By Josh Verlin Half of the 128 teams who started off last weekend with Pennsylvania state title hopes are gone, with 16 left in each of the state’s four classifications for the second round that takes place over the…
Sharkey gets Carroll off to a quick start
By Jack McCaffery As with any lengthy, single-elimination sports endeavor, Archbishop Carroll had no idea Saturday where, how or when its PIAA Class AAA boys basketball effort would end. The Patriots were certain, though, of how it should start.…
Without Hill, Delco Christian’s resilience has been remarkable
By Matthew DeGeorge There’s a slight look of resignation on Jordan Parks’ face when the question is lobbed his way Friday at Council Rock South High School. After two straight games — the two most important of the year…
Aflakpui injured but never absent for Carroll
By Matthew DeGeorge Even when his arrival isn’t heralded by the metallic click-clack of crutches, Ernest Aflakpui rarely succeeds in being inconspicuous. With his knee still housed in a hefty, hinged knee brace nearly four months after surgery…
Sharkey gets Carroll off to a quick start
By Jack McCaffery As with any lengthy, single-elimination sports endeavor, Archbishop Carroll had no idea Saturday where, how or when its PIAA Class AAA boys basketball effort would end. The Patriots were certain, though, of how it should start.…
Penncrest puts up a fight in loss to Williams Penn
By Colin Snyder William Penn tried to slam the door shut on Penncrest in Saturday afternoon’s PIAA Class AAAA boys basketball tourney first-round game. The problem was, Penncrest wasn’t quite ready for its Cinderella postseason to end. But after…