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Keeping a Tradition Alive, The PCL Thrives as the Big 5 Fades at the Palestra
Although Big 5 basketball is leaving The Palestra for Wells Fargo Center, PCL hoops aren’t going anywhere. [continue reading…]
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Callowhill: Mission Accomplished for Roman Catholic Point Guard Lynn Greer III
As Lynn Greer III warmed up in the layup line before Roman Catholic High School’s game against Neumann-Goretti just over a year ago, the freshman felt pain he never suffered before. When he landed, Greer’s [continue reading…]
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Amateur Sports: Getting To Know Roman Catholic Boys’ Basketball Coach Matt Griffin
The Roman Catholic boys’ basketball program is one of the most prestigious in the Philadelphia Catholic League. Last season, the Cahillites won the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association 4A boys’ basketball championship. However, following the season, [continue reading…]
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North Philadelphia: Speedy Morris, Philadelphia’s Coach
Few people ever get their dream job. Fewer people get to do that job for over 45 years. And far fewer get that job without a college diploma. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School head coach Speedy [continue reading…]
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North Philadelphia: Andy German of The Prep Says, “It All Comes Down to Coaching.”
Andy German is about to begin his first season as the head coach of St. Joseph’s Prep’s lacrosse team. He was hired in October, replacing Eric Gregg, who stepped down after a six year tenure. Prior [continue reading…]