York Catholic graduated four starters from a two-time state championship team. It is impossible to fathom they could win a third one.
You just don’t do that in high school basketball.
But that is exactly what the Irish did on Friday when they defeated Northern Cambria, 52-40.
Here in the media room at Bucknell, where I am covering the PIAA swimming and diving championships, I watched the Irish girls on TV and, quite frankly, I am absolutely amazed.
Five years ago, I covered York Catholic’s District 3 playoff win at Manheim Township (my high school). They played with five freshmen, some of whom are playing college basketball now.
That game was just one year removed from a season in which the Irish did not win a game. Then-coach Andy Bria was almost giddy after the game.
It was a true sight to behold, but to think from that humble beginning, they would become three-time state champions is amazing.
Congrats, Irish.
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