Private Problem, Public Debate: Competitive balance across the United States
This is a web bonus to our four-part series looking at the public-vs-private schools debate in the PIAA. Part 1 covers the disproportionate share...
DLN ALL-AREA: Field Hockey 1st, 2nd teams & honorable mention
COACH OF THE YEAR Megan Smyth, Conestoga Smyth led the Pioneers to a fourth consecutive, undefeated Central League title, a program-first District 1, Class...
Field Hockey: The All-Delco Team
First Team Makayla Gallen, Sr. F, Cardinal O’Hara Quinn Maguire, Sr. F, Notre Dame Corinne Zanolli, Sr. F, Episcopal Academy Hannah Nihill, Sr. F,...
Field hockey: Resilient West Chester East gives Crestwood a battle in PIAA quarterfinal
Emmaus – When West Chester East senior tri-captain Kelly Conlon scored off a deflection from teammate Nicole Fredericks early in the second half of...
Downingtown West races past O’Hara with second-half flurry
PHILADELPHIA >> The Downingtown West players had good memories when the Cardinal O’Hara team was mentioned as the Whippets’ first-round opponent in the PIAA...
Field hockey wrap-up: West Chester East comes back to beat District 11 champ
Just 13 minutes into its PIAA Class AA state field hockey tournament opener Tuesday evening, West Chester East trailed District 11 champion Southern Lehigh...
Woman-heavy class for Chesco Hall shows impact of Title IX
WEST CHESTER >> One evening 20-plus years ago during study hour, Coatesville teacher and girls’ basketball coach Renee Talley decided it was a good...
Unionville dethroned by CB West in District 1-AAA semis
EAST MARLBOROUGH >> Top-seeded Unionville had its chances. Plenty even. But after 82-plus minutes of game action, there will officially be a new Class...
Mount St. Joseph reaches District 1-AA final with win over West Chester East
PLYMOUTH >> There have not been too many upsets in the District 1-AA field hockey playoffs thus far this year as West Chester East...