#24 NORTH PENN 69, #16 COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 51 The visiting Knights took a tenuous 18-16 lead into the second quarter but then limited the Golden Hawks to just six points in the second quarter and outscored their hosts 31-15 in the middle two frames to seize complete control of …

#1 METHACTON 69, #8 PENNRIDGE 46 Midway through the third quarter, the visiting Rams pulled to within one of the top-seeded Warriors (33-32) after a Trent Fisher bucket. The Warriors closed out the game with a 36-14 tear, punching their ticket to Temple. It is the program’s first ever trip to …

#7 BENSALEM 51, #18 DOWNINGTOWN EAST 43 Bensalem used a formula that has been successful for most of the season on its road to Temple Friday night. With smothering defense and a whole lot of offense from junior James Ashford, the Owls led from start to finish and put away …

#3 CHELTENHAM 68, #6 COATESVILLE 61 The Cheltenham community has been hit with yet another case of Panther fever. On the heels of the football team’s state runner-up finish last fall, the basketball team is creating some magic of its own, and the Panthers have once again captured the imagination …

#12 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 46, #13 HAVERFORD 32 The Patriots turned a 13-13 halftime tie into a decisive win, sending the Central League champion Fords home for the season. The Patriots outscored their visitors 33-19 after the intermission. “The first half was played at such a slow pace, and they …

by Phil Anastasia, Updated: February 20, 2020- 12:03 PM ELIZABETH ROBERTSON / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Roman Catholic’s Big Three were at their best on the Big Stage. Senior Lynn Greer III scored 20 points with six assists, controlling the game’s pace with steady, savvy leadership. Sophomore guard Justice Williams scored 25 points, went …

by Phil Anastasia, Updated: February 18, 2020 Not many people outside the Archbishop Ryan locker room expected much from the Raiders after junior star Aaron Lemon-Warren, the Philadelphia Catholic League’s leading scorer, suffered a broken foot in late January. “Who could blame them?” Archbishop Ryan coach Joe Zeglinski said of the skeptics. …

Todd Thorpe @toddrthorpeFeb 19, 2020 at 9:11 PM The regular-season champ Vikings fell behind early and couldn’t come back in PCL semifinal loss at The Palestra. PHILADELPHIA — It wasn’t the first time Archbishop Wood had played against Roman Catholic. Just a little over a month ago, the Vikings beat Roman at home in double …

#5 LOWER MERION 63, #12 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 48 The Aces opened up a 14-5 lead after one quarter and extended their lead to 25-12 by halftime. They took a 41-20 lead into the final quarter when the Patriots scored 28 of their points. Tyler Young’s 13 points led the …

#1 METHACTON 66, #16 COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 41 The Golden Hawks limited 6-9 Colgate-bound center Jeff Woodward to just six points, but Woodward’s supporting cast did plenty of damage. Erik Timko scored a game-high 24 points – 13 in a first half that saw the Warriors open up a 35-21 lead. …