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Boys: Chichester leaning on Sayed to lead the way to successful year

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Mazen Sayed (above) and Chichester beat Council Rock North on Monday night. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

By Josh Verlin

When Clyde Jones started working with Mazen Sayed six years ago, he knew he was working with his future point guard. It wasn’t long after Jones had resigned from his position at Girard College and took the head job at Chichester that he met Sayed, whose older brother Adam was on Jones’ first Chi squads, and it was clear that the younger brother was one to watch.

“We always knew,” the Eagles’ sixth-year coach said. “He’s been our point guard since freshman year — I didn’t give it to him, I wanted him to earn it, I wanted to see him dominate the JV level and so it took him some time, but once he got it…”

Now Mazen Sayed is leading the way for a senior-laden Chichester, which has eyes on a successful season after achieving something of a breakthrough a year ago. He’s their leading scorer and leads the team in minutes, steals and assists, and their no-doubt most valuable player, traits he all showed during a 50-39 win over Council Rock North on Monday night.

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Girls: Cardinal O’Hara hoping She Got Game experience pays off

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Molly Rullo (above, in March) had 15 points in Saturday’s loss. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

By Liam O’Murchu

Cardinal O’Hara began their defense of their PIAA 5A state championship with a 58-53 loss to the Cannon School (NC) on Saturday afternoon at the She Got Game Classic in Springfield, Virginia. O’Hara graduated three crucial players from the state championship squad in Maggie Doogan (Richmond), Sydni Scott (Marshall), and Annie Welde (Villanova) and returns this year with a much younger team.

But the youth of the squad is something that they are leaning into. Although this year’s squad may not have the height and experience last year’s team did, they make up for it elsewhere.

“Last year, we were six-foot-[tall] almost across the whole board,” head coach Chrissie Doogan said. “So we had a lot of length, a lot of height. We wouldn’t have gotten out-rebounded like we did today last year. But this year’s team is probably quicker and just as scrappy.”

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Boys: Archbishop Carroll’s three-man backcourt coming together

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Jake West (above, in October) added 21 points in Carroll’s win. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

By Konner Metz

Francis Bowe isn’t exactly sure what word properly describes the play of Archbishop Carroll’s three starting guards, referring to senior Dean Coleman-Newsome, sophomore Jake West and freshman Ian Williams as a dangerous backcourt “triplet.”

After a 71-55 triumph over Germantown Academy on Saturday, three-headed monster might be a more accurate moniker. 

“I feel like at any time, all three of them can go off, two of the three [or] one of the three,” Bowe said. “But they’re all dangerous in their own way and they all try to make each other better.”

What the Patriots have to offer in the backcourt was on full display at West Chester University in Saturday’s first of three Inter-Ac vs. Catholic League matchups. Carroll (3-0) defeated GA (1-3) behind impressive performances from Williams (23 pts) and West (21 pts).

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Boys: Reggie Selden powers upstart Bonner-Prendie to 4-0 start

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Reggie Selden (above) had 20 points as Bonner-Prendergast improved to 4-0 on the season. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL

By Ty Daubert

It’s a season of significant change for Bonner-Prendergast boys’ basketball, and the moving parts have come together early for the Friars.

With first-year head coach Billy Cassidy — a former Friends’ Central and Neumann University standout — at the helm, Bonner is a transformed team, powered by three key additions in junior transfers Reggie Selden, Kevin Rucker Jr. and Nelson Lamizana. And the new core of Friars hoops has run out to a great start to the year.

“We’re doing good so far,” Selden said. “We know what we have to do, and I feel like now we just have to do it. We have all the pieces, and now we just have to put it together.”

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Boys: Jauregui’s buzzer-beater leads Strath Haven

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Haverford's Googie Seidman, seen in a game last year, scored 16 points Saturday in a win over Great Valley. (Pete Bannan - MediaNews Group).

Haverford’s Googie Seidman, seen in a game last year, scored 16 points Saturday in a win over Great Valley. (Pete Bannan – MediaNews Group).

Jaden Jauregui delivered in crunch time for Strath Haven boys basketball team Saturday.

The 6-2 senior guard hit the winning shot as time expired in regulation, propelling the Panthers to a 59-58 decision over Upper Merion.

Jauregui tallied a game-high 24 points. Jack Edwards drilled four 3-point field goals and finished with 14 points. Matt Jones netted seven points.

Delco Christian 62, Christian Academy 61 >> The host Knights nipped the Crusaders in the consolation game of their tip-off tournament. Caleb Jameson led the winners with 16 points and Luke Bushra dropped in 13. DC’s thrilling win Saturday came on the heels of Friday night’s close defeat to Atlantic Christian, 49-47. Jameson paced the Knights with 12 points.

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Girls: Archbishop Carroll loses close one

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Archbishop Carroll nearly claimed victory over a nationally ranked opponent at the She Got Game Classic in Springfield, Va.

Clovis West High (Calf.), which is ranked 25th in the country by MaxPreps, dealt Carroll a 50-45 setback.

Despite facing a suffocating press and physical man defense most of the game, the Patriots (0-2) trailed by two points late in the game. Brooke Wilson poured in 16 points. All-Delco Taylor Wilson netted 13 points and freshman Alexis Elberz chipped in with 11.

In other action from the She Got Game Classic:

Cannon (N.C.) 58, Cardinal O’Hara 53 >> The two-time defending PIAA Class 5A champion Lions lost their season opener. All-Delco Molly Rullo led with 15 points, Joanie Quinn tossed in 14 and Carly Coleman had 11.

In nonleague games:

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Girls: Kreydt steps up as Springfield (Delco.) wins Central opener

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Anabel Kreydt (above) has gone from role player to featured player as a senior. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

By Josh Verlin

Ky McNichol never has to worry about Anabel Kredyt dragging her teammates down.

“She never has a bad day,” the Springfield (Delco.) coach said of the Cougars’ senior. “She’s always happy — she’s always happy to be around the team, happy to be around the coaches, happy to be around her friends. She definitely makes basketball fun.”

More than just a friendly face, Kreydt is a key piece to Springfield’s success; the 5-foot-10 forward is a three-year starter, a team captain and part of the Cougars’ strong senior class. 

When Kreydt was starting for Springfield’s varsity as a sophomore, her job was simple: defend, and rebound. Those Cougars had Alexa Abbonzio and Rachel Conran, two 1,000-point scorers, and so Kreydt was able to keep it simple, offensive production not her priority. Even last year, on a team with no seniors, she was still focused on playing her role. 

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Girls: Berger helps Ridley to win over Upper Darby

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Peyton Berger’s 14-point effort led a balanced offensive attack for Ridley in Thursday’s 53-41 Central League victory over Upper Darby.

Kyla Carney added 10 points and Macie Clarke and Abbi Hinchey each tossed in nine for the Green Raiders, who led 41-14 at halftime. Berger had eight points in the opening quarter.

Sage Walters scored 12 points while Mia Wilson and Cameron Ross each tallied eight for the Royals.

Penncrest 44, Marple Newtown 18 >> Bailey Garrison scored 14 points – seven in each half – to pace the Lions, who outscored the Tigers, 34-8, after the first quarter. Kat Harding and Alex Bruce added seven points apiece.

Brooke Impriano had eight points for Marple.

Haverford 60, Lower Merion 24 >> The Fords put the game out of reach with a 27-7 run in the second quarter. Caroline Dotsey (11 rebounds) scored eight of her game-high 18 points in the stanza.

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Girls: Berger’s 14 help Ridley to victory over Upper Darby

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Haverford’s Caroline Dotsey, in action against Springfield last season, collected 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Fords to a 60-24 victory over Lower Merion. PETE BANNAN – MEDIANEWS GROUP FILE

Peyton Berger s 14-point effort led a balanced offensive attack for Ridley in Thursday’s 53-41 Central League victory over Upper Darby. Kyla Carney added 10 points and Macie Clarke and Abbi Hinchey each tossed in nine for the Green Raiders, who led 41-14 at halftime. Berger had eight points in the opening quarter. Sage Walters scored 12 points while Mia Wilson and Cameron Ross each tallied eight for the Royals.

Penncrest 44, Marple Newtown 18 » Bailey Garrison scored 14 points — seven in each half — to pace the Lions, who outscored the Tigers, 34-8, after the first quarter. Kat Harding and Alex Bruce added seven points apiece. Brooke Impriano had eight points for Marple.

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Weekend Preview (Dec. 9-11): Great Games at West Chester

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Archbishop Carroll and senior Dean Coleman-Newsome, above, are part of the Catholic League vs. Inter-Ac slate at West Chester on Saturday. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

By Josh Verlin

Lots going on this weekend in the city’s hoops scene, including a pair of great boys’ doubleheaders at West Chester University, while many of the area’s top girls’ teams are down at the She Got Game Classic in Washington D.C./Virginia. 

Here’s a closer look at the sextet at WCU this weekend as well as links to the full boys’ and girls’ schedules and other games of note (high school and City 6) in the area this weekend:

(click on this link for details on the games this weekend)