Sports
Globetrotting Bonner-Prendergast Friars Arrive in Ireland
On Friday, Aug. 25, the Friars will participate in the Global Ireland Football Tournament and face NFL Academy of the United Kingdom.
At Archbishop Wood, Girls’ Basketball Rising Seniors Commit to Fairleigh Dickinson, Kutztown University
For Ava Renninger and Alexa Windish, the thousands of hours they’ve devoted to the game since they were little kids has resulted in being offered and accepting an invitation to their next destination.
West Catholic Names Alum Jazz Williams as Director of Athletics
This week, Jazz Williams began a new venture as West Catholic Prep’s Athletic Director.
Some 250 Graduating Athletes Ready to Play in College Next Year
See the list of 250 graduating seniors from 15 archdiocesan high schools who will compete in college athletics in the 2023-24 academic year.
Pair of AOP Grads Selected in the 2023 NBA Draft
Two AOP grads were among the 58 players selected in the 2023 NBA Draft June 22 at the Barclays Center.
“I Wouldn’t Give This Sport Up for the World”: Archbishop Ryan Softball Alum to Bring Passion, Focus to College Career
The Archbishop Ryan graduate just completed her scholastic softball career with a resume that boasts consecutive first-team All-Catholic selections, a Philadelphia Catholic League championship, and a PCL title loss.
West Catholic Turns to Don Richardson for ‘Wealth of Experience and Passion for the Game’ as New Head Football Coach
After a commendable run as an 18-year assistant football coach at The Haverford School, Richardson accepted the job as head coach at West Catholic Preparatory High School in early March.
Over 800 high school student-athletes named to archdiocesan winter sports honor roll
Some 807 students earned first or second academic honors in the first quarter marking period of the 2022-2023 academic year while competing in basketball, wrestling, competitive spirit, swimming, bowling, bocce, and indoor track and field.
Faithful, Clutch Meredith Leads Archbishop Wood to PIAA State Crown
Archbishop Wood’s 61-54 victory over South Fayette in last week’s PIAA Class 5 girls’ basketball state championship in Hershey, PA, brought the program’s third straight and eighth overall win to the school.
West Catholic boys’ basketball wins first-ever state title
West Catholic boys’ basketball claimed the school's first ever state title in a 83-55 win during the PIAA Class 3A state championship over Deer Lakes March 25 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA.