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Shanahan drops tight District 1 final to rival but goes on to states
The Lady Eagles lost 1-0 to West Chester East, to whom they lost twice during the regular season, in the district final. But they went on to win their opening round game in the PIAA playoffs.
Toronto Raptors’ player took a shot at priesthood training
When Pascal Siakam was in his young teens attending a minor seminary in Cameroon he likely never imagined he'd be playing in the NBA Finals. He found basketball through a former 76er and fellow Cameroonian.
2019 All-Catholic softball teams, standouts announced
CatholicPhilly.com presents the official first-, second- and third-team selections of the Philadelphia Catholic League, plus pitchers and position players of the year and most valuable player.
La Salle defies early season doubts, captures baseball title
With only one returning starter from last year's team, some thought this season was a rebuild, but not the Explorers, who beat Cardinal O'Hara, 4-1, May 25 for the Catholic League championship.
Infield single in 13th inning helps La Salle walk off with playoff win
In the Catholic League baseball semifinals, the Explorers relied on clutch hitting late to top Father Judge, 3-2, while Cardinal O'Hara blew away Roman Catholic, 10-0. The championship will be played Saturday, May 25.
High drama: Down but never out, St. Hubert’s finds way to win
In winning the Catholic League softball title, the Bambies came back from a 3-0 deficit, tied it then pushed the game into extra innings for a 6-5 victory. They became the first team in league history to lose three games during the regular season and then defeat the same trio in the postseason.
Carroll cruises in 20-6 rout, captures yet another league title
Archbishop Carroll captured the Catholic League girls' lacrosse championship, courtesy of a convincing finals win over Cardinal O'Hara, for the 19th consecutive league crown and 240th straight league victory.
CL baseball championship comes into focus for 4 teams
The top four finishers of the Catholic League regular season will face each other in the postseason. The semis on May 22 and the title game on May 25 will feature La Salle, Roman Catholic, Cardinal O'Hara and Father Judge.
Cardinal O’Hara, St. Hubert’s emerge as softball finalists
In the Catholic League semifinals, O'Hara beat Archbishop Ryan, 12-0, while St. Hubert's held off Lansdale Catholic, 8-7. The championship is set for May 22 at La Salle University.
Bonner-Prendie girls rally each other, then rally for 13-5 softball win
In a Catholic League pre-quarterfinal win over Archbishop Wood, the Pandas surrendered a five-run lead then sent 12 batters to the plate in an eight-run sixth inning. They go on to face Lansdale Catholic May 17.