Ted Silary has covered high school sports in Philadelphia since December 1975, first for two years for the old Philadelphia Bulletin and since December 1977 for the Philadelphia Daily News. He specifically covers the city beat, which includes the Public, Catholic and Inter-Ac Leagues. Many times through the years, Ted has been given opportunities to "move up" in the business by switching to college or professional beats. He has politely declined. His feelings on the matter: Why would I give up the best job at this paper? There's nothing more enjoyable than reporting on the triumphs of young people.

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Mark Perez is among the four seniors who helped close out West Catholic´s final season.
West Catholic's Moore saddened by impending closing
Posted 02/14/2012
PASSING ALONG some city high school basketball tidbits . . . Understandably, Guy Moore's emotions have headed decidedly south.
 
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Loughery can't pass on chance to return and help out at La Salle High
Posted 12/06/2011
PASSING ALONG some city high school football tidbits . . . Drew Loughery, it turns out, never did throw his final pass for La Salle. In fact, he'll be firing more as early as this afternoon.
 
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Communications Tech's Brunson knows how to pick'em - 11/28/2011
BY TED SILARY, silaryt@phillynews.com
Quite the bright-light neophyte, that James Brunson. Though he played no organized football before 2010, the 5-8, 155-pound Communications Tech d-back finished his career with 14 interceptions and a city-leading nine as a senior.
 
Brunson can pick 'em - 11/29/2011
Passing along some city high school football tidbits . . . Quite the bright-light neophyte, that James Brunson. Though he played no organized football before 2010, the 5-8, 155-pound Communications Tech d-back finished his career with 14 interceptions and a city-leading nine as a senior.
 
Wood's Visco has city mark for career extra points - 11/22/2011
Passing along some city high school football tidbits . . . Nick Visco started his kicking career on a whim, then added a prayer.
 
University City receiver Lyles stands tall at 5-7, 127 pounds - 11/15/2011
PASSING along some city high school football tidbits . . . Marcus Lyles will never forget the night of Nov. 12, 2009.
 
Roman's Tucker a memory maker - 11/08/2011
Passing along some city high school football tidbits . . . Taishan Tucker now owns two, bold-relief lifetime memories.
 
FRANKLIN'S 'RUDY' - 11/01/2011
PASSING ALONG some city high school football tidbits . . . One thing coaches love to do is reward their most dedicated players.
 
Gratz Charter's Hunt dedicates big game to slain cousin - 10/25/2011
PASSING ALONG some city high school football tidbits . . . If ever Gratz Charter linebacker Curt Hunt wanted to perform in spectacular fashion, it was Friday vs. Franklin.
 
Archbishop Ryan's Palmer goes long, twice - 10/18/2011
PASSING ALONG some city high school football tidbits . . . Most players go through their entire careers without posting a long touchdown. Mike Palmer zoomed for two in 1 night.
 
Germantown's Parks makes most of small gains - 10/11/2011
Passing along some city high school football tidbits . . . Germantown's Will Parks already owned a scholarship to Pittsburgh for his cornerbacking skills and major respect for his pass-catching prowess.
 
Frankford's pioneering offense - 10/04/2011
PASSING ALONG some city high school football tidbits . . . Tim DiGiorgio never dreamed he'd experience pass-happy heaven at Frankford.
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Communications Tech DT Ragin-Nickson flashes speed - 09/27/2011
 
Feather in Condron's cap - 09/20/2011
Gratz receiver wastes no time setting Public League receiving mark - 09/21/2009
By Ted Silary, silaryt@phillynews.com
High Schools - With first win Cardinal Dougherty on hot streak - 09/08/2009
By TED SILARY, silaryt@phillynews.com
Thank Father Judge's Sullivan for Labor Day games - 09/03/2009
By TED SILARY, silaryt@phillynews.com


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