Rick O'BrienWhat I DoRick O’Brien has been at The Inquirer since 1993, primarily covering high school sports in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Frank McArdle is out as Archbishop Ryan’s football coachMcArdle guided his alma mater to an 8-4 overall record and 2-3 mark in the Catholic League Red Division last season.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboardPa. writers’ Class 5A, 3A, and A all-state football teams: Conwell-Egan’s Patrick Garwo is among the honoreesArchbishop Wood lineman Connor Bishop and linebacker Dylan Urbanowski were named to the Class 5A all-state team.Rick O'Brien Dec. 29, 2018Link copied to clipboardGabe Infante steps down as St. Joseph’s Prep’s football coach, heads to TempleInfante compiled a 91-22 record and won four PIAA state championships in nine seasons with the Hawks.Rick O'Brien Dec. 22, 2018Link copied to clipboardCoatesville running back Aaron Young, once committed to Michigan State, signs with RutgersAaron Young had orally committed to play for Michigan State, but instead opted to sign with Rutgers. He will join forces with his brother Avery, a cornerback for the Knights.Rick O'Brien Dec. 19, 2018Link copied to clipboardSeth Lundy, Roman Catholic topple Imhotep Charter in clash of area’s top-ranked teamsLundy netted 27 points as the Cahillites, who came in ranked No. 2 in the area, surged past the No. 1 Panthers in a highly anticipated nonleague contest.Rick O'Brien Dec. 17, 2018Link copied to clipboardNo. 2-ranked Roman Catholic to battle No. 1 Imhotep Charter in must-see basketball showdownThe Cahilites are the defending Class 6A state champions; the Panthers are the reigning Class 4A state titlists.Rick O'Brien Dec. 14, 2018Link copied to clipboardJohnny Freeman’s fortitude after father’s death aided St. Joe’s Prep’s run to statewide football glorySt. Joe's Prep's Johnny Freeman made 51 receptions for 848 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.Rick O'Brien Dec. 9, 2018Link copied to clipboardSoutheastern Pa. boys’ basketball Top 25No. 5-ranked Roman Catholic is slated to visit No. 2 Bonner-Prendergast in Catholic League action at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboardPa. writers’ Class 6A, 4A, and 2A all-state football teams: Kyle McCord of St. Joe’s Prep is player of the yearMcCord is joined by Coatesville running back Aaron Young and Imhotep's Tykee Smith, who both earned all-state honors.Rick O'Brien Dec. 27, 2018Link copied to clipboardCoatesville’s Aaron Young headlines All-Southeastern Pa. football teamConwell-Egan's Patrick Garwo, Malvern Prep's Keith Maguire, and St. Joe's Prep's Kyle McCord also were among the top players in the area this season.Rick O'Brien Dec. 21, 2018Link copied to clipboardHornibrook, Maguire among Malvern Prep football players who sign national letters of intentMalvern's signees also included TyGee Leach (Lehigh) and Quincy Watson (Delaware).Rick O'Brien Dec. 19, 2018Link copied to clipboardNorristown’s balanced attack too much for Lower Merion in Diane Mosco Foundation ShootoutFive Eagles were in double figures for the Eagles in the second annual Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout at Archbishop Wood.Rick O'Brien Dec. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboardDiane Mosco Foundation Shootout features several talented basketball squadsSix games will be played at Archbishop Wood in the second annual showcase event.Rick O'Brien Dec. 12, 2018Link copied to clipboardPIAA Class 6A state championship: St. Joseph’s Prep 40, Harrisburg 20 — as it happenedFollow Rick O’Brien’s coverage of the PIAA Class 6A state championship game between St. Joseph’s Prep and Harrisburg live.Rick O'Brien Dec. 8, 2018Link copied to clipboardOnce-downtrodden Bishop McDevitt boys’ basketball team is on the riseThe 9-0 Lancers have wins over traditional Catholic League powers Archbishop Wood, Archbishop Carroll, and St. Joseph's Prep.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboardRick O’Brien’s football awards: St. Joseph’s Prep’s magical season earns Team of the year honorsSt. Joseph's Prep went 13-0 and earned its fourth PIAA state championship in the last six seasons.Rick O'Brien | Columnist Dec. 22, 2018Link copied to clipboardHoly Ghost Prep’s application to join the Catholic League rejectedHoly Ghost has the option of submitting another application to join the league.Rick O'Brien Dec. 20, 2018Link copied to clipboardNational signing day: See where Southeastern Pa.'s top athletes are headedThe NCAA's early signing period for football begins Wednesday, and Conwell-Egan's Patrick Garwo is committed to Boston College. Yusuf Terry, from Imhotep, is signing with Baylor.Rick O'Brien Dec. 18, 2018Link copied to clipboardKhai Champion, new-look Shipley stay perfect with victory over undermanned Malvern PrepChampion, Ray Somerville, and Chaz Owens powered the 8-0 Gators past the shorthanded and poor-shooting Friars.Rick O'Brien Dec. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboardSt. Joe’s Prep collects fourth state football crown by turning back resilient HarrisburgGabe Infante's Hawks triumphed, 40-20, for the PIAA Class 6A championship.Rick O'Brien Dec. 9, 2018Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Frank McArdle is out as Archbishop Ryan’s football coachMcArdle guided his alma mater to an 8-4 overall record and 2-3 mark in the Catholic League Red Division last season.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Frank McArdle is out as Archbishop Ryan’s football coachMcArdle guided his alma mater to an 8-4 overall record and 2-3 mark in the Catholic League Red Division last season.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Pa. writers’ Class 5A, 3A, and A all-state football teams: Conwell-Egan’s Patrick Garwo is among the honoreesArchbishop Wood lineman Connor Bishop and linebacker Dylan Urbanowski were named to the Class 5A all-state team.Rick O'Brien Dec. 29, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Pa. writers’ Class 5A, 3A, and A all-state football teams: Conwell-Egan’s Patrick Garwo is among the honoreesArchbishop Wood lineman Connor Bishop and linebacker Dylan Urbanowski were named to the Class 5A all-state team.Rick O'Brien Dec. 29, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Gabe Infante steps down as St. Joseph’s Prep’s football coach, heads to TempleInfante compiled a 91-22 record and won four PIAA state championships in nine seasons with the Hawks.Rick O'Brien Dec. 22, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Gabe Infante steps down as St. Joseph’s Prep’s football coach, heads to TempleInfante compiled a 91-22 record and won four PIAA state championships in nine seasons with the Hawks.Rick O'Brien Dec. 22, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Coatesville running back Aaron Young, once committed to Michigan State, signs with RutgersAaron Young had orally committed to play for Michigan State, but instead opted to sign with Rutgers. He will join forces with his brother Avery, a cornerback for the Knights.Rick O'Brien Dec. 19, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Coatesville running back Aaron Young, once committed to Michigan State, signs with RutgersAaron Young had orally committed to play for Michigan State, but instead opted to sign with Rutgers. He will join forces with his brother Avery, a cornerback for the Knights.Rick O'Brien Dec. 19, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Seth Lundy, Roman Catholic topple Imhotep Charter in clash of area’s top-ranked teamsLundy netted 27 points as the Cahillites, who came in ranked No. 2 in the area, surged past the No. 1 Panthers in a highly anticipated nonleague contest.Rick O'Brien Dec. 17, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Seth Lundy, Roman Catholic topple Imhotep Charter in clash of area’s top-ranked teamsLundy netted 27 points as the Cahillites, who came in ranked No. 2 in the area, surged past the No. 1 Panthers in a highly anticipated nonleague contest.Rick O'Brien Dec. 17, 2018Link copied to clipboard
No. 2-ranked Roman Catholic to battle No. 1 Imhotep Charter in must-see basketball showdownThe Cahilites are the defending Class 6A state champions; the Panthers are the reigning Class 4A state titlists.Rick O'Brien Dec. 14, 2018Link copied to clipboard
No. 2-ranked Roman Catholic to battle No. 1 Imhotep Charter in must-see basketball showdownThe Cahilites are the defending Class 6A state champions; the Panthers are the reigning Class 4A state titlists.Rick O'Brien Dec. 14, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Johnny Freeman’s fortitude after father’s death aided St. Joe’s Prep’s run to statewide football glorySt. Joe's Prep's Johnny Freeman made 51 receptions for 848 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.Rick O'Brien Dec. 9, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Johnny Freeman’s fortitude after father’s death aided St. Joe’s Prep’s run to statewide football glorySt. Joe's Prep's Johnny Freeman made 51 receptions for 848 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.Rick O'Brien Dec. 9, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Southeastern Pa. boys’ basketball Top 25No. 5-ranked Roman Catholic is slated to visit No. 2 Bonner-Prendergast in Catholic League action at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Southeastern Pa. boys’ basketball Top 25No. 5-ranked Roman Catholic is slated to visit No. 2 Bonner-Prendergast in Catholic League action at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Pa. writers’ Class 6A, 4A, and 2A all-state football teams: Kyle McCord of St. Joe’s Prep is player of the yearMcCord is joined by Coatesville running back Aaron Young and Imhotep's Tykee Smith, who both earned all-state honors.Rick O'Brien Dec. 27, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Pa. writers’ Class 6A, 4A, and 2A all-state football teams: Kyle McCord of St. Joe’s Prep is player of the yearMcCord is joined by Coatesville running back Aaron Young and Imhotep's Tykee Smith, who both earned all-state honors.Rick O'Brien Dec. 27, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Coatesville’s Aaron Young headlines All-Southeastern Pa. football teamConwell-Egan's Patrick Garwo, Malvern Prep's Keith Maguire, and St. Joe's Prep's Kyle McCord also were among the top players in the area this season.Rick O'Brien Dec. 21, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Coatesville’s Aaron Young headlines All-Southeastern Pa. football teamConwell-Egan's Patrick Garwo, Malvern Prep's Keith Maguire, and St. Joe's Prep's Kyle McCord also were among the top players in the area this season.Rick O'Brien Dec. 21, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Hornibrook, Maguire among Malvern Prep football players who sign national letters of intentMalvern's signees also included TyGee Leach (Lehigh) and Quincy Watson (Delaware).Rick O'Brien Dec. 19, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Hornibrook, Maguire among Malvern Prep football players who sign national letters of intentMalvern's signees also included TyGee Leach (Lehigh) and Quincy Watson (Delaware).Rick O'Brien Dec. 19, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Norristown’s balanced attack too much for Lower Merion in Diane Mosco Foundation ShootoutFive Eagles were in double figures for the Eagles in the second annual Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout at Archbishop Wood.Rick O'Brien Dec. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Norristown’s balanced attack too much for Lower Merion in Diane Mosco Foundation ShootoutFive Eagles were in double figures for the Eagles in the second annual Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout at Archbishop Wood.Rick O'Brien Dec. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout features several talented basketball squadsSix games will be played at Archbishop Wood in the second annual showcase event.Rick O'Brien Dec. 12, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout features several talented basketball squadsSix games will be played at Archbishop Wood in the second annual showcase event.Rick O'Brien Dec. 12, 2018Link copied to clipboard
PIAA Class 6A state championship: St. Joseph’s Prep 40, Harrisburg 20 — as it happenedFollow Rick O’Brien’s coverage of the PIAA Class 6A state championship game between St. Joseph’s Prep and Harrisburg live.Rick O'Brien Dec. 8, 2018Link copied to clipboard
PIAA Class 6A state championship: St. Joseph’s Prep 40, Harrisburg 20 — as it happenedFollow Rick O’Brien’s coverage of the PIAA Class 6A state championship game between St. Joseph’s Prep and Harrisburg live.Rick O'Brien Dec. 8, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Once-downtrodden Bishop McDevitt boys’ basketball team is on the riseThe 9-0 Lancers have wins over traditional Catholic League powers Archbishop Wood, Archbishop Carroll, and St. Joseph's Prep.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Once-downtrodden Bishop McDevitt boys’ basketball team is on the riseThe 9-0 Lancers have wins over traditional Catholic League powers Archbishop Wood, Archbishop Carroll, and St. Joseph's Prep.Rick O'Brien Jan. 3, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Rick O’Brien’s football awards: St. Joseph’s Prep’s magical season earns Team of the year honorsSt. Joseph's Prep went 13-0 and earned its fourth PIAA state championship in the last six seasons.Rick O'Brien | Columnist Dec. 22, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Rick O’Brien’s football awards: St. Joseph’s Prep’s magical season earns Team of the year honorsSt. Joseph's Prep went 13-0 and earned its fourth PIAA state championship in the last six seasons.Rick O'Brien | Columnist Dec. 22, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Holy Ghost Prep’s application to join the Catholic League rejectedHoly Ghost has the option of submitting another application to join the league.Rick O'Brien Dec. 20, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Holy Ghost Prep’s application to join the Catholic League rejectedHoly Ghost has the option of submitting another application to join the league.Rick O'Brien Dec. 20, 2018Link copied to clipboard
National signing day: See where Southeastern Pa.'s top athletes are headedThe NCAA's early signing period for football begins Wednesday, and Conwell-Egan's Patrick Garwo is committed to Boston College. Yusuf Terry, from Imhotep, is signing with Baylor.Rick O'Brien Dec. 18, 2018Link copied to clipboard
National signing day: See where Southeastern Pa.'s top athletes are headedThe NCAA's early signing period for football begins Wednesday, and Conwell-Egan's Patrick Garwo is committed to Boston College. Yusuf Terry, from Imhotep, is signing with Baylor.Rick O'Brien Dec. 18, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Khai Champion, new-look Shipley stay perfect with victory over undermanned Malvern PrepChampion, Ray Somerville, and Chaz Owens powered the 8-0 Gators past the shorthanded and poor-shooting Friars.Rick O'Brien Dec. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Khai Champion, new-look Shipley stay perfect with victory over undermanned Malvern PrepChampion, Ray Somerville, and Chaz Owens powered the 8-0 Gators past the shorthanded and poor-shooting Friars.Rick O'Brien Dec. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboard
St. Joe’s Prep collects fourth state football crown by turning back resilient HarrisburgGabe Infante's Hawks triumphed, 40-20, for the PIAA Class 6A championship.Rick O'Brien Dec. 9, 2018Link copied to clipboard
St. Joe’s Prep collects fourth state football crown by turning back resilient HarrisburgGabe Infante's Hawks triumphed, 40-20, for the PIAA Class 6A championship.Rick O'Brien Dec. 9, 2018Link copied to clipboard