Geoghegan: locals holding on to dwindling hope that season isn’t finished
At Unionville, head coach Chris Cowles wrapped up Thursday’s basketball practice with a pizza party normally associated with the end of the season. Over...
Hurricane force: Villa Maria advances to state quarterfinals
Marple Township >> Villa Maria Academy earned a 56-44 win against a tall, athletic Mastery Charter North squad Wednesday in the second round of...
Battle-hardened Villa Maria cruises in first round of states
Being a regular participant in 14 of the last 15 state tournaments — as well as playing in a difficult league and district —...
Tough first round assignments for local teams in PIAA Playoffs
EAST WHITELAND – Four Chester County basketball squads have earned berths into the upcoming PIAA Girls Playoffs. That’s the good news. The prospects for...
Ryan, Villa Maria rebound to edge Pottsgrove in 5A playback, earn spot in states
MALVERN >> The Villa Maria girls basketball started Tuesday’s game like a team appropriately motivated after having its District 1 title defense discontinued four...
Mount St. Joseph regains composure, finishes strong against Villa Maria
WILLISTOWN >> Mount St. Joseph Academy’s fast start to the fourth quarter against Villa Maria Friday night gave hope for an easy win in...
Villa Maria handles Academy Park, rolls into rematch with the Mount
MALVERN >> Villa Maria wasn’t about to be caught looking ahead. Even in the playoffs with the season on the line, teams can be...
Downingtown East, Great Valley lead Chesco contingent into district playoffs
WEST CHESTER >> Eight girls basketball teams from Chester County have earned a berth into the upcoming District 1 Tournament. And even though none...
Villa Maria’s Maddie Ladd is Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week
A junior, Ladd was a PIAA state consolation finalist in the 100 back as a freshman and sophomore; successfully defended her title in the...
St. Basil uses strong start to top Villa Maria in AACA semifinals
SPRINGFIELD >> Once Denae Carter turned a steal into a layup, St. Basil Academy’s girls basketball team was off and running. It took nearly...