Sports
Catholic schools win two state football championships
Archbishop Wood captured the PIAA Class AAA football title over the weekend, while St. Joseph's Prep won the class AAAA championship. Both schools defeated other Catholic high schools in the state finals, and in similar fashion with come-from-behind wins.
Prep, Wood playing for Catholic League, District 12 pride in state football semis
Two Catholic League champions will play in separate state semifinal games this Saturday. Should both the St. Joseph's Prep Hawks and Archbishop Wood Vikings emerge successful, it will provide significant evidence that this year’s Catholic League is the state’s all-around best conference.
Catholic football teams give thanks (mostly) during weekend games
Thanksgiving is not just a day for turkey and family but also morning football games. Roman Catholic, Father Judge and Archbishop Ryan all were thankful for earning victories Thursday morning, Nov. 28.
SJ Prep takes city championship, District AAAA title, by a whisker
St. Joseph's Prep scored 10 first-half points then hunkered down with a stingy all-around defensive effort to hold off a late comeback by Frankford High, which it defeated 10-7 for the PIAA District 12 Class AAAA victory Nov. 16.
Archbishop Wood gracious in lopsided District football win
For the sixth consecutive year, the Vikings seized the PIAA District 12 Class AAA title Saturday afternoon at Northeast High School. Although the Vikings said all the politically correct things afterward, this one was a thorough shellacking, a 52-8 victory over Public League champion Martin Luther King, that began immediately after the opening kickoff.
Seminarians seek support as they race in Philadelphia Marathon
Seminarians from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary are warming up to run in the Philadelphia Marathon and Half-Marathon races Sunday, Nov. 17, and are asking for help from friends. About 20 members of the “Race for Seminarians” team are running to raise financial support and awareness for the mission of the seminary and priestly vocations. [hotblock] […]
Roman Catholic basketball stars headed to Drexel, Penn State next fall
Roman Catholic High School announced Nov. 13 that two seniors and star basketball players, Rashann London and Shep Garner, will sign their letters of intent to attend Division I colleges in the fall. London intends to attend Drexel University and Garner expects to go to Penn State University.
Lansdale Catholic makes valiant run at state volleyball championship
Members of this year's Crusaders team, which included six seniors along with third year head coach Joann Pisch, have captured three PIAA District 12 championships, two Catholic League championships were looking for their first state championship.
Mother of Divine Providence girls take CYO volleyball title
The CYO girls varsity volleyball team of Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia, won the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s championship Sunday, Nov. 3. The team earlier captured the Region 21 championship, giving it a first-round bye in the archdiocesan tournament that took place Nov. 2-3. After defeating Holy Rosary, Plymough Meeting, in straight sets, […]
Previews and predictions: Catholic schools set for football finals
St. Joseph's Prep plays in the PIAA District 12 final on Saturday as does Archbishop Wood in the AAA city title. West Catholic goes for the AA city championship Friday night. Our sports columnist John Knebels fearlessly predicts the games' outcomes (for entertainment purposes only, of course.)