Sports
Cardinal O’Hara captures school’s first-ever state hoops crown
The Lady Lions avenged their PCL loss and captured the PIAA Class 5A title March 27, led by Maggie Doogan and Annie Welde, the latest in a long line of Delaware County basketball standouts.
Noelle Baxter, leader among leaders, marches team to state crown
The Archbishop Wood senior didn't score a point in the PIAA Class 4A final, but her selfless orchestration helped her team win, earning the accolades of her coach and teammates.
West Catholic girls’ role players drive team to PIAA title
With their nationally ranked superstar contained, the Lady Burrs relied on the team approach and won their second consecutive state championship. Yet it was coach Beulah Osueke's final game.
2020-21 All-Catholic basketball teams announced
See the boys' and girls' basketball standouts from the Philadelphia Catholic League this year, including first, second and third teams.
Drama, class make a fitting end to Hallahan, McDevitt basketball
In the last game between the schools, both of which will close this June, a three-pointer at the buzzer gave Hallahan a 52-49 victory, which was shared with dignity by both teams.
Do-it-all sixth man pushes Archbishop Wood’s boys to title
Whether they needed a defensive stop or a key basket, Mike Knouse has been coming off the bench with excellence, as he did March 16 to help the Vikings capture the Catholic League championship.
Finally, sweet victory for Archbishop Wood’s girls
After heartbreaking overtime losses in the past two years at the Catholic League girls basketball finals, the Lady Vikings won their first championship since 2016 with a 56-48 win over Cardinal O'Hara.
Catholic League Standings
See the current standings, through March 5, for boys' and girls' basketball, plus boys' and girls' bowling.
Gabby Dever squares up on COVID with drive, gratitude
The Little Flower sophomore guard, who comes from a long line of Philadelphia basketball lifers, helps her teammates appreciate the chance to play the game she loves, despite the turmoil of life during a pandemic.
In this hoops season, every game is a playoff game
Between COVID restrictions and snow days hampering practices and with a constricted playoff format, girls' and boys' Catholic League basketball is more intense than ever in the season's homestretch.