Sports
Ryan football squad takes a big heart into title game as big underdog
Archbishop Ryan savored its hard-fought semifinal victory over Bonner-Prendergast last weekend. Now they're ready for Saturday's Catholic League AAA championship game against heavily favored Archbishop Wood.
Catholic League teams play in semis and finals this weekend
The football season is winding down, and CatholicPhilly.com sports columnist John Knebels reviews the matchups and offers his predictions on a slate of five playoff games Friday and Saturday.
Charitable hockey foundation gets top award from Neumann U
The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation received the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development Award from Neumann University Nov. 6. The award was presented in honor of the late Bishop Joseph McFadden.
It just takes one to win
The Catholic League boys’ soccer championship Oct. 28 came down to a penalty kick in the second overtime. Matt McWilliams nailed it for Archbishop Wood, besting Roman Catholic 1-0.
Ryan girls take Catholic League soccer title after perfect season
Not only did Archbishop Ryan top Archbishop Wood for the championship 3-0 Oct. 26, the Ragdolls allowed only one goal all season – in the semifinal game. It was Ryan goalie Jazmin Gonzalez’s 54th career shutout, a school record.
‘Live your life by faith,’ ESPN football analyst tells Catholic group
Football may be Herm Edwards' forte, but in a keynote address to Catholic school supporters in the Diocese of Sioux City, he talked about his Catholic faith and education.
Catholic League field hockey standings
See the won-lost-tie records for the league's 10 teams, heading into the playoffs.
Catholic League playoff schedule
See the slate of upcoming games for playoffs in field hockey and girls and boys soccer.
Good quarterback, good man, in the making
Father Judge senior Zack Carroll is learning about inner strength, humility and teamwork -- plus how to handle a concussion -- thanks to his Crusader coaches and teammates.
Where they stand
The following league standings for teams ranked by won/lost record for selected sports and leagues was compiled Friday, Oct. 10.