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2025-2026

District 1 5A Football: Valerie's ground gains get Springfield past Penncrest

Matthew DeGeorge - 11/9/25

Luke Valerio ran Friday night until the knot in his calf said he couldn’t anymore. When he stopped, his first praise was for his Springfield offensive line, then his quarterback, then the underclassmen who spelled him however briefly in the game. Such is the effect of Valerio, seen everywhere Friday in helping the top-seeded Cougars survive a valiant effort from No. 8 Penncrest in the District 1 Class 5A quarterfinals, 21-14.

Burman salute to Penncrest (Media, Delaware County) high school football coach Paul Graham

Dave Burman - 11/2/25

Penncrest wins just its 2nd post-season game and first since 2009 beating West Chester East 28-21 in a hard-fought battle this weekend.

Penncrest Downs West Chester East Wins First Home Playoff Game in School’s History

Willie McGonigle - 11/1/25

Teachers at Penncrest must give Chase Callahan, Paul Graham Jr., and Sean Benson a pass if their minds wander a little bit during class on Friday. Not only was it Halloween, but the trio and their teammates were mere hours away from participating in the school’s first-ever home playoff game. 

District 1 Class 5A Football: Graham, Benson supply big plays as Penncrest holds off East

Matthew DeGeorge - 11/1/25

Playoff football is not for the faint of heart. The victor is often the team that can handle adversity best.

In Friday’s District 1 Class 5A showdown between No. 8 Penncrest and No. 9 West Chester East, the Lions shook off early issues and battled for a hard-fought 28-21 victory.

H.S. Football: Kolleh, Truocchio, Cropper earn weekly honors

Matthew Smith - 10/23/25

Marple Newtown’s Brett Wolski and Springfield’s TJ Valletti were voted by Central League coaches as co-athletes of the week after they put forth all-around stellar performances last Friday.

Other weekly honors went to...

H.S. Football: Palladino atones to keep Ridley unbeaten in Central League

Matthew Smith - 10/18/25

There was a lot for Johnny Palladino to process Friday night.

The Ridley senior linebacker owned up to a mistake in the third quarter of a one-point game against Penncrest. 

H.S. Football: Three from Penncrest earn weekly honors

Matthew Smith - 10/8/25

Penncrest had plenty to feel good about after Friday’s 34-7 win over Upper Darby, and the Central League coaches took notice.

H.S. Football: Penncrest’s defense earns more than a “B” in win over Upper Darby

Matthew DeGeorge - 10/4/25

The Penncrest turnover chain got a workout Friday night. It has for most of the season, which is what defensive coordinator Jeff Allison had in mind.

H.S. Football: Kolleh’s defense, Graham’s legs pace Penncrest

Staff Report - 9/20/25

Orion Kolleh picked off two passes Friday, helping Penncrest run out to a 40-13 win over Conestoga.

H.S. Football: Coll does it all as Springfield jumps on Penncrest

Matt Smith - 9/13/25

At this point, Tanner Coll is proving he can do just about everything on a football field.

H.S. Football: Graham, Penncrest bounce back to take down Haverford

Chuck Smith - 9/6/25

After being shutout last weekend by Strath Haven, Penncrest could’ve spent the week feeling bad for itself.

H.S. Football: Strath Haven’s line gets job done in Media Bowl victory

Terry Toohey - 8/30/25

In an age where 300-pound line- men are common at the high school level, Strath Haven is built a little different.

H.S. Football: Graham shows the way for Penncrest in win over Sun Valley

Chuck Smith - 8/23/25

There might not have been a better way to start the 2025 football season than with the show put on by Penncrest quarterback Paul Graham Friday.

Football Preview: Graham family connection central to Penncrest renewal

Terry Toohey - 8/17/25

Having your father as a head coach can be tough. Almost as difficult as coaching your son.  Sometimes, the lines

between coach and athlete, and parent and child can get a little blurred.

2024-2025

Hero Bowl: Springfield’s Chris Dolan, Penncrest’s James Mulholland help kick Central-West to close win  

Matt Smith - 5/29/25 

The stars came out under the lights at Cardinal O’Hara for the 47th annual Hero Bowl, and they didn’t disappoint... Mulholland earned Offensive MVP honors for Central...

2024 All Central League 
1st Team Offense: Kolby Poole; 2nd Team Offense: Asher Wynne, Ben Kauffman, James Mulholland; 1st Team Defense: Kyle Cunningham; 2nd Team Defense: Ben Kauffman, Kolby Poole; Honorable Mention: Paul Graham, Albert Dada, Kyle Cunningham, Owen Thompson, Owen Lynch, Orion Kolleh, Sean Benson, Anthony Coia, 

H.S. Football: Penncrest grounds and pounds right over Ridley
Chuck Smith - 10/18/24
There is something to be said about a football team that only wants to impose its will on the opposition through a physical style of play...

H.S. Football: Shutdown defense paces Penncrest to third straight victory
Harry Chaykun - 10/4/24
The 2024 Homecoming Game at Penncrest High will be played Thursday night, six nights after another one...

H.S. Football: Asher Wynne’s early touchdowns help boost Penncrest past Lower Merion
9/21/24
If any team in Delaware County was overdue for a win, it was Penncrest....

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