Neumann-Goretti

September 2026

Former Philly City Leaguers Shine in Week 1 of NFL

September 15, 2026 | Anthony Franklin

To start the 2026 NFL season there were 18 former Philadelphia Catholic, Public & Inter-Ac players who earned roster spots. St. Joes Prep leads the pack with 7 former players on NFL Rosters. Rookie LB Josiah Trotter (SJ Prep) earned his first career start for the Tampa Buccaneers and made an immediate impact racking up […]

Total Team Effort Leads Cardinal O’Hara to Rout of Neumann-Goretti

September 12, 2026 | Willie McGonigle

SPRINGFIELD: When you are a program with a rich, storied history like Cardinal O’Hara, you are held to a high standard, and expectations are always high. Through the first two games of the season, the Lions have shown they should be held to high standards by outscoring their first two opponents, 82-7. On Friday night, […]

PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly Week 1

August 27, 2026 | Willie McGonigle

Growing up, I used to dread August because it always meant summer was coming to a close and school would start soon. But since I started following and covering High School over 20 years ago, I now look forward to August because that means the high school football season is approaching. While many who know […]

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 […]

Trinity stuns Neumann-Goretti 26-22 with Late 4th Quarter Rally

November 22, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo

After trailing most of the game, the Trinity Shamrocks are moving on in the State Playoffs after an improbable come from behind victory in the waning minutes of the game. After falling behind 16-7 at half, Trinity rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring Neumann-Goretti 19-6. The late game heroics were powered by their Sr. QB, […]

Game Preview: PIAA Class 3A Quarterfinals: Neumann-Goretti (8-4) vs. Trinity (10-3)

November 19, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo

After posting shutout wins in their most recent playoff games, the Neumann-Goretti Saints are set to take on the Trinity Shamrocks in the State Playoffs this Friday Night at 7 PM at Exeter Township High School. The Saints enter this matchup on a 3-game winning streak and defeated the John Bartram Braves by a final […]

Neumann Goretti blanks John Bartram 36-0 to win the District 12 3A title

November 9, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

Neumann Goretti is once again king of the district after blasting past John Bartram 36-0. The first game of the season saw Neumann in a super competitive game with Pope John Paul when they lost their starting quarterback Shane Salley to a season ending injury and fell in defeat 21-20. With a new QB under […]

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 […]

Ant & Willie’s Pick Em Parade Week 11

November 6, 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 […]

Neumann Goretti wins PCL 3A title over Conwell Egan

November 2, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

Neumann Goretti on Saturday afternoon hoisted the Philadelphia Catholic League championship plaque after a hard fought 20-7 win over Conwell Egan. The 2025 season has been anything but a walk in the park for the Saints as they lost their starting QB in week 1 and had to readjust their offense mid-season. Today their offense […]

Neumann-Goretti Takes Down West Catholic 15-6 In Penalty-Riddled, Defensive Showdown (VIDEO RECAP)

October 12, 2025 | Davin Ridall

PHILADELPHIA – Whenever these two teams meet, the game is always hard fought and competitive. This time around was no different, as defense made all the difference in this game. Both teams combining for just 21 total points, along with plenty of sacks and turnovers, this game was the definition of a defensive showdown. Neumann-Goretti […]

Week 8 Saturday Matchups – Previews and Predictions

October 9, 2025 | Davin Ridall

More matchups on tap this week and guess what? We’re headed back to Philadelphia once again, and this time we’ve got THREE games to cover, so lets dive into all three matchups. Thomas Edison vs Audenried Charter Week 7 Matchups Audenried Charter (5-2): 44-8 Win vs Samuel S Fels Thomas Eddison (7-0): 48-16 Win vs […]

Neumann-Goretti-South Philadelphia Annual Thanksgiving Day Game Cancelled

October 8, 2025 | Willie McGonigle

What once was an annual tradition of Philadelphia area teams playing a traditional rival on Thanksgiving has been dying over the years, and on Wednesday, another one was announced to be taking at least this year off. On their school’s athletics Facebook page today, Neumann-Goretti announced that they and South Philadelphia High School made the […]

Neumann-Goretti takes down Archbishop Carroll on senior night

September 27, 2025 | Nicholas Mastripolito

A’mar Woodson scores two en route to Neumann’s victory Neumann-Goretti made a statement on Friday night, taking down the Patriots of Archbishop Carroll 32-12. Coming into the game, the Patriots had everything going for them as it was their senior night, and the homecoming game, leading to a packed attendance of Carroll faithful. Here are […]

District 12 Week 4 Preview

September 19, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

With 4 weeks of action behind us let’s do a quick rundown of where things stand in all 3 city leagues. In the Pub it’s Imhotep and then the rest. Tep is currently 1-3 with their lone win coming against Eagle Academy II (NY). Their losses were to Harrisburg, DeMatha & Malvern Prep all top […]

Ant & Willie’s Pickem Parade Week 3

September 12, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

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 […]

Neumann Goretti TE/DE Carter Bashier picks Syracuse

June 21, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

Carter Bashir a 6-4 240lb TE/DT at Neumann Gorreti has shut his recruitment down and given his pledge to ACC program Syracuse University. As a junior at NG Carter led the team in receptions (25) and receiving yards (351) while also being a force defensively recording 44 tackles, 5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss. […]

Former Philly Area All-Stars Look Forward to Draft Weekend

April 24, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

The 2025 NFL Draft will take place Thursday night through Saturday evening. Over the course of those 3 days there are quite a fee players from Philadelphia and Delaware county who will hear their name called or sign contracts with teams after the draft concludes. Leading the way will be Penn State edge rusher Abdul […]

Saints claim turkey supremacy with win over South Philly (gallery included)

November 28, 2024 | Billy Splain

Neumann defeated Southern 26-6 in the annual Thanksgiving Day Rivalry game at the South Philadelphia Supersite. The game featured many extraordinary plays: interception returns, great catches and lots of turnovers. The highlight of the game was a rugby-style scrum with both teams pushing a Neumann runner in opposite directions. Neumann gained close to 30 yards on […]

District 12 Week 0 Recap

August 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

District 12 Week 0 Recap The first week of the 2024 season has been completed so let’s do a quick recap of the 19 games involving city league teams: Ben Franklin 26 Overbrook 16: The Electrons got a rushing score from Jr. RB Tyree Nichols, Sr. QB Samir Smith, & Jr. RB Tae Wiggins. Sr. […]

What The Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week Zero

August 22, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

Hello and welcome to the 2024 season of What’s Happening in District I & XII! Join me every week has we look at what happened and look forward to what will happen in Districts I & XII. New Chest-Mont Alignment: The Chest-Mont league this season will premiere three divisions as opposed to the two that […]

Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division Preview

August 19, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

PCL BLUE DIVISION The 2024 Catholic League season will feature realignment within the Blue Division with former Red member Archbishop Wood dropping down to the Blue Division. They’ll compete with defending champion Neumann Goretti, Lansdale Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, West Catholic, Conwell-Egan and Archbishop Carroll. Preseason Rankings: 1. Neumann Goretti 2. Conwell-Egan 3. Archbishop Wood 4. […]

Neumann Goretti Senior Edge Rusher Daniel Adefolarin commits to Army

July 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Daniel Adefolarin an 6-3 245lb rising senior edge rusher for the Neumann Goretti Saints has decided to shut down his recruitment and pledge his commitment to Army. Army recently left their FBS Independent status to join the American Athletic Conference where they’ll play the likes of Temple, East Carolina, Memphis, UAB, South Florida and of […]

Archbishop Ryan Lineman chooses West Chester University

February 15, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Nicholas Rogers a 6-5 240 DL at Archbishop Ryan has officially made his college decision and ultimately signed his letter of intent to play locally at West Chester University a division 2 program that competes in the PSAC. Nicholas finished his senior season earning all-league honors after posting 45 tackles, 16 TFLs, 6 sacks, 3 […]