Neil Geoghegan

West Chester

Sports reporter for @DLNSports and Digital First Media in the Philly Area. Focus on colleges, incl. @WCUAthletics, @CUWolves, @LULionsAthletic & @IUMightyMacs.

Articles

PIAA Class 3A Girls Lacrosse: ‘Fired up’ Conestoga gets jump on Carroll, finishes job

2 weeks ago | delcotimes.com | Neil Geoghegan

WEST GOSHEN — In her long, distinguished coaching career, Amy Orcutt has guided a bunch of Conestoga girls’ lacrosse teams to deep postseason runs. But after Saturday’s 12-7 win over District 12 powerhouse Archbishop Carroll in a PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal clash, Orcut admitted that this 2025 foray is probably the most unlikely of them all. “We were fired up and ready to go from the start,” Orcut said.
'Stoga tops Carroll to keep surprising postseason run alive

2 weeks ago | pottsmerc.com | Neil Geoghegan

In her long, distinguished coaching career, Amy Orcutt has guided a bunch of Conestoga girls’ lacrosse teams to deep postseason runs. But after Saturday’s 12-7 win over District 12 powerhouse Archbishop Carroll in a PIAA 3A Quarterfinal clash, Orcut admitted that this 2025 foray is probably the most unlikely of them all. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: June 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM EDT
PIAA BOYS LACROSSE: Confident La Salle rolls over Downingtown East in 3A first round

2 weeks ago | timesherald.com | Neil Geoghegan

PIAA BOYS LACROSSE: Confident La Salle rolls over Downingtown East in 3A first round
Confident La Salle rolls over Downingtown East in first round

2 weeks ago | dailylocal.com | Neil Geoghegan

WYNDMOOR – In the PIAA Boys’ Lacrosse Tournament, confidence almost always prevails over hesitancy. That’s the way things played out Tuesday in round one of the 16-team 3A Championship. Host La Salle scored 11 unanswered goals, limited Downingtown East to a mere six shots on goal, and cruised to a 12-1 victory to advance to the state quarterfinals on Saturday. “We are confident and looking to build off of this,” said Explorers’ junior attacker Will Trymbiski.
Confident La Salle rolls over Downingtown East in first round

2 weeks ago | pottsmerc.com | Neil Geoghegan

Confident La Salle rolls over Downingtown East in first round
PIAA BOYS LACROSSE: Confident La Salle rolls over Downingtown East in 3A first round

2 weeks ago | thereporteronline.com | Neil Geoghegan

PIAA BOYS LACROSSE: Confident La Salle rolls over Downingtown East in 3A first round
Marple Newtown edges Shanahan to capture district crown

3 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Neil Geoghegan |West Chester

WEST GOSHEN – That Marple Newtown and Bishop Shanahan met in the District 1 2A boys' lacrosse final came as no surprise to either side. In fact, the top two seeds have been eying each other for most of the regular season. And the showdown Wednesday evening, played at rain-soaked West Chester East's Zimmerman Stadium, certainly lived up to the hype. In all, there were five ties, and the outcome wasn't decided until the final seconds of regulation when the Tigers eked out an 11-10 victory.
Marple Newtown edges Shanahan to capture district crown

3 weeks ago | dailylocal.com | Neil Geoghegan

WEST GOSHEN – That Marple Newtown and Bishop Shanahan met in the District 1 2A boys’ lacrosse final came as no surprise to either side. In fact, the top two seeds have been eying each other for most of the regular season. And the showdown Wednesday evening, played at rain-soaked West Chester East’s Zimmerman Stadium, certainly lived up to the hype. In all, there were five ties, and the outcome wasn’t decided until the final seconds of regulation when the Tigers eked out an 11-10 victory.
McIlroy headlines an impressive field at PGA's Truist Championship

1 month ago | delcotimes.com | Neil Geoghegan

FLOURTOWN – The biggest of the big in professional golf is here in the Delaware Valley for the Truist Championship’s one-off appearance at Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course, beginning with Thursday’s first round. An elite field of 70 is on hand for the sixth of eight Signature Events on the PGA Tour slate for 2025.
DLN Roundup: Downingtown East falters late against Mt. St. Josephs

1 month ago | dailylocal.com | Neil Geoghegan

Downingtown East led Mt. St. Josephs in a non-league girls’ lacrosse clash after one quarter and were tied 8-8 through three quarters. But the Irish had a 4-2 edge in the fourth to win 12-10 it. Jayne Michaels paced East with four goals, while teammates Ally Flynn (two goals, two assists) and Ashley Januszko (two goals, one assist) also contributed for the Cougars. Girls LacrosseNotre Dame Academy 13, Downingtown West 12 – In non-conference action, the Irish edged the Whippets.