Sports
Archbishop Ryan Names Jimmy Dillon Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
The Northeast Philadelphia high school made the announcement March 24.
Matchups Set for PIAA Basketball State Finals In Hershey
Seven Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools will play in the 2025 PIAA basketball state championship games this weekend in Hershey -- with two games featuring all archdiocesan finals.
St. Andrew’s, Newtown, Captures CYO Girls Basketball State Title
St. Andrew Parish, Newtown, girls varsity CYO basketball team captured the state championship March 9 in Pittsburgh.
Strong Defense, Eventual Offense Propel Father Judge to PCL Crown
After a barren first quarter the Crusaders roared back, blocked shots and topped Roman Catholic, 41-34, for the boys basketball championship.
Unsung Hero Zion Coston Pushes Neumann-Goretti to PCL Title
The junior hit key shots, including two free throws in the waning seconds of the girls’ basketball final, to help the Saints edge Archbishop Carroll, 50-43.
Sacred Heart Academy Routs District 1A Foe, Moves to State Tourney
The Lions beat Delco Christian, 49-28, behind balanced scoring and staunch defense. They face their District 3A opponent March 8 as statewide competition begins.
PCL Girls’ Basketball Final to Put Defense in Spotlight
Both Neumann-Goretti and Archbishop Carroll turned up the defensive pressure to win their respective Philadelphia Catholic Leage semifinal games Feb. 17. They will meet in the final Feb. 23 at the Palestra.
Dominance in Semifinals Brings Roman, Judge to PCL Final
The expected close calls in the Philadelphia Catholic League semis were anything but, as the Cahillites and Crusaders prepare to meet in a highly anticipated battle for the boys championship at the Palestra.
As Season Winds Down for PCL Boys’ Hoops, Hopes Remain High
Twelve of the Catholic League’s 14 teams are solidly in the playoff hunt. Many squads mostly feature upperclassmen, posing a challenge to perennial favorites Roman Catholic and Neumann-Goretti.
Archbishop Carroll Names Alumnus as Head Football Coach
Steve Honick, class of 2017, returns to lead the football program of his alma mater after stints at Ursinus College, West Chester University and Temple University.