Archbishop Wood High School boys’ basketball team has big plans for this season, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Vikings, led by Miami-bound senior guard Jalil Bethea, the reigning Catholic League MVP, has set its sights on winning a Philadelphia Catholic League, a feat last achieved in 2021.

Bethea enters the new season with an impressive 1,047 career points, which places him in a good position to become the school’s all-time leading scorer. The current record is held by two-time Catholic League MVP Rahsool Diggins who achieved 1,533 career points while at Wood.

“My expectation for this team is to get everyone better,” said Bethea. “I put a lot of trust in my teammates. I feel I have a lot of underrated teammates. We have great players.”

Bethea was a member of the team when the Vikings won the Catholic League title in 2021. This time, however, he will be expected to be a leader.

“He is a remarkable player, one of the best ever,” said coach John Mosco. “He can lead us to the promised land.”

Read more about the Archbishop Wood boys’ basketball team in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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