Sports
Three local Catholic schools win state baseball titles
Dominant pitching and plenty of drama led La Salle (class AAAA), John Paul II (AAA) and Devon Prep (A) to the PIAA championships this month. Each of the teams might not have expected their seasons to go so far, let alone end so well.
He’s bringing his swing to Boston
Neumann-Goretti first baseman Josh Ockimey, who hit .411 for his career with the Saints, signed a contract to begin playing ball in the Boston Red Sox organization. Meanwhile, other Catholic League teams are still vying for the state baseball title, while the softball season ended for two other teams.
In Rio, a light and sound display welcomes World Cup
SAO PAULO (CNS) -- Hours before the kickoff of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil welcomed the 32 teams competing in the global soccer event with a special program and a reminder of Pope Francis' advice about sports.
There’s one thing the pope wants you do to: Win!
Pope Francis told athletes to "Put yourself in the game with others and with God; don't settle for a mediocre 'tie,' give it your all, spending your life on the thing that really matters and lasts forever." He urged them to live life the same way they play sports: Don't hog the ball and keep it fun.
Phillies might want to restock pitching staff with Saints
Neumann-Goretti, one of four local Catholic high schools playing in the state baseball playoffs, have used lights-out pitching and defense to record shutouts in five of their 10 postseason games.
In NBA wager, archbishops pledge donations to local charities
MIAMI (CNS) -- As the NBA finals got underway, once again pitting the Miami Heat against the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski placed a friendly bet with San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller.
Neumann-Goretti stays the championship course, wins another baseball title
The Saints topped rival Roman Catholic twice in three days by a combined score of 22-1 to emerge convincingly as this year’s Catholic League champ. It was N-G's third title in four years and fourth in the past six.
Archbishop Ryan, after dominating a talented Catholic League, wins softball crown
The Ragdolls beat Lansdale Catholic 5-0 to win the championship May 22. They had dedicated their season to their coach who died in February from cancer, and they are convinced he was the source of heavenly tears that deluged the victory celebration.
Neumann-Goretti forces championship game against Roman
Since Roman Catholic seized the winner's bracket in the Catholic League's double-elimination baseball playoffs, Neumann-Goretti will follow its 11-1 win over the Roman Wednesday for a rematch against the Cahillites today for all the marbles.
Catholic League softball, baseball seasons rounding third toward home
Four high-scoring girls teams are hopeful for a championship. Meanwhile Roman Catholic, after a dismal season last year, has played itself onto the doorstep of a boys title.