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#24 NORTH PENN 57, #9 CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 47 The Knights pulled off an opening round upset, notching their second win in two weeks over their conference rival. The two teams split the regular season series with the Knights winning on Jan. 31 48-43. “The kids played really well tonight,” …

#22 PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 59, #11 BOYERTOWN 53 The Colonials have apparently saved their best for last, winning their fourth in a row with an upset of the host Bears. “Some teams have big names and accomplished big things, but for coaches, it’s whatever you start with – it’s no different …

#10 SPRING-FORD 58, #23 WISSAHICKON 56 The Trojans gave the favored Rams all they could handle and then some before falling in Friday’s opening round. “They gave everything they had,” coach Kyle Wilson said. “We really played a solid game. I couldn’t be prouder of our kids. “Our goal was …

The junior forward scored seven straight points in a critical third-quarter stretch as the Golden Hawks captured the school’s first home playoff win by knocking off Abington on Friday. HOLLAND — For most of the night, all of the momentum resided with the home team, Council Rock South. But for …

#12 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 50, WILLIAM TENNENT 49 The Patriots had a double-digit lead in the third quarter, and there was nothing to suggest the game would come down to the wire, but that’s exactly what happened after the Panthers took a one-point lead late. “We had a couple of …

by Ed Morlock February 10, 2020 Pennridge poses after winning the Suburban One League Challenge championship over Cheltenham. (James Beaver/For MediaNews Group) NORTHAMPTON >> Pennridge won the Suburban One League Challenge championship for the first time in school history, 52-50, over Cheltenham Monday night at Council Rock High School South. “We’ve never …

by Andrew Robinson February 10, 2020 Pennridge’s Christian Guldin (12) hit a series of running jump shots in the final minutes of the SOL Championship game to secure the Rams’ victory over Cheltenham on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (James Beaver/For MediaNews Group) NORTHAMPTON >> Growing up as the smallest guy on the …

Pennridge defeated Cheltenham to capture the program’s first SOL Tournament title. Photos provided courtesy of Jon Sklut. PENNRIDGE 52, CHELTENHAM 50 Pennridge was clinging to a one-point lead when Christian Guldin stepped to the foul line with 48 seconds remaining. The Rams’ senior point guard calmly sank both ends of …

Now there is absolutely nothing wrong with “only” being committed. Players who are committed can still play varsity or college ball, however, they will also be the same players looking back on their careers wondering “what if”. Committed VS Convicted One of the biggest issues in a player’s development is …

UPPER MORELAND 60, SUN VALLEY 43 The Golden Bears celebrated Senior Night with a no-doubt-about-it win over the visiting Vanguards. “Seniors Ryan Rizzo, Jay Broderick, Tyler Ibbotson, Garrett Garafolo, Evan Gohl and Beau Woollens got this team off to a great start tonight with awesome energy and played great defense,” …