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Basketball sisters take different paths to same journey 40 years later
Divine intervention may be the only explanation for how two college teammates graduated, ventured off on different career paths miles apart and then, 40 years later, ended up on the same journey in Miami, both wearing habits.
Mercy delivers Magic show in ‘Classic’ victory over Maryvale
Myah Hazelton and Olivia Liszt each scored 13 points, Milan Brown added 11 points and Mercy ran past Maryvale, 77-40, in “The Classic” Jan. 27 at Towson University’s SECU Arena in front of nearly 2,000 spectators.
St. Mary’s High School swimmer breaks record held by Michael Phelps
Breaking a mark set by the most-decorated Olympian of all time was just Joe Hayburn’s latest achievement as he charts a course to qualify for his first Summer Olympics in 2024.
Faith, family, community help former athlete meet challenges he’s faced after life-altering injury
The 26-year-old native of Isanti, Minn., said he’s not letting a life-altering injury affect his future as community support carries him through challenging times and his trust in God helps him forge a new perspective on life.
‘Prayer is real’: Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin recovers from near-fatal hit
Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin has united the nation and the world in prayer, supporters said at a Jan. 9 community vigil held in the injured NFL player’s hometown of McKees Rocks, Pa.
Catholic high school prays for critically injured Bills safety and alumnus
The Central Catholic High School community in Pittsburgh is joining in prayer for NFL player Damar Hamlin, a 2016 school graduate, who was critically injured during a Jan. 2 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Heisman winner is much loved, respected alum of D.C.-area Catholic schools
Caleb Williams, the star quarterback at the University of Southern California who won the Heisman Trophy Dec. 10, earlier made his mark at two Washington-area Catholic schools he attended for middle school and high school.
Priests in Baltimore archdiocese indulge in World Cup passion
The sport of soccer is front and center for Father Uju Okeahialam and other fans this month with the World Cup in the middle of its competition to crown the best team in the world.
Calvert Hall outlasts Loyola in nail-biting 102nd Turkey Bowl
Calvert Hall edged Loyola Blakefield, 17-14, before an announced crowd of 8,529 at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Nov. 24 in the 102nd Turkey Bowl, the oldest Catholic School rivalry in the nation.
Calvert Hall soccer rises to national prominence
Calvert Hall put together a 21-game winning streak and finished 24-0-1 after beating John Carroll 2-1 in overtime in the MIAA A conference title game. The Cardinals also were crowned co-national champions by United Soccer Coaches with St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, N.J., which also went unbeaten.