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 […]
Fox Chase: Soccer For Club and Community
Tucked away in Northeast Philadelphia behind Fox Chase Elementary lies Fox Chase Soccer Club. From the outside, it might not appear to be much – a red and white concession stand that doubles as a meeting/trophy room with a large grass field, muddied and puddled from a combination of the rain and snow from the […]
University City: Drexel Lacrosse Player Looks Back
The night of Dec. 8, 2012 had started off like any other Saturday night for Brendan Glynn, then a lacrosse player entering his senior season at Drexel University. Glynn was coming off a successful junior campaign in which he had 26 goals and 11 assists and was gearing up for what would be his final […]
Amateur Sports: What High School Hoops Teams Will Lead to College Action?
When it comes time for Philadelphia parents to send their children to high school, they might consider the education and environment. However, if a parent believes their child has the potential to play for a top-tier Division One college, athletic programs may come into play. Several of the teams listed below are ranked among the […]
Francisville: Morris To Be Honored at Madison Square Garden
Big 5 Hall of Famer and current Saint Joseph’s Prep boy’s basketball coach William “Speedy” Morris will receive the Eastern College Athletic Conference Lifetime Achievement Award on December 7th at Madison Square Garden “Anytime you get an award of this nature, it’s an honor,” Morris said. “I’ve been around a long time, sometimes you get […]
Francisville: St. Joseph’s Prep Football Readies For Catholic League Playoffs
As the Philadelphia Catholic League football playoffs prepare to get underway, everyone will be looking at two teams to cross paths – the St. Joseph’s Prep Hawks and the La Salle College High School Explorers. The Hawks have been victors in the league during the regular season, winning 11 regular season titles since 2000. However, […]