Radnor players celebrate after defeating Gwynedd Mercy, 48-33, for the District 1 Class 5A title at Hollinger Field House on Tuesday night. PETE BANNAN — MEDIANEWS GROUP
By Matt Smith
From the opening tip at Hollinger Fieldhouse Tuesday night, Radnor played with a poise and intensity that made one thing clear: This team wouldn’t be happy leaving without a championship.
Riding the same confidence that has characterized their postseason run, the No. 2 Raptors took control early against top-seeded Gwynedd Mercy, buoyed by a suffocating defensive performance. At one point in the first half, the Monarchs went nearly five minutes without even attempting a shot.
Radnor’s relentless pressure held Gwynedd Mercy to just eight first-half points, and despite a brief surge in the third quarter, the Raptors never wavered. By the final buzzer, Radnor had earned a commanding 48-33 victory, claiming the program’s second District 1 title and first since 2014.
A defining trait of Radnor’s championship run has been its balanced attack. No single player has carried the scoring load, and Tuesday was no different. Sophomore Caroline Quinn stepped up with a major impact off the bench, following in the footsteps of fellow sophomore Bree Simpson, who starred in the Raptors’ semifinal win over Villa Maria.
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