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WHEREAS,
Guided by Coach Andrea Peterson and her dedicated staff-Assistant Coaches Darius Holman, Eric Scott, Gio Johnson, and Jabria Ingram-the Neumann-Goretti Saints have proven they are back where they belong: at the top of the Philadelphia Catholic League besting Archbishop Carroll High School 50-43 at the Palestra on Sunday, February 23, 2025
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WHEREAS,
This victory marks the second PCL Championship for Head Coach Andrea Peterson, who has once again led her squad to glory. But this win was about more than just history-it was about heart, resilience, and the leadership of seniors Amya Scott and Carryn Easley
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WHEREAS,
Scott, a First Team All-Catholic selection, was a force on both ends of the floor, while Easley, the PCL MVP and also a First Team All-Catholic honoree, delivered another dominant performance when it mattered most. The Saints also got a massive boost off the bench from Zion Coston, who came up clutch with key baskets and relentless defensive energy
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WHEREAS,
This Championship wasn’t won by just a few; it was a collective effort from the entire team, whose depth, defense, and determination pushed them to victory. Shoutout to the entire squad who contributed throughout the season. The team: Carryn Easley, Amya Scott, Kamora Berry, Zion Coston, Reginna Baker, Chrisette King, Haniyyah Morgan-Solis, London Thompson, Skylier Stewart, Milan Carr and Karleema Myers
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WHEREAS, A couple of stats from this Championship team: Carryn Easley - 1,000 pt scorer, 24/25 PCL MVP and 1st Team All Catholic (Playing at Fordham next year); Amya Scott - 1,000 pt scorer, 24/25 1st Team All Catholic (Playing at Delaware State next year); Kamora Berry - 2nd Team All Catholic, hit 80 3's this year; Reginna Baker - 1st Team All Catholic and is close to a 1,000 pts as a sophomore; Coach Andrea Peterson - Winning her 200th career victory this season; and
WHEREAS,
The Cathedral, the Palestra, once again became the proving ground for champions, and the Neumann-Goretti Saints answered the call. After nearly a decade, the Saints are back on top, capturing their first Philadelphia Catholic League Championship since their back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015, defeating Archbishop Carroll 50-43 in a thrilling battle
; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby congratulate and honor the Saints of the Neumann-Goretti girls basketball team on their 2024/2025
Philadelphia Catholic League championship win. Reclaiming the Crown.
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