Sports
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Holy Ghost Prep Hosts Basketball Program for People on the Spectrum
A program at Holy Ghost Prep School in Bensalem inspired by a student’s brother who had autism is having an impact on the community, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Around four years ago, Holy Ghost Prep senior John Burke founded the Junior Firebirds, a basketball clinic for special needs children.…
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Bucks County Leadership: Joe Watson, Former Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman
Joe Watson, the former defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who lives in Media with his wife Jamie, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about his childhood in British Columbia as the oldest of six brothers. He discussed his love of sports, from watching his first baseball game with his cousin in Michigan to getting recruited for the…
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A Montgomery County Native Is the Barber for Sports Stars, Including Travis Kelce
Pat Regan grew up in Rockledge and graduated from La Salle College High School, but these days he is living a glitzier life as the barber for sports stars, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Regan recently received a shoutout on an episode of the Kelce brothers’ podcast New Heights. Yes, Travis Kelce is…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News. The local qualifying event in Montgomery County will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette…
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Matt Engle’s Heroic Return Leads Central Bucks West to First Title Game Since 2018
Senior guard Matt Engle, who has been battling injury all season, has led Central Bucks West to its first title game appearance in the Suburban One League since 2018, writes Jared Leveson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This has been the team’s first winning season since 2020 and there are signs that the Bucks could make…
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Archbishop Wood Track Star Gary Martin Continues to Make History at the University of Virginia
Gary Martin, an Archbishop Wood graduate who became the first high schooler in Pennsylvania to run a sub-four-minute mile two years ago, continues to break records at the University of Virginia, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Warminster native set the school mile record last week at the Eagle Elite Invitational…
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Archbishop Wood Basketball Star Jalil Bethea Makes History as McDonald’s All-American Team Member
Warminster basketball star Jalil Bethea has risen from benchwarmer to a prodigy, reports Gabriella Galati for 6 ABC. The senior guard at Archbishop Wood High School has been named to the prestigious McDonald’s All-American team, making him the first player in the school’s history to achieve this honor. This distinction places him in…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Girls Flag Football League to Expand, Bring 27 More Teams to Philly
In the latest example of their endeavors to influence girls in sports, the Philadelphia Eagles will be expanding their Girls Flag Football League from 52 teams to 92 teams, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The Philadelphia league will increase from 38 teams to 65, while the South Jersey team will nearly double from 14…
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Senior Kirby Mooney Broke Several Records in His Four Years Leading William Tennent Basketball
Senior Kirby Mooney continues to break records as he leads the William Tennent basketball team to more victories in his last year playing for the Warminster school, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. On January 2, Mooney became the school’s boys basketball career scoring leader with 1,344 points with a free throw…
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Cabrini Coaches Face Uncertain Future After Villanova Purchase
When Villanova University decided to purchase Cabrini University, it changed the vibe on campus and left Cabrini coaches in limbo, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Some, like coaches Kate Pearson and Steve Coffer, have already found work elsewhere. Pearson spent 14 years as head women’s basketball coach. She’s now head women’s basketball coach…
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Top Spots to Catch the Super Bowl 2024 Action in Bucks County
The nation is buzzing with anticipation for Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII when the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are the best spots in Bucks County for watching the big game, according to Bucks Happening. For $75, enjoy an open bar…
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Council Rock North Basketball Star Champions Inclusivity Alongside Athletes with Disabilities
Frannie Boyle, a Council Rock North basketball player, is giving back to the community by volunteering at Athletes Helping Athletes, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. The nonprofit facilitates the connection between local athletes with disabilities and mainstream student-athletes. Boyle, whose brother Gavin was born with Down’s syndrome, started volunteering two years…
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Breaking New Ground: Pennsbury High Among Schools Pioneering Girls’ Wrestling in PA
Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills is a part of the recent wave of girls’ wrestling in Pennsylvania, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. As of the 2023-’24 season, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has sanctioned girls’ wrestling, heralding a significant shift towards gender equality in sports. This milestone is part of a…
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Penn’s Freshman Point Guard Developed Leadership On the Court By Home Experiences of Being the Eldest of 10
Mataya Gayle, freshman point guard for the University of Pennsylvania, is used to battling on the court and it’s something she developed by being the eldest of 10 siblings, writes Matthew Frank for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result of those experiences, Penn women’s basketball coach Mike McLaughlin often tries to get Gayle to think…
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As ‘Vocal Leader,’ Bensalem’s Charlie Robson Invaluable to Conwell Egan’s Wrestling Program
Conwell Egan Catholic High School senior Charlie Robson provides uncommon leadership for the school’s wrestling program, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I don’t know who yells more at practice, Charlie or myself,” said Conwell-Egan head wrestling coach Chuckie Connor. “He’s the guy that stays on everybody and makes sure they’re all…
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From Underdog to Varsity Victor: How Jackson Kean Defied the Odds at Pennsbury High
After struggling to crack the Falcons varsity roster for three years, Jackson Kean impressed Pennsbury head coach Phil Kealy with his perseverance and finally got the opportunity he has worked for so hard as a senior, writes Drew Markol for Bucks County Courier Times. “That’s the thing with Jackson,” said Kealy. “He’s a very talented…
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Bensalem High School Senior Amber Howard Excels on the Court and Canvas
Amber Howard, a Bensalem High School senior, is known both for her moves on the basketball court and her artistic talent, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. Howard has been one of the leading scorers in the Suburban One League for the last several seasons. She hit double digits in every game…
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Legendary Bucks County Coach Frank Sciolla Hits 500 Wins
Frank Sciolla, a legend in the Bucks County basketball community, added another milestone to his already impressive record last week by winning his 500th career game, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. Sciolla, who has been coaching for 28 years, is believed to be only the third head coach in Bucks County…
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