That guy there, the one wearing the No. 25, is Mike Waters. He’s a running back for the Imhotep Panthers, a charter high-school in Northwest Philly. The snow on the field is from the day before Thanksgiving. The game action…
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When Sunsets Make High-School Football iPhone Pictures Beautiful
Covered last night’s MLK vs. Washington High football game in Germantown. MLK won 28-14. The NewsWorks story is forthcoming. But, during the first quarter, I noticed the sky behind the stands. It was awesome. And when coupled with game action,…
Thursday’s MLK vs. Imhotep Football Game Had The Most Exciting Ending I’ve Ever Seen Live
… “With just three seconds remaining in the inaugural Legacy Bowl, MLK High Quarterback Joe Walker was looking to the sideline when the ball was snapped. It hit him and fell to the turf. “Walker then picked that ball up…
MLK High Cougars Lose 52-8 In PIAA AAA Football Championship Game
“Yeah, we took our lumps today, but in the second half, these kids were still playing, still fighting. I’m not dwelling on what we didn’t do. I saw fight and determination. We’ll have the opportunity to prove ourselves again. We’re…
MLK High Wins Philly Public League Title
At NewsWorks, we’ve spent a lot of time covering the MLK High Cougars football team this year. For good reason: It’s a totem of Philly public schools dealing with less funding and more students, courtesy of budget woes forcing school…
Here’s A Photo From MLK High’s First Win Of The Season (32-15 Over Bartram)
When I left Southwest Philly in time to pick Louden up at school, the MLK Cougars looked like they were on way to their first win of the season; up 24-8, after two other TDs had gotten called back on…