Sports

Archbishop Carroll extends winning ways on the volleyball court

The Patriots went to 6-0 in the Catholic League, and 7-0 overall, with a win over Bishop McDevitt Sept. 29. As the playoffs loom large, Carroll boasts five shutouts among its six Catholic League victories.

Ryan Howard shows his Catholic faith on and off baseball field

“When you put your faith in Jesus, it’s nothing to hide from,” said Howard, who was raised Catholic and attends church with his family in Montgomery County. “Sometimes it’s easier to show your faith by your actions.”

Six views of Catholic League sports at mid-season

From football to field hockey and to both girls' and boys' sports, John Knebels breaks down all the league action and what to look for before the teams' respective postseason play begins.

Benedictine abbot prayed with Arnold Palmer on his deathbed

Although the golfing legend who died Sept. 25 was not Catholic, he maintained a relationship with St. Vincent's Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., for 50 years. "(Arnie) treated everyone with warmth and respect," said Archabbot Douglas Nowicki.

Undefeated Bishop Shanahan making noise in Ches-Mont League

The Eagles' football team extended its record to 5-0 with two wins over West Chester-area rivals in the past two weeks.

They’re still talking about last week’s clash of Catholic League titans

St. Joseph's Prep topped Archbishop Wood in a nationally televised football game so important it carried playoff implications in September. After that 43-24 Prep victory, both teams followed with wins last weekend.

A girl among boys: Champion golfer earns respect of male teammates

Archbishop Wood's Karly Brown was a novice golfer who made the all-boys' team and wound up the Catholic League champion. Calling her teammates “the brothers I never had,” Brown has bright options for college.

The Red and the Blue: Catholic League football realigns for fairness’s sake

In our team-by-team Catholic League preview, coaches from smaller-enrollment Catholic schools anticipate a better chance to compete. And for the first time since 1961, champions will be determined by regular season records.

Pope John Paul II girls soccer squad blanks Pottstown, 8-0

Junior forward and co-captain Kayla Mesaros finished a memorable day by scoring six goals. She and her teammates also chipped in assists and got shut-out goal keeping by a junior-freshman combo.

Five U.S. Paralympic swimmers train at Loyola University Maryland

Although Paralympic practices are adjusted to each athlete's ability, there are few visible differences between them and a standard college swimming practice.