Skip to main content
header-left
File #: 250193    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 3/6/2025 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 3/6/2025
Title: Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti girls basketball team on winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.
Sponsors: Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Bass
Attachments: 1. Signature25019300
Title
Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti girls basketball team on winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.

Body
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; and

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; and

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; and

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; and

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 20...

Click here for full text