Sports
Rugged PCL Baseball Readies Its Best to Win Carpenter Cup Classic
The top players of the Philadelphia Catholic League faced their counterparts around the region for the annual high school baseball tournament. The PCL hitters faced tough pitching all year, so they were unfazed on the way to capturing the cup last month.
‘Very Blessed’ Archbishop Ryan Grad Helps Kids Amidst Rehab for NBA Debut
Traveling cross-country didn’t stop Thomas Sorber, the top draft pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder last year, from passing on the values he learned at Archbishop Ryan to young basketball campers.
More Than 300 Archdiocesan Seniors Set for College Athletics
AOP athletics announced that 310 graduating seniors will compete in college sports in 2026–27, with football, baseball, and basketball topping the most represented sports.
Dominant Pitching, Clutch Home Run Power Archbishop Wood to Win
Senior pitchers Andrew Unrath and Jack Coughlin allowed only one run and senior Chase Cavallaro cracked a three-run shot that sealed the PIAA Class 4A state quarterfinal victory.
Carroll Wins First PCL Softball Title in School History
The Patriots reprised their victory in April over perennial powerhouse Bonner-Prendergast – the Pandas’ only regular season loss – with a 5-0 championship clincher on May 22.
La Salle Captures Record 13th PCL Baseball Championship
The Explorers held on against a furious late-game surge and topped Conwell-Egan, 7-6 in the title game May 22. Their pitcher and catcher steadied nerves to focus on fundamentals.
O’Hara’s Maggie Watkins Drives Team to 8-1 Mark on Mound, at Plate
The Cardinal O’Hara sophomore pitched a complete game with just two runs on four hits, then came through with a two-run single to walk off a 3-2 win May 7 over rival Archbishop Wood.
Villanova, Notre Dame to Open 2026–27 Basketball Seasons with Rome Doubleheader
The Catholic universities will face off Nov. 1 in men’s and women’s basketball games in Italy, part of a broader program of Mass, academic events and cultural activities reflecting their shared Catholic identity.
Archdiocese Recognizes High School Scholar-Athletes for Fall and Winter Sports
The honor rolls recognize high school student‑athletes across the archdiocese who earned first- or second-honors academically while competing in their respective sports.
Korey Francis Follows Pa. State Title With Baptism into Catholic Church
The junior at Msgr. Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School and PCL boys’ basketball MVP led his team to their first PIAA championship while preparing to become Catholic through his school’s OCIA program.