Kehler on Hoops

Roman Catholic Defeats St. Joseph’s Prep 67-57: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Roman Catholic never trailed on Friday afternoon in a game between two of the very best teams in the state and defeated St. Joseph’s Prep 67 to 57 in the latest renewal of a 102 year old Philadelphia Catholic League rivalry. […]

Neshaminy Defeats Bensalem 56-47: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Neshaminy defeated arch rival Bensalem 56 to 47 on Tuesday evening in a game between the top two teams in the Suburban One League Patriot Division. The game, played at Neshaminy, was close most of the way, and both sides brought lots of intensity […]

Holy Ghost Prep Defeats Pope John Paul II 78 to 61: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Momentum is a major factor in the outcomes of high school basketball games. That’s partially true due to the rhythmic nature of the game itself and partially true because high school games are shorter in duration and […]

Archbishop Ryan Defeats Conwell-Egan Catholic 67 to 26: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler It was senior day on Sunday afternoon at Archbishop Ryan, one of the top teams in the state, and Conwell-Egan Catholic never had a chance in this Philadelphia Catholic League game. Egan lacked the height to match up with Ryan’s […]

Holy Ghost Prep Defeats Penn Wood 57-48: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler The significance of pace as a determinate of the outcome of a high school basketball game was illustrated on Saturday afternoon, as Holy Ghost Prep defeated visiting Penn Wood 57 to 48. Leading by eight points at the half, and successfully […]

Bensalem Defeats Council Rock North 58 to 51: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Bensalem defeated visiting Council Rock North 58 to 51 on Friday night in a fiercely played and closely contested tactical battle by two very well-coached teams that are members of the Suburban One League. It was a see-saw game for […]

George Defeats Hill 57-54 in a Thriller: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Freshman Tyler Sutton hit a 3-pointer on an inbounds play as time expired to give George a 57-54 win versus visiting Hill on Wednesday afternoon, quelling a furious fourth quarter rally by the visitors. While George never trailed in the contest, […]

Penn Charter Defeats George 86-71: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Hot shooting Penn Charter defeated home-standing George 86 to 71 on a snowy Saturday afternoon in a contest between two of the top non-PIAA teams in Pennsylvania. Penn Charter, located in Philadelphia, is a member of the Inter-Academic League, the oldest high school […]

Roman Catholic Defeats Archbishop Wood 67-49: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Roman Catholic defeated Archbishop Wood 67 to 49 on Friday night before a standing room only crowd at Holy Family University in northeast Philadelphia. Roman plays a number of its home games at Holy Family. It was a Philadelphia Catholic League game […]

Archbishop Ryan Defeats Rutgers Prep 75-56: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Archbishop Ryan senior Thomas Sorber set the all time school single game scoring record on Friday afternoon, tallying 41 points in a 75-56 win over visiting Rutgers Prep. Sorber, one of the top players in Pennsylvania, had a sensational all around game, […]

Bensalem Defeats Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter 61-40: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Bensalem led all of the way on Friday night against visiting Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter in a game played in the second day of the Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout, which is in honor of the late wife of Archbishop Wood coach […]

Imhotep Charter Defeats Archbishop Wood 72-65: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Imhotep Charter staved off a furious second half Archbishop Wood rally to win the finale in the second day of the Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout on Friday night at Bensalem. The event is played in honor of the late wife of Archbishop […]

Roman Catholic Defeats Scranton Prep 80-32 Roman Catholic’s defensive pressure propelled them to a 80 to 32 victory over visiting Scranton Prep in a game played on Friday night at Holy Family U. in Philadelphia. Playing against Scranton Prep’s 2-3 zone defense, Roman broke a 2-2 tie with a 12-0 run that consumed much of […]

Ed note: Each year the PA writers select All-State Teams.  David Kehler , LLhoops contributor, was one of the main organizers along with Mike Gross, LNP. LLhoops.com did have a vote this year. Special thanks to John Walk, LNP, for coordinating nominations for the LL and Lancaster County Schools not in the LL.  Enjoy! 2022-23 […]

Reading Defeats Roman Catholic 63-56 in OT for PIAA Class 6A State Championship In a fitting end to the PIAA state championship tournament, Reading defeated defending Class 6A state champion Roman Catholic 63 to 56 in overtime on Saturday night at the Giant Center in Hershey before a crowd of 5000+, most of whom were […]