High School Football Frenzy
Archbishop Wood Makes History In Winning First State Football Title
By Joseph Santoliquito HERSHEY, Pa.—There was only one goal this season for Archbishop Wood. Nothing else mattered. Nothing less would be acceptable. It was a simple yet daunting aim, reaching into an area no other Wood team [...]
Four Local Teams Looking To Advance To States
By Joseph Santoliquito Top 10 Week of Dec. 5, 2011 1. Archbishop Wood (Record: 12-1. Previous Week: 1. Weeks Rated: 15.) 2. La Salle (Record: 12-1. Previous Week: 2. Weeks Rated: 15.) 3. North Penn [...]
North Penn Is Back In The District 1 Finals-Again
There is a standard at North Penn. It’s set high by Knights’ coach Dick Beck each season and it’s a reason why North Penn has made District 1 its playground.
La Salle Is Taking Aim At Another State Title
Top 10 Week of Nov. 21, 2011 1. Archbishop Wood (Record: 11-1. Previous Week: 1. Weeks Rated: 13.) 2. La Salle (Record: 11-1. Previous Week: 2. Weeks Rated: 13.) 3. Council Rock South (Record: 11-1. [...]
Aja Ellison, Pervis Ellison’s Daughter, Upholds Family Name Well
She used to sit there on her mother’s lap and watch her daddy run up and down the court, going up against the best players in the world.
Archbishop Wood Begins Its Real Season
You can almost excuse Archbishop Wood for being bored. The Vikings entered this season as the crème de la crème of Southeastern Pennsylvania and have done nothing to disprove it, winning 10-straight games after a season-opening loss.
West Catholic’s Last Hurrah
It is a tiny brick building that sits on the corner of 45th and Chestnut streets in West Philadelphia.
Council Rock South Looking To Make More History
Vince Bedesem saw this coming a few years ago, back when his seniors were freshmen. What the Council Rock South coach has seen is a transformation, a program that’s made history in its 10 years of existence.
After Sluggish Start, West Catholic High Football Rolling Ahead
There’s the old mantra lying out there about a heavy head and defending a championship, but for reigning PIAA Class AA state champion West Catholic the first month of the season, the Burrs were carrying their heads in their hands.
JJ Denman Switches His Decision To Wisconsin Over Penn State
J.J. Denman still gets calls, but it’s been narrowed to just Rutgers. He’s even taken a few shots that lit up some message boards — particularly Penn State message boards — about his recent decision.
High School Football Top 10: Week Of Oct. 17
Many of the players on Springfield (Delaware County) were not even born the last time the Cougars experienced the kind of season they are currently enjoying.
Pennsbury On A Big Roll Behind A Big Offensive Front
Top 10 Week of Oct. 10, 2011 1. Archbishop Wood (Record: 5-1. Previous Week: 1. Weeks Rated: 7.) 2. La Salle (Record: 5-1. Previous Week: 3. Weeks Rated: 7.) 3. Abington (Record: 6-0. Previous Week: [...]
Archbishop Wood’s Arcidiacono Brothers Pose An Impenetrable Wall
The Archbishop Wood brothers realize that this season could be it—this could be the last time the two are on the same team. When they were younger, Brandon used to block for Nick, a middle school running back who’s been converted to offensive/defensive line. Now they’ve played side-by-side the last two years.
Abington Is No Longer A Surprise
When the Ghosts beat teams like Neshaminy, 35-21, as they did on Monday, it still comes as a surprise to some. To some, though not to the Ghosts, nor their coaching staff.
It’s Not Good To Underestimate Wood’s Monaghan
At first glance, there may not appear to be a whole lot to Archbishop Wood’s Joey Monaghan. The Vikings’ senior quarterback doesn’t bowl you over with great size, listed at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds. He doesn’t have a cannon for an arm, nor blazing speed.
