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Guard the net

When my daughter Maria was a senior in high school, the girls' hockey coach asked her to be the goalie for the team.

Myriad updates await school sports teams this fall

A new school year has brought about some new and improved landscapes ...

Coach Lynch to head St. Rose boys' team

Brian Lynch’s first high school basketball head coaching job ...

Marathon bronze medalist loves 'running more than just about anything'

Molly Seidel, the most decorated runner in the University of Notre Dame's history, became just the third American woman to medal in the Olympic Marathon when she took bronze in the women's event in Tokyo Aug. 6.

N.J. Catholic high school alum is favorite to win gold in track and field

It's probably a pretty safe bet that everyone who gathers on the front lawn of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains the evening of July 30 will be shouting, "Go Syd, Go!" as they watch star alumna Sydney McLaughlin compete in track and field at the Tokyo Olympics.

Two alums of Atlanta Catholic high school are part of Team USA in Tokyo

Gunnar Bentz, a graduate of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta and an Olympic athlete, is described by his former swim coach Scott Carter as a "quiet professional."

Runner's surge to become Olympian starts with faith in God and self

As Cole Hocker approached the starting line for the biggest race of his life, he paused for a moment to follow his usual prerace routine of saying a prayer.

Ledecky gives shout-out to her grandparents after winning Olympic gold

U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won the Olympic gold medal July 28 for the women's 1,500-meter freestyle, a new event, on the heels of coming in fifth place in the 200-meter freestyle.

RBC standout Panzini drafted, signs with the Kansas City Royals

Shane Panzini has come a long way since he first fell in love ...

Philippine weightlifter credits her Olympic success to her faith

Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record – and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena.

Australian Olympics rugby sevens squad member sees Jesus as No. 1

Faith, family and footy in that order are the three most important things in Dietrich Roache's life and the things he attributes for his place in the Tokyo Olympics.

Notre Dame alum is first American to win individual gold in foil fencing

"Golden is thy fame, indeed," the University of Notre Dame in Indiana tweeted July 25 after ...

Oregon Catholic's single-minded focus is on competing in Olympic marathon

To the casual observer, it may appear as though Galen Rupp has lost a step as he placed sixth in the men's 10,000-meter final during the U.S. Olympic Trials in June.

Faith and family help Olympian live his dream amid hardship, heartbreak

June 26 was a day of excruciating waiting for Joe Schroeder.

Minnesota gymnast headed to Olympics relies on hard work, trust in God

The Twin City Twisters in Champlin is the home gym of Grace McCallum, a member of the 2018 World Championship U.S. gymnastics team.


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