Frustrating first half, shocking goal put Penncrest out
MANHEIM TWP. >> With a little sheepishness, Maddie Carper discussed her thought process over the ball in the 18th minute Tuesday night. The Manheim...
Radnor’s versatility should have sway at states
EAST WHITELAND >> In an up-and-down regular season, Radnor authored arguably its most complete performance Sept. 27, a 3-0 throttling of Strath Haven. Fast...
Villa Joseph Marie captures sixth straight District 1 championship (VIDEOS)
PHOENIXVILLE – In its District 1 Class AAA championship battle with No 3 seed Penncrest, top- seeded Villa Joseph Marie (VJM) waited a while...
Higgins’ heads-up goal in double OT lifts Penncrest
MIDDLETOWN >> With a couple of concussions in her past, Penncrest’s Tara Higgins tries to limit how much she heads the ball. A fleet-of-foot...
Strath Haven’s King repeats as All-Central MVP
For a second straight season, Strath Haven forward Lizzie King finished with 13 goals. But this year, the senior added 12 assists to her...
Strath Haven repeats thanks to Hotham’s surprise
NETHER PROVIDENCE >> Margot Hotham’s first reaction was sheepish surprise Tuesday night. For 53 minutes, her Strath Haven team had pressured Springfield but couldn’t...
Sorrentino’s two goals count for Carroll
Bella Sorrentino scored twice, and Kelli-Ann Matey set up older sister Rachel Matey for the third tally as Archbishop Carroll outlasted Bonner & Prendergast,...
Cropper’s best save timed perfectly for Penncrest
MIDDLETOWN >> With a resigned nod, Miranda Cropper concurs on the description of the first goal she surrendered Tuesday. “Yeah, it’s regrettable,” the Penncrest...
Whitaker breaks Ridley’s resolve as Springfield leaves it late
For 70-plus minutes, Ridley’s Sydney Zimmerman kept the Green Raiders in the game with her 10 saves. But Bridget Whitaker finally broke the deadlock...
Girls Soccer Super 7, Sept. 26
For my other soccer beatwriting pursuit Sunday, I opined a bit on what soccer draws can signify, so much and so little at the...