Sports
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."
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.