PIAA’s complete response to Old Forge School District Superintendent’s letter over Private vs Public.
PIAA closes by saying “The primary obstacle to substantial reform is the language of the existing legislation. Should you desire to effectuate substantial change, you may want to consider contacting your legislator and seeking an amendment of Section 511(b.1). Absent such change, we will continue to regularly assess the situation and seek means to best ensure competitive equality within the scope of the law.”
FORGING ON
At the very least, Old Forge deserves credit for not letting up on the PIAA on this issue that has many public school people fired up. Many schools complain after the football & basketball tournaments end, but then the issue subsides. OF is continuing the fight.
How did Derek Brooks transform a program that was rarely mentioned when discussing top basketball programs into a team with a real shot at building a dynasty? Upper Dublin is now aiming for a third consecutive SOL championship, with the title game set for Tuesday at 7:30 PM at Bensalem High School. Brooks, who has established himself as one of the best coaches in the Philadelphia area, will be chasing history on Tuesday night. After upsetting the strong favorite Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials—who have two division signees—in the semifinals, they now face Cheltenham in the championship. Securing one title is tough; winning two is even harder. But three championships? That’s uncharted territory for most programs across the country. Brooks not only has a chance at making history, but so does 2026 PG Kobe Bazemore, who has been the starting point guard for three seasons. While victory is within reach, Cheltenham isn’t going down without a fight. Led by seniors Chris “Wolf” Harmon and Mark Hill, who had plans to win the SOL before the season started, this team remains focused on that goal.
I apologize if this thread is lengthy, but I believe it’s an important topic that needs to be discussed.
The PIAA has tried to address fan behavior. As someone who has covered high school sports for more than 25 years, I can assure you that fan behavior is at its worst…
Northwestern guard Jake West is the first Wildcat to post 13+ assists on at least a +25 +/- since at least 2004-05.
He's the 10th DI high-major player to do so since 2012. West, Kendall Marshall and Michael Carter-Williams are the only underclassmen with such stats in that span.
Despite losing @_lucafoster_, @christianm2026 & Munir Greig from last year’s team, Fran Bowe (@CarrollHoopsHC) has @carroll_hoops off to a 6-2 start in the @PCLAthletics season. Bowe has to be under consideration for Coach of the Year following the loss of 66.6% of AC’s scoring
Feels great tho get the first PCL win as a Head Coach! It is so tuff to get wins in our league, so many good teams and good coaches. I’m just happy for te kids and the entire Lansdale Catholic Community they deserve this. MORE WORK TO DO!! #LC🏀 #ynotLC
@ross_burman 12th grade Woodward with 2 future d1 teammates vs 9th grade Jalen Duren , Lynn Greer, Seth Lundy and co
COVID robbed us of many things, but the greatest tragedy of them all
The big guy with the beard stopped by to support both the JV and Varsity last night. @jwoodward_55 is the program's all-time leading scorer and rebounder. Thanks for stopping by and making Coach Ford smile!