Sports
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.
Saints find a way to win, even when they don’t hit
Neumann-Goretti found a way to come from behind in the final inning, scoring two runs without hitting a ball past the pitcher, to beat St. Joseph's Prep, 3-2, for the Catholic League baseball championship.
Ryan’s Ragdolls win third straight title with game-ending catch
In their first Catholic League championship appearance, Cardinal O’Hara fell 4-2 to perennial softball power Archbishop Ryan, whose centerfielder Vicki Black snared a two-out shot that might have tied the game.
Girls’ lacrosse crown goes to Carroll, winner of 205 league games
Archbishop Carroll's girls continued their winning ways in the Catholic League by besting Archbishop Wood in the league championship in dramatic style with a 21-4 win.