“It’s such a tough day for our guys,” Bonner coach Jack Muldoon said. “These kids, they’ve been through so much. I don’t know how many more gut punches they can take.”

The Patriots take the place of the Saints, who will be unable to compete in the playoffs because of a positive coronavirus case.

The Rams, who have never won a district title, earned the No. 1 seed and will meet the battle-tested Red Raiders, who have won two of the last three crowns.

After not practicing until Friday because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Hawks burst to a 38-0 lead and clinched the District 12 berth in the PIAA Class 6A state tournament.

After serving as a role player for most of his career, House is making up for lost time with a team-high four touchdowns for the No. 1 team in the state.

The senior all-purpose standout makes plays on the field and leads the way off the field for the surprising Red Raiders, who are 3-0 and set to clinch a District 1 Class 6A playoff berth.

The death of the popular 17-year-old athlete has been listed as 'natural,' according a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's office.

Behind senior all-purpose Lonnie White Jr., a Penn State recruit, the Friars rolled past Salesianum of Wilmington in an emotional start to the long-delayed season.

Online team meetings with topics ranging from nutrition to college preparation have been helpful, but the best part for teen-aged athletes might be the chance to connect with coaches and teammates.

Ross Carter, a 2020 Gratz High School graduate who helped last season’s Bulldogs to the Class 6A city title, was shot and killed in late September while sitting on a friend’s porch in Nicetown. An anti-gun violence rally was held outside of the high school on Oct. 23, 2020 which featured Gratz graduate and NBA great Rasheed Wallace.

Coatesville held on to a 20-14 victory over Downingtown East during a Ches-Mont League football game at Coatesville on Oct. 23, 2020.

Sophomore quarterback Harrison Susi ran for one score and passed for another as the Red Raiders improved to 3-0 in the coronavirus-shortened season.

The senior fullback/linebacker, a Villanova recruit, has sparked the Rams to a 3-0 start and the No. 2 spot in the Southeastern Pa. Top 10 rankings.