Sports
Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education Celebrates Over 2,200 Scholar-Athletes for Academic Excellence
The Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education proudly celebrates 2,236 high school student-athletes who achieved academic excellence while competing in 2024-2025 fall and winter sports.
After Ending PCL Season in Middle, Two Teams Emerge on Top of PIAA
The boys’ basketball teams of Neumann-Goretti and West Catholic, both finishing 7-6 in the Philadelphia Catholic League, each captured the state championship in their classes.
Speed, Defense Propels Neumann-Goretti to State Glory
The come-from-behind Saints topped Lansdale Catholic in a thrilling, 48-45, win to capture the PIAA Class 4A girls’ basketball championship – the school’s sixth state title in 11 years.
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.