Phil Anastasia
Philly Inquirer
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St. Joseph’s Prep trounces Central York, 62-13, to capture third straight state championship
The Hawks took a 38-7 halftime lead against the previously undefeated District 3 champions as quarterback Kyle McCord and receivers Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Cooper, and Sahmir Hagans dominated. → Read More
St. Joseph’s Prep seniors chasing history vs. Central York in PIAA Class 6A championship game
The Hawks are on the brink of becoming the first football team from Philadelphia to win three state titles in a row, and the first large-class team to do it since Central Bucks West in 1997-99. → Read More
St. Joseph’s Prep builds huge lead, then holds off Souderton, 51-43, in state semifinal
With quarterback Kyle McCord throwing six first-half touchdown passes, the Hawks advanced to the PIAA Class 6A state final next Saturday against Central York at HersheyPark Stadium. → Read More
Bishop McDevitt, in its final year, faces powerhouse Southern Columbia in PIAA football semifinals
Three days after news that their school will close in June, versatile senior Joachim McElroy and the Royal Lancers will meet Southern Columbia, a legendary program riding a 58-game winning streak. → Read More
New Jersey high school winter sports season pushed back to January start
Basketball practices are now set to begin Jan. 11, with games on Jan. 26. Wrestlers won’t be permitted to practice until March 1 under new guidance based on COVID-19 concerns. → Read More
PIAA moves forward with scheduled start of winter sports
Practices for winter sports such as basketball can begin Friday if local districts approve interscholastic competition. Philadelphia high schools are likely to be sidelined at least until Jan. 1. → Read More
Jalen White powered Souderton football team to first district title
After breaking his thumb in the opener and worrying that his career was over, the speedy running back has returned with a fury and led the Big Red to unprecedented heights. → Read More
High school sports forced into waiting game due to new COVID-19 restrictions
The St. Joseph's Prep vs. Souderton football game, and other state semifinals, still are on for this weekend, but winter sports could be in jeopardy with new guidance from health officials. → Read More
Southeastern Pennsylvania football rankings: Souderton takes its shot at the king
Fresh off the program's first District 1 title, the Big Red will meet the two-time defending state-champion Hawks in the state semifinals. → Read More
Souderton beats Pennridge, 31-17, for District 1 Class 6A football title
Seniors Jacob Horton and Jalen White led the Big Red to their first district championship and a berth in the state semifinals vs. St. Joseph's Prep. → Read More
Rick Brunson changes course, returns as Camden basketball coach
A former NBA player and coach, Brunson has been Camden’s coach for one season. He led the Panthers to a 29-1 record in 2019-20, including a season-ending, 25-game winning streak. → Read More
Germantown Academy and Penn Charter renew their 134-year-old rivalry, the nation’s oldest
The oldest continuously played prep school football rivalry in the country nearly saw its streak that dates back to 1887 broken by the coronavirus. → Read More
Rick Brunson resigns as Camden basketball coach
The former Temple player and NBA player and coach led the Panthers for one season, compiling a 29-1 record before the team was sidelined by the coronavirus outbreak. → Read More
Band of ‘brothers’ carried La Salle through special football season
Four standout linemen who have been together since grade school formed the foundation for a team that endured tragedy and ended Philadelphia Catholic League play with triumph. → Read More
Nick Lamey sets pace for Archbishop Carroll football in PIAA playoffs
The versatile senior, a standout as a quarterback, defensive back, and punter, sparked the Patriots to the first PIAA state playoff victory in program history. → Read More
Southeastern Pennsylvania football rankings: Strange twists in strange season
Undefeated and seventh-ranked Bonner-Prendergast's elimination from state tournament because of coronavirus case underscores the thin ice on which all top teams are skating. → Read More
Gavin Daly, dominant defense power La Salle past Archbishop Wood
The senior quarterback ran for three touchdowns, and the Explorers' defense added a score on its own in the clash of Philadelphia Catholic League Class 6A powers. → Read More
Nick Lamey, Malachi Hansen lead Archbishop Carroll to Class 3A playoff victory
Lamey passed for three touchdowns and ran for another, and Hansen caught a touchdown pass in the 34-28 win over New Hope-Solebury. It was the first PIAA playoff win in program history. → Read More
Bonner-Prendergast football team bounced from Pa. state tournament by coronavirus
“It’s such a tough day for our guys,” Bonner coach Jack Muldoon said. “These kids, they’ve been through so much. I don’t know how many more gut punches they can take.” → Read More
Archbishop Carroll replaces Neumann Goretti in PIAA Class 3A football playoffs
The Patriots take the place of the Saints, who will be unable to compete in the playoffs because of a positive coronavirus case. → Read More