Sports
Archbishop Wood girls prove they’re best in Pa.
By John KnebelsSports Columnist Basketball doesn’t sell tickets because spectators enjoy watching defense. But as just about any veteran coach will preach, playing defense might not be pretty, but it is the key ingredient to winning. The girls’ basketball team from Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster concurs. Although they endured longer-than-comfortable streaks of inept […]
Saints bring state hoops title to South Philly
John KnebelsSports Columnist A passing comment wasn’t meant for dissecting. More than anything else, it was just food for thought. Then Carl Arrigale starting thinking about it. “You know,” he said, “when you put it that way.” Neumann-Goretti edged Chartiers Valley 65-63 in the PIAA Class AAA state championship March 26 at Penn State University’s […]
They’ve got spirit: Carroll’s champion cheerleaders
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer RADNOR – The cheerleaders at Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor could shout it from the rooftop: they are champions. The Patriots recently secured a national varsity cheerleading title and grand champion titles in varsity and junior varsity spanisions of the Philadelphia Catholic League Cheerleading Competition. Tateana Turner, […]
Cardinal O’Hara wins Flyers Cup
John KnebelsSports Columnist On a picture perfect Sunday afternoon, Cardinal O’Hara High School’s ice hockey team accomplished something that the Philadelphia Flyers haven’t in 35 years. It won the Cup. While a Stanley Cup would be appreciated by the majority of local fans, O’Hara’s fans have absolutely no complaints that the “Cup” was the Flyers […]
Little Flower wins third straight bowling title
John KnebelsSports Columnist Bowling always has been, is now and probably always will be considered a leisurely activity. Little Flower junior Ashley Sipos understands that. But to those out there who think that bowling is an easy sport to master, Sipos has some advice. Think again. “When they see how hard it is to be […]
North’s Catholic league bowling title bittersweet
John KnebelsSports Columnist As North Catholic’s bowling team prepared for the season, some of the players were sitting around acknowledging its particular importance. If time was ever of the essence, this was it. In June, North Catholic will be closing its doors for good. “It was special for the seniors in one way, and for […]
Neumann-Goretti tops Carroll boys in PCL final
John KnebelsSports Columnist Mark Squilla faced a dilemma four years ago after graduating from South Philadelphia’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. He had exhibited enough basketball prowess to play in the Catholic League, but if he attended nearby Neumann-Goretti High School making the team wouldn’t be guaranteed. In Monday night’s Catholic League championship amid […]
Carroll en route to defend state title
By John KnebelsSports Columnist Great basketball teams have a way of separating themselves from the pack. It’s not only having the consistent ability of orchestrating sudden bursts of scoring that turns a tenuous edge into a suddenly comfortable double-digit lead. It’s taking care of the ball and waiting patiently for high percentage shots. It’s boxing […]
Defending state champ Carroll advances to semis
Archbishop Carroll’s Vince Mostardi goes in for a layup against Archbishop Wood’s Doug Macrone during Carroll’s 61-38 victory in the Catholic League quarterfinals Feb. 20 at Archbishop Ryan. At press time, Carroll was set to face La Salle in the semifinals Feb. 24.
Ryan beats Prendie in CL quarterfinals
Archbishop Ryan’s Jess Koci battles Archbishop Prendergast’s defense during the Catholic League quarterfinals Feb. 19 at Ryan. Ryan won 53-36 and will face Archbishop Wood tonight in the semifinals.