Sports
Carroll’s Tradition of Winning Field Hockey Built One Goal at a Time
Senior Maggie O’Neill and junior Morgan Wood lead their squad's drive to net Archbishop Carroll's fifth straight PCL crown and ninth straight trip to the championship game.
Beating Softball Burnout, Star Relearns Love of the Game
Cardinal O’Hara grad Hayden Sissons found that softball “went from something I loved to something that created stress.” Her coaches and teammates of the national championship travel team, the Blue Angels, “saved the game for me.”
Brad Wanamaker Named Head Coach of Roman Catholic Basketball
Former NBA guard returns to alma mater to lead storied Cahillites program.
Wise Beyond her Years, Samy Staublein Learns to Listen to Mom
The St. Hubert's senior and two-sport star, who shined in the Carpenter Cup softball tournament and PCL playoffs, heeded good advice in her college search.
Teen Gets a Taste of Pitching on Phillies’ Mound
Archbishop Ryan grad Jake Marchesano saw a lifelong dream fulfilled after he pitched a flawless outing for the Philadelphia Catholic League team in the Carpenter Cup June 16 at Citizens Bank Park.
O’Hara Alum Maggie Doogan Showcases Her Game at Team USA Basketball Trials
The “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” was a learning experience for the former Cardinal O’Hara and University of Richmond standout, not only in improving her game but also in dealing with disappointment.
Cheers, Pride Erupt as Ryan Grad Thomas Sorber drafted by Oklahoma City
Teammates, coaches and leaders of the Northeast Philadelphia archdiocesan high school basked in the moment as the NBA champion Thunder chose a young man who turned adversity into faith-filled character.
Chris McNesby’s Coaching Legacy at Roman Catholic Runs Deeper Than Basketball
After four Catholic League championships and three state titles, McNesby is stepping down after 12 years as head coach at the archdiocesan high school. He reflects on the school’s brotherhood he has helped foster.
Faith, Family, Archbishop Ryan Form Foundation for Thomas Sorber’s Rise to NBA Draft
The 2024 Ryan grad visited his alma mater’s youth basketball camp before the June 25 draft and potentially a pro basketball career.
Graduates from Archdiocesan High Schools Head to Collegiate Athletics
Some 288 student-athletes across archdiocesan high schools are taking their talents to the next level, committing to collegiate programs that will allow them to grow in both sport and spirit.