Penncrest’s Walsh determined to make up for lost time
PHILADELPHIA >> Claire Walsh hasn’t had the sophomore season she expected, nor the one her tremendous freshman campaign portended. Much of that owed to...
Butler’s spark prolongs Carroll’s Mastery of states berths
PHILADELPHIA >> In the one-and-done universe of play-in basketball, Paul Romanczuk understood Wednesday that one extra boost might be all it took to salvage...
Cavaliere, Cougars find groove against Ridley
ASTON >> The 70-plus degree weather outside gave no indication of late winter, but there was a sign of the season inside Ice Works...
Chevalier, Webb send Springfield faithful home happy
SPRINGFIELD >> Springfield basketball coach Kevin McCormick was happy to see the school’s student body well-represented in the stands as the Cougars hosted Wissahickon...
Defensive tenacity sends Penncrest past Great Valley, into District 1-5A title game
PHILADELPHIA >> The old adage that defense wins championships could certainly apply to Penncrest’s 41-33 victory over Great Valley on Wednesday night at Temple’s...
Radnor pounds Penn Wood, earns berth in state tourney
RADNOR >> There was a lot of talk before Radnor hosted Penn Wood in a PIAA District 1 Class 5A play-back game in the...
D’Ambrosio’s lockdown ‘D’ the key in Springfield romp
LOWER MERION >> Jordan D’Ambrosio keeps coming up with ways to inspire Springfield with her lockdown defense. It’s her coverage skills that have made...
Episcopal’s depth stands out en route to Easterns title
LANCASTER >> One by one, seniors like Maddie O’Reilly and Sally Stockett filed through the guard of honor prepared by the Episcopal Academy boys...
Leicht’s touch helped push O’Hara to the top
PHILADELPHIA >> Chris Genther has a favorite story to tell about senior guard Lauren Leicht. Genther, the longtime assistant coach at Cardinal O’Hara, recalls...
Smith: For O’Hara, ultimate goal already realized
PHILADELPHIA >> Finally, the void is filled. After a four-year absence, Cardinal O’Hara returned to the Palestra Monday night. At long last, this team...