Best photos of the 2022-2023 Bucks County area high school sports seasons (2024)

North Penn players rush onto the field at the end of the PIAA 6A championship softball game against Hempfield at Penn State University in State College on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The Knights captured the title with a 1-0 win over the Spartans.

North Penn's Bella Nunn, left, and Gianna Cimino celebrate a run in the PIAA 6A championship softball game against Hempfield at Penn State University in State College on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The Knights captured the title with a 1-0 win over the Spartans.

North Penn's Sophia Orth celebrates her RBI in the PIAA 6A championship softball game against Hempfield at Penn State University in State College on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The Knights captured the title with a 1-0 win over the Spartans.

Archbishop Wood’s Logan Madison tags out Dallas’ Connor Healey in the fourth inning of the PIAA 4A Baseball Championship Semifinal Playoff Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Dallas beat Wood 8-3 to move on to the championship game. (WILLIAM THOMAS CAIN/For The Courier Times)

Central Bucks West's first baseman Luke Birkhead gets ready to catch an infield pop up in the bottom of the fourth of a PIAA Class 6A state quarterfinal game on June 8. The Bucks fell 1-0 to Father Judge in nine innings.

Members of the Central Bucks West team react after Father Judge's Nick Shiffler strikes out in the fifth inning of a June 8 Class 6A state quarterfinal game. The Bucks lost 1-0 in nine innings.

Central Bucks West shortstop Kevin Bukowski fields a grounder in the bottom of the fourth during a June 8 state quarterfinal playoff game. The Bucks lost 1-0 to Father Judge in nine innings.

Archbishop Wood’s Braden Kelly throws a pitch in the first inning of the 2023 PIAA Baseball Championships - 4A playoff with Pope John Paul II and Archbishop Wood Monday, June 05, 2023 at Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania. Wood defeated Pope John Paul II 15-5. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/For The Courier Times)

Palisades' Karlye Teman pitches against Conwell-Egan in a first-round PIAA 3A state playoff softball game, on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Palisades High School in Nockamixon. The Pirates advance to the quarterfinals after defeating the Eagles 9-5.

North Penn's Brianna Wilmot tags out Haverford's Madie Culbertson in the PIAA District One Class 6A championship softball game, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Spring-Ford Area High School in Limerick. The Knights captured the title with a 5-0 shutout win against the Fords.

CB West pitcher Julio Ermigiotti #11 makes a throw in the second inning of the PIAA playoff baseball game between Central Bucks West and North Penn Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at North Penn High School in Towamencin, Pennsylvania. CB West defeated North Penn 14-1 in 5 innings. (WILLIAM THOMAS CAIN/For The Courier Times)

Palisades' Thomas Smigo leads the pack on his way to 2A 1600-meter gold at the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University Friday, May 26, 2023. Smigo won in 4:13.05.

Hatboro-Horsham's Brian DiCola races to a fourth-place finish in the 3A 1600-meter run at the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University Friday, May 26, 2023.

Hatboro-Horsham third baseman Amya Lundy eyes the pitch during the sixth inning against Gwynedd Mercy. The Hatters prevailed 16-5 in the district softball playoff game.

Conwell-Egan celebrates after winning the Philadelphia Catholic League softball championship game against Archbishop Ryan at Neumann University in Aston on Monday, May 22, 2023. The Eagles defeated the Ragdolls 6-3 for the PCL title.

Conwell-Egan's Ahlana Sesar winds up a pitch against Archbishop Ryan in the Philadelphia Catholic League softball championship game at Neumann University in Aston on Monday, May 22, 2023. The Eagles defeated the Ragdolls 6-3 for the PCL title.

Conwell-Egan's Katey Brennan watches her three-run homer in the first inning soar over the right-field fence during her team's 12-0 win over Lansdale Catholic on Wednesday in the Catholic League semifinal round.

Neshaminy's John Nice hits against Bensalem's Dev Patel, left, and Yosuf Khan in a volleyball match, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Bensalem High School. Neshaminy defeated Bensalem 3-1.

Bensalem's Veer Patel tips the ball in a volleyball match against Neshaminy, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Bensalem High School. Neshaminy defeated Bensalem 3-1.

Hatboro-Horsham's Kyle Dittus is tagged out on a steal attempt by Abington's Mike Judge during Tuesday's game. Abington won 3-1.

North Penn's Julia Shearer lands on third just before Central Bucks East's Ava Catron tags her during a softball game, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Central Bucks East in Buckingham. The Knights shutout the Patriots 10-0.

Council Rock South's Karissa Smedley defends against Council Rock North's Catherine McBride in a girls lacrosse game at Council Rock South in Northampton Township on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. South upended rival North 13-7

Council Rock South goalie Kaya Mallon runs the final seconds off the clock in a girls lacrosse game against Council Rock North at Council Rock South in Northampton Township on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. South upended rival North 13-7

North Penn's Gianna Cimino slides around Council Rock South's catcher Grace Stepp during Thusday's game. North Penn won, 9-4.

Pennsbury's Joe Tiroly hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against Bensalem at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The Falcons shut out the Owls 6-0.

Pennsbury's Sam Labrecque waits for the throw, as Bensalem's Anthony Labate slides back to first in a baseball game against Bensalem at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The Falcons shut out the Owls 6-0.

Archbishop Wood head coach Mike McDonald gets drenched with water as the team celebrates in the locker room after winning the PIAA Class 5A Girls' Basketball Championship against South Fayette at the Giant Center on March 25, 2023, in Hershey. The Vikings won, 61-54, to capture their third straight state title.

Archbishop Wood's seven seniors celebrate with their championship trophy after winning the PIAA Class 5A Girls' Basketball Championship against South Fayette at the Giant Center on March 25, 2023, in Hershey.

Archbishop Wood's Delaney Finnegan prepares to change direction as she dribbles the ball during the PIAA Class 5A Girls' Basketball Championship against South Fayette at the Giant Center on March 25, 2023, in Hershey. The Vikings won, 61-54, to capture their third straight state title.

Archbishop Wood's Kara Meredith (24) scores during the PIAA Class 5A Girls' Basketball Championship against South Fayette at the Giant Center on March 25, 2023, in Hershey. The Vikings won, 61-54, to capture their third straight state title.

Archbishop Wood senior Deja Evans looks up to the hoop during their PIAA semifinal game against WC Rustin at Bensalem High School on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The Vikings advanced to the state finals after defeating their opponent 52-35.

Abington senior Cire Worley shoots under the hoop at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Abington girls basketball defeated Springfield in the second round of PIAA championship 40-35.

Archbishop Wood junior Jalil Bethea soars for a dunk at Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Archbishop Wood boys basketball defeated CB East in the first round of the PIAA championships, 61-37.

Neshaminy junior Lola Ibarrondo jumps for a rebound in PIAA girls basketball first-round game at Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor on Friday, March 10, 2023. Neshaminy fell to Archbishop Carroll 50-37.

Faith Christian's Adam Waters reacts after winning the 172-pound championship bout by fall at the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center on March 11, 2023, in Hershey. With the win, Waters became the program's second state title winner.

Conwell-Egan's Charlie Robson (left) faces off against Muncy's Scott Johnson in a 133-pound quarterfinal bout at the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center on March 10, 2023, in Derry Township. Johnson won by decision, 5-2.

Faith Christian's Gauge Botero is introduced during the parade of champions before his 121-pound championship bout at the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center on March 11, 2023, in Hershey.

Council Rock South's Bek Sadriddinov, back, battles Perkiomen Valley's Gavin Pascoe in the 160-pound championship match at the PIAA District One Southeast Regional Class 3A Tournament hosted at Souderton Area High School in Franconia on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Quakertown's Collin Gaj, top, takes on Sun Valley's Brandon Carr in the 145-pound championship match at the PIAA District One Southeast Regional Class 3A Tournament hosted at Souderton Area High School in Franconia on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Pennsbury junior Sofia Vitucci tries to go around a Spring-Ford guard at Spring-Ford Area High School in Royersford on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Pennsbury placed fourth in District One after falling to Spring-Ford in the third place game, 50-33.

Archbishop Wood sophom*ore Deuce Maxey goes up high with the ball at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Archbishop Wood defeated Olney High School in the District 12 Class 6A third-place game, 88-47.

Lansdale Catholic senior Gabby Casey raises the net and cheers with her teammates after their victory over Archbishop Wood at the Palestra in Philadelphia on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Lansdale Catholic defeated Archbishop Wood in the PCL girls basketball final, 50-47.

Lansdale Catholic senior Jaida Helm jumps to block Archbishop Wood senior Delaney Finnegan at the Palestra in Philadelphia on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Lansdale Catholic defeated Archbishop Wood in the PCL girls basketball final, 50-47.

Bristol junior Mackenzie Kauffman chases New Hope-Solebury's Reagan Chrencik at Bensalem High School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. New Hope-Solebury girls basketball defeated Bristol in District One title game in class 3A, 53-28.

Council Rock South's Gavin Cole, top, battles Quakertown's Zach Borzio in the 152-pound championship match at the PIAA District One-East Class 3A wrestling tournament, hosted at Quakertown Community High School on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

North Penn junior Norman Gee shoots a three-point shot at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. North Penn boys basketball fell to Plymouth Whitemarsh in District One quarterfinal game in class 6A, 83-53.

Abington senior Abril Bowser and Pennsbury junior Danielle Sherman fight for the ball at Abington Senior High School on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. The Ghosts fell to the Falcons at the District One second-round playoff game, 51-39.

Abington junior Kamari Brasher and CB East senior Kyle Berndt fight for the ball at Central Bucks East High School on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. The Patriots defeated the Ghosts 59-46 in the second round of PIAA District One playoffs in Class 6A.

Pennridge's Ava Fantaskey drives past Garnet Valley's Katie Dwyer in a District One Class 6A first round playoff game at Pennridge High School in Perkasie on Friday, February 17, 2023. The Jaguars defeated the Rams 45-42.

Neshaminy sophom*ore Alena Cofield and Pennsbury senior Nevaeh Dash battle for a rebound on the ground at Neshaminy High School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Neshaminy fell to Pennsbury at home after overtime, 31-30.

Neshaminy's Sean Curley goes in for a layup against Central Bucks West in a boys basketball game at Neshaminy High School in Langhorne on Friday, January 20, 2023. Neshaminy defeated Central Bucks West 52-38.

Central Bucks East's Joe Collins, top, battles Central Bucks West's Theodore Gilroy in a 285-pound match, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Central Bucks East High School in Buckingham. The Patriots defeated the Bucks 50-13.

Lansdale Catholic senior Gabby Casey prepares to shoot against Bonner and Prendergast Catholic at Lansdale Catholic High School on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. The senior became the school's all-time leading scorer in girls basketball during the game.

Souderton sophom*ore Grace McDonough reaches in an attempt to steal the ball from Neshaminy senior Taylor Gurysh at Neshaminy High School on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Neshaminy defeated Souderton 37-32.

William Tennent senior Tyler Laurin shoots at William Tennent High School on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. William Tennent boys basketball defeated Wissahickon 71-58.

Central Bucks West running back Eli Boehm runs up against Garnet Valley defensive back Tyler Lassik in the PIAA District One Class 6A football championship game at Moe DeFrank Stadium in Collegeville on Friday, November 25, 2022. The Jaguars defeated the Bucks 35-7 for the district title.

Central Bucks West linebacker Jack Williams closes in on Perkiomen Valley quarterback Patrick McDonald in a PIAA District One Class 6A semifinal game at Thomas J. Keenan Stadium in Collegeville on Friday, November 18, 2022. The Bucks advances to the district final after defeating the Vikings 14-13.

Cenral Bucks West quarterback Ganz Cooper drops back for a pass in a PIAA District One Class 6A semifinal game against Perkiomen Valley at Thomas J. Keenan Stadium in Collegeville on Friday, November 18, 2022. The Bucks advances to the district final after defeating the Vikings 14-13.

Penn Charter's Clifford Harling attempts to stop Germantown Academy's Evan Spivey, who ran after the catch for a 28-yard gain to the Penn Charter 4-yard line during their 136th annual rivalry game at Carey Field in Fort Washington on Saturday, November 12, 2022. The Patriots topped the Quakers 28-27 for a win in the country's longest running high school football rivalry.

Souderton senior Jared Zimmerman passes at Perkiomen Valley High School on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The Indians fell to the Vikings 27-14 in the second round of District One playoffs.

Central Bucks East quarterback Pat Keller hands off to running back Ethan Shine in a PIAA District One Class 6A first round playoff football game against Central Bucks West at Patriot Stadium in Buckingham, on Friday, November 4, 2022. The Bucks triumphed over the Patriots 42-26 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Faith Christian senior defender Bella Forker and Dock Mennonite sophom*ore midfielder Hailey Cummings battle for the ball in PIAA District One Class 1A championship game at Central Bucks West High School in Doylestown on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. Dock Mennonite defeated last year's champion Faith Christian 2-1.

Villa Joseph Marie's Alex Kupper leads the ball through Faith Christian defense at Faith Christian Academy in Quakertown on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Faith Christian defeated Villa Joseph Marie 6-3 in the first round of PIAA District One playoffs in class 1A.

Father Judge junior Abou Cheriff slides to steal the ball from Conwell-Egan junior Logan O'Keefe at James Ramp Memorial Recreation Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. The Eagles fell to Father Judge 2-0 in the PCL semifinals.

SOL champion Central Bucks West golfer Abbey Lynn hits the ball at the PIAA District One Golf Champhionship at Turtle Creek Golf Course in Lumerick on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Central Bucks South golfer Noah Moelter measures distance from the ball at the PIAA District One Golf Champhionship at Turtle Creek Golf Course in Lumerick on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Council Rock South's Edan Kauer hits the ball against the Pennsbury defense in Fairless Hills on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. The Falcons fell to the Golden Hawks 3-2.

Neshaminy defense brings down Pennsbury senior Galamama Mulbah at Neshaminy High School on Friday, Oct. 29, 2022. Pennsbury Falcons defeated Neshaminy Skins 35-0 in the last week of high school football season.

Bensalem's Jose Garcia sacks Truman's Khalil King on Friday, September 30, 2022. Truman defeated Bensalem 8-7. [LIZ DIRETTO / PHOTOJOURNALIST]

Neshaminy defensive lineman Nick Buchys tackles Pennridge running back Brennan Fisher in a football game at Helman Field in Perkasie, on Friday, September 30, 2022. Neshaminy beat Pennridge 7-6.

Pennridge forward Tori Angelo and Neshaminy defender Carly Hock-Smith battle at Neshaminy High School on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. The Skins defeated the Rams at home 2-1.

Central Bucks West wide receiver Conor McFadden breaks the tackle for a touchdown in a football game against Quakertown at War Memorial Field in Doylestown Borough on Friday, September 9, 2022. The Bucks won their home opener against the Panthers 56-14.

CB South senior Liam Goss carries against Truman defense at Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. The Tigers fell to the Titans 35-8.

Pennridge running back Brennan Fisher breaks a tackle against Souderton linebacker Jayden Bergey during a football game at Souderton Area High School in Franconia Township on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Abington senior Josh Young scores one of his three touchdowns during a 45-13 win over Council Rock North on Sept. 1, 2022.

Central Bucks West player Courtney Moylan and Central Bucks East player Gwyn Krystkiewicz battle for the ball during Monday night’s rivalry match on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. It was the first night game under the newly constructed lights at Lt. Colby Umbrell Field at Patriot Stadium in Buckingham. In the last five minutes West broke a 2-2 tie, winning the match 3-2.

North Penn's Mario Sgro breaks up a pass intended for La Salle's Ryan Sorge, preventing a touchdown, in a football game at North Penn High School in Lansdale on Friday, August 26, 2022. The Explorers defeated the Knights 37-28.