Jared Leveson

PIAA 6A: Jalil Bethea's slam lifts Archbishop Wood boys past Lower Merion in second round

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BENSALEM - Archbishop Wood's Jalil Bethea went airborne and slammed one down over a Lower Merion defender. The crowd at Bensalem High School erupted. Lower Merion called a timeout amidst the chaos. It was another signature moment for the McDonald's All-America

PIAA 5A: Archbishop Ryan boys survive Radnor scare in second round

PIAA 6A: Chris Dolan leads Springfield (Delco) to first state tournament win since 2007

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) MAYFAIR - Chris Dolan didn't have any Wheaties or "Mike's Secret Stuff" before Springfield (Delco) boys basketball's PIAA Class 6A first-round state playoff game at Abraham Lincoln High School. The usually reluctant shooter just stayed ready for his opportunitie

Archbishop Wood senior Ava Renninger Clutch as Vikings Grab PCL Title

District 1 6A: Treude leads the way as No. 24 Springfield upsets No. 8 Bensalem

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BENSALEM - For the past two years, Colin Treude and Springfield (Delco.) have knocked on the District 1 6A tournament door. The Cougars fell short of a top-24 finish in 2022 and 2023, with a final District ranking of 28 and 27, respectively. Treude and his squ

District 1 6A: Pennsbury defends home court against rival Bensalem

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) FAIRLESS HILLS -It's hard to win at Pennsbury. The bleachers hang over the court and the players. You can brush your fingers on the roof when you stand up. The air conditioner isn't pushing itself either, if there even is one. The Pennsbury community, however

Cattle rancher Grant Harding arrives from Kansas to take Avon Grove to district playoffs in first...

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) First-year head coach Grant Harding is not in Kansas anymore. The 25-year-old isn't in the Land of Oz either-Harding's in Avon Grove, where he got his first head coaching job this summer. The former cattle rancher-slash-hooper has helped the Red Devils'

Perkiomen School product Xaivian Lee pushes Princeton past Penn

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PRINCETON, N.J. - Xaivian Lee's emergence as one of the best players in the Ivy League and mid-major level this season is no accident. The Perkiomen School product got his feet wet last year and soaked up guidance from upperclassmen. He saw how they balanced

Engle returns to help Central Bucks West top Bensalem in SOL quarterfinal

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BENSALEM - Late in the fourth quarter, Matt Engle limped back onto the floor. Thank God," teammate Sam Jankowski thought to himself. Central Bucks West had its point guard and captain back.

Neshaminy boys and girls pick up wins over Bensalem

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) LANGHORNE - Ava Irizarry's got butterflies in her stomach. The opening tip is moments away as her nerves creep through her head. They get more pronounced each second, taking her out of the moment. She opens her eyes and looks around. The Neshaminy bench sc

Bensalem girls end 15-game losing streak against archrival Pennsbury

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BENSALEM - Boxing has changed Mikayla Donahue's attitude on and off the floor. In years past, while playing basketball, she knew she wasn't the fastest on the team. So she wouldn't try to beat anybody during sprints. She'd give up before ever trying.

Easley's Floor game on display as Neumann-Goretti tops Conwell-Egan

Kulesa's hard work helping CB West back into postseason picture

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) FAIRLESS HILLS - Roman Kulesa set the tone for Central Bucks West this year at the September West Chester Big 64 Showcase. Things got chippy as West senior Julian Phillps got shoved during a dead-ball situation. Kulesa didn't hesitate. He sprinted into the th

Sebastian Edwards' rise up Roman Catholic program pays off in win over Archbishop Wood

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Sebastian Edwards is making significant strides and opening some eyes in his first year starting for Roman Catholic boys basketball. The 6-foot-2 guard was unknown when he arrived at the Philadelphia Catholic League powerhouse three years ago but has worked his

La Salle's strong first half fades in loss to George Mason

Upper Dublin sisters Amy and Megan Ngo pushing each other in final season together

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Amy Ngo drives down the lane and pulls-up midway, burying a jumper over her younger sister Megan. You're too small," the older sister barbs, walking back to the top of the key to check the ball.

Cottrell, Roman Catholic run past Scranton Prep

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Bobby Cottrell had the most minutes off the bench last season for the Cahillites (18.1 mpg) and played a crucial role in Roman's run to the PIAA 6A State Finals. He expected to get inserted into the starting lineup with the graduations of guards Xzayvier Brown (

Bensalem team comedian Amir Drummond maturing into two-way threat

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) NEWTOWN - Amir Drummond has carved a significant role with Bensalem because of his positive attitude and sense of humor. Although, sometimes, his jokes aren't well-timed. Last week, [during practice] I was talking during the play," the junior 5-foot-6 guar

Drexel men can't stop hot Princeton on the road

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PRINCETON, N.J. - The Dragons traveled across the Delaware River to face an undefeated Princeton team after a historic win over Villanova last Saturday at the Big 5 Classic. They won their first-ever Big 5 game, head coach Zach Spiker earned his 200th career win

Roommates Tanner, Emory lead Perkiomen past George in PAISAA rematch

Texas A+M-Commerce hands St. Joe's disappointing first loss

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) HAWK HILL - St. Joe's had its ballooning expectations deflated Friday night. The Hawks had a chance to start 4-0 for the first time since 2003-04, but instead laid an egg against Texas A&M Commerce. St. Joe's couldn't overcome its poor shooting performance and

Drexel women's basketball finds offensive rhythm, cruises past La Salle

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) UNIVERSITY CITY - After a slow start, the Drexel Dragons are beginning to assemble the pieces early this season. Playing good defense is always the expectation under head coach Amy Mallon. Still, the departure of Keishana Washington and Maura Hendrickson lef

'Killer Bs' Brickus, Brantley looking to create some buzz for La Salle men

Prepping for Preps '23-24: Spring-Ford (Girls)

Prepping for Preps '23-24: Upper Dublin (Boys)

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) 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 2023-24 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Christian Bliss' village helps him to Virginia commitment

Mid-Atlantic Independent School Shootout: Day 2-3 Notebook (June 17-18, 2023)

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) __ Many of the local independent school teams made their way to the Hun School in Princeton, N.J. this past weekend during the first scholastic live period for the Mid-Atlantic Independent Shootout. The bleachers of the two courts were sprinkled with college coaches

ANC's Deywilk Tavarez concludes difficult journey with Delaware State commitment

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Playing Division I basketball seemed like a longshot for Deywilk Tavarez after tearing his left and right meniscus during his sophomore and junior seasons at Academy of the New Church. Even during his senior season, when he led ANC in scoring, rebounds, and stea

Big 5 Roundup: Temple MBB makes moves, Villanova WBB's 3x3 success

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) The Big 5 continues to stay active. Several teams on the men's and women's sides have been making news recently with recruiting developments, player departures, coaching staff changes, and tournament runs. Here's a round-up of Big 5 news as of late which we haven'

SCH Academy's Jaren Morton headed to VMI

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Jaren Morton dreamed of playing Division I basketball since he was 12 years old. But he didn't understand the commitment necessary for that dream until a few years later when he watched and learned from Cole Anthony (Orlando Magic) and Cam Thomas (Brooklyn Nets)

Donofrio Classic Report: Mon., April 10, 2023

CoBL Staff (@hooplove215) CONSHOHOCKEN - The 2023 Donofrio Classic's second round continued on Monday night with its third of four nights, as two more teams punched their tickets into the quarterfinals, which will take place on Wednesday and Thursday Here's a roundup and notebook from Monday n

MADE Hoops East Warmup Notebook (April 7, 2023)

Owen McCue (@Owen_McCue) & Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) In preparation for the live periods later this month, MADE Hoops brought together some of the top grassroots programs in the region for the East Warm Up on Friday and Saturday at Sportika in Manalapan, New Jersey. There were six courts i

Donofrio Classic report: Thurs., April 6, 2023

Donofrio Classic Report: Tues., March 28, 2023

CoBL Staff (@hooplove215) CONSHOHOCKEN - The 2023 Donofrio Classic's first round continued on Tuesday night with its second night of play, four more teams taking the court at the Fellowship House to see who moves on into the second round of the five-round, 26-team affair. Here's a roundup and

PIAA 5A Girls Championship Preview: Archbishop Wood vs South Fayette

PIAA 5A: Wood girls end Rustin's run, advance to state championship

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BENSALEM - Archbishop Wood's Delaney Finnegan has taken pride in her defense since the 4th grade. She was always one of the faster kids growing up and can't remember a time when she hadn't guarded the opposing team's best player. They always put me on the be

PIAA 5A: Archbishop Wood hungry for more after quarterfinal win over Shanahan

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) NORRISTOWN -- Archbishop Wood is moving onto the PIAA 5A state semifinal, but their celebration after the final buzzer didn't match the accomplishment. Head coach Mike McDonald's squad casually walked off the court, clapping and smiling, there was no screaming o

PIAA 6A: Eberz bounces back to help Carroll past Abington, into state semis

Jared Leveson (@jared _leveson) BENSALEM - Alexis Eberz had mixed feelings after the Patriots' PIAA 6A state tournament second-round overtime win over District 1 champions Perkiomen Valley last Tuesday. The freshman had a difficult game on both ends of the floor and wanted to move on quickly.

PIAA 6A: Brown, Roman steal overtime win from Lower Merion

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PHILADELPHIA - Roman Catholic's Xzayvier Brown has got some stuff in his bag, but what makes the Saint Joseph's commit special is that he knows when to pull out certain tricks. The 6-foot-2 senior guarded Lower Merion's senior guard Sam Brown (Penn) all night i

Princeton knocks out Penn in Ivy League semifinals

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PRINCETON, N.J. - Penn wanted a physical game with archrival Princeton in their Ivy League semifinal contest Saturday afternoon. The Quakers and Tigers met just seven days prior at Jadwin Gymnasium where Princeton erased a 17-point halftime deficit, forced over

Penn unable to climb out of early hole against Princeton in Ivy semis

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PRINCETON, N.J. - Penn's Ivy League semifinal couldn't have gotten off to a worse start against archrival Princeton. The Tigers pounced on the Quakers and led 19-2 at the end of the first quarter. Their predicament wasn't anything new. The Quakers had been here

Fordham holds off La Salle in A-10 quarterfinals

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Nobody thought No.11 La Salle would play in its first Atlantic 10 quarterfinal since 2015. Khalil Brantley thought otherwise I feel like a lot of people, they didn't expect us to be here," the 6-foot-1 guard said. "I'd be on the phone with peo

St. Joe's run ends at hands of Dayton in A-10 quarters

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) & Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Lynn Greer III's face said it all. The sophomore from Roman Catholic choked up when he tried to speak. Erik Reynolds II sat to his right and patted Greer III on the back.

La Salle's Brickus, Brantley help Explorers to A-10 quarters over Duquesne

Reynolds' career-high helps St. Joe's past GW into A-10 quarters

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Erik Reynolds II finished the regular season as the Atlantic 10's second leading scorer at 19.2 ppg. No. 10 Saint Joseph and Reynolds went up against the conference's top scorer - George Washington senior James Bishop IV (21.5 ppg) - in the sec

La Salle changes fortunes against Rhode Island, moves to second round of A-10 tourney

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Fran Dunphy and his La Salle Explorers experienced deja vu heading into the halftime break up 15 Tuesday against Rhode Island in their first round contest at the Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament. When the Explorers ventured to Kingston, R

St. Joe's guards lead the way into Atlantic 10 second round

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Saint Joseph's has produced some excellent guards over the years. Jameer Nelson, Delonte West, and Langston Galloway to name a few. Senior Cameron Brown, sophomore Lynn Greer III, and freshman Christian Winborne lived up to the Hawks' legacy Tu

District 1 6A: Garnet Valley gets Berndt by Central Bucks East

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) DOYLESTOWN - One word can describe senior Kyle Berndt's play style - shooter. The 6-foot-5 wing for Central Bucks East has hooped since kindergarten, but when Stephen Curry exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the 3-point shot a decade ago, Berndt, who was

Chestnut Hill's Pitts prepping for life after basketball with communications internship

Public League: Audenried girls win first title; Imhotep boys earn 3-peat

PAISSA: Nzeh lifts George past Phelps into championship game

District 1 6A: Zemitis, Gurysh lead No. 8 Neshaminy past No. 9 Unionville

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) LANGHORNE - Taylor Gurysh is the engine that keeps Neshaminy running. She's often overshadowed by junior teammates Reese Zemitis and Lola Ibarrondo. But if one watches Neshaminy closely, one will see Gurysh turning the ignition. Taylor's) the perfect complimen

District 1-5A: Varella steps up on senior-laden Holy Ghost

District 1 6A: No. 20 Abington opens districts with upset of No. 13 Pennsbury

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) FAIRLESS HILLS - Charles Grasty's Abington High School squad has faced adversity all season on the basketball court. The young roster led by juniors Damon Rawls and Jeremiah "JJ" Lee experienced a roller-coaster type year, starting the season 3-6 then going on

Holy Family's Prevost takes step forward with guidance from Moore

Roman beats Carroll to head into playoffs as No. 2 seed

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PHILADELPHIA - Shareef Jackson's gotten Roman Catholic back on track after the Cahilites' surprising loss to St. Joseph's Prep on February 10. The 18-point loss was a hard adjustment for Roman who had only lost one game to Neuman-Goretti the week prior.

AACA: Unselfish Catania helps Villa Maria past Nazareth, into championship

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) WYNDMOOR - Villa Maria Academy's squad has been highlighted by its all-senior starting five this season, but junior Carly Catania's play off the bench is crucial for the Hurricanes' success. The 5-foot-8 guard very well could've made the starting five, had she n

Karissa Smedley coming down stretch run of impressive CR South career

Karissa Smedley (above) is committed to Georgian Court (N.J.) to play basketball. (Photo: Jared Leveson/CoBL) The senior is a three-sport athlete who's been invaluable to each team's success whether it be stopping shots as a goalie in soccer, clamping down opponents in lacrosse, or dominating on the hardwood.

Weise lifts weight of college choice, George School boys clinch FSL top seed

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) NEWTOWN - Dante Weise is as selfless as they come on the basketball court. He's a pass-first point-guard who does all the gritty little things, who's helped the George School clinch its first ever Friends School League regular-season title. The senior guard

Masked Milewski makes a difference for Conwell-Egan

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) NEWTOWN - Lily Milewski's facemask does more than protect her face, it gives her peace of mind and confidence. Before she started her first day of class freshman year, Milewksi played summer league basketball with the Eagles. The 6-foot forward picked up her dri

Drexel's Washington surpasses 2,000 points as Dragons get back to winning

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) UNIVERSITY CITY - It didn' take long for Keishana Washington to make history on Friday night. The fifth-year guard needed 11 points to reach the 2,000 point milestone, and hit her magic number with 26 seconds left in the first quarter. Washington came off Chl

Melniczak goes from homeschooled to hero for George School in key FSL win

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) NEWTOWN - Luke Melniczak's childhood went against the grain. His mother, Dana, homeschooled her four sons and started with the oldest, Luke. Instead of taking the bus or getting dropped off every morning, Luke and his younger brothers Ryan, Trey, and Justin sta

Neumann-Goretti product Aamir Hurst getting his chance early at Holy Family

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PHILADELPHIA - College basketball is a grown person's game. The competition, intensity, and preparation goes up several notches compared to the high school level. It's not news that freshman players struggle adapting when they first arrive and that their succes

C.B. South continues turnaround with win over Pennsbury

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) FAIRLESS HILLS - A short memory is critical for success in basketball. Missed shots will happen and all teams lose games. It's about one's mindset, forgetting what happened before, not thinking about the future, rather focusing on the present moment. Louie Dit

Yencha a perfect fit for nationally-ranked Jefferson WBB

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PHILADELPHIA - College recruiting is like dating. A coach will meet a player they like and call them up for a couple 'dates'. The coach invites the prospect to visit campus, grab a bite to eat, and meet the player's family.

Penn women's win streak snapped by archrival Princeton

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) PRINCETON, N.J. - Some things change, while others stay the same. Penn's lack of execution on both ends combined with Princeton's stout defense and balanced offense overwhelmed the Quaker women for a majority of the contest. The Tigers comfortably bested their

Souderton grinds out win over Pennsbury with timely shooting, defense

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) __ FAIRLESS HILLS - Three and 'D' was Souderton's formula for success. . Erin Bohmueller and Teya McConnaha made it rain from three while Casey Harter led a stout defensive unit that shut down Pennsbury's offense in the second half, propelling Souderton to a 25-1

2022 Blue Star High School Invitational Recruiting Notebook (Jan. 8)

CoBL Staff (@hooplove215) The CoBL staff spent all day at the Blue Star High School Invitational Showcase on Sunday at Jefferson University, watching many of the event's 15 games featuring teams from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, D.C. and Virginia. Here's a recruiting notebook

Westtown continues growing up, takes down George School

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) NEWTON - Westtown is growing up. Head coach Seth Berger's deep and youthful roster is coming together and finding its stride in the new year. Senior captains Se'yphon Triplett (Stonehill) and Matt Mayock (American) are the glue that binds Westtown together.

Veteran Roman Catholic sprints past inexperienced Wood in second half

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) The more that happens to you, the more you will learn. Head coach Chris McNesby's Roman Catholic squad is brimming with talent. But what makes this year's Cahillites so formidable is their experience with four seniors in the starting lineup that have played a l

'Flash' Burton quickly fitting in, standing out at Cardinal O'Hara

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Cardinal O'Hara guard Izaiah Pasha gathered the ball after teammate Miles Johnson swatted away a Sankofa lay-up attempt. The stalwart guard's eyes darted up the floor to a streaking Aasim "Flash" Burton who palmed the ball in his right-hand, cocked his arm back

McCarthy's buzzer-beater delivers major win for CR North boys

Propelled by McCarthy's heroics and team defense, Council Rock North's dramatic 27-26 win on Tuesday night against SOL Patriot Division rival Neshaminy came during a difficult time for the program and the Council Rock North community. "We were just trying to get Jack in an action going to the rim," interim head coach Tyler Sessa-Reeves said about McCarthy's game-winning shot.

Ron, Antonio, Noah Morris making Bensalem boy basketball a family affair

ANC's Deywilk Tavarez finally recovered from multiple knee injuries

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) BRYN ATHYN - Deywilk Tavarez was on fire. He had buried his third trey in a row in the first quarter against Friends School League rival Abington Friends in a game last January.

Neshaminy stars grooming next crop of talent with NAB program

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) HOLLAND - Basketball teaches its players a lot. Other than exercise and fun, basketball offers values, principles, and experiences that one will cherish forever. For everything that basketball provides, we have to remind ourselves to give back. Neshaminy

Villanova men win third straight, getting back on track

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) NEWARK, N.J. - The Wildcats are back on track. Villanova took their lumps and growing pains in November, losing four consecutive games, but they flipped a switch in December. Kyle Neptune's young squad got off to a fast start and secured their third straight

Curley, Townsend's long-running chemistry paying off for Neshaminy

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) LANGHORNE - It was at a Neshaminy basketball camp in fourth grade that Sean Curley first got to see Nate Townsend and Emeer Coombs on the court, his future teammates doing what they do best. Unfortunately for Curley, they were on opposite sides during that particul

St. Joe's Ziegler, Brugler front court spearheads win over Rider, 9-0 start

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) When St. Joe's beat Drexel last Sunday to move to 8-0, it marked the best start in head coach Cindy Griffin's 22 year tenure. On top of that, it was the second-longest winning streak to start a season in program history. Well, now make that 9-0.

Gill, Brickus set career highs as La Salle outlasts Penn in OT

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Saturday's Big 5 clash between La Salle and Penn at the Palestra was reminiscent of March Madness. It had buzzer beaters, career performances, and unlikely heroes. La Salle guards Anwar Gill, and Jhamir Brickus had career scoring nights. Penn's Jordan Dingle als

City 6 Roundup: Six players off to strong starts (and three who aren't)

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Nearly a month into the college basketball season, Philadelphia has already shown why many describe it as the country's best college basketball city. The City 6 is always loaded with talented players from Philadelphia and elsewhere who make huge impacts for their r

O'Hara grad Siobhan Boylan fitting right in after transfer to Chestnut Hill

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Since high school, Siobhan Boylan has wanted to play college basketball at the highest level. Hailing from Morton, Pa., she attended Philadelphia Catholic League powerhouse Cardinal O'Hara. Practicing for the Lions and playing against the best girls' high school

La Salle's Fousseyni Drame has career night off the bench to beat Queens

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) __ The casual fan may confuse the Malian twins Hassan and Fousseyni Drame when the two share the court together. They are both 6-foot-7 and play a defensive-oriented game with an endless motor. One could say they are identical. However, there was no confusion at

St. Joe's men survive Lafayette scare to pick up first win

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) It wasn't anything pretty, but Billy Lange will take any win he can get. Led by their underclassmen, the Saint Joseph's men scratched and clawed and shot its way to a 63-59 victory over Lafayette on Tuesday night at Hagan Arena. The Hawks are young.

Ryan Daly officially joins coaching ranks as Albany assistant

Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) During one of their daily phone calls, Brian Daly noticed that his son, Ryan Daly, talked about his Ontario Clippers team with diminished enthusiasm. The elder Daly said that his son usually relished the opportunity to get shots up before practice, but he'd been le

North Philly product Vinny Simpson ready for next phase of hoops career

Jared Leveson (@Jared_Leveson) Vinny Simpson walked off the court Friday night, winded but smiling after F.O.E. defeated Arete Sports, surviving another day at the Rumph Classic, Philadelphia's premier charity pro-am tournament. The 33-year-old North Philadelphia native, who grew up in the Ra

Local-fueled Delaware picked 3rd, Drexel 7th at CAA MBB Media Day

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) Ed. Note: This article is part of our 2022-23 preseason coverage, which will run for the six weeks preceding the first official games of the year on Nov. 9.

Prepping for Preps '22-23: Father Judge (Boys)

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) __ 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 2022-23 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Prepping for Preps '22-23: Upper Darby (Boys)

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) 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 2022-23 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Prepping for Preps '22-23: Neshaminy (Boys)

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) 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 2022-23 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Prepping for Preps '22-23: Friends' Central (Boys)

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) 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 2022-23 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Prepping for Preps '22-23: Academy of the New Church (Boys)

By Jared Leveson (@jared_leveson) __ Ed. Note: This article is part of our 2022-23 season coverage, which will run for the six weeks preceding the first official games of the year on Nov. 9. To access all of our high school and college preview content for this season click here)

Alex Noon aka the Coin Guy: Bye Week Interview

Alex Noon, aka the Coin Guy hopped on the Just End The Suffering Pod to talk about his life, the Magic Coin, the Mets, and the Jets.

The Baby Jets upset the Bills, 20-17.

Listen to this episode from Just End The Suffering on Spotify. Las Vegas: the New York Jets are 12.5 Point Underdogs at home versus the Buffalo Bills. Robert Saleh: Get Outta Here! Denzel Mims: The f*ck you talkin about!? Bryce Huff: You funny? You a funny guy, huh.

Bills @ Jets Preview

Listen to this episode from Just End The Suffering on Spotify. The Jets are 12.5 point underdogs at home. Can Zach Wilson bounce back without Corey Davis, Breece Hall, and his offensive line? Is this game a measuring stick for the Baby Jets? Or do they actually have a chance?

Zach Wilson and the Jets Ruin D'Brickashaw Ferguson Day

Listen to this episode from Just End The Suffering on Spotify. It's not all on him, but Zach Wilson's three interceptions gifted the New England Patriots a win at Metlife stadium on Sunday. Congratulations D'Brickashaw on your New York Jets Ring of Honor Induction.

McNeil & Alonso extension? Season Awards & More! - The Mets Way

Jared, Josh & James award the 2022 Mets, and touch on Steve Cohen's payroll plans, and a potential extension for Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso.

Brandon Nimmo is an X-Factor in this Wild Card Series - The Mets Way

Mets vs. Padres! Wild Card Series Preview - The Mets Way

The New York Mets are taking on the San Diego Padres in a three game series starting this Friday! Join the guys as they breakdown what the Mets need to do to win, and what to expect.

Braves vs. Mets Divisional Showdown, Marlins Series Recap, & More! - The Mets Way

The NL East is coming down to the wire, and the Mets need to lock in! Listen to these 3 breakdown what needs to go right, and what can’t go wrong in this past stretch of the season!

On the American Football League's Opportunistic Intentions and Progressive Legacy

The AFL is an example of a monopolistic post-war society getting challenged and changed. The AFL challenged the NFL’s monopoly over Football and confronted the racial status quo and the conservative militaristic culture that surrounded the NFL. Television accelerated the challenges and changes put forth by the AFL. However, the AFL’s revolution ended when the upstart league merged with the NFL and became a part of the establishment. The AFL’s innovations pushed professional Football into the...

Ron Mix: The Intellectual Assassin - Pro Sports Fanatics

The American Football League (AFL) was a brash, bold, and an innovative league that challenged the established National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s. Founded by Lamar Hunt in 1959, the AFL featured pass-oriented offenses, west coast teams, broadcasting innovations, and offered more opportu

Lamar Hunt: A Man with a Vision - Pro Sports Fanatics

The American Football League (AFL) was a brash, bold, and innovative league that challenged the established National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s. Founded by Lamar Hunt in 1959, the AFL featured pass oriented offenses, west coast teams, broadcasting innovations, and offered more opportunit

Gino Cappelletti: An Underdog Story - Pro Sports Fanatics

The American Football League (AFL) was a brash, bold, and an innovative league that challenged the established National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s. Founded by Lamar Hunt in 1959, the AFL featured pass-oriented offenses, west coast teams, broadcasting innovations, and offered more opportunities to black players.

Carlton 'Cookie' Gilchrist: A Loud Voice Not Heard - Pro Sports Fanatics

The American Football League (AFL) was a brash, bold, and an innovative league that challenged the established National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s. Founded by Lamar Hunt in 1959, the AFL featured pass-oriented offenses, west coast teams, broadcasting innovations, and offered more opportu

Today in Sports History 6/23/1972 - Pro Sports Fanatics

Fifty years ago today, the United States passed Title IX, saying all schools receiving federal funding must ensure that "no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Today In Sports History 6/9/1960 - Pro Sports Fanatics

The American Football League's (AFL) contract with ABC revolutionized sports television. In 1959, Lamar Hunt and a group of young millionaires created the AFL. This new league challenged the established National Football League (NFL). The AFL successfully merged with the NFL in 1966. AFL's television contract with ABC was an early but crucial step toward the merger.

GEORGE BLANDA: OLE RELIABLE - Pro Sports Fanatics

The American Football League (AFL) was a brash, bold, and an innovative league that challenged the established National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s. Founded by Lamar Hunt in 1959, the AFL featured pass-oriented offenses, west coast teams, broadcasting innovations, and offered more opportu

Matt Snell: The Real MVP - Pro Sports Fanatics

The American Football League (AFL) was a brash, bold, and an innovative league that challenged the established National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s. Founded by Lamar Hunt in 1959, the AFL featured pass-oriented offenses, west coast teams, broadcasting innovations, and offered more opportu