Sports
Delaware Catholic high school grad heads to third Olympics in field hockey
Katelyn Falgowski played in a field hockey state championship match in high school and won two NCAA titles in college, but going for Olympic gold takes her game to another level.
Bishop Shanahan freshman takes the long road to emerging stardom
Standout softball pitcher Devon Miller is still young, but she has logged many miles playing year-round on her Chester County travel team. She'll soon hit the road touring colleges while she hits the books at school.
Coach says power of prayer, Eucharist fuel her efforts on, off field
"It's sometimes hard for me to get up early and pray or go to Mass, but I know I have to do it and I know how much it will help me," Alyson Habetz said. "It's the same in sports. You have to do the drills to perfect your skills."
Legacy of legendary women’s basketball coach felt far beyond Tennessee
Her success and drive for excellence helped raise the level of interest in girls basketball and the quality of play throughout Tennessee high schools and middle schools.
Roman Catholic HS names new coach with deep roots in Catholic League
Matthew Griffin, the new head basketball coach at the center city archdiocesan high school, takes the helm at his father's alma mater. Griffin was a first-team All-Catholic at the Prep a decade ago.
Even in a loss, team learns best lessons of baseball, and life
The Philadelphia Catholic League team lost 3-2 in the Carpenter Cup Classic at Citizens Bank Park but every player got the thrill of playing in a big-league park and forming friendships with guys from across the region.
Catholic team steps up for final game in Phillies-sponsored tourney
By virtue of a nail-biting 3-1 win Tuesday against the Suburban One National squad, the Philadelphia Catholic League baseball team advances to the final of the 31st annual Carpenter Cup at Citizens Bank Park this Friday.
Gordie Howe, ‘Mr. Hockey,’ recalled as tough on the ice, generous off it
Family, friends and fans crowded into the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament June 15 to pay tribute to the life of "Mr. Hockey," Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe.
Neumann-Goretti brings home first baseball state title in school’s history
Thanks to great pitching -- the staff's 0.63 ERA was the lowest in PIAA state playoff history -- and clutch hitting, the Saints added a third state championship to the South Philadelphia school's collection this year.
Banged up and tired, Catholic teams still grinding it out for a title
La Salle High School vies for the boys lacrosse state championship Saturday, June 11, while Neumann-Goretti is getting ready for its PIAA baseball semifinal game June 13, with eyes on the June 16 championship game.