Sports
After girls’ Catholic League win, O’Hara’s hallways are buzzing
The Cardinal O'Hara Lady Lions who captured the Catholic League championship Feb. 26 don't get tired of reliving the thrill of their victory with schoolmates. "It's the best experience I've had in high school," said one senior.
Roman Catholic soaks in thrill of league title, looks to state tourney
Few basketball observers last year foresaw Roman capturing their record 31st Catholic League championship, which they did Feb. 26. Imagine what they'll say if the Cahillites win a state title.
Senior poise, free-throw accuracy lead to O’Hara’s 2nd straight title
Cardinal O'Hara, led by seniors Maura Hendrixson and Kenzie Gardler, showed the way to the Lion's 54-39 Catholic League championship over Neumann-Goretti. O'Hara went 30 of 35 from the foul line to pull away from the Saints.
Roman Catholic uses its own ‘Philly Special’ to grab PCL title
The legendary Palestra was the scene of another taut Catholic League championship as Roman topped Bonner-Prendergast, 51-49, in a game that saw nine lead changes and one final-minute play for the history books -- watch our video.
Catholic League boys’ semifinals each come down to the wire
Despite commanding leads early, Bonner-Prendergast and Roman Catholic both had to hold off furious late charges for three-point wins. They'll meet at the Palestra Monday night as Bonner seeks its first title in 30 years.
Last-second shots in semifinals set up girls’ hoops championship
Cardinal O'Hara freshman Siobhan Boylan calmly drained two free throws with 23 seconds remaining in game one, while Neumann-Goretti's Tatiana Jones hit a three-pointer with three ticks left to win the nightcap.
No drama as girls’ hoops squads move on to semifinal play
John Knebels recaps Catholic League quarterfinal action in which Neumann-Goretti cruised by West 71-42, Carroll beat Bonner-Prendie 74-51, O'Hara beat Ryan 59-36 and Wood blew past Lansdale Catholic 63-33.
Captain of men’s Olympic hockey team played for Catholic schools first
Brian Gionta, captain of the U.S. men's Olympic ice hockey team, competed in the 2006 Winter Games and played on three NHL teams, but his skating roots go back to his Catholic high school and college teams.
U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team includes five Boston College players
UPDATED - Five players on the team's roster of 23 are from the Jesuit-run school -- two are recent graduates and three are current students taking a leave of absence for the Pyeongchang Games.
Carroll goalie turns away 73 shots, freezes 3-3 tie with Bonner
In a game last Friday, Bonner's offense peppered Archbishop Carroll's Jacob George with 76 shots on goal. Meanwhile his counterpart, Bonner goalie Connor Lewis, notched 22 saves.