By Matt Smith
The Philadelphia Catholic League is loaded again.
For the first time in history, three PCL teams captured PIAA championships last March: Archbishop Wood (Class 4A) Cardinal O’Hara (5A) and West Catholic (2A). No one should be surprised if three or more teams from the best high school conference in Pennsylvania go on to win PIAA championships in 2022.
Delaware County’s three Catholic League squads are primed for success.
Cardinal O’Hara returns three of its five starters from a 15-4 team that won a PIAA state championship, including 6-foot-2 senior forward Maggie Doogan, the reigning Daily Times Player of the Year. The Richmond commit was brilliant in the state final against Chartiers Valley and finished her junior campaign averaging 14 points and eight rebounds per game.