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South Philadelphia: Coach Finds Passion for Educating Through Basketball

December 22, 2016 Benjamin A McWilliams 0

Coach Troy Holiday took a circuitous route to rediscover his love for basketball. The New Jersey native was once himself a standout basketball player at Germantown Academy before attending Loyola University Maryland. After graduating, he [continue reading…]

South Philadelphia: Athletics Crucial to Success of Southern

December 22, 2016 Benjamin A McWilliams 0

To find some of Philadelphia’s richest athletic history, one has to look no further than the halls of South Philadelphia High School. Trophy cases and plaques line the corridors, celebrating everyone from Eddie Gottlieb, one [continue reading…]