Sports

Catholic League Standings

See the current standings, through Sept. 30, for boys' and girls' soccer, field hockey and football in both Red and Blue Divisions.

Father Judge’s spring football tune-up pays off with early fall wins

The Crusaders played in an unprecedented six-game spring schedule last March and April, winning four. This season a strong ground game has resulted in the most wins in years, even before October.

Lansdale relying on selflessness, personal accountability for soccer success

In a Catholic League with stiff competition, the Crusaders are seeking a boys' soccer championship in which everyone is involved and, the players themselves emphasized, toxicity and negativity won't be tolerated.

Junior Dakota Fanelli already setting sights on softball season

Sure, it's seven months away, but the way Archbishop Wood's season ended in heartbreaking fashion is inspiring their standout pitcher/hitter to keep working and praying hard, as always.

3-sport star Gianna Grassifulli covers a lot of ground, all year long

Having already earned a dozen varsity letters, the St. Hubert High School senior also competes in summer sports and mentors young children. Playing multiple sports all her life has made her strong.

Catholic high school graduate drafted, signs with Kansas City Royals

Shane Panzini, who attended Red Bank Catholic High School in New Jersey, said "it felt really cool" to graduate to the majors.

N.J. Catholic high school alum breaks world record to win 400m hurdle gold

Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line to win the gold in the 400-meter hurdles Aug. 3 in Tokyo, as former classmates from Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains cheered at home.

Catholics see challenging balance in Simone Biles’ decisions at Olympics

Counselors and spiritual directors say the gymnast's July 27 decision to withdraw from the competition due to feeling "the weight of the world" highlighted the importance of mental health care.

Sydney Catholic Schools have three alums on Olympic soccer team

The players are being hailed as "terrific ambassadors for not only the sport but also for Catholic education."

Philippine weightlifter credits her Olympic success to her faith

After taking the gold July 26 by lifting 443 pounds, Hidilyn Diaz held up her Miraculous Medal in victory, calling it a sign of her faith in "Mama Mary and Jesus Christ."