Philadelphia High School
Basketball
Recaps of City Title Games
(Through 2021)
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| 1939 | |||||||||||||||
| At Convention Hall | |||||||||||||||
| Gratz 23, South Catholic 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Edwin "Pete" Lorenc (eight) and Marion Sawicki (seven) led in scoring for Gratz, which posted 13 of the game's final 15 points. | |||||||||||||||
| 1940 | |||||||||||||||
| At Convention Hall | |||||||||||||||
| Southern 33, South Catholic 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Len Weiner led the way with eight points. Late in the third quarter, Warren "Reds" Jordan (two) and Gene Dongiven combined | |||||||||||||||
| 1941 | |||||||||||||||
| At Convention Hall | |||||||||||||||
| South Catholic 27, West Phila. 24 | |||||||||||||||
| SC went scoreless for the first 7:00 before 9,622, but used the firepower of Charlie Hannan (10) to recover and storm ahead, | |||||||||||||||
| 1942 | |||||||||||||||
| At Convention Hall | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 38, La Salle 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Nelson Bobb (13), Oscar Grossman (nine) and Charles "Sonny" Leonard (eight) led in scoring, thanks mostly to the passes of | |||||||||||||||
| 1943 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 29, Roman 28 (OT) | |||||||||||||||
| The winning basket came as Charles Lamons (11 points) executed a steal and scurried in for a layup. West forced OT by | |||||||||||||||
| 1944 | |||||||||||||||
| At Convention Hall | |||||||||||||||
| Bartram 36, South Catholic 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Before 12,506, the largest basketball crowd in state history, Bob "Ace" McCann and Norm Tener scored nine points apiece | |||||||||||||||
| 1945 | |||||||||||||||
| At Convention Hall | |||||||||||||||
| South Catholic 37, Southern 36 | |||||||||||||||
| Larry Foust scored 11 points and provided the margin of victory with a tap-in at the buzzer. The crowd was 12,500 and an | |||||||||||||||
| 1946 | |||||||||||||||
| At Convention Hall | |||||||||||||||
| La Salle 33, Southern 23 | |||||||||||||||
| With another record-breaking throng (13,000) in attendance, John Weglicki starred at both ends of the court. He led La Salle | |||||||||||||||
| 1947 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| St. Joseph's Prep 40, Bartram 38 | |||||||||||||||
| Tom Rittenhouse (12 points) and John Gillespie (11) sparked The Prep, which survived Bartram's last-minute rally. With two | |||||||||||||||
| 1948 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| La Salle 39, Overbrook 38 | |||||||||||||||
| Charles "Buddy" Donnelly made the difference when he sank a two-hand set shot from beyond the foul circle with 28 seconds | |||||||||||||||
| 1949 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Catholic 41, Overbrook 38 | |||||||||||||||
| Ernie Beck scored a game-record 20 points for West, which built a 41-32 lead with a minute remaining. Ed Garrity added 13 | |||||||||||||||
| 1950 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| La Salle 55, Overbrook 31 | |||||||||||||||
| The Explorers received 20 points from Tom Gola and limited 'Brook to one field goal in a 27-5 first half while winning their | |||||||||||||||
| 1951 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| St. Thomas More 39, West Phila. 36 | |||||||||||||||
| With 0:45 left, John Wallin (15 points), the sixth of 12 children, took a fullcourt pass from John "Misty" Fannon (10) and | |||||||||||||||
| 1952 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Catholic 57, Franklin 46 | |||||||||||||||
| Through the first three quarters, West coach Jim Usilton Jr. divided the playing time evenly between two, five-man platoons. | |||||||||||||||
| 1953 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Catholic 54, Overbrook 42 | |||||||||||||||
| Before 8,461 fans (4,000 were turned away), West Catholic held 6-11 Wilt Chamberlain to 29 points by surrounding him | |||||||||||||||
| 1954 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 74, South Catholic 50 | |||||||||||||||
| Wilt Chamberlain scored 32 points to tie the game record set in '53 by West Catholic's Bill Lindsay. Jim Sadler added 17 | |||||||||||||||
| 1955 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 83, West Catholic 42 | |||||||||||||||
| Wilt Chamberlain contributed a game-record 35 points as 'Brook finished 18-1. Six-five Vince Miller was right behind with | |||||||||||||||
| 1956 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| North Catholic 68, West Phila. 67 | |||||||||||||||
| Bobby McNeill (29 points), Jim Kenny (16) and John "Josh" Keenan (13) paced North to the win in its first City Title | |||||||||||||||
| 1957 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 56, North Catholic 41 | |||||||||||||||
| Ballhandler Bobby Jones scored 21 points to lead 'Brook, which trailed just once, 2-0. Wayne Hightower chipped in with 14 | |||||||||||||||
| 1958 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 71, Neumann 54 | |||||||||||||||
| Wayne Hightower used his 6-8 height to generate 23 points and 18 rebounds as 'Brook completed a 22-0 season and ran its | |||||||||||||||
| 1959 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 72, West Catholic 53 | |||||||||||||||
| Wali Jones (24 points), Ralph Heyward (20) and Walt Hazzard (16) were hard to stop as 'Brook became the first team to win | |||||||||||||||
| 1960 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Bonner 55, West Phila. 46 | |||||||||||||||
| Frank Corace shot 9-for-14 en route to 19 points and added 11 rebounds as Bonner became the first suburban team to | |||||||||||||||
| 1961 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| St. Thomas More 51, Bartram 50 | |||||||||||||||
| Joe Burton (14 points), Larry White (12) and Bob Zell (11) were the leading scorers for Tommy More. Burton added 11 | |||||||||||||||
| 1962 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 61, St. Joseph's Prep 52 | |||||||||||||||
| West coach Doug Connelly enjoyed a City Title victory in his fourth appearance as Ken Morgan (17), Deforia Coleman (15) | |||||||||||||||
| 1963 | |||||||||||||||
| At Lincoln | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 65, La Salle 56 | |||||||||||||||
| John Thomas Evans, a bit player until late in the regular season, shot 9-for-13 en route to 23 points and plucked 15 rebounds | |||||||||||||||
| 1964 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Germantown 77, Dougherty 62 | |||||||||||||||
| Dougherty saw its hopes of a 25-0 season dashed as Lou Gambrell shot 13-for-22 for 26 points, Charlie Orme added 16 | |||||||||||||||
| 1965 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Neumann 75, Lincoln 66 | |||||||||||||||
| This time it was the PL representative's turn to miss posting a perfect record. The 26-0 Railsplitters were spanked as Mike | |||||||||||||||
| 1966 | |||||||||||||||
| At Lincoln | |||||||||||||||
| Edison 56, St. Thomas More 52 | |||||||||||||||
| Erv "Stu" Staggs scored 17 points and Jack Stevenson, a 6-9 late bloomer, gathered in 10 rebounds as the Inventors became | |||||||||||||||
| 1967 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| North Catholic 50, Overbrook 45 | |||||||||||||||
| Hank Siemiontkowski saved nine of his 10 points for a 15-10 fourth quarter and Ron Kurtz (16) was steady throughout | |||||||||||||||
| 1968 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 57, O'Hara 50 | |||||||||||||||
| Freddie Stokes scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and fellow 5-8 guard Brady Small added 10 of his 20. Ernie Jones | |||||||||||||||
| 1969 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Edison 57, Roman 54 | |||||||||||||||
| Romie Thomas (16) and sub Lynn Greer (12) scored in double figures while center Bob Peterson totaled eight points, eight | |||||||||||||||
| 1970 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 70, Dougherty 52 | |||||||||||||||
| Jerry Thomas worked for 20 points and 11 rebounds and received double-duty assistance from Gary Garvin (19, 10) and | |||||||||||||||
| 1971 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 76, St. Joseph's Prep 56 | |||||||||||||||
| The Panthers used 11-for-14 shooting in the first quarter to establish early command. Andre McCarter generated 19 points, six | |||||||||||||||
| 1972 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| St. Thomas More 53, Bartram 45 | |||||||||||||||
| The Golden Bears reaped 15 points from Ron Holmes, 12 from Emery Sammons and 11 from Carl Kenty and stormed to a | |||||||||||||||
| 1973 | |||||||||||||||
| No Game | |||||||||||||||
| (no official Public League champ; teachers' strike) | |||||||||||||||
| 1974 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Roman 38, West Phila. 35 | |||||||||||||||
| Donald Kelly scored 10 points and swished an 8-footer along the left baseline with 1:55 left to put Roman ahead for good, | |||||||||||||||
| 1975 | |||||||||||||||
| At Temple's McGonigle Hall | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 67, Judge 45 | |||||||||||||||
| Gene Banks, a 6-6 soph, shot 11-for-14 and 2-for-3 for 24 points and snatched 13 rebounds as the Speedboys completed a | |||||||||||||||
| 1976 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 71, Kenrick 61 | |||||||||||||||
| Gene Banks (24 points, 18 rebounds) and Clarence "Eggy" Tillman (22, 14) were dominant inside while Ron "Weiner" Williams | |||||||||||||||
| 1977 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 72, Judge 52 | |||||||||||||||
| Gene Banks totaled 31 points (11-for-11 at the line) and 23 rebounds to help the Speedboys cap a 30-0 season, finalize the | |||||||||||||||
| 1978 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| West Phila. 67, Roman 64 | |||||||||||||||
| Clarence "Eggy" Tillman poured in 31 points, Vincent Ross took 13 rebounds and Kevin "Rock" McCray dished eight assists | |||||||||||||||
| 1979 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 61, Roman 49 | |||||||||||||||
| Tony Costner, a 6-9 junior, mixed 23 points and nine rebounds as the Panthers (34-1) set a city-leagues record for wins in a | |||||||||||||||
| 1980 | |||||||||||||||
| At the Palestra | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook 65, Roman 56 (OT) | |||||||||||||||
| Overbrook put the finishing touches on a 34-0 season -- the best record in city-leagues history -- as Tony Costner collected | |||||||||||||||
1981-2008 (No Games)
2009
CLASS 4A
At Temple's Liacouras Center
Roman 60, Southern 48
Though its best player, Villanova signee Maalik Wayns, was still unavailable (recovering frommeniscus surgery) and its
leading scorer, Rakeem "Rahk" Brookins, owned just two points, Roman held a 17-point lead latein the third quarter.
Frosh Andre Horne (20 points, 13 rebounds) and MVP Koron Reed (18, 10, five dunks) picked up theslack. Kevin
Regan and Brookins had eight and seven assists, respectively. Southern's Deshon "Biggie" Minnis collected 19points,
five assists, four steals.
CLASS 3A
At Temple's Liacouras Center
Neumann-Goretti 80, Franklin LC 78
MVP Tony Chennault totaled 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists and four stealsas the Saints matched Imhotep's
experience -- league champ that barely survived. Tyreek Duren added 18 points, five assists.As he'd been throughout the
postseason, Denzel Yard was sensational for FLC with 29 points and four assists. He shot10-for-14 overall and tied the
city's postseason record for treys with seven (in nine attempts); he hit his last right before thebuzzer. The Bobcats shot
29-for-49 total and 11-for-19 on threes. Sub Jamil Drake, a sub guard, grabbed seven rebounds.
CLASS 2A
At Temple's Liacouras Center
Imhotep 59, West Catholic 53 (OT)
In the first contest since the series was canceled in 1980, four players did a majorityof the scoring. MVP Sam Prescott (26)
and Will Adams (22) led Imhotep while Rob Hollomon (24) and Aquil Younger (17)topped West. Prescott added 11
rebounds, six steals and four blocks. Hollomon's outing included a 14-for-19 showing at the line.
2010
CLASS 4A
At Lincoln
La Salle 42, Bartram 40
Troy Hockaday scored 15 points and, as part of a box-and-one, helped to hold VirginiaTech-bound Tyrone Garland,
at that point the No. 3 career scorer in city history (2,184), to eight as the Explorers won ahoops CT for the first time
since a Tom Gola-led team did so in 1950. With Hockaday defending, Garland missed a latetrey and Joe Brown (nine
rebounds) added a free throw at 1.1. Steve Collins shot 4-for-7 and 4-for-4 for 12 points.Bartram's leaders were
Quasim Jones in points (12), and Darrell Lane (10) and Devin Moore (nine) in rebounds. TheBraves were missing two
starters due to assorted issues.
CLASS 3A
At Lincoln
Neumann-Goretti 75, Dobbins 44
Playing without Wake Forest signee Tony Chennault (ejected from CL final), theSaints marched nevertheless as Lamin
Fulton, the lone junior starter, popped in a season 25 points and drained three quicktreys to help N-G zoom away from
a 10-10 tie. Tyreek Duren (La Salle) was a whirlwind with 19 points, eight assists, sixsteals. Danny Stewart (Rider)
added 14 points, 15 rebounds, five steals and six blocks. Dobbins' Jerrell Wright packed 20of his 23 points into the first
half. He also grabbed 15 rebounds. The other Mustangs shot 7-for-33. Played on Friday night,this was the first
postseason game in Lincoln's bright as Broadway new gym.
CLASS 2A
At Northeast
Imhotep 51, West Catholic 42
In something of a snoozer -- Imhotep was still reeling from an exhausting march to a secondstraight Pub crown; West
hadn't played in 2 1/2 weeks -- sixth man Bakari White hit two treys while scoring eight of his 10points in the fourth
uarter and prevented Aquil Younger (22 points, five threes, four assists) from causing late damage.Junior Erik Copes,
already committed to George Washington, shot 6-for-6 (two dunks) for 12 points while adding sevenboards and four
blocks. Tyhiem "Redz" Perrin had 10 points, six rebounds. West's Kiwan Murray managed eight/six.
2011
CLASS 4A
At Lincoln
Frankford 48, La Salle 46
After getting the benefit of a block-charge call near midcourt with 1.4 seconds showing, as he zoomed toward who
knows what, Keith Washington (15 points, five assists) knocked down both ends of a double-bonus to give the Public
League its first modern-day CT win above the AA level. Imire Taylor scored nine of his 11 points in the third quarter and
Chris Lewis (game high six rebounds) had six of his eight in the fourth. Amar Stukes (11) topped La Salle. Joe Brown (10),
Eddie Mitchell and Mike Poncia (nine apiece) followed right behind.
CLASS 3A
At Ryan
Neumann-Goretti 62, Phila. Electrical 54
Somehow, John Davis did not win the game MVP plaque despite powering for 18 points (7-for-11 floor) and 17 rebounds.
Derrick Stewart added 15 points and Billy Shank drained four treys for 12. Star point guard Lamin Fulton had just seven
points and one assist, but saw to it that the Saints were guilty of just eight turnovers (only one through 19 minutes). Soph
Hakeem Baxter led the Chargers with 19 points and posted at least four in every quarter.
CLASS 2A
At SJ Prep
Imhotep 68, West Catholic 40
Though the Panthers committed almost as many turnovers (24) as West (29), it barely broke a sweat. Leaving behind an
11-7 score with a 13-0 run made things easy. Khyree Wooten (13), David Appolon (11, three treys) and Ameen Tanksley
(10) scored in double figures. Terrell Johnson (seven points) hit all three of his shots while also totaling three apiece of
rebounds, assists and steals. Julian Lee managed 11 points for the Burrs.
2012
CLASS 4A
At Lincoln
SJ Prep 63, Bartram 56
Coach William "Speedy" Morris won his first City Title in 38 years (1974 with Roman) and star junior guard Steve
Vasturia tied the game record for points, which had stood alone since 1955. The owner? None other than Overbrook's
Wilt "Dippy" Chamberlain, with 35 vs. West Catholic in 1955. This game took place one day after the 50th anniversary of
Chamberlain's 100-point game with the Philadelphia Warriors. After shooting 3-for-12 for seven points in the first half,
Vasturia exploded for 28 in the second half (17 in fourth quarter). He shot 10-for-22 (six treys) and 9-for-9. The Hawks
went 13-for-34 beyond the arc and tried just 11 regulars, hitting six. Gene Williams (four treys) added 14 points. Tom
Stewart, usually the seventh man but not used in the CL semis and final at the Palestra, accounted for 13 points with seven
of his own and two assists that led to six more. The Hawks were without star junior swingman Miles Overton (thumb
surgery). For Bartram, which lost the last quarter, 21-12, Terrieck Williams sniped 8-for-9 for 17 points.
CLASS 3A
At Southern
Neumann-Goretti 66, Boys' Latin 57
After BL scrambled to a 28-21 lead, its hopes of pulling a gigantic upset were dashed, literally, as the Saints stormed to
20 of the next 23 points thanks mostly to transition buckets. BL helped by shooting 0-for-8 in the first six minutes of the
third quarter. John Davis jammed 14 of his 21 points and 11 of his 15 rebounds into the second half while winning MVP
honors. Ja'Quan Newton added 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists. Maurice "Doo-Wop" Watson, a Boston
University signee, totaled 22 points, five assists and a whopping 10 steals for the Warriors. Yahmir Greenlee added 16
points, advancing within 10 of 1,000.
CLASS 2A
At SJ Prep
Comm Tech 55, McDevitt 53
Markeise Chandler (15 points) hit the right side of the rim on a leaping push shot from just beyond halfcourt as McDevitt
came close to posting what would have been its second postseason win in 49 years of Catholic League membership. The
Lancers had gone 3-10 in CL play, qualifying for this contest but not earning one of 10 playoff berths. Frosh Samir Doughty
(14), Tony Parker and Terrence Brown (11 apiece) paced CT. Parker snagged 12 rebounds and his identical twin, Terrell,
mixed eight points with five boards despite missing a quarter's worth of playing time with an ankle injury. They were the first
twins to start for a City champion.
2013
CLASS AAAA
At Saint Joseph’s University
Roman 69, King 53
MVP Shep Garner totaled 21 points, six rebounds and eight assists to fuel the Cahillites. Rashann London (14) and
Manny Taylor (nine) reached/approached double figures in points while sub Carnell McGirt claimed nine rebounds.
Gregory Bennett (15) led the Cougars.
CLASS AAA
At Saint Joseph’s University
Neumann-Goretti 52, Imhotep 51
In the first overall CT since 1980, MVP Ja’Quan Newton scrambled for 20 points and four assists and hit two free
throws with eight seconds remaining to provide a three-point lead. He was also the defender as Brandon Austin (20 points)
missed a 23-foot, left-wing trey (Jalil Myers made an uncontested follow at the buzzer). N-G’s Tony Toplyn recorded
seven blocks for the second time in the postseason (also vs. Carroll in a CL semi).
CLASS AA
At St. Joseph's Prep
Communications Tech 70, Conwell-Egan 60
Terrence Brown earned MVP honors by collecting 19 points and six rebounds, but lost the game’s only true family battle
with 6:43 remaining when Jordan Burney, a sophomore sub for C-E, zipped right around him and was hacked by another
player while attempting a layup; otherwise the brothers had little interaction. David Johnson added 19 points, three steals
and four steals for CT and sixth man Hyking Brisbon had 10 apiece of points/rebounds. Frosh LaPri Pace posted 18
points and nine boards for C-E, which hadn't played since Feb. 11.
2014
Tripleheader at Saint Joseph's University
CLASS 4A
Roman 58, King 55
Due to two delays caused by fan misbehavior (plastic soda bottles were heaved onto the court from high in the stands),
the final 21 seconds required about 20 minutes. After the first stoppage, Rashann London sank two free throws to give
Roman a 56-55 lead. London had been hit in the head, a ref ruled, right after having his fastbreak layup swatted by
Jahmir Taylor. Thereafter, Roman went 2-for-4 at the line while King missed two shots and a pair of free throws (one on
purpose in desperation mode). London and game MVP Gemil Holbrook (4-for-4 on treys) evenly divided 36 points. Manny
Taylor (no relation) claimed 10 rebounds and Shep Garner made six steals. Greg Bennett scored 17 points for King and
received major help from Taylor (13, 14 rebounds, seven blocks).
CLASS 3A
Neumann-Goretti 69, Phila. Electric 55|
Game MVP Ja'Quan Newton racked up 10 of his 26 points in a 17-10 first quarter as the Saints mostly coasted.
Troy Harper (15) and Jamal Custis (13) provided scoring help while guard Lamarr "Fresh" Kimble collared eight
rebounds. Larenz Thurman (12), Jihad Barnes (11) and Devante Truitt (10) paced the Chargers, who received nine
boards from James Suber.
CLASS 2A
Constitution 68, West Catholic 49
Kimar Williams was terrific throughout, earning game MVP laurels by shooting 7-for-10 (4-for-6 on treys) and
6-for-9 for 24 points. Ahmad Gilbert added 11 points and eight boards. Floyd Preito dealt four assists. Best for West
was Jahmil Harris (11 points, 12 boards, five assists).
2015
Tripleheader at Saint Joseph's University
CLASS 4A
Roman 58, King 57
Tony Carr did not log his first field-goal attempt until 3:15 prior to halftime, but finished with 15 points and converted a
double bonus with 10.4 seconds left to provide a 58-54 lead. Gemil Holbrook (all in first half) and D'Andre Vilmar (nine in
second half) posted 13 points apiece and Nazeer Bostick snagged seven rebounds. For King, which shot 19-for-60, Jabri
McCall totaled 22 points while sub Ladji Fofana (13, 10 rebounds) and Sammy Foreman (12, five assists) lent assistance.
CLASS 3A
Neumann-Goretti 77, Imhotep 74
Four nights after failing to win a seventh consecutive Catholic League championship, the Saints claimed City Title No. 7
in a row as Quade Green (25 points), off a pass from Vaughn Covington, drained a right-corner trey, his fourth, with one
second remaining. The triumph was No. 400 for 17-year coach Carl Arrigale. In the CL final, the Saints shot 1-for-7 at the
line (two front ends) in the fourth quarter. This time they went 18-for-22 overall as Zane Martin (22 points) led the way with
a 14-for-16 performance. Lamarr "Fresh" Kimble (17 points) sniped 5-for-6 on threes. Dhamir "DaDa" Cosby-Roundtree
blocked five shots. Daron Russell (21), DeAnte Robinson (18, 10 boards) and Jaekwon Carlyle (12) topped 'Tep.
CLASS 2A
Conwell-Egan 67, Freire 31
In season No. 52 of CL membership, the Eagles finally claimed their second postseason win as LaPri McCray-Pace
(7-for-7, 16 points), Steve Jordan (15, four apiece of assists/steals), Vinny Dalessandro (14, 13 rebounds) and Chase
Kumor (11, three treys) scored in double digits. In the locker room afterward, the Eagles celebrated by bouncing around
on the balls of their feet and -- ouch -- Dalessandro dislodged a drop-ceiling panel with his head. The first postseason
triumph, a 59-47 success over Neumann, had taken place in a 1964 semifinal at the Palestra. Since then Egan/C-E had
gone 0-11 in CL playoffs (nine, various rounds), CTs (0-1) and state playoffs (0-1). Calil Moultrie led Freire with nine
points. The Dragons were placed in this game after honchos realized Audenried, which played in AA throughout the Pub
tournament, was actually a AAA school.
2016
Tripleheader at Saint Joseph's University
CLASS 4A
Roman 64, King 53
Nazeer Bostick wolfed down three dunks en route to 22 points and Tony Carr mixed 11 rebounds and eight assists with 11
points. The Cahillites won the first quarter, 17-10, and maintained control throughout. Dakquan Davis hit two treys while
notching a season high of 13 points and Lamar Stevens totaled 12 points, nine rebounds. This game, originally scheduled to
begin the doubleheader, was switched with Del-Val/Neumann-Goretti, and didn't start until a shade before 9 p.m.
CLASS 3A
Del-Val 81, Neumann-Goretti 79
Four days after falling to Roman, 72-65, in the CL final, the Saints were prevented from capturing an eighth consecutive CT.
This result produced their first two-game losing streak in "meaningful" games (CL, CT, states) in the eight-year PIAA era and
made their record in such games 165-8. N-G's far-and-away stars were juniors Dhamir "DaDa" Cosby-Roundtree and Quade
Green. The former shot 16-for-19 for 32 points while adding 11 boards and five blocks. The latter was a whirlwind with 24
points (15-for-16 at line), nine rebounds and eight assists. The 16 field goals and 15 free throws broke CT records. An eye
injury forced headliner Zane Martin to miss much of the fourth quarter.
CLASS 2A
Conwell-Egan 70, Mastery North 58
Sixteen days after dropping a 49-47 decision to visiting Bonner-Prendie in the first round of the CL playoffs, thus preventing
them from winning a CL playoff for the first time since the school's initial season of membership (1963-64), the Eagles, the
defending state champ at the AA level, showed no rust while claiming a second consecutive City Title. LaPri McCray-Pace
(20), Vinny Dalessandro (15), Kar'ron Johnson (14) and Eric Esposito (13; tied his season high) scored in double figures and
Dalessandro claimed seven rebounds.
2017
CLASS 6A
At Southern
Roman 68, Lincoln 59
A three-point play by Da'kQuan Davis capped a 7-0 run to start the second half -- it started at 31-31 -- and sent the Cahillites
on their way. Davis shot 7-for-8 from the floor en route to 19 points. Seth Lundy (16, also 13 rebounds) Allen Betrand
12, nine) and Jon-Paul Sanders (12) likewise scored in double figures and Chris Kuhar set a City Title record for most points
scored without the benefit of a field goal -- nine. Khalif Meares (19) and Shikeir Morrison (17) topped Lincoln, which had won
a Pub championship (at the 6A level) for the first time since 1965.
CLASS 5A
At Judge
Wood 87, King 51
This one was over shortly after it started. Thanks to three successes from beyond the arc, the Vikings stormed to an 11-2 lead
in 2 1/2 minutes and rolled from there. They owned a 28-14 bulge after one quarter (three more treys) and Collin Gillespie's
assists total was up to six. Gillespie finished with a triple double -- 14 points, 11 rebounds and a CT-record 11 assists. Matt
Cerruti sniped 4-for-6 on treys and 7-for-9 overall while contributing 20 points. Tyree Pickron (15) and Keith Otto (12) joined
those guys in double figures and Seth Pinkney (nine, four blocks) just missed. Wood committed only eight turnovers. Qadir
Burgess (11) led King.
CLASS 4A
At Phila. University
Imhotep 84, Conwell-Egan 54
The Eagles created at least a hint of concern for 'Tep when they faced just a two-point deficit after one quarter. Alas, the score
over the next two sessions was 41-16. Thanks with help from four three-pointers, Eric Esposito led C-E with 17 points.
Darien Simmons (13) and Patrick Robinson (10) offered support. No Eagle snagged more than five rebounds. Daron Russell
and David Beatty halved 26 points for Imhotep.
CLASS 3A
At SJ Prep
Neumann-Goretti 65, Del-Val 58
In 2016, D-V had prevented N-G from winning an eighth consecutive City Title, so the motivation for revenge was high. But
the Saints were coming off a loss to Wood in the Catholic League final and the first quarter did not go well (20-8 deficit). In all,
Quade Green shot 9-for-18 and 12-for-13 for 31 points to become just the third player in CT history to score at least 24
points in three appearances. The others? Absolute Philly hoops royalty -- Overbrook's Wilt Chamberlain and West Philly's
Gene Banks. Dhamir "DaDa" Cosby-Roundtree added 11 rebounds and three blocks while 16 points were provided by subs
Christian Ings (nine) and Dymir Montague (seven). Mahki Morris (19), Antwine Butler (16) and Dion Harris (14) were the
top Warriors.
2018
CLASS 6A
At Southern
Lincoln 86, Roman 76
Seth Lundy hit his fourth three-pointer to draw Roman within 76-74 with 1:39 remaining, but Lincoln closed with a 10-2 run
to seize a win in its third CT appearance (losses in '65 and '17). Lundy finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds while Hakim
Hart (19, 10) and Lynn Greer (18, 14-for-14 at line, five assists) also had big outings. Khalif Meares, Tyree Corbett and Jahi
Randall thirded 54 points for Lincoln and combined to shoot 21-for-36 from the floor.
CLASS 5A
At Franklin
Bonner-Prendie 64, King 59 (OT)
Both teams were coming off losses in league championships and the attendance was underwhelming, but entertainment was
eventually provided as B-P captured its second CT (also 1960). Isaiah Wong scored the last five points to force OT at 48-48,
then scored seven more to finish with 31. The point guard also claimed nine rebounds. Tariq Ingraham added 16 points for
the Friars, who shot 27-for-37 at the line (to 9-for-16 for King). Denelle Holly led the Cougars with 15 points.
CLASS 4A
At Lincoln
Imhotep 99, Conwell-Egan 48
C-E finished 2-11 in Catholic League play and needed to win a tie-breaking playoff with Lansdale Catholic to earn this spot.
Imhotep was the Pub's overall champ and nationally ranked. Thus, the result -- largest blowout (51 points) in City Title
history, eclipsing 41 by Wilt Chamberlain and Overbrook vs. West Catholic in 1955 -- was not a complete shock. The
Panthers opted not to try for 100 points, dribbling out the final 30 seconds. They won the second half, 62-22. Patrick
Robinson (17, 7-for-8 at line) and Eric Esposito (13, three treys, eight rebounds) led C-E. Dahmir Bishop (17) topped 'Tep.
CLASS 3A
At Southern
Neumann-Goretti 78, Dobbins 49
The Saints shot better from behind the arc (12-for-24) than they did at the foul line (10-for-24) and Noah Warren fueled
that odd accomplishment (6-for-8, 1-for-6) while scoring 21 points. Ja'Cor Smith (14) and sub Ahmad Fair (10) also
scored in double figures while TaQuan Woodley grabbed seven rebounds and Dymir Montague handed out five assists.
2019
CLASS 6A
At Southern
Roman 94, Boys' Latin 72
Hakim Hart put on quite the multi-pronged show as the Cahillites rolled to an easy win Aside from contributing nine
rebounds and eight assists, he exploded for 40 points by shooting 17-for-21 from the floor (one trey) and 5-for-7 from
the line. Thus, he claimed the record for most points scored by a Catholic League player in CL playoffs/City Titles.
Seth Lundy also sniffed a triple-double with eight points, 11 boards and 10 assists while frosh Jalen Duren snot 9-for-10
(mostly dunks) for 18 points. Justice Williams (15) also scored in double figures and new starter Louie Wild (nine) came
close. Due to a new transfer rule, Greer was ruled ineligible for the rest of the season after CL play was completed.
CLASS 5A
At Ryan
Wood 78, Mastery North 71
Rahsool Diggins packed 12 of his 32 points into a 29-18 fourth quarter as the Vikings overcame shaky shooting
(29-for-72 floor, 4-for-20 treys, 16-25 line) to tough out the win. Daeshon Shepherd had eight of his 17 points over the
final eight minutes. Julius Phillips (17) and Jaylen Stinson (11) also finished in double figures and five guys snared at least
eight rebounds. Diggins (seven)/Stinson (six) combined for 13 assists.
CLASS 4A
At Lincoln
Bonner-Prendergast 59, Imhotep 57 (OT)
After getting ousted from the CL playoffs in the quarterfinals, the Friars took major pleasure from being able to knock
off the winner of three consecutive Public League overall championships. Isaiah Wong totaled 17 points, 10 rebounds
and four assists and forced a last-second trey to clang off the rim. Oddly. B-P shot 13-for-25 at the foul line but
8-for-11 from beyond the arc. Five players scored from seven to 11 points. Tariq Ingraham (11) was the only one to
join Wong in double figures.
CLASS 3A
At Lincoln
Neumann-Goretti 81, SLA Beeber 51
Chris Ings led the way with 18 points and four others also reached double digits -- Hakim Byrd (13), Jordan Hall,
Chris Evans (12 apiece) and Cameron Young (11) as the Saints coasted to an easy victory. Hall shot 4-for-6 on treys
while adding eight rebounds. Young had 10 rebounds and four of N-G's 10 blocks.
2020
CLASS 6A
At Lincoln
Gratz 71, Roman 60
The Cahillites trailed by 19-11 after one quarter and wound up committing an astounding 27 turnovers while
preventing the Catholic League from storming to an 8-0 sweep of City Titles and seeding games. This was the last
of the eight games. Justice Williams sniped 8-for-8 at the line while scoring 22 points. Fellow soph Jalen Duren had
4 points, 16 rebounds, and Xzayvier Brown mixed five rebounds and three apiece of assists/steals with 14 points.
CLASS 5A
At Jefferson University
Wood 60, King 57
Fans of late-game drama had to love this one. With King looking to erase a 58-57 deficit, Rahsool Diggins recorded
a blocked inside shot at 0:05 and passed ahead to Daeshon Shepherd for a hammer-time dunk. Shepherd (17),
Diggins (16) and Jaylen Stinson led the Vikings in scoring while Diggins had four steals and Stinson fetched eight rebounds.
CLASS 4A
At La Salle High
Bonner-Prendergast 64, Imhotep 58
The Friars sniped impressively from the line (14-for-19) and beyond the arc (10-for-19) and shot a shade better
than 50 percent (20-for-38) on overall floor shots. Donovan Rodriguez (16), Malik Edwards, Tyreese Watson (15)
and football star Oscar Uduma (12 scored in double figures and the latter buried three treys in a 24-20 fourth quarter.
He also had four apiece of rebounds/assists while Watson was slightly better at five/five.
CLASS 3A
At Gratz
Neumann-Goretti 69, Future 52
Jordan Hall fueled the Saints by providing team highs in points (19), rebounds (eight) and assists (five). An 18-for-21
showing at the foul line helped to overcome 15 turnovers. Cameron Young (14), Hysier Miller and Chris Evans (12)
also scored in double figures while Hakim Byrd came close (nine) and dished four assists.
2021
CLASS 6A
At La Salle High
Wood 89, Lincoln 77
Jaylen Stinson sniped 3-for-3 from beyond the arc in a 20-13 first quarter and the Vikings maintained control from
there. He finished 6-for-11 from the floor (5-for-7 on treys) and 6-for-6 at the line. Marcus Randolph added 22
points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Muneer Newton added 19 points and 14 rebounds. Rahsool Diggins
offered 13 points and 10 assists as sixth man.
CLASS 5A
At Lincoln
Ryan 76, Palumbo 48
Aaron Lemon-Warren contributed 25 points and nine rebounds to highlight the dominance. Dominic Vazquez
mixed 16 points with four apiece of assists/steals. Jalen Snead scored just one point, but didn't mind thanks to
eight rebounds and seven assists. Christian Tomasco notched four rejections.
CLASS 4A
At La Salle High
Carroll 85, King 70
Anquan Hill was quite the dominant inside force with 25, points, 16 rebounds and five blocks. And he was hardly
alone when it came to heroics. Moses Hipps (19 points, five assists) and Caleb Carter (17, eight) also were special
and they combined to shoot 14-for-18 from the floor. Overall, the Patriots were 32-for-53 and they led 48-26,
at intermission.
CLASS 3A
At Fels
Math, Civics and Science 61, West Catholic 50
The Burrs received 11 points apiece from Eric Chamberlain and sub Zion Stanford while Kaseem Watson was
right behind with 10 (and a team-high nine rebounds). Watson hit three triples.
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