Rich Flanagan
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Jada Lynch becomes latest prospect to prosper with star-studded Westtown
Rich Flanagan (@richflanagan33)
WEST CHESTER, PA – Jada Lynch entered the game two minutes into the second quarter.
She immediately corralled a rebound then proceeded to make her presence felt ...
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Jada Lynch has taken a role at Westtown that Kennedy Henry, Savannah Curry & Grace Sundback have paved the way for in the past. She’s transitioned from a star at St. Rose (N.J.) to a key piece among a team of stars. My @hooplove215.bsky.social feature: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
ROCCO WESTFIELD!!!!!!
The Merrimack commit drills the corner trey and wins it at the buzzer for Father Judge. Westfield finishes with five 👌s and 21 points. Jeremiah Adedeji had 16 points and Derrick Morton-Rivera had 19 points. Sammy Jackson led RC w/ 19 points, RJ Smith added 11 points
The Merrimack commit drills the corner trey and wins it at the buzzer for Father Judge. Westfield finishes with five 👌s and 21 points. Jeremiah Adedeji had 16 points and Derrick Morton-Rivera had 19 points. Sammy Jackson led RC w/ 19 points, RJ Smith added 11 points
January 17, 2026 at 1:59 AM
ROCCO WESTFIELD!!!!!!
The Merrimack commit drills the corner trey and wins it at the buzzer for Father Judge. Westfield finishes with five 👌s and 21 points. Jeremiah Adedeji had 16 points and Derrick Morton-Rivera had 19 points. Sammy Jackson led RC w/ 19 points, RJ Smith added 11 points
The Merrimack commit drills the corner trey and wins it at the buzzer for Father Judge. Westfield finishes with five 👌s and 21 points. Jeremiah Adedeji had 16 points and Derrick Morton-Rivera had 19 points. Sammy Jackson led RC w/ 19 points, RJ Smith added 11 points
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Westtown School and Friends’ Central carry national talent on their rosters, while the Catholic League and District 1 will have high-level competition. Here are some of the best teams to watch.
Breaking down the area’s top high school girls’ basketball teams this season
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January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Westtown School and Friends’ Central carry national talent on their rosters, while the Catholic League and District 1 will have high-level competition. Here are some of the best teams to watch.
Jada Lynch has taken a role at Westtown that Kennedy Henry, Savannah Curry & Grace Sundback have paved the way for in the past. She’s transitioned from a star at St. Rose (N.J.) to a key piece among a team of stars. My @hooplove215.bsky.social feature: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
Jada Lynch becomes latest prospect to prosper with star-studded Westtown
Rich Flanagan (@richflanagan33)
WEST CHESTER, PA – Jada Lynch entered the game two minutes into the second quarter.
She immediately corralled a rebound then proceeded to make her presence felt ...
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January 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Jada Lynch has taken a role at Westtown that Kennedy Henry, Savannah Curry & Grace Sundback have paved the way for in the past. She’s transitioned from a star at St. Rose (N.J.) to a key piece among a team of stars. My @hooplove215.bsky.social feature: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
End 3Q: Westtown 49, Fort Erie (Canada) 38. Jada Lynch had four of 11 points to close out the quarter and Jordyn Palmer has 19 points & eight rebounds for the Moose. Portia Reisen leads Fort Erie with 14 points and Amelia Sow has nine points
January 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
End 3Q: Westtown 49, Fort Erie (Canada) 38. Jada Lynch had four of 11 points to close out the quarter and Jordyn Palmer has 19 points & eight rebounds for the Moose. Portia Reisen leads Fort Erie with 14 points and Amelia Sow has nine points
HALFTIME: Westtown 37, Fort Erie (Canada) 28. Jordyn Palmer has 17 points & five rebounds while Radhi Sundararajan has five points for the Moose, who led by as many as 17 in the first half. Portia Reisen has 12 points on four 👌s and Amelia Sow has seven points for Fort Erie
January 3, 2026 at 6:34 PM
HALFTIME: Westtown 37, Fort Erie (Canada) 28. Jordyn Palmer has 17 points & five rebounds while Radhi Sundararajan has five points for the Moose, who led by as many as 17 in the first half. Portia Reisen has 12 points on four 👌s and Amelia Sow has seven points for Fort Erie
End 1Q: Westtown 17, Fort Erie (Canada) 10. Jordyn Palmer had 13 points and four rebounds in the opening quarter while Lara Csaplár-Nagy has a bucket for the Moose. Amelia Sow leads Fort Erie with five points and Camille Pangonis hit this buzzer-beater to end the quarter
January 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM
End 1Q: Westtown 17, Fort Erie (Canada) 10. Jordyn Palmer had 13 points and four rebounds in the opening quarter while Lara Csaplár-Nagy has a bucket for the Moose. Amelia Sow leads Fort Erie with five points and Camille Pangonis hit this buzzer-beater to end the quarter
Covering a huge matchup between Fort Erie (Canada)(21-7) vs. Westtown (10-1) for @hooplove215.bsky.social. This is the fourth consecutive year the teams have met in anticipation of the Blue Star HS Invitational tomorrow afternoon.
Follow along for stats and updates throughout
Follow along for stats and updates throughout
January 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Covering a huge matchup between Fort Erie (Canada)(21-7) vs. Westtown (10-1) for @hooplove215.bsky.social. This is the fourth consecutive year the teams have met in anticipation of the Blue Star HS Invitational tomorrow afternoon.
Follow along for stats and updates throughout
Follow along for stats and updates throughout
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FINAL: West Catholic 63, La Salle 47
Kingston Wheatley 21p/9r, Yasai Rozier 14p/8r/5s/4a for the Burrs (5-5, 1-0)
Tyler Branson 11p/8r/5a for La Salle (5-5, 0-1)
Kingston Wheatley 21p/9r, Yasai Rozier 14p/8r/5s/4a for the Burrs (5-5, 1-0)
Tyler Branson 11p/8r/5a for La Salle (5-5, 0-1)
January 3, 2026 at 1:37 AM
FINAL: West Catholic 63, La Salle 47
Kingston Wheatley 21p/9r, Yasai Rozier 14p/8r/5s/4a for the Burrs (5-5, 1-0)
Tyler Branson 11p/8r/5a for La Salle (5-5, 0-1)
Kingston Wheatley 21p/9r, Yasai Rozier 14p/8r/5s/4a for the Burrs (5-5, 1-0)
Tyler Branson 11p/8r/5a for La Salle (5-5, 0-1)
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A put-back bucket with Isaiah Ngugi lifts Middletown (Del.) to a 50-49 win over Downingtown West.
Junior forward King Savior with 13 points and 15 rebounds to lead the way for the Cavaliers (4-3). Jaelen Murphy also had 13.
Brendan Goode-Kimble had 14 for Downingtown West (4-5).
Junior forward King Savior with 13 points and 15 rebounds to lead the way for the Cavaliers (4-3). Jaelen Murphy also had 13.
Brendan Goode-Kimble had 14 for Downingtown West (4-5).
December 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A put-back bucket with Isaiah Ngugi lifts Middletown (Del.) to a 50-49 win over Downingtown West.
Junior forward King Savior with 13 points and 15 rebounds to lead the way for the Cavaliers (4-3). Jaelen Murphy also had 13.
Brendan Goode-Kimble had 14 for Downingtown West (4-5).
Junior forward King Savior with 13 points and 15 rebounds to lead the way for the Cavaliers (4-3). Jaelen Murphy also had 13.
Brendan Goode-Kimble had 14 for Downingtown West (4-5).
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FINAL: Abington 48, Spring-Ford 39
Xander Grasty 16p/3a/3r/3s and Faison Garland 12p/5r/2a as the Ghosts (6-3) overcame a rough first half to pull away for a win.
Syaire Barnes with 16 and Jack Kennedy 11 for the Rams (8-2).
Xander Grasty 16p/3a/3r/3s and Faison Garland 12p/5r/2a as the Ghosts (6-3) overcame a rough first half to pull away for a win.
Syaire Barnes with 16 and Jack Kennedy 11 for the Rams (8-2).
December 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
FINAL: Abington 48, Spring-Ford 39
Xander Grasty 16p/3a/3r/3s and Faison Garland 12p/5r/2a as the Ghosts (6-3) overcame a rough first half to pull away for a win.
Syaire Barnes with 16 and Jack Kennedy 11 for the Rams (8-2).
Xander Grasty 16p/3a/3r/3s and Faison Garland 12p/5r/2a as the Ghosts (6-3) overcame a rough first half to pull away for a win.
Syaire Barnes with 16 and Jack Kennedy 11 for the Rams (8-2).
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FINAL: Archbishop Carroll 77, Episcopal Academy 63
Carroll: Nasir Ralls 28p, Nick Lugendo 17p/10r, Drew Corrao 12p/6r, Yasir Turner 10p/7a, Ian Williams 8p/6r/8a/3s
EA: Timmy Dennis 25p/10r, Gage Cunningham 11p, Wynton Foster 11p, Dawson Brown 10p/4r/2a/3s
Carroll: Nasir Ralls 28p, Nick Lugendo 17p/10r, Drew Corrao 12p/6r, Yasir Turner 10p/7a, Ian Williams 8p/6r/8a/3s
EA: Timmy Dennis 25p/10r, Gage Cunningham 11p, Wynton Foster 11p, Dawson Brown 10p/4r/2a/3s
December 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
FINAL: Archbishop Carroll 77, Episcopal Academy 63
Carroll: Nasir Ralls 28p, Nick Lugendo 17p/10r, Drew Corrao 12p/6r, Yasir Turner 10p/7a, Ian Williams 8p/6r/8a/3s
EA: Timmy Dennis 25p/10r, Gage Cunningham 11p, Wynton Foster 11p, Dawson Brown 10p/4r/2a/3s
Carroll: Nasir Ralls 28p, Nick Lugendo 17p/10r, Drew Corrao 12p/6r, Yasir Turner 10p/7a, Ian Williams 8p/6r/8a/3s
EA: Timmy Dennis 25p/10r, Gage Cunningham 11p, Wynton Foster 11p, Dawson Brown 10p/4r/2a/3s
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From 1986-2024, Billy Gordon recorded thousands of basketball games onto VHS tapes. He died earlier this year and his family wants to pass them on to someone who appreciates them.
A Cobbs Creek man taped basketball broadcasts for five decades. His grieving family wants to find a home for his life’s work.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
From 1986-2024, Billy Gordon recorded thousands of basketball games onto VHS tapes. He died earlier this year and his family wants to pass them on to someone who appreciates them.
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FINAL: Haverford School 67, Perkiomen School 59
Haverford: Silas Graham 20p/5r/4s/2a, Manny Butts 19p/2r/2s, Walt Plimpton 9p/3r
Perk: Alec Roumph 18p/4r, Tyler Royal 12p/9r/2a
Haverford: Silas Graham 20p/5r/4s/2a, Manny Butts 19p/2r/2s, Walt Plimpton 9p/3r
Perk: Alec Roumph 18p/4r, Tyler Royal 12p/9r/2a
December 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
FINAL: Haverford School 67, Perkiomen School 59
Haverford: Silas Graham 20p/5r/4s/2a, Manny Butts 19p/2r/2s, Walt Plimpton 9p/3r
Perk: Alec Roumph 18p/4r, Tyler Royal 12p/9r/2a
Haverford: Silas Graham 20p/5r/4s/2a, Manny Butts 19p/2r/2s, Walt Plimpton 9p/3r
Perk: Alec Roumph 18p/4r, Tyler Royal 12p/9r/2a
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FINAL: Penn Charter 86, George School 44
Carter Smith 22p/5r/5s/3a and Kasey Fleming 19p/5r/6a/4s lead the way in a dominant win for the Quakers.
MJ Thompson with 13 points to lead George in scoring.
Carter Smith 22p/5r/5s/3a and Kasey Fleming 19p/5r/6a/4s lead the way in a dominant win for the Quakers.
MJ Thompson with 13 points to lead George in scoring.
December 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
FINAL: Penn Charter 86, George School 44
Carter Smith 22p/5r/5s/3a and Kasey Fleming 19p/5r/6a/4s lead the way in a dominant win for the Quakers.
MJ Thompson with 13 points to lead George in scoring.
Carter Smith 22p/5r/5s/3a and Kasey Fleming 19p/5r/6a/4s lead the way in a dominant win for the Quakers.
MJ Thompson with 13 points to lead George in scoring.
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Really fun story to write from last night, as Malvern Prep hosted a team from just a little bit outside the typical CoBL coverage range for a competitive game with a bit of a different atmosphere:
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Malvern Prep hosts St. Augustine (Aus.) in international matchup
By Josh Verlin (@jmverlin)
The atmosphere inside Malvern Prep’s O’Neill Gymnasium on Wednesday night was different from any other that the Philadelphia area will see during the 2025-26 season.
T...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Really fun story to write from last night, as Malvern Prep hosted a team from just a little bit outside the typical CoBL coverage range for a competitive game with a bit of a different atmosphere:
www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
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FINAL: Conestoga 50, Lower Merion 45
Tygee Clark 18, Rowan Miller 15 for the Pioneers (3-1, 2-0)
Kyle Parrish 11, Israel Ingram 10 for the Aces (1-3, 0-2)
Tygee Clark 18, Rowan Miller 15 for the Pioneers (3-1, 2-0)
Kyle Parrish 11, Israel Ingram 10 for the Aces (1-3, 0-2)
December 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
FINAL: Conestoga 50, Lower Merion 45
Tygee Clark 18, Rowan Miller 15 for the Pioneers (3-1, 2-0)
Kyle Parrish 11, Israel Ingram 10 for the Aces (1-3, 0-2)
Tygee Clark 18, Rowan Miller 15 for the Pioneers (3-1, 2-0)
Kyle Parrish 11, Israel Ingram 10 for the Aces (1-3, 0-2)
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For the first time in two years, the immense expectations that come with donning the black and gold emblazoned “Neumann” across the front have officially returned.
Prepping for Preps '25-26: Neumann-Goretti (Boys)
Rich Flanagan (@richflanagan33)
Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 202...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
For the first time in two years, the immense expectations that come with donning the black and gold emblazoned “Neumann” across the front have officially returned.
@sjprep.bsky.social opens the season tomorrow with new HC Chris Clark. Last year’s team of Jordan Ellerbee, Olin Chamberlain Jr. & Jaron McKie moved on and turned the program over to Will Lesovitz & Julian McKie. My @hooplove215.bsky.social preview: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
Prepping for Preps '25-26: St. Joseph's Prep
Rich Flanagan (@richflanagan33)
Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2025-...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
@sjprep.bsky.social opens the season tomorrow with new HC Chris Clark. Last year’s team of Jordan Ellerbee, Olin Chamberlain Jr. & Jaron McKie moved on and turned the program over to Will Lesovitz & Julian McKie. My @hooplove215.bsky.social preview: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
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Villanova 70
Lafayette 38
FINAL
An impressive first game of the year for Villanova, headlined by four double-digit scorers and an exciting start to the careers of freshmen Kennedy Henry (13 pts, 4-7 3PA) and Brooke Bender (5-7 FG).
On the defensive end, Villanova looked mighty impressive all game.
Lafayette 38
FINAL
An impressive first game of the year for Villanova, headlined by four double-digit scorers and an exciting start to the careers of freshmen Kennedy Henry (13 pts, 4-7 3PA) and Brooke Bender (5-7 FG).
On the defensive end, Villanova looked mighty impressive all game.
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Villanova 70
Lafayette 38
FINAL
An impressive first game of the year for Villanova, headlined by four double-digit scorers and an exciting start to the careers of freshmen Kennedy Henry (13 pts, 4-7 3PA) and Brooke Bender (5-7 FG).
On the defensive end, Villanova looked mighty impressive all game.
Lafayette 38
FINAL
An impressive first game of the year for Villanova, headlined by four double-digit scorers and an exciting start to the careers of freshmen Kennedy Henry (13 pts, 4-7 3PA) and Brooke Bender (5-7 FG).
On the defensive end, Villanova looked mighty impressive all game.
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FINAL: Saint Joseph's 69, West Chester 46
Golden Rams gave the Hawks a real battle for a while, but St. Joe's talent and size won out.
Jill Jekot 18, Gabby Casey 13 for St. Joe's, which put nine in the scoring column.
Marianna Papazoglou with 14 off the bench to lead West Chester.
Golden Rams gave the Hawks a real battle for a while, but St. Joe's talent and size won out.
Jill Jekot 18, Gabby Casey 13 for St. Joe's, which put nine in the scoring column.
Marianna Papazoglou with 14 off the bench to lead West Chester.
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
FINAL: Saint Joseph's 69, West Chester 46
Golden Rams gave the Hawks a real battle for a while, but St. Joe's talent and size won out.
Jill Jekot 18, Gabby Casey 13 for St. Joe's, which put nine in the scoring column.
Marianna Papazoglou with 14 off the bench to lead West Chester.
Golden Rams gave the Hawks a real battle for a while, but St. Joe's talent and size won out.
Jill Jekot 18, Gabby Casey 13 for St. Joe's, which put nine in the scoring column.
Marianna Papazoglou with 14 off the bench to lead West Chester.
Ian Williams and Drew Corrao are back after missing time with major injuries. Nasir Ralls has held the team together after losing Luca Foster, Christian Matos & Munir Greig.
My @hooplove215.bsky.social preview on Archbishop Carroll: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
My @hooplove215.bsky.social preview on Archbishop Carroll: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
Prepping for Preps '25-26: Archbishop Carroll (Boys)
Rich Flanagan (richflanagan33)
Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2025-2...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Ian Williams and Drew Corrao are back after missing time with major injuries. Nasir Ralls has held the team together after losing Luca Foster, Christian Matos & Munir Greig.
My @hooplove215.bsky.social preview on Archbishop Carroll: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
My @hooplove215.bsky.social preview on Archbishop Carroll: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
College basketball is back! @hooplove215.bsky.social has you covered on local alums playing D1
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2025-26 CoBL-Area Men's Division I Alumni (Pt. 1)
Josh Verlin (@jmverlin)
Ed. Note: This article is part of our 2025-26 season coverage, which will run for the six weeks preceding the first official games of the year on Nov. 4. To access all of ou...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
College basketball is back! @hooplove215.bsky.social has you covered on local alums playing D1
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If you haven't been over to @hooplove215.bsky.social, we've been pumping out a ton of high school season preview content lately; we're up over 45 team previews and hope to do at least another 50 this month. We'll see how that goes.
All our content here:
www.cityofbasketballlove.com/season-preview
All our content here:
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Season Preview
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November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
If you haven't been over to @hooplove215.bsky.social, we've been pumping out a ton of high school season preview content lately; we're up over 45 team previews and hope to do at least another 50 this month. We'll see how that goes.
All our content here:
www.cityofbasketballlove.com/season-preview
All our content here:
www.cityofbasketballlove.com/season-preview
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2025-26 CoBL-Area Men's Division I Alumni (Pt. 1)
Josh Verlin (@jmverlin)
Ed. Note: This article is part of our 2025-26 season coverage, which will run for the six weeks preceding the first official games of the year on Nov. 4. To access all of ou...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The defending Catholic League and PIAA Class 6A champs, there was nobody more fitting to start this year's "Prepping for Preps" series than with Father Judge.
A look at the 2025-26 Crusaders: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
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Prepping for Preps '25-26: Father Judge
By Josh Verlin (@jmverlin)
Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2025-26 se...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The defending Catholic League and PIAA Class 6A champs, there was nobody more fitting to start this year's "Prepping for Preps" series than with Father Judge.
A look at the 2025-26 Crusaders: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...
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