Rick O'Brien, Inquirer Columnist
According to multiple sources, Randy Cuthbert has stepped down as head football coach at Pennridge to become the boss at District 11's Emmaus.
Cuthbert compiled a 55-43 record in eight seasons with the Rams. Last year's squad went 12-2, claimed the Suburban One League Continental Conference title, and advanced to the PIAA District 1 Class AAAA semifinals before losing to Spring-Ford.
Cuthbert, who starred at Central Bucks West and Duke, and Pennridge athletic director David Babb could not be reached for comment.
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SOUTHEASTERN PA HITTING LEADERS
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Minimum of 35 at-bats.
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SOUTHEASTERN PA PITCHING LEADERS
As reported to The Inquirer. Statistics through Tuesday.
Minimum of 25 innings.
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Ben Holl, a senior guard and three-point sniper from Friends Select, has committed to play his college hoops at Keystone College in La Plume, Pa.
In 23 games last season, Holl averaged 22.5 points and drilled an area-best 97 three-pointers.
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A break in accounting class Tuesday at Archbishop Wood allowed Joe and John Santospago a chance to continue their friendly sibling rivalry. This time, it played out in an impromptu armwrestling match.
"I took him down," John said with a laugh. "He's way stronger than me, but I think my forearm strength was the difference. It's from all the years being a catcher."
Joe's take on losing the contest? "He got lucky," the outfielder said. "I'm confident I can win the next go-round."
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Friends' Central senior combination guard Karonn Davis, who averaged 19 points per game last season, signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play at Niagara. He visited the school last weekend.
"I found the people at Niagara to be genuine and kind-hearted," the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder said. "Also, the coaches said I'll have the opportunity to start as a freshman."
Davis, who lives near 46th and Walnut in West Philly, also had a scholarship offer from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
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Coatesville High junior Daquan Worley, a quick-footed running back and defensive back, orally committed Friday morning to play for Penn State.
The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder, who helped lead the Red Raiders to the PIAA Class AAAA state championship game last season, is projected to play cornerback for the Nittany Lions. He is the program's seventh commit - and first defensive back - for the Class of 2014.
"Deep down, he just really felt like he wanted to be part of the Penn State community," Coatesville head coach Matt Ortega said. "He liked the campus, the athletic part of it, and the academic piece."
Rick O'Brien, Inquirer Columnist
Friends' Central senior combination guard Karonn Davis, who averaged 19 points per game last season, is visiting Niagara through Saturday.
In addition to Niagara, the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder recently received a scholarship offer from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Davis impressed the two schools with his play at two showcase events: the Philadelphia Jam Fest (April 26-28) and the Pittsburgh Jam Fest (April 19-21).
