Sports
Driven By Their Engine, Father Judge Caps Storybook Season With State Title
The Crusaders, led by senior Kevair Kennedy and nearly flawless free-throw shooting, defeated Roman Catholic – the third time this season – for the PIAA boys’ 6A state championship.
Girls Having Fun in New CYO Flag Football League
The inaugural girls league began this spring in the Philadelphia region, with a league for boys to follow this summer and fall. While some rules differ, kids are playing football “in a safe and exciting way.”
Women’s Football at Area Colleges Aided by Catholic League Pipeline
Flag football kicked off this year at three Philadelphia-area Division III universities including Immaculata, where standouts from Archbishop Ryan High School are making an impact -- and having fun.
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.