Sports
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.
Ryan girls, La Salle boys win PCL, District 12 swimming titles
John KnebelsSports Columnist Ryan dethrones Wood, La Salle wins 22nd consecutive Catholic League championship Bring your emotions to the block, and leave your heart in the pool. That was the motto for the girls swim team at Archbishop Ryan High School this year. In a riveting display of grit, determination and flat-out athleticism last weekend, […]
O’Hara, West win indoor track titles
John KnebelsSports Columnist Indoor track meets usually have a maximum of two teams that vie for first place. That wasn’t the case in the Catholic League championship Feb. 14 at Lehigh University. Four boys’ teams accrued enough points to, on most days, emerge victorious. However, when the final statistics from 16 events were tallied, Cardinal […]
La Salle takes hold of wrestling title
North falls in last-ever match to defending champ By John Knebels, Sports ColumnistSince it was announced back in September that North Catholic High School would be closing its doors at the end of the school year, sentimentalists have been rooting for the Falcons’ athletic teams to punctuate their sterling reputation with appropriate aplomb. On Feb. […]