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 tendon peeled back from his knee cap, but it didn’t totally separate from the knee. So, instead of playing at […]
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, several of Roman’s key players from the PIAA 4A championship team graduated and head coach Chris McNesby resigned to spend […]
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 Morris has done all of those things. Morris’ claims to fame include being the winningest basketball coach in La Salle […]
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 to taking The Prep job, German was an assistant coach at Villanova University, serving as their defensive coordinator from 2012-2014 […]