High School Sports
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Archbishop Wood Falls Short Winning Girls’ State Title Despite Valiant Efforts from Ryan Carter
The Archbishop Wood High School girls’ basketball team fell short of winning the state title this weekend, despite a valiant effort from injured Ryan Carter, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The six-foot sophomore guard, who ranks among the nation’s top players in her age group, scored 23 points while playing on one leg…
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Upper Dublin High School Girls Swim Team Captures PIAA 3A Swimming Championship
The Upper Dublin High School girls swim team won the PIAA Girls Championship hosted at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium last weekend, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. This is the Cardinals’ first state championship since 2020. The win was cemented by Sophia Sileo-Magliari, who won first place in the 100 breaststroke. “It was a…
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Warrington Native, Former Eagles Free Agent Now Coaching Players at Vanderbilt
A former player in the NFL, who grew up in Bucks County, is now coaching prospective players at a major university. Ashleigh Durden wrote about the player for World News Era. Josh Adams became a known name when he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018, playing for the team as an undrafted free agent. Before…
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From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders
The first thing you might notice about Jade Sanders ’24 is her impeccable posture. Her back is straight, her shoulders back — her arms folded in front of her or by her side. When she laughs, she laughs with her whole body. You can tell immediately that she is in control of every movement of…
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Former Penn State Guard Leads George School Boys’ Basketball Team to Victory
The George School boys’ basketball team has truly come a long way in a short period, writes Josh Verlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Quaker boarding and day school in Newtown hired Ben Luber, a former Penn State guard, to run the boys’ basketball team four years ago. In 2021, Luber strengthened the team with…
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‘We Have to Lead’: Neshaminy Girls’ Basketball Seniors Aim for Impactful Season
Neshaminy girls’ basketball has all the pieces it needs to put together a strong season and get back to playoff contention, but it will be up to its senior leaders to get them there, writes Andrew Robinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We have to lead,” said senior Lola Ibarrondo. “Everything we do is being watched…
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Archbishop Wood High School’s Football Team Has Helmets Blessed by Priest
A major football team in Bucks County has partaken in a tradition that will add a little bit of luck to their next few games. The Archbishop Wood Football Team gathered together for their Annual Helmet Blessing Mass on Monday. The occasion is a special Wood Football Tradition that is held every year. Father Dave…
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TikTok Star Draws Crowds at Blue Bell Basketball Game
A famous TikTok influencer drew crowds of teens at Wentz Run Park in Blue Bell Saturday for fierce competition, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jake West has risen in popularity, accruing one million followers, thanks to his viral dances. However, the court is the place that the seventeen-year-old has called home. “He…
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Nike’s Kobe 4 Sneakers Returning to Honor Lower Merion High School Grad
Several sources are reporting that Nike will re-release the Philly-flavored Nike Kobe 4 in 2024 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant who was a graduate of Lower Merion High School, writes Robert Mavi for LeBron Wire. The five-time NBA champion was born in the Philadelphia area, but his family moved soon after to support…
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Archbishop Wood High School Basketball Player Commits to Fairleigh Dickinson
A basketball player from Bucks County has just committed to a major university, continuing her successful career in the game. Andrew Robinson wrote about the player for the City of Basketball Love. Ava Renninger, who plays for Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, has just committed to Fairleigh Dickinson University. She discussed the influence that…
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Archbishop Wood Basketball Star Continues to Rise in Recruiting Rankings
Archbishop Wood High School star Jalil Bethea has been having a great summer which he rounded out recently with a strong dunk that resulted in a shattered backboard, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The amazing showings from the 6-foot-4 rising senior have continued to push him up in the recruiting rankings. His passion…
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Former Bensalem Owls Baseball Player Drafted to the Chicago Cubs. Read to Learn More
A baseball player from Bucks County has been drafted to a major league team as he wraps up his successful collegiate career. Nick Dean, a right-hand pitcher for the Maryland Terrapins baseball team, was recently drafted to the Chicago Cubs in the 19th round. He listed as pick #556. “Windy City bound!” his current team said…
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Morrisville Finds New Head Football Coach in Former Bensalem Assistant Mitch Cohen
Mitch Cohen, a former assistant coach at Conwell-Egan and Bensalem and the defensive coordinator of the Bulldogs for the past four years, is the new head football coach at Morrisville, writes Drew Markol for the Philly Burbs. And Cohen already has plans for his new position. “The biggest thing is that you have to get…
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Central Bucks West Baseball Player Helps Team Reach First Ever State Playoff Game
Julio Ermigiotti exceeded all expectations after joining Central Bucks West’s baseball team and ended up helping the program reach its first ever state playoff game, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Once 5-foot-4 and scrawny, Ermigiotti got himself strong enough to get noticed by Brian Weaver, the Bucks’ head coach two years ago. He…
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Langhorne Native, Villanova Guard Commits to Play Basketball for Drexel University
A basketball player form Bucks County is continuing her career in the sport as she transfers to play for another major college’s team. Gustav Elvin wrote about the player for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brooke Mullin, who has played as a guard for Villanova University’s Wildcats, has just signed on to play as a Dragon for…
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Lansdale Native Earns High Praise for His ‘Closer’s Demeanor’ for the Rider University Baseball Team
Lansdale native and North Penn High School graduate Danny Kirwin, a graduate student at Rider University, has been named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Relief Pitcher of the Year, writes Kyle Franko for The Trentonian. In the regular season, Kirwin went 6-1 with a 1.91 ERA and 13 saves, a MAAC best. His 13 saves…
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After a Quarter-Century, Germantown Academy’s Girls Basketball Coach to Step Away from the Sidelines
Germantown Academy’s girls basketball coach Sherri Retif said she will retire at the end of the school year after 25 seasons with the program, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She will remain at the middle school as a member of the faculty. Throughout her years as a coach, she has impacted players who…
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Archbishop Wood High School Basketball Player Plays in His First Nike EYBL Game
Archbishop Wood Catholic High School senior Jalil Bethea had a monster showing in his first game of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League’s third spring session on the AAU circuit, writes Neil Adler for Fansided. In 34 minutes of action, the 6-foot-4 combo guard put up 32 points and three rebounds. He scored 10-of-14 from…
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