whole life, from Southwest Philly to Penn to the Philadelphia Warriors. The devout Sacred Heart parishioner still loves the game and roots for the local teams.
Philadelphia’s rivalries give way to love for Villanova in Final Four
Folks who never attended Villanova are rooting for the Wildcats as they prepare for their big game Saturday night. Loyalty to local basketball teams is a trait coach Jay Wright loves about the city.
Neumann-Goretti’s boys and girls repeat as Pa. state champs
In the class AA state basketball finals, the N-G girls of won the title, capping a 29-1 season (88-2 over the past three) while the boys won the AAA final for their sixth straight crown. Their 99 points were the most ever in PIAA finals.
Sophs, juniors power Archbishop Wood’s state championship run
Katie Greenburg (14 points,13 rebounds in the state title game) was one of only two seniors of a squad that started the year at 4-6 but went on to capture the Catholic League and PIAA class AAA titles March 19.
Staggered at start, Roman regroups to win state crown
Carried by the play of three star classmates -- especially Lamar Stevens and his 27 points -- Roman Catholic easily beat a Pittsburgh powerhouse for the Cahillites second straight class AAAA PIAA championship.
Neumann-Goretti girls win state title, 4 other teams vying
The girls' basketball teams from Cardinal O'Hara and Archbishop Wood, and the boys of Roman Catholic and Neumann-Goretti, all are playing in state championships this weekend. The N-G girls already are wearing their crown.
Girls basketball All-Catholic teams named
See our list of first team, second team and honorable mention standouts for the year, including Neumann Goretti senior Alisha Keebe as Most Valuable Player.