Sports
Crusaders nab softball title from Bambies
John KnebelsSports Columnist When Lansdale Catholic joined the Catholic League three years ago, one of the concerns was how long it would take for some of their athletic teams to compete with the more established programs. As for softball? Not a problem. Playing against three-time defending champion St. Hubert’s May 25 at Arcadia University, the […]
‘Disappointing’ finish for Prep coxswain
Stotesbury Cup RegattaJohn KnebelsSports Columnist The disappointment in his voice was evident. After St. Joseph’s Preparatory School finished third this weekend in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta’s varsity eight race on the Schuylkill River, a few days of reflection did little to assuage the pit in Lou Lombardi’s stomach. When nothing else but finishing first is […]
St. Basil’s notches come-from-behind win
Catholic Academies LeagueJohn KnebelsSports Columnist With three innings in the book and only four to go, her team was facing a five-run deficit. While not insurmountable, a dubious quest beckoned. Panic? No. Concern? Plenty. “It’s hard not be worried,” said St. Basil’s Academy junior pitcher Sam Gibson. “I mean, you have confidence in your team. […]
Sisters rule the diamond at Ryan
Catholic League Girls softball John KnebelsSports Columnist Good athletes face many complicated decisions as they approach the end of their high school career. Among them is whether or not they will continue playing a sport in college. Since many have been involved with their favorite game since they were very young, simply giving up their […]
Runners enjoy camaraderie of track team
John KnebelsSports Columnist Sometimes it’s not about winning a gold medal. Sometimes it’s not about winning anything at all. Sometimes it’s just about competing and enjoying the moment. When the 117th annual Penn Relays took place last week at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field, many of the fastest runners and strongest athletes on the […]
Carroll softball team snags noteworthy win
By John KnebelsSports Columnist It had to happen sometime. And when it did, they celebrated accordingly. Minutes after Monday afternoon’s 8-1 victory over Conwell-Egan, the players and coaches from Archbishop Carroll reacted the way one would expect after beating a team for the first time in school history. “They have a great program,” Carroll coach […]
Golden Panthers begin first lacrosse season
Pope John Paul II’s lacrosse team won’t win a Pioneer Athletic Conference championship this spring. After all, it’s the first-ever season for the Golden Panthers. However, between tightly played league games and strong efforts against non-league foes, it is clearly evident that John Paul II is more than able to hold their own against more-seasoned […]
Teacher takes strides to provide tuition assistance
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T When Tom O’Leary decides to run a marathon, he goes an extra mile. Make that extra miles. On Sunday, April 10, O’Leary, a religion teacher at Archbishop Ryan High School, ran 40 miles solo, 14 miles longer than the standard marathon, weaving his way in and out of the […]
Zolk chooses University of North Carolina
John KnebelsSports Columnist You could write a book about the countless great baseball players that have graced the Catholic League with their amazing talents. Name the first five or 10 who come to mind, and prepare to offend the next five or 10 who didn’t. This spring is about a quarter of the way finished, […]
Cardinal O’Hara pitcher stays in control
O’Hara defeats Roman, 4-0 John KnebelsSports Columnist As pitching performances go, this one was memorable. Very memorable. Against a formidable lineup at a venue with a deserved reputation for offensive shenanigans that wreak havoc on a pitcher’s earned-run average, Cardinal O’Hara senior Jeff O’Reilly led the visiting Lions to a 4-0 victory over Roman Catholic […]