Marple Newtown’s ‘statement’ win hands Ridley historic loss
RIDLEY >> A bit of history went down Friday night at Phil Marion Field. But it wasn’t the kind to which Ridley fans have...
Healthy Perrins leads Strath Haven to rout of Marple
NETHER PROVIDENCE >> A year ago Tuesday, Nate Perrins wasn’t enjoying his day much. On Sept. 12, 2016, Perrins went under the knife to...
Episcopal’s Barlee runs away with weekly MVP honors
Episcopal Academy’s DeeWil Barlee was feeling down on himself at halftime of Episcopal Academy’s nonleague game against Conwell-Egan last Saturday. Barlee, who played every...
Garnet Valley bends, but Ciarrocchi puts brakes on Ridley
RIDLEY TWP. >> When Garnet Valley defensive lineman Josh Ciarrocchi conferenced with his position coaches at halftime Friday, they went over the usual talking...
Central League coaches’ players of the week for Sept. 1-2
The following players were selected most deserving players of the week for Sept. 1-2, as chosen by Central League coaches. Quarterback Jake Ruane (Haverford),...
Blair, Haverford tough it out in defensive battle
RIDLEY TWP. >> All Trey Blair did in the final three minutes of Friday night’s Central League game was break up a potential touchdown...
Ridley’s Layden sends message after receiving coach’s text
RIDLEY TWP. >> Nick Layden looked down at his phone a few hours before Friday night’s game. As the phone vibrated, signaling an incoming...
Five Games to Watch: Interboro, Strath Haven try to top last year’s classic
Many coaches will tell you that one scrimmage isn’t enough. When the PIAA shortened the high school football season in 2016, teams were left...
Hero Bowl notebook: Time proved right for change in clock
MARPLE >> When Delco coaches formed a consensus that the format of the Hero Bowl required tweaking, several veterans in the coaching fraternity decided...
Hero Bowl: Ngaima, Del Val ‘teammates’ leave West stars in dust in
MARPLE TWP. >> For all their clashes on autumn Fridays, one might expect members of the Del Val League to be at each other’s...