In states return, Academy Park unfazed by Roman Catholic challenge
It’s been 17 years since Academy Park last qualified for the PIAA Tournament, long enough that a significant portion of its roster wasn’t yet...
Doubters motivated Carroll’s return to big stage
RADNOR >> Josh Sharkey and his fellow seniors heard the whispers as soon as the school year started. They knew who was gone from...
Delco Christian stifled by Phil-Mont’s dogged defense
NORTHAMPTON TWP. >> All season, Delco Christian has been a study in perseverance — through injuries, suspensions and myriad suboptimal predicaments. Try as they...
EA hangs tough against tall, talented Westtown
PHILADELPHIA >> Craig Conlin acknowledged that trying to break down Westtown School was a tall order Friday afternoon. Try as he might, the Episcopal...
Underdog Delco Christian looks to reprise role in title game
With the benefit of hindsight, instances of promise were obvious in Delco Christian’s up-and-down season. Few shone as brightly as the Jan. 6 encounter...
Seasoned Clippers back in their comfort zone
PHILADELPHIA >> In the postgame tranquility beneath the Liacouras Center Tuesday night, Stanley Davis required only a matter-of-fact inflection. “Chester is back,” the senior...
Davis brings new level of leadership to Chester
PHILADELPHIA >> Nearly 14 months ago, Chester’s 2014-15 boys basketball season crumpled to the ground against Plymouth Whitemarsh. Without Khaleeq Campbell, who tore his...
Sudan sets tone as Chester rips Ridley
PHILADELPHIA >> A junior by age and a battle-hardened veteran by reputation, Jamar Sudan grasped quickly the gameplan points the Chester coaching staff were...
Local favorites Ridley, Chester belong on Temple’s big stage
Every February, the District One seeding committee receives its fair share of criticism for the placement of teams in its most prestigious event. Occasionally...
Harkins hoping to maintain hot hand for Delco Christian
NEWTOWN SQUARE >> Wyatt Harkins’ historic Friday night traced its roots to 10 days earlier. The do-everything Delco Christian guard was still stewing, in...