Sports
Archdiocese Recognizes High School Scholar-Athletes for Fall and Winter Sports
The honor rolls recognize high school student‑athletes across the archdiocese who earned first- or second-honors academically while competing in their respective sports.
Korey Francis Follows Pa. State Title With Baptism into Catholic Church
The junior at Msgr. Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School and PCL boys’ basketball MVP led his team to their first PIAA championship while preparing to become Catholic through his school’s OCIA program.
Bishop Shanahan Announces New Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Head Coach
Bishop Shanahan High School announced Peggy Evans as its new varsity girls’ volleyball head coach, with her tenure set to begin in the Fall 2026 season.
March Madness This Year Touts PCL Players, Legendary Coaches
Seven Philadelphia Catholic League high schools are represented among the men’s and women’s teams in the NCAA Division I tournaments starting this week.
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.