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Veteran Assistant Amanda Kirby Steps Into Head Coach Role at Holy Ghost Prep
A longtime assistant coach and respected educator steps into a new role as Holy Ghost Prep prepares for its first full season in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
Catholic Rivals Battle for District 1 Basketball Title for 3rd Straight Year
With the score tied and 40 seconds to go, Pope John Paul II went on an 8-0 run and prevailed over Bishop Shanahan for the district championship and a trip to the PIAA Class 4A state playoffs.
Pregame Routines With Prayer Drive Close-Knit Father Judge to PCL Title
The Crusaders repeated as Philadelphia Catholic League champions with a 55-52 win over Neumann-Goretti Feb. 22 at the Palestra, thanks to teamwork on and off the court.
Three Sisters Help Catapult Archbishop Carroll to PCL Title
Senior Alexis and her twin sophomore sisters Kelsey and game-high scorer Kayla combined with other contributors to the Patriots’ championship at the Palestra, sealing their league dominance this year.
Perennial Rivals Carroll, O’Hara Set to Meet in Girls’ PCL Final
The Palestra will host the two storied girls’ basketball powerhouses Feb. 22 in what promises to be another classic Philadelphia Catholic League championship.
In League of Parity, Father Judge, Neumann-Goretti Will Vie for PCL Title
The number six and four playoff seeds, respectively, eked out wins in the Philadelphia Catholic League semifinals to advance to Sunday’s championship at the Palestra.
BLOCS to Sponsor 2026 PCL Basketball Championships
BLOCS will present the 2026 Philadelphia Catholic League girls’ and boys’ basketball championships, with first-round games starting Feb. 11 and finals at the Palestra on Feb. 22.
Senior’s Resilience Pays Off as Father Judge’s All-Time Scoring Leader
Derrick “Mir” Morton-Rivera dropped in 19 points in a Jan. 30 Crusaders’ win over Conwell-Egan, pushing his career total to 1,261 points. He broke the record after recovering from a major injury last fall.
Conwell-Egan’s Juggernaut Wrestling Squad Retakes PCL Title
The Eagles won the Philadelphia Catholic League championship, their fourth in five years, with a decisive victory over St. Joseph’s Prep Jan. 28.
Buzzer-Beater Shot Lifts Judge Over Roman, Sets Up Postseason Tension
A Jan. 16 nailbiter between the two Catholic League powerhouses had its own excitement, thanks to Rocco Westfield’s 3-point heroics. But the game both recalls last year’s playoffs and anticipates this year’s.