By: Matt DeGeorge Henry Miller knew this year was going to be a test. The Delco Christian senior knew coming into the season what his team had lost from last year’s PIAA Class A qualifying team. He knew that however…
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Strath Haven gets something to celebrate against Brandywine
Strath Haven’s boys basketball team hadn’t had much reason to celebrate this season before Monday’s nonleague game. In the throes of a rebuilding season, the Panthers had only one victory on their ledger. At the Concord (Del.) Classic, the…
Carroll is King in Erie
Derrick Jones’ 18 points and 10 rebounds helped fuel Archbishop Carroll to a 64-38 triumph over St. Rita’s in the championship of the Burger King Classic at Gannon University in Erie. The Patriots became the fifth Philadelphia-area team in the…
Bonner-Prendergast can’t break through in loss to West Catholic
By: Matthew De George Josh Townsend wasn’t happy with his performance Wednesday. The West Catholic forward was limited to just one rebound by Roman Catholic, the top-ranked Class AAA team in the state, in the Burrs’ last game. That meant…
Jolaoso, Alikakos power Episcopal Academy
Mike Jolaoso scored a team-high 14 points, and Nick Alikakos chipped in 12 as Episcopal Academy controlled a back-and-forth game in the second half to get by Penn Charter, 46-41, in Inter-Ac play. Chris McNeal added nine points, and Connor…
Green’s return a boost for Upper Darby
By Matthew De George Torey Green knew where he wanted to be last year. As the Upper Darby boys basketball team made a run to the PIAA Tournament, Green was there every step of the way. He wasn’t on the…
Academy Park’s swift start leads it to win over Glen Mills
Academy Park used a stifling full-court press in the opening quarter to assume control on the way to a 76-67 victory over Glen Mills in a Del Val League matchup Thursday. The Knights forced the Battlin’ Bulls into a slew…
Jones, Tilghman fuel Archbishop Carroll’s fast start
Derrick Jones and Austin Tilghman made sure Archbishop Carroll got back on the winning track after Sunday’s loss to Roman Catholic. Jones and Tilghman scored six points each in the first quarter to propel the Patriots to a 62-43 Catholic…
Penncrest’s Casanova delivers from the line in OT win
Ben Casanova was fouled going after an offensive rebound and sank both free throws in the final seconds of overtime, lifting host Penncrest over Harriton, 52-51, Tuesday night in a Central League thriller. Rahmi Halaby had 19 points and…
Anderson, Haverford School hang on for a win
By: Dennis Deitch The Haverford School basketball program knows there has been years when it had the best player in the Inter-Ac League, years when it had the most overall talent. But all of that is recruiting jibba-jabba if the…