Sports
Catholic leaders put local food on the line for Super Bowl matchup
As the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for the gridiron on Feb. 2, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and Bishop James V. Johnston Jr. have made a deal pitting Dungeness crabs against steaks.
Late great football coach Jim Algeo recalled by LC players
The former legendary coach at Lansdale Catholic died Jan. 20 at age 83. Perhaps more than his magnificent coaching career, his former players reflected on the character and the Catholic faith of their mentor.
Catholic student-athletes not shy in advising Archbishop Perez
CatholicPhilly.com's John Knebels caught the thoughts of 15 Catholic high school athletes in the Philadelphia region, who welcomed Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez with clear advice: use social media.
Catholic League basketball standings
See where the girls' and boys' teams sit in the standings in the early going of Philadelphia Catholic play.
Girls’ hoops see new league alignment; boys’ play taut as ever
The Philadelphia Catholic League will utilize Red and Blue divisions in girls' basketball for better competition. Meanwhile, the junior boys of Wood and O'Hara played a down-to-the-wire, early-season thriller.
Wrestler’s near-fatal car crash revived his faith
Dan Beaudrie received last rites -- and then went on to capture the state title by committing his recovery and his life to Christ.
Devon Prep hosting weeklong basketball tourney
Devon Preparatory School’s second annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball tournament, featuring 27 games with numerous area schools, will tip off Saturday, Jan. 4 through Saturday, Jan. 11.
NFL kicker’s friendship with teammate strengthens faith
While still at Georgia Tech, Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs was Christian "in name only," until he met fellow teammate Grant Aasen, who had rediscovered his own faith after a near-fatal football injury.
Christmas came early for St. Eleanor’s CYO girls’ volleyball
For the second consecutive season, the team captured the state CYO championship, defeating Pittsburgh’s Louise de Marillac in two sets Nov. 24 at St. John Paul II High School in Royersford.
Key kicks, late TD seal close 19-15 state title for Archbishop Wood
Defense, offense and special teams all contributed to the Vikings' PIAA Class 5A state championship Dec. 6, the program’s third state title in three years and sixth in the past nine.