By Matt DeGeorge There’s no need for hushed tones or minced words. There’s an obvious reality that pervades Archbishop Carroll’s workouts. “It’s the same story as last year. We haven’t won anything yet,’ senior guard Joe Mostardi said Wednesday. “I…
History of Chester vs Carlisle
By Dave Burman, 105.5 WCHX radio 1958-59 ———– Chester 88, Carlisle 66 state quarterfinals (March 14th). Chester lost to Farrell in state championship game, 76-66 1982-83 ———- Chester 79, Carlisle ( Jeff Lebo as a soph) 74 (2 OT) state…
New faces were the spark in Chester’s win
By Matt DeGeorge Larry Yarbray doesn’t shy away from the truth about his team’s past. There were times this season when the cupboard appeared too bare, the weight of history felt too hefty, the outlook too cloudy to adhere to…
Sturdivant steps up for Chester as it roars back for district title
By Matt DeGeorge The four fingers held aloft by the Chester players and coaching staff Friday night at Villanova University had a clear meaning. They weren’t pointing skyward for the fourth-quarter domination the Clippers put on display Friday. They weren’t…
Chester rallies to win district
By Rick O’Brien Trailing for most of Friday night’s PIAA District 1 Class AAAA boys’ basketball final against Pennsbury, Chester rallied down the stretch, with its pressure defense paving the way, to claim top honors for the fourth consecutive year.…
Defense helped Chester fight out of a corner
By Jack McCaffery Along its decades-long journey to high school basketball dominance, Chester High has encountered, then solved, just about everything. Friday at Villanova, it was down to eight minutes to continue that tradition. From a first-half avalanche of three-point…