Sports
Catholic university grad brings passion, focus to BMX Olympic event
Marian University alumna Felicia Stancil strives to "make the most of each day" in her sport, drawing on her education and the wisdom of her father, a former BMX racer.
Notre Dame alum is first American to win individual gold medal in fencing
Lee Kiefer, class of 2017, beat defending champion Inna Deriglazova of Russia 15-13, with eight of the U.S. team members connected to the Catholic university.
Quiet, hard-working Ivan Hicks remembered by West Catholic teammates
The school community is mourning the sudden passing of the junior student and football player who died July 13, hours after collapsing before a scrimmage at Coatesville High School.
Oregon Catholic’s single-minded focus is on competing in Olympic marathon
Galen Rupp is ready for the long haul at the Tokyo games, and draws strength from praying as he runs r
Minnesota gymnast headed to Olympics relies on hard work, trust in God
Grace McCallum will bring her rosary, a keepsake cross and her faith to Tokyo this month as she goes for the gold with the U.S. gymnastics team.
Junior’s leadership helps Carroll capture state lacrosse title
Kiley Mottice rallied her teammates after a halftime deficit in the PIAA Class 2A championship game, and they responded with 12 goals for a 14-6 win over Strath Haven.
La Salle caps school-best 26-2 season with state baseball title
With a 2-1 win over North Allegheny June 18 to capture the PIAA Class 6A state baseball championship, the Explorers finished on a school-record 25-game winning streak.
All-Catholic teams named for softball, baseball
The Philadelphia Catholic League announced the first, second and third teams of outstanding players in two spring sports.
La Salle ekes out win in extra innings for PCL championship
By putting the ball in play and making good things happen, the Explorers edged Archbishop Wood, 3-2 in eight innings, to capture the title and cap a 13-0 season in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
Ryan captures PCL softball championship, 1st since 2018
Although the Ragdolls trailed by three runs just three hitters in the Philadelphia Catholic League final, they poured on 20 hits and topped Conwell-Egan, 10-6, for the title May 22.