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 »
From left: Elizabeth Kaspern, Tyrell Wilkins, Rose McMenamin, Steven Gregory, Carolyn Wright, Wayne Bishop, Dana Dobson, Kent Lufkin.
On Friday, Oct. 30, 3rd Federal Bank, which already has a branch at Woodhaven, unveiled its plans for a new branch in the same center at Woodhaven and Knights roads. There was a ceremonial groundbreaking attended by the bank’s board of directors, the building contractors, Mayor Michael Nutter and several members of his staff, and members of the community. Bank president and CEO Kent Lufkin spoke and announced Mayor Nutter, who also spoke before the two gentlemen did a ceremonial dirt dig and toss, twice, to accommodate the photographers. 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 »
Just a reminder that submission for the Halloween Photo Contest are due tonight at 10 p.m. The first 10 people to send in their photos will receive NEPHL car stickers, and the grand prize winner gets a gift certificate to a fine Italian restaurant.
Halloween is Saturday! Seems like only yesterday we were writing about pools being open for the summer. But now that the first official Fall holiday is upon us, we want your photos.
Send us your scariest, silliest, most outrageous Halloween photos. They could be this year’s, or decades old – we want them all. This contest is open to all types of photos: costumes, jack-lanterns, pets and decorations. The first 10 people to send in their photos will receive a NEast Philly car sticker (pictured below – and no worries, it’s easily removable.) continue reading »
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 »
Northeast High football players and fans were in for a special treat over the weekend — Tony Danza came out to cheer on the Vikings in their game against the Washington Eagles. Danza, who is currently teaching at Northeast while filming his A&E reality show Teach, showed his support for the team and spent some time chatting with the principal. Linda Carroll.
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The Eagles took on the Vikings over the weekend, and both teams’ chances at the playoffs look promising. Photos of the teams and the schools’ bands are below.
Note: a team roster for the Vikings is not currently available.
Washington's junior defensive back Martin Karton (23) puts a flying tackle on Northeast's #4.
After his pass reception, Northeast's #12 strides into the end zone with the form of a hurdler or long jumper. His halfback pass for the two point conversion was incomplete.
Ryan vs. Judge
The persistent rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of Ryan fans, who cheered on their team to the very end, despite the 38-6 loss to Judge.
Near the end of the game, running back/wide receiver Brian Murphy (1) broke free, and with Tim Kane (24) as his wingman, ran more than 40 yards to score a touchdown. It was Judge defensive back John Donohoe's (11) attempt of a diving tackle at the 3-yard line that sent Murphy catapulting into the end zone.
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Lincoln's QB Joe McCausland (who also punts, places kick and plays defense) breaks into the open on a run while keeping his eyes open for potential receivers. He's aided in his escape from the backfield by lineman Mike Page (79), and running back Chris Williams (33), who took on Central defenders Richard Drayton (83) and Saleem Rivers (53).
Receiving a key block by teammate Jon Gelin (32) (upper right), Lincoln's dependable running back/defensive back, Omar Black (9) was able to return a kickoff for 20-30 yards. A couple plays later Black would "finish the job" and score a TD off a 50 yard run.
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