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Sharrif Floyd is a senior at Washington High School. He’s 6-foot-3, 315 pounds, and can bench 400. And now, thanks to help from his teachers and a generous stranger, the offensive and defensive lineman for the Eagles’ football team, Floyd “has his choice of colleges” [source]. continue reading »

The Washington Eagles faced off against the Father Judge Crusaders Thursday night to fight for the title of city champs. Washington beat Bartram in the Public League, and Judge beat Ryan in the Catholic League, before the two came together last week for the city title. In the end, the Crusaders proved victorious. continue reading »

During the tense six-game World Series, many residents of Northeast Philadelphia want to show their Phillies pride, but still have enough money to pay the bills.  Bargain shoppers found that the several Forman Mills stores in the area have Phillies championship merchandise at lower prices.  They have some very similar items found in other stores, like the Modell’s in Roosevelt Mall.

See video of some of the Northeast’s most popular sports retailers and their customers below. continue reading »

Seen holding their trophy and with their slightly damp first-year coach buried bottom center, the jubilant Washington High School 2009 Public League Soccer Champions pose for news and fan photos following their 2-0 win over Bartram. They've another game to win against the Catholic League champs to lay claim to being the city champions.

In what by game’s end had become a chilly Monday night at Charles Martin Memorial Stadium, by a score of 2-0, Washington defeated Bartram to clinch the 2009 Class AAA Public League Boys Soccer Championship. Washington will play the winner of Tuesday night’s matchup between Archbishop Ryan and Father Judge determining the 2009 Catholic League Boys Champions. The Public League and the Catholic League Champions will vie for the City Championship. continue reading »

The “Northeast Rule,” the nickname given to the unofficial rule that in the past would have allowed the Northeast Vikings to play football playoff games on their home field, has been broken.

Passed last year, a new rule states the Vikings will no longer be allowed to host their own playoff games if opposing coaches feel it provides an advantage. This season, according to an article by Ted Silary, Frankford coach Mike Capriotti asked that the rule be enforced. continue reading »

On the North Catholic side of the field, Sunday, the stands were full of red and white -- the school's colors. Shane Killion, a student at North, seen here with his girlfriend, Sophia Santiago, both of Lawncrest, was wearing his colors, which just also just happen to be the colors of the NL Champion Philadelphia Phillies.

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Runners from several area high schools – including Frankford and Fels – competed in Tuesday’s meet at Belmont Plateau. No team rosters were available, so if you or someone you know is in these photos, send us an e-mail with their name(s). The Fels runner (top) finished before his Frankford competitors (bottom). continue reading »

Mike Ferris (left foreground) catches up with Ted Silary (right foreground) at a North game. Photo by Bill Achuff.

When most people think of North Catholic, they don’t think of Mike Ferris. But among the many memories North students make, you’ll find sports teams – and that’s where Ferris comes in.

A 1982 North graduate and former center for the Falcons football team, 45-year-old Ferris earns his living in the computer field, where he puts his degrees from Peirce and Drexel to work. But in his spare time, Ferris is devoted to running several Web sites dedicated to North Catholic sports.

Ferris grew up on Marlowe Street in Frankford, went to St. Bart’s and still lives in his old neighborhood. He got to relive some of his highschool experiences while his son (class of ’07) attended North, but thanks to his sites, like The Falcon Nest and North Catholic Soccer, Ferris has a permanent connection to North – something that won’t change, even when the school closes its doors for good in May.

NEast Philly’s exclusive interview with Mike and a photo of his North Catholic tattoo are below. continue reading »

The annual matchup of the NEO Outlaws (black and white) and the Holmesburg Tigers (black and orange) proved victorious for Outlaws in the 106lbs. (NEASC Midget) bracket. NEO came out on top (16-0) at the Burholme Park game with a 3-2 season record. The previously undefeated Tigers now have a 4-1 record. If you or someone you know is in these photos, shoot us an e-mail with names and we’ll publish them on NEast Philly.

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Washington's field hockey team. Photo by Jason Achuff.

Coaches and players are encouraged to submit a team roster, or names for members of the Washington field hockey team, to be published on NEast Philly. You may send information via e-mail with the subject Field Hockey.

In a battle of the "Hills", shadowed by Central's Hillary Williams (5), Washington's Hillary McFillin (11), on an offensive surge around midfield, prepares to drive the ball closer to Central's goal. Photo by Jason Achuff.