Methacton plays the long game, beats Harriton for Kennedy’s first win
FAIRVIEW VILLAGE >> It may have been the longest first-win game of Brian Kennedy’s coaching career. Kennedy’s debut with the Methacton program — its...
Pope John Paul II cuts down Carroll 43-14 in season opener
CONSHOHOCKEN >> About the only thing the Pope John Paul II players need to focus is singing more on-key when they serenade their fans...
Mercury Week 1 Preview: Many new rivals and a border battle kicks off local football season
It’s gone by several classifications over the years. Non-league game. Thanksgiving Day matchup. Pioneer Athletic Conference non-divisional clash. Through it all, Boyertown vs. Upper...
Mercury Football Preview: Reenergized Owen J. Roberts has eyes on playoff push
Avrey Grimm made his presence known at Wildcat Stadium last fall. The Owen J. Roberts running back emerged as one of the Pioneer Athletic...
Mercury Football Preview: Phantoms look to open it up in Ciarlello’s 2nd year
The 2020 football season was one of significant gyrations for Phoenixville. The program first followed the school district’s decision to not participate due to...
Mercury Football Preview: After spring season, Norristown welcomes quick turnaround
It could arguably qualify as one of the shortest off-seasons a high school sports team has ever experienced. When the Norristown Area School District...
Mercury Football Preview: PJP hoping to carry success of unusual 2020 into this season
They’re looking to play a traditionally normal season … or a reasonably good facsimile. The Pope John Paul II players had a highly unusual...
Mercury Football Preview: Senior quartet looking to turn tide for Boyertown
It’s a double-decker challenge Boyertown faces in its preparation for the 2021 season. The Bears, like other teams in southeastern Pennsylvania, find themselves working...
Mercury Football Preview: Plethora of 2020’s statistical stars return this season
Being a statistical leader always ranks high in football circles. Even more so when accomplished during a season like the one local high-school programs...
Mercury All-Area: Daniel Boone’s Cassner tosses way to states, helps Blazers softball team there too
Competing in two high-school sports? A very common occurrence. Competing in two sports during the same season? Not as common, but it has already...