Cardinal O’Hara
November 2025
Southern Lehigh vs Cardinal O’Hara 4A Semi-Final (Photo Gallery)
November 29, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Southern Lehigh defeats Cardinal O’Hara 28-24 Southern Lehigh defeated Cardinal O’Hara 28-24. O’Hara was down 21-0 and fired off 24 straight points. The Spartans forced in a touchdown with less than a minute left to take the lead 28-24. What a game from both teams. Enjoy the gallery below. Links to full gallery and article […]
Southern Lehigh Escapes Cardinal O’Hara 28-24, Advances To 4A State Title (VIDEO RECAP)
November 29, 2025 | Davin Ridall
WHITEHALL – In a game filled with plenty of adversity, Southern Lehigh (14-1) managed to survive a 21 point comeback by Cardinal O’Hara (10-5) by a final score of 28-24, en route to their first state title appearance in school history. Early on in this game, Southern Lehigh was in full control. Following a perfectly […]
Cardinal O’Hara vs Southern Lehigh – PIAA Class 4A Semifinal Game Preview and Prediction
November 28, 2025 | Davin Ridall
It’s the final week of November, and Thanksgiving has come and gone. As we enter Black Friday, we’re now in the state Semifinals ladies and gentlemen, and this week I’ll be heading back to Whitehall to bring you coverage between Cardinal O’Hara (10-4) and Southern Lehigh (13-1). Last Week’s Matchups Cardinal O’Hara: 28-6 Win at […]
Cardinal O’Hara moves on with dominant win over North Pocono
November 22, 2025 | Jordan Gillis
Cardinal O’Hara Rides Strong Defense To 28-6 Win Over Undefeated North Pocono (VIDEO RECAP)
November 22, 2025 | Davin Ridall
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP – Fresh off their first district title in school history, Cardinal O’Hara came into the state quarterfinals and knocked off undefeated North Pocono by a final score of 28-6, thanks to their strong defense and stellar rushing attack. “It all came down to our preparation, and our kids are able to adapt to […]
Cardinal O’Hara vs North Pocono – PIAA Class 4A Quarterfinal Game Preview and Prediction
November 21, 2025 | Davin Ridall
The first round of this year’s state playoffs have come and gone, which means we’re off to the quarterfinals. This week we’re taking a look at a 4A matchup, between the District 12 champion Cardinal O’Hara Lions (9-4) and the District 2 champion North Pocono Trojans (13-0). Last Week’s Matchups Cardinal O’Hara: 34-6 Win vs […]
Cardinal O’Hara secures first District XII Championship with big win over West Philly (Photo Gallery)
November 16, 2025 | Jordan Gillis
Cardinal O’Hara gets the win over West Philadelphia 34-6 to take home their first District XII City Championship title. The Lions scored early as Senior running back Amahj Gowans got in for the touchdown; Gowans would go onto score the next two touchdowns for Cardinal O’Hara, including his second in the first half that would […]
Cardinal O’Hara Claims First District 12 Championship in School History
November 16, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Cardinal O’Hara has been playing football since 1965, and in their storied history, they have won two Philadelphia City Titles in 1973 and 1979, but that was before the Philadelphia Catholic League joined the PIAA. On Saturday morning at Northeast High School, the 2025 version of the Lions put their names in the school’s history […]
Ant & Willie’s Pro Pickem Parade
November 14, 2025 | 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 […]
Cardinal Ohara Stun Monsignor Bonner in 4A PCL Championship Game
November 8, 2025 | Nicholas Mastripolito
Cardinal O’Hara puts on a defensive clinic in win over Bonner The Cardinal O’Hara Lions took down the Monsignor Bonner Friars on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 24-3. Here were my thoughts before the game kicked off. GOOD MORNING. ITS GAMEDAY. BONNER VS OHARA. THE HOLY WAR. Here’s my thoughts less than an […]
District 12 Playoff Preview & Inter-Ac Regular Season Finale Notes
November 7, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
We have reached the playoffs for both the CL and Public League with a few city title games this weekend as well. Let’s get into the rankings for the City League Teams as things have been shaken up the last week or two. Top 10 La Salle St. Joes Prep Roman Catholic Malvern Prep Bonner-Prendie […]
Philly Catholic League Playoff Preview & City Rankings
October 31, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
City Rankings Top 10 1. La Salle 2. St. Joes Prep 3. Malvern Prep 4. Roman Catholic 5. Bonner-Prendie 6. Imhotep 7. Abraham Lincoln 8. Episcopal Academy 9. Cardinal O’Hara 10. Lansdale HM 1. Archbishop Ryan 2. John Bartram 3. Springside Chestnut Hill 4. Belmont 5. Conwell Egan 6A CL Title Game St Joes Prep […]
St. Joes Prep defeats Cardinal O’Hara in dominate win to finish the season (Photo Gallery)
October 26, 2025 | Jordan Gillis
St. Joes Prep handles Cardinal O’Hara 38-3 to cap off a strong year for the Hawks. Multiple fumble recoveries and big defensive stops elevated St. Joes towards a big win that held the Lions without a touchdown. On the offensive side of the ball, Jett Harrison pulverized the defense with 3 touchdowns on the […]
District 12 Week 9 Preview
October 17, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The 2025 regular season is winding down and entering its final week. Division champions have been crowned in all 4 divisions as Imhotep wrapped up the Independence Division via beating Northeast, Washington & West Philadelphia. They also earned a forfeit win over Gratz. Tep will close out the regular season at Lincoln looking to continue […]
Welde Sets O’Hara Single Game Passing Record in Victory Over Father Judge
October 11, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Cardinal O’Hara is in their 60th season of playing football and has seen the likes of Tom Savage, Mike Lomas, Ryan Laughlin, Dashawn Darden, Anthony Walters, and Kevin Parker all have played Quarterback for the Lions, and during his four-year career at O’Hara, John Welde has proven himself to be among the greats to […]
District 12 Week 7 Preview & Notes
October 3, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Week 6 in the city gave us a few thrilling games, some upsets and at the end only 3 teams remain unbeaten. Those three teams are Episcopal Academy, Thomas Edison and Belmont Charter. With LaSalle losing the rankings have been shaken up a bit. City Top 10 1. St Joes Prep 2. Roman Catholic 3. […]
Bonner pulls away late from O’Hara
September 27, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Bonner hosted Cardinal O’Hara in a Catholic league red division matchup in an early than normal 4pm kickoff due to neighboring Upper Darby also having an home game at 5pm. Bonner started the game slow fumbling the opening kickoff and O’Hara turned that short field into a 34 yard field goal for an early 3-0 […]
Ant & Willie’s Pick Em Parade Week 6
September 25, 2025 | 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 Week 3 Preview
September 12, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
We are officially 3 weeks into the 2025 season and the pretenders, contenders and not so good teams are showing their form by now. In the Pub it’s all Imhotep but Lincoln has caught stride and showing they are hungry to knock the champion off. There are 3 undefeated teams left in the Public League […]
PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly Week of September 10
September 10, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly. While the Philadelphia area may soon be coming down with a case of Pennant Fever with the Phillies regular season ending and the Phightin Phils looking like a playoff team, but you know what else is heating up in Big Willie’s […]
Anthony & Willie’s Picking Parade Pick’Em For Philly Area Football
August 29, 2025 | 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 and in 2009 they a third participant in […]
PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ in Philly Week Zero
August 21, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly. I’ve decided to rebrand my weekly notes column from What’s Happening in District I & XII to this. Join me each week as I tell you what’s cookin’ around the Philadelphia Area. PCL Team’s hitting the road to begin season: St Joseph’s Prep and Roman […]
Cardinal O’Hara LB Sidique Kamara headed to Ohio University
August 18, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Co-written by Jason Napoli Cardinal O’Hara Sr. LB Sidique Kamara is a two way terror for the Lions. Saturday evening he announced that his recruitment was over and he was fully committed to MAC program Ohio University. In 2024 the 6-2 220lbs Sidique rushed 24 times for 135 yards and 6 scores while adding 40 […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cardinal O’Hara LB/RB Sidique Kamara
July 8, 2025 | Billy Splain
Sidique Kamara LB,RB Cardinal O’Hara Class Of 2026 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’1,220LBS 75 Total tackles 2nd team-All Catholic, Honorable Mention All Delco , Honorable Mention All State Twitter @SidiqueKamara12 Offer Sheet: Army, Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, Ohio Coach says: “Sidique Kamara is the leader of our defense and he flashes for big plays for us every […]
District 12 is well represented on the PFN Coaches All-State Teams
January 9, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The 2024 football season has concluded and coaches across the state submitted their nominations for the PFN coaches all-state teams. District 12 and the Inter-Ac also known as the Philly City Leagues are very well represented throughout 3 of the 6 classifications. In the 4A classification Bonner Prendie the state champs placed 5players on the […]
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