Sports
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.
Pope John Paul II Junior Named 2024-25 Gatorade Pennsylvania Volleyball Player of the Year
Pope John Paul II junior Norah Busch is the first student-athlete from the school to receive this honor.
Two-Sport Star Knows Highs, Lows of Roman Catholic Athletics
As senior C.J. Miller plays football to become stronger and basketball to become faster, he appreciates the chance to add to his school’s winning legacy – even when there’s heartbreak.
Proving Naysayers Wrong, Friars Capture State Football Title
Bonner-Prendergast made a statement – despite the doubtful posts of social media wags – with its 40-14 rout of Lampeter-Strasburg for the PIAA Class 4A championship, and gaining a new trophy for the school’s case.