Philadelphia

April 2026

Joseph, Diaz Anchor Rebuilt OLB Room for Temple

April 2, 2026 | Mike Livingston

NORTH PHILADELPHIA – No position group offers a clearer window into how Temple is settling into year two under K.C. Keeler than outside linebacker. In year one under Keeler and an entirely new coaching staff, Temple’s outside linebacker room was shaky at best. Outside linebackers coach Chris Ratiano made the best of what he could […]

Temple Football Practice Notebook (3/30)

March 31, 2026 | Mike Livingston

NORTH PHILADELPHIA – With just two weeks remaining in the spring practice cycle, Owls head coach K.C. Keeler remarked that his squad had its worst practice of the slate so far. That’s not saying much. “I thought the first nine practices and the scrimmage on Saturday were really good,” said Keeler. “Disappointed today. This is […]

Temple’s tight ends emerge as the backbone of a rising offense

March 19, 2026 | Mike Livingston

Tight end may have just become Temple football’s most impactful position, with two ramifying players on the line of scrimmage and one boisterous voice in the locker room. Spearheaded by senior tight end Peter Clarke, the Owls’ tight end room has become a focal point of the Temple offense over the past two seasons. On […]

Playoff Preview: 4A City Championship – Bonner/Prendie vs. West Philadelphia (D12/4A City Title)

November 14, 2024 | Mike Livingston

West Philadelphia – 7-4 (4A PFN Rank: NR) Head Coach: Karl Patrick (3rd Season – 21-12) The 2024 West Philadelphia HS Speedboys are no stranger to history. The team is coming off an 18-0 victory over Martin Luther King just last week to claim their first Philadelphia Public League title in 83 years. Now they’ll […]