Sports
St. Joseph’s Prep players reflect on football season following 7th state championship
It’s been a little over a month since the St. Joseph’s Prep football team corralled its seventh state crown and fourth in five years. Players recently spoke with John Knebels on their experience and what comes next.
Neumann-Goretti Saints offer reflection on faith and football
On Dec. 10, one yard separated Neumann-Goretti's football team from winning the school’s first-ever Class 3A state championship. With the new year underway, the young men recently spoke with John Knebels offering reflection on their faith and the important lessons they learned this season.
Archbishop Ryan boys’ soccer wins first PCL championship since 2003
Archbishop Ryan’s boys’ soccer team defeated three of the Philadelphia Catholic League’s elite programs en route to the school’s first PCL crown in nearly 19 years.
Archbishop Wood girls’ soccer scores second straight PCL championship
In a thrilling PCL championship Oct. 29, Archbishop Wood snared its second straight title and 16th all-time by outlasting Lansdale Catholic in overtime.
Pope John Paul II High School girls’ volleyball captures first PIAA 3A championship title
Pope John Paul II captured the 2022 PIAA 3A Girls' Volleyball Championship on Nov. 19. They are the first archdiocesan program to win the title since 2009.
Mother of Divine Providence varsity girls volleyball goes undefeated, wins archdiocesan championship
The CYO girls varsity volleyball team of Mother of Divine Providence in King of Prussia won the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Championship Nov. 6
Catholic League standings through Oct. 27
See the current standings for boys’ and girls’ soccer, volleyball, field hockey, and football.
Neumann-Goretti basketball alum ‘Blaises’ path at college
Now at a Florida college on a Division I scholarship, Blaise Vespe says his seasons in the Philadelphia Catholic League "definitely" prepared him to play at a higher level.
A fast-moving season for Catholic League sports
So far, there have been no significant upsets in any of the league's sports, but several athletes are basking in early successes while bracing for challenges on the horizon.
‘Every game is a big game,’ especially for league matches, say coaches, players
As the Philadelphia Catholic League season kicks off, teams are ready to give it their all in football, field hockey and soccer.