Sports
Hallahan alumnae, Catholic athletes mourn passing of Pat Biello
Athletic director at Hallahan High School for almost half a century, the giant on the Philadelphia sports scene is remembered by family and friends as a "phenomenal coach and mentor to women and ahead of her time." Ms. Biello was 79.
Catholic athletes give thanks for the memories this year
Seven young men and women, standout players at their Philadelphia Catholic League schools and contributors to this season's winning teams, expressed their gratitude to God, family, coaches and teammates for abundant blessings.
All-Catholic football teams announced
The Philadelphia Catholic League announced the first and second teams of outstanding players in football, in both the PCL Red and Blue divisions, for the 2021 season.
All-Catholics announced for 4 fall sports
The Philadelphia Catholic League announced the first, second and third teams of outstanding players in boys' and girls' soccer, field hockey and volleyball.
Villa Joseph Marie advances through girls’ soccer postseason
The Bucks County Catholic girls' academy advanced to the championship game of District 1 Class AAA play, dropping a 3-0 decision to Radnor High before moving on to the PIAA state soccer tournament.
Sisters’ heads-up play leads Archbishop Wood to soccer glory
Ava DeGeorge launched a corner kick and her big sister Alyssa directed a header into the net for the deciding score as the Vikings defeated rival Archbishop Ryan, 3-1, for the Philadelphia Catholic League championship.
La Salle, Father Judge prep for boys’ PCL soccer final Oct. 30
Four of the six games in the Catholic League boys' quarterfinals and semifinals were decided by one goal, displaying uncommon parity and thrills for fans throughout the season.
Prevailing via penalty kicks, Lansdale girls survive playoff soccer scare
PCL three-seed Lansdale Catholic hosted six-seed Cardinal O’Hara, and was pushed past regulation and two overtime periods finally to win 4-3 in the penalty phase, thanks to LC's team contributions and senior star Lauren Edwards.
Latest saga in La Salle-Prep rivalry ends with 28-21 Explorer win
It took six seasons and necessitated breaking a nine-game losing streak, but La Salle High School’s football team finally defeated rival St. Joseph’s Prep Oct. 2 at a full Franklin Field.
More than a rivalry, girls just happy to play again
One of Catholic League field hockey's best rivalries, Archbishop Carroll and Cardinal O'Hara, was renewed last month after a COVID-induced absence last year.