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Patriots freshman Taylor Williams leaps above the crowd to get off a jump shot.

GA hoopsters go 2-1 in non-league basketball bouts last week

The girls of Germantown Academy defeated one of the top teams in the Athletic Association of Catholic Academies, and a former league member. more

By Tom Utescher | 12/20/24

Blue Devils goalie Tristan Loder (left) thrusts his hockey stick toward the puck as Lawrenceville's Aaron Shen (center) and SCH's Sean Simmonds also battle for control.

SCH ice hockey opens season at home with loss to Lawrenceville

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's young ice hockey team opened its season last Tuesday on its home rink. more

by Tom Utescher | 12/18/24

Mount freshman Lexi Schoen is on her way to victory in the 100 yard freestyle event.

Strong freshman class helps Mount swimmers

The Mount St. Joseph Academy swim team opened its season with a strong showing against Wissahickon High School. more

by Tom Utescher | 12/11/24

Junior Florence Ajunwa, the Blue Devils' high scorer in both games last week with 21 points in each contest, drives against Shipley School.

After home loss, SCH hoopsters notch first win on the road

The girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy secured their first victory, defeating Lawrenceville School. more

by Tom Utescher | 12/11/24

GA senior Jessica Kolecki (right) guards Archbishop Wood's Ryan Carter, a sophomore transfer from Penn Charter.

GA basketball’s new talent fills gaps left by graduates

Germantown Academy's 2024-25 girls' basketball team has talent, but it may take a while for it to gel into a smoothly functioning unit. more

by Tom Utescher | 12/4/24

Three Springside Chestnut Hill Academy students were named Inter-Ac League MVPs in their respective sports; (from left) Colleen Conlan (field hockey), Leah Thomas (tennis) and sophomore Ryleigh Bakley (soccer).

SCH athletes named Inter-Ac MVPs in field hockey, soccer and tennis

As the fall season came to a close, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy celebrated three athletes who were named Most Valuable Players. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/27/24

Olivia Weaver’s dominance in squash started at the courts of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, where she returned to win the Chestnut Hill Classic this month.

Local squash star Olivia Weaver defends her crown

Olivia Weaver, ranked No. 4 in the world and the top-ranked American player, defended her title at the Chestnut Hill Classic last week. more

by Maggie Dougherty and Carla Robinson | 11/27/24

In front of the Springside Chestnut Hill crowd, sophomore Cali Smith (right) brings the ball up the right wing.

SCH soccer succumbs, 1-0, in Independent Schools tourney finals

A highly successful soccer season for the girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy ended last Tuesday afternoon. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/20/24

Molly Giordano, a Mount St. Joe sophomore, brings the ball down the wing.

Mount rolls over O'Hara in state field hockey tournament opener

After a stroke of bad luck in the District 1 field hockey championship game, Mount St. Joseph Academy ended up with a very favorable draw. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/13/24

SCH sophomore Ryleigh Bakley (right) tries to bring a bouncing ball under control while fending off Agnes Irwin's Colby Costa.

SCH girls' soccer earns trip to Pa. Independent Schools finals

After losing a 2-1 match in the semifinals of the 2023 Pa. Independent Schools tournament, SCH advanced into this year's championship. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/13/24

SCH junior Jill Major launches a shot while marked by Lola Pena of the Irish.

SCH soccer captures 2024 title

In two different ways, the girls' soccer team at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy finished first last Tuesday. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/6/24

Patriots senior Hadley Evans (left) hits the ball through a block set up by the Blue Devils' Bethany Haughton (center) and Simisola Mabagunje.

GA volleyball overcomes SCH in three tough sets

It was the final Inter-Ac League volleyball match for both squads. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/30/24

Marked here by SCH junior Owen Hackford (left), Quakers senior Noah Amankulor had several near misses before scoring Penn Charter's third goal.

PC boys still second in Inter-Ac soccer standings after topping SCH

Penn Charter's booters solidified their second-place status in the Inter-Ac League standings. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/30/24

The ball is pursued by SCH sophomore Alex de Beaulac (left) and Episcopal senior Avery Le.

SCH girls get second chance with Penn Charter help

The girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy were unable to take advantage of one opportunity but were presented with another. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/30/24

Mount St. Joe senior Katie Westmoreland was the individual champion at the Catholic Academies cross country meet.

Mount cross country wins sixth league title

Even with Gwynedd Mercy's cross country team presenting a serious challenge this fall, Mount St. Joseph had enough talent to get the job done. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/23/24

Penn Charter's varsity seven with the 2024 Inter-Ac girls' championship trophy. In the center is individual champion Mackenzie Skelly, an eighth-grader.

PC runners come up big at Inter-Ac cross country championships

At Belmont Plateau last Tuesday, the cross country teams from Penn Charter had an outstanding afternoon at the 2024 Inter-Ac League cross country championships. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/23/24

SCH senior Zarin DeVeaux (left) and GA junior Maggie Luviano race for the ball.

SCH girls top GA booters for seventh straight league victory

Under an unexpectedly warm sun, the score still stood at 0-0 more than 20 minutes into a soccer match between the ladies of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and their guests. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/23/24

Blue Devils sophomore Amelia Clements (right) brings the ball through the midfield, shadowed by Mount junior Katie Tropiano.

Mount tops host SCH, 2-1, in ‘Dream Crazy’ field hockey match

Nearby rivals Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Mount St. Joseph Academy met for a nonleague field hockey match. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/16/24

Sophomore defender Brigid McDonald, an SCH graduate, settles the ball for Chestnut Hill.

Area high school grads playing key roles for CHC women's soccer

After struggling a bit in September, Chestnut Hill College women’s soccer got a conference win at home. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/16/24

Players from Germantown Academy and Springside Chestnut Hill bunched up in front of the GA goal cage as they battled for the ball.

Second-half strikes by SCH boys decide Inter-Ac opener

The lads of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy traveled to Germantown Academy to launch the 2024 league campaign. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/9/24

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