Sports

In PCL finals, Archbishop Ryan hopes 4th time is the charm

The sixth-seed Raiders, having bowed out of the semifinals in recent years, stunned West Catholic to advance to the championship Feb. 28 at the Palestra against Neumann-Goretti.

They’re ‘going to the Palestra’ for a Catholic League classic

One heralded phrase means two storied Catholic League girls' basketball programs -- Archbishop Carroll and Cardinal O'Hara -- will meet for the PCL title Monday night.

Eagles launch girls’ flag football league, including Catholic teams

The five archdiocesan high schools among 15 teams in the new league include St. Hubert’s, West Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, Lansdale Catholic and Archbishop Wood. The regular season begins in the spring with an eight-game schedule.

Standings for Catholic League basketball, bowling teams

See the progress so far this season for girls' and boys' teams in the league, through Jan. 27.

Long road to college decision pays off for Wood lineman

Like chasing a quarterback as he does for Archbishop Wood's football team, senior Dylan Logue found the process of choosing Ursinus College elusive. But the preparation and work finally came together.

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.