Coming in from the heat
Two unexpected yet welcome developments greeted Rasual Butler as he arrived in his hometown this week: The foot of snow blanketing the area, and news that a certain football team will soon...
Turning over a new life
When Sami Wylie returned to South Philly High last Thursday, his old basketball coach had a memento to share with him. From an envelope, George Anderson pulled out the Feb. 16, 1995...
Healthy attitude
Maya Hunter has never missed a day of high school. Through sore throats and low-grade fevers, the South Philadelphia High junior has persevered. She hopes to graduate with perfect attendance. "I like...
Element of expertise
As a sophomore at Bok High School's new Petro-Chemical Sciences and Technology Academy, Devita Austin is quickly taking a liking to chemistry. Now the 5-foot-10 guard wants to help create the right...
Kin-do player
When Gabe Natale took the basketball court last Thursday afternoon, he knew his two biggest fans -- parents Frank and Kathy Natale -- wouldn't be in the stands. It's rare for the...
Saints march in as champs
Instead of partying on Dec. 31 like everyone else, the Neumann-Goretti boys' basketball players saved their festive mood for New Year's Day. They had good reason: a 73-65 win over Mount Zion...
Double team
Marcus Morris is a 6-foot-7 sophomore. Markieff Morris is a 6-foot-8 sophomore. Other than that inch, not much separates the twins, both of whom play for the Prep Charter Huskies boys' basketball...
What a trip!
This past year included plenty of touchdowns, home runs and slam-dunks, but in many cases, something far more significant was at play. For example, home and away took on new meaning for...
Promising premiere
There are no dress rehearsals in basketball. Athletes don't get second takes for turnovers or missed baskets. If only they did, the CAPA boys' basketball team would shoot a retake of the...
