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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.
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.
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.
Sidelined by Knee Injury, Sophia Topakas Leads as Champion Teammate
The Archbishop Wood senior soccer star suffered a devastating setback midway through her team’s run to the state title, but her resilience, maturity, and bench presence made her a still-valuable contributor.
St. Hubert’s Captures 1st PCL Soccer Title in a Generation
Six All-Catholics studded the Bambies’ roster, but standout junior goalie Quin Miller showed the resilience of this year’s championship team, and strength for the future.
PCL Threepeat Extends La Salle Soccer’s Winning Ways
The Explorers captured their third straight Philadelphia Catholic League championship, and the District 12 title, thanks to contributions from multi-position junior Brady Donovan.
Archbishop Carroll Girls Capture PCL Title, Cement Field Hockey Dynasty
The Patriots overwhelmed rival Cardinal O’Hara, 6-0, Oct. 25 and extended Carroll’s dedication to players’ growth and team excellence by “uniting them under one vision.”