August 2026
Father Judge pulls off a miracle comeback over Ryan in OT
August 29, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Father Judge started the game off in a hole down 6-0 after giving up a 80 yard touchdown run by Kaz Kelly on the first offensive play of the game. Judge got on the board with a field goal after a great drive spearheaded by Sr RB Robert Gormley to cut the lead to 6-3 […]
Central Lancers roll past Olney 39-14 in season opener
August 29, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
The Philadelphia Public League opened the 2026 season with two of its older programs taking the field Friday afternoon. Central High the host would jump out early on Olney to a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter after forcing a turnover on downs. Olney did not back down returning the ensuing kickoff 70 yards […]
Ant & Willie’s Pickem Parade
August 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary,com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
District 12 Preview
August 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 in 2025 saw 2 programs win state titles with Roman Catholic capturing the 5A title and La Salle capturing the 6A title. This season Roman has been elevated to 6A which means they’ll battle LaSalle and St. Joes Prep for the CL 6A title and a berth in the D12 6A city title […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 7 Germantown Academy
July 8, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Germantown Academy Mascot: Patriots Current HC: Kyle Donahue (7-13) Overall Record 591-525-57 First Year: 1887 Championships: 24 QB: Jim Slattery QB: Xavier Stearn QB: Sean Grieve QB: Hayes Nolte QB: Kyle McCloskey QB: Jordan Longino QB: Coley Murphy QB: Jerome Allen RB: Alex Holcombe RB: Reed Marko RB: Brian Allen RB: Isaiah Jones RB: Zach […]
Coatesville lineman CJ Miller heading to Albany
July 1, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
At 6-4 340lbs Coatesville massive two way lineman CJ Miller is hard to move on the field. A multi-year starter the rising senior has made his choice on where he will be playing college ball by giving the University of Albany his commitment. As a junior CJ helped Coatesville advance to the playoffs where they […]
SJ Prep WR Jett Harrison will follow older brother’s path to Ohio State
July 1, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Jett Harrison a consensus 5 star recruit for the class of 2028 has concluded his recruitment with his commitment to Ohio State. Jett’s older brother Marvin Jr also starred at Prep before also going on to star at Ohio State before becoming a first round NFL draft pick in 2024. As a freshman in 2024 […]
Downingtown West RB Amari Cannon will fly north to UMASS for college
June 24, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Amari Cannon a senior 6 feet 185lb running back at Downingtown West has given his early commitment to FBS program UMASS. As a junior last season Amari ran for 1046 yards & 19 total touchdowns. He also was a threat in the receiving game hauling in 22 receptions for 319 yards for the Whippets. Last […]
Bonner-Prendie Sr. DT Terrence Jones is heading to Howard University
June 21, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Terrence Jones Jr. a mammoth 6-3 330lb defensive tackle at Bonner-Prendie Saturday evening decided to shut his recruitment down and commit to the Mecca of HBCU’s Howard University in the nations capital Washington D.C. As a junior Terrence registered 34 tackles including 5 tackles for a loss. The other schools Terrence considered were Stony Brook […]
Lansdale Catholic OT Terrance Smith chooses LSU Tigers
June 16, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Terrance Smith a mammoth 6-6 290 4 star OT prospect for Lansdale Catholic officially declared his commitment to SEC powerhouse LSU Monday night. After a historical season that saw Lansdale go 12-3, amassing over 4000 yards of total offense and culminating with advancing to the PIAA semifinals, Terrance stock rose with him garnering offers from […]
District 12 trio make collegiate decisions
June 16, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Nyeem Powell a 6-3 350lb senior offensive guard at Imhotep Charter has locked in on Morgan State as his collegiate choice. As a junior Nyeem earned all public honors. Nyeem will join his Quarterback Joe McLeish at Morgan next summer after he recently committed to the Bears as well. St Joes Prep Sr WR Alston […]
La Salle LB Zykee Scott picks UNC as his next home
June 10, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Zykee Scott a budding 6-2 230lb stud linebacker at defending PIAA 6A champ La Salle College Tuesday evening announced his commitment to The University of North Carolina. As a junior at La Salle Zykee racked up 58 tackles, 1 forced and recovered fumble and 6 tackles for loss in 10 games. Due to transfer rules […]
Malvern Prep 4 Star WR Cade Cooper picks LSU
June 9, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Cade Cooper a 6-3 192 rising senior WR at Malvern Prep has shut his recruitment down and found his next home picking the LSU Tigers. As a junior Cade shined catching 44 passes for 644 yards and 6 touchdowns for the Co-Inter-Ac champs. Amongst his other finalist were Notre Dame, Illinois, Georgia, Georgia Tech and […]
Imhotep’s QB Joe McLeish finds home at Morgan State
June 8, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Joe McLeish a 6-1 205lb 2 year starting QB for Imhotep Charter wrapped up his recruitment fairly quickly this spring after a successful campus visit and 7v7 tournament championship in Baltimore he quickly gave his commitment to Morgan State University a Division 1 FCS program who plays in the HBCU MEAC conference. Joey has amassed […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 6 Conwell Egan
June 8, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Conwell Egan Mascot: Eagles Current HC: Brian O’Hara (3-7) First Year: 1963 QB: Matt Della-Croce QB: Kevin Schafer QB: Alex Goldsby QB: Mike Carr QB: Bill Creeden QB: Kyle Techtmann QB: Alex Goldsby RB: Steve Slaton RB: Pat Garwo RB: John Kerr RB: Monty Zoryea RB: Colin Majors RB: Donte Morris RB: Mike Smith […]
Episcopal Academy QB is staying home committing to Villanova
May 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Rising senior Jackson Solley a 6-2 190lb quarterback at defending Inter-Ac champion Episcopal Academy has officially made his college choice deciding to stay close to home picking Patriot League program Villanova University. As a junior Jackson helped Episcopal to an 9-1 record and a share of the Inter-Ac title. He compiled over 1400 yards and […]
Cheltenham Football Suspended for the 2026 Season
May 26, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Tuesday afternoon word came down from the school district that the Cheltenham Panthers football program both varsity and junior varsity teams are suspended for the 2026 season. The ruling comes after an investigation for a locker room assault of a player in September 2025 was conducted which also showed elements of bullying and hazing with […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 5 West Philadelphia
May 23, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
West Philadelphia Mascot: Speedboys Current HC: Karl “Bubb” Patrick (31-26-1) First Year of Football: 1912 QB: Ahmier Green QB: Zeferino “Ziggy” Albino QB: Elijah Crosby-Jones QB: Larry Richardson RB: Reggie Barnes RB: Robert Andrews RB: DeWayne Moss RB: Zahfir Cleveland RB: Zamir Poteat RB: David Watson WR: Tim LeGrande WR: Sherman Northington WR: Andre Johnson WR: Eric T.O. Leslie WR: Brian Green ATH: Dontay Armstrong […]
La Salle College CB Trey Hopkins finds new home at UCLA
May 17, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
La Salle College rising senior CB Trey Hopkins (6-2 195) Saturday afternoon announced he is taking his talents across the country next fall by committing to Big Ten program UCLA. As a junior Tre led the Explorers in passes defended with 17 to go along with 1 interception, 1 sack and 31 tackles as he […]
Philadelphia Catholic League Playoffs Are Expanding
May 17, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
The 2025 PCL football season saw two programs capture PIAA championships with LaSalle capturing the 6A title and Roman Catholic snagging the 5A title. Traditionally the CL Red has held a one game playoff between St. Joes Prep and LaSalle for the 6A title. With Roman having recent success they’ve been promoted to 6A for […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 4 Roman Catholic
May 11, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Roman Catholic Mascot: Cahillite Current HC: Richard Pete QB: Semaj Beals QB: Phil DiWilliams QB: Michael Keir QB: Anthony Butler QB: Andre Sloan-El QB: Chris Johnson RB: Balial Sloan-El RB: Joe McCourt RB: Marcus Kelly RB: Derek Clayton RB: John Cason RB: Johnny Ortiz RB: Dimetri Kelly WR: Will Fuller WR: Marvin Harrison WR: Kevin […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 3 Frankford High
May 6, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Frankford High Mascot: Pioneers Current HC: Damon Brockington Number of Public League Titles: 26 Last PIAA Playoff Appearance: 2006 (35-14 Loss to Liberty HS) QB: Tim DiGiorgio QB: Lamont Brown QB: Jim Nagle QB: Ryan Hardy QB: Steve Szydlik QB: Darrell Turner QB: Mikey Morell RB: Eddie Gaskin RB: Blair Thomas RB: Herb Sample RB: Marcus Waddy […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 2 West Catholic High
May 2, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
West Catholic High: Mascot: Burrs Record for Rushing Yards in a game: Curtis Brinkley (2003) 399 yards Record for Rushing Yards in a season: Curtis Brinkley (2002) 2813 Record for Passing Yards in a game: Antwain McCollum (2012) 342 Record for Passing Yards in a season: Joshua Evans (2015) 2786 Record for Receiving Yards in […]
Philly Public & Catholic League Stars sign UDFA Deals after the NFL Draft
April 30, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
At the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, 4 former City-League all stars in Philadelphia inked deals with NFL teams. Former SJ Prep WR Sahmir Hagans (Duke) inked a deal with the Indianapolis Colts while former Neumann Goretti LB Eric Gentry agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals. Former Bonner-Prendie DB Ayden Garnes signed a […]
St. Joes Prep LB Josiah Trotter joins father and brother drafted into NFL
April 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Josiah Trotter a 6-2 240lb linebacker heard his name called Friday night in the 2nd round of the 2026 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 46th overall pick and 14th pick in the 2nd round. Josiah joins his older brother Jeremiah Jr (2024 5th round; 155th overall) and Father Jeremiah Sr (1998 […]
