By Matt Smith As reported in the Daily Times last week, Ridley football coach Dennis Decker will step down from his position Jan. 4. Ridley School District will begin an exhaustive search for Decker’s successor in January. It’s too soon to call anyone a frontrunner, but it’s impossible to ignore the obvious candidates. Academy Park… Read More
Imhotep crushes Cathedral Prep for first state title
By Rick O’Brien Sparked by a pair of fleet playmakers and a smothering defense, Imhotep Charter continued its season-long dominance and achieved a major breakthrough Friday night. With Mike Waters and Aamir Brown combining for five touchdowns, the Panthers, who yielded only an early field goal, blasted District 10’s Erie Cathedral Prep, 40-3, in a… Read More
Crown the champion’s weekend has arrived
By Joe Stokes There will be an early winter chill in air this weekend in Hershey, Pa. This cool down is in contrast to one of the warmest December’s that folks throughout Pennsylvania can remember. Those traveling to Chocolate Town this weekend will have no problem warming up, as the top eight high school football… Read More
Imhotep rolls into state final
By Aaron Carter Playing against Imhotep Charter in football has been a daunting task for opponents this season. Friday night at Bethlehem’s Frank Banko Field was no different. Imhotep overwhelmed Saucon Valley, 72-27, in the PIAA Class AAA semifinals and earned another trip to the state final in Hershey. “We’re just physical freaks,” said Naseir… Read More
Winners Go To Chocolate Town
By Joe Stokes The Pa State semi-final weekend is upon us and to the victors an all-expense paid trip to Hershey awaits them. The long season will finally end with four titles awarded to the survivors. The fourth week of post season play found Upper Dublin and Parkland advancing to the AAAA Eastern Pa final… Read More
Academy Park finally tastes defeat at hands of Imhotep
By Matt Smith Academy Park junior Teddy Wright was all smiles after the Knights’ season-ending 46-16 defeat to Imhotep Charter in the quarterfinal round of the PIAA Class AAA playoffs. “Man, I’m already amped up for next year,” said Wright, a playmaking defensive back who recorded six interceptions for the best defense in Delaware County…. Read More
Embracing challenge, Academy Park ready to play its game
By Matt Smith Academy Park coach Jason Vosheski knows the cards are stacked against his Knights, who face mighty Imhotep Charter in the PIAA Class AAA quarterfinal round Friday night at Plymouth-Whitemarsh. “They’re good all over,” Vosheski said of Imhotep, which defeated reigning state champion Archbishop Wood for the District 12 Class AAA title… Read More
Elite Eight Week for Pa State Playoffs
By Joe Stokes There is just two weeks remaining before the Pennsylvania State Championship games are played in Hershey. There are just eight remaining teams in the hunt for a state title at all four levels. Last week was packed with Turkey Bowl and playoff action and as this Friday approaches those still in contention… Read More
