Sports

Catholic high school to get football helmet sensors

An Iowa high school will be one of 10 in the U.S. to receive free helmets that are designed to help better diagnose potential concussions. A sensor sends impact information to a coach's smart phone app instantly.

Girls’ basketball standings

See the current records for the 13 teams of the Philadelphia Catholic League and the eight teams of the Catholic Academies League.

Underclassmen making names for themselves in Catholic League hoops

Fewer than half the top scorers in the league are seniors, and among them, two early-season MVP candidates -- the Prep's Chris Clover and Roman's Tony Carr -- are turning heads. See our roundup of Catholic League basketball action.

Catholic League boys basketball standings

See the win-loss record for the 14 teams of the Philadelphia Catholic League.

Pastor remains Seahawks fan after long ministry to team’s Catholics

When the Seattle Seahawks step onto CenturyLink Field, the fervor of the "12th Man" may cause small earthquakes. But for 12 years, Father Tom Belleque made sure the team's Catholic members also had the force of their faith with them on the field.

Four Horsemen of the Backfield — how the Prep captured a state title

St. Joseph's Prep won its second straight state football championship Dec. 13, 49-41, on the strength of its running game. At the heart of the four running backs is Jim Bell, the consummate teammate.

Heisman Trophy winner: Everything he does is for God’s glory

Marcus Mariota, the University of Oregon's dual-threat quarterback and this year's winner of college football's highest award, is non-Catholic but a Catholic high school grad. Faith plays a major role in his life.

Speedy Morris closing in on career milestone

The storied career of the St. Joseph's Prep basketball coach will pass another milestone with a win on Saturday, Dec. 20 as the Prep faces Cristo Rey. A win would be Morris' 950th career victory.

Gifts help make the Prep’s state football title march merry

The Hawks of St. Joseph’s Prep turned three consecutive fumbles by Pennsbury into touchdowns on the way to a 37-7 romp last Saturday. Now they prep for the AAAA state championship. Meanwhile Archbishop Wood advanced to the AAA title game.

Bonner-Prendie senior inducted into Pa. Sports Hall of Fame

Quinn Dolan, a senior at Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, ranks at the top of his class, was the golf team's MVP and All-Catholic, and volunteers with the Mid-Atlantic Blind Golfers Association.