Rafiq Maqbool — The Associated Press
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The Academy Park girls tennis team celebrated its 11th consecutive Del Val League title Thursday with a 5-0 victory over Penn Wood.
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![The senior left fielder, who batted .492 with only two strikeouts in 51 at bats last year, receiving second team All-Main Line softball honors, is off to a fine start this spring, garnering hits in her first seven at bats. Villa Maria head coach Bill Miller said, “Emma is not the rah, rah type but rather leads by example and allows her play on the field to speak loudly for her. She is a dominant force, whether in left field or in the batter’s box. She is loved by her teammates.” Off the field, Trainer participates in Peer Ministry and the […]](https://www.delcotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EmmaTrainer.jpg.jpeg?w=258 "The senior left fielder, who batted .492 with only two strikeouts in 51 at bats last year, receiving second team All-Main Line softball honors, is off to a fine start this spring, garnering hits in her first seven at bats. Villa Maria head coach Bill Miller said, “Emma is not the rah, rah type but rather leads by example and allows her play on the field to speak loudly for her. She is a dominant force, whether in left field or in the batter’s box. She is loved by her teammates.” Off the field, Trainer participates in Peer Ministry and the […]")
![The senior and third-year captain, a two-time All-Friends Schools League tennis selection, has a 7-1 record at first singles this spring. Last year, he was a PAISAA state tournament semifinalist and Friends School League champion. The past two years, he has compiled an 18-3 regular season record (as of March 31). Friends’ Central boys’ tennis head coach Tony Patarino said, “I’ve never seen a kid improve more over four years than Luke. He’s probably the most coachable player I’ve had in my six years here. His work ethic and attitude influences everyone on the team. He makes us better.” […]](https://www.delcotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LukeCilli.jpg?w=211 "The senior and third-year captain, a two-time All-Friends Schools League tennis selection, has a 7-1 record at first singles this spring. Last year, he was a PAISAA state tournament semifinalist and Friends School League champion. The past two years, he has compiled an 18-3 regular season record (as of March 31). Friends’ Central boys’ tennis head coach Tony Patarino said, “I’ve never seen a kid improve more over four years than Luke. He’s probably the most coachable player I’ve had in my six years here. His work ethic and attitude influences everyone on the team. He makes us better.” […]")