The first CoBL Girls’ College Exposure Camp of 2026 saw just shy of 90 girls in attendance, taking the court in front of the assembled college coaches, scouts and fans. It was a camp full of highly competitive games, most of which came down to the wire, with talent spread throughout all 10 teams.

Downingtown East junior Kendall Chiavelli was limited to eight games this season by injury, but that didn't deter East Stroudsburg from seeing her as a part of the program's future.

The Plymouth Whitemarsh boys’ spring league continued its 2026 edition on Wednesday night as the early preparations for the 2026-27 season get underway this spring.

It took some time, but things have worked out for Matt Johnson. After a strong season this winter, the senior recently committed to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which went 24-8 and reached the regional final of the NCAA Division II tournament this past season.

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In the span of eight days, Kasey Fleming went from being completely unsure about his next step to being fully locked in to a college commit.

The Plymouth Whitemarsh boys’ spring league continued its 2026 edition on Monday night as the early preparations for the 2026-27 season get underway this spring: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...

The first CoBL Girls’ College Exposure Camp of 2026 is coming up on Saturday, May 9 — and while there are spots still available, we expect them to go quickly! We've got the full list of currently registered campers along with a link to register ⤵️

The first CoBL Girls’ College Exposure Camp of 2026 is coming up on Saturday, May 9 — and while there are spots still available, we expect them to go quickly! We've got the full list of currently registered campers along with a link to register ⤵️

Bonner-Prendergast junior Korey Francis and Coatesville sophomore Colton Hiller are the PIAA state Players of the Year in the 5A and 6A classes, headlining the Pennsylvania sportswriters’ all-state teams released Thursday afternoon.

The local Division III season was another memorable one. There were dominant players, memorable games and successful teams, highlighted by Immaculata earning a return trip to the NCAA tournament. And now, here are the CoBL-area Division III women’s basketball awards for this season ⤵️

The local Division III season was another memorable one. There were dominant players, memorable games and successful teams, highlighted by Neumann earning a return trip to the NCAA tournament. Without further ado, here are the CoBL-area Division III men’s basketball awards for this season ⤵️

Our 5th and final UAA/Live at the Nook Notebook features: -Callie Cole (2029 | Comets UA Rise 15U) -Ella Morris (2028 | Lady Runnin’ Rebels National 16U) -Kayla Holman (2029 | Lady Runnin’ Rebels National 15U) -Penny Wolf (2028 | Lady Runnin’ Rebels National 16U)

Zane Conlon took a trip out to Seton Hill — located in Greensburg, Pa., about 30 miles east-southeast of the Steel City — on March 27. What he found out there was a staff and roster of players he got along with, a style that fit his game, and a big load off his shoulders.

Part 4 of our UAA/Live at the Nook Notebook features: -Nicole Trespalacios (2029 | Comets GUAA 15U) -Raegan Wells-Bradley (2027 | NJ Scholars National 17U) -Lailah Wright (2027 | Western PA Bruins 17U) -Madison Pullen (2027 | Slaam Norman 17U) -Emma Harris (2027 | Lady Runnin’ Rebels National 17U)

Part 3 of our UAA/Live at the Nook Notebook is here! Featuring: -Kayla Epps (2028 | Team DAPA Academy 17U) -Ava Wolf (2028 | Lady Runnin’ Rebels National 16U) -Sophia Benyo (2027 | Jr. Clutch HGSL 17U) -Nyajuacni Riak (2028 | Example Sports UAA 17U)

Part 2 of our UAA/Live at the Nook Notebook includes: -Symora Damon (2027 | Example Sports UAA 17U) -Mia Warfel (2027 | Mid-Penn Motion Orange 17U) -Jo Owens (2027 | Comets UAA 17U) -Penny Miller (2027 | Delco Goats HGSL 17U) -Ambriella Vierra (2028 | Western PA Bruins 17U)

Check out Part 1 of our UAA/Live at the Nook Notebook featuring: -Venessa Kaukenas (2027 | Comets UA Rise 17U) -Erin Urbanski (2028 | Delco Goats HGSL 16U) -Maci Pringle (2027 | IFN UAA 17U) -Rylie DiCesare (2028 | Total Skills HGSL 17U) -Emma Kaercher (2027 | Penn Fever 17U)

The CoBL staff spent a mix of time out at the Girls' UAA and UA Rise courts as well as on the back courts for the Live at the Nook action, trying to check in on as many local teams as we could while also seeing some of the best players in the nation.

Here’s the third and final part of a notebook full of interviews we conducted with area players over the course of the weekend at the Select Events Tune-Up!

Part II of our Select Events Tune-Up notebook ⬇️

Here’s the first part of a notebook full of interviews we conducted with area players over the course of the weekend at the 2026 Select Events Tune-Up event

The CoBL staff spent the weekend at the Sixth Man Center for the Select Events Tune-Up, getting to watch a number of area grassroots programs get in several games of warm-up action in advance of next weekend’s live recruiting period. Here’s who stood out to us over the course of the weekend.

Ryan Warren’s tip-in spelled the difference in the final seconds of an exciting 73-71 Donofrio Classic Tournament championship victory over Raw Sports.

Here’s the second half of a coverage notebook featuring several interviews conducted over the course of Friday night and Saturday at the MADE Hoops East Mania event!

The 2026 Donofrio Classic is down to its final two teams, setting up the championship on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. between Love Basketball and Raw Sports. Here’s a report from Monday, April 13.

Here’s the first half of a coverage notebook featuring several interviews conducted over the course of Friday night and Saturday at MADE Hoops East Mania.

Started off the 2026 grassroots season at Spooky Nook Sports for the MADE Hoops East Mania event — here’s who caught our eye in those games.

Manny Butts announced his commitment to Holy Family on March 25, becoming the second member of John Baron’s 2026 recruiting class along with Roman Catholic senior forward Al-Jalil Bey-Moore.

The 2026 Donofrio Classic is down to its final four teams, the second night of the quarterfinals bringing some intense action to the court at the Fellowship House on Thursday night. The semifinals will be played Monday night, with the championship on Tuesday evening.

Many of the area’s top seniors are headed to Northeast Philly this weekend for the 39th edition of the All Star Labor Classic, which takes place at Holy Family University on Sunday afternoon.

The first two of four quarterfinal matchups of the 2026 Donofrio Classic took place Wednesday night at the Fellowship House, clinching two teams’ spots in Monday’s semifinal round.

The 2026 Donofrio Classic quarterfinals are set, Tuesday night’s doubleheader at the Fellowship House concluding the four-night second round and leaving eight teams in contention for the 64th annual tourney’s title. Here’s a report from Tuesday’s second round.

Archbishop Carroll senior Alexis Eberz has been named the PIAA Class 6A State Player of the Year, leading a sizable contingent of local all-state selections announced Tuesday. Westtown junior Jordyn Palmer was named Player of the Year in the Non-PIAA classification, her 3rd consecutive such honor.

The first CoBL Boys College Exposure Camp of 2026 brought 120 area high school boys and 30 college coaches to Abington Friends for a day of drills, instruction and competition. Here’s who stood out to the CoBL staff ⤵️

Catch up on all of the action from the Donofrio Classic with our Tuesday night report ⬇️

Only 11 spots left!

Less than 20 spots left!!

The first round of the 2026 Donofrio Classic concluded Monday night with the last of ten opening-round games, the field of the annual spring boys’ all-star tournament down to 16 teams heading into the second round, which starts Tuesday night. Here’s a report from the evening ⤵️

🚨 Less than 30 spots available for Saturday's camp! Don't miss out on this opportunity — sign up now. Camp is open for boys in the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 and takes place at Abington Friends.

CoBL’s first college exposure camp of 2026 is just around the corner — which means time and space are running out to claim your spot to participate in the latest edition of the best one-day camp around: Saturday, April 4 at Abington Friends.

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No longer a young forward looking for confidence, Kendall Bennett is the true centerpiece for the Bearcats, a second-team All-America East Conference selection while making the league’s all-defensive team as well. And she’s not done yet.

🚨 Spots are filling up fast for our upcoming camps! Boys camp will be on Saturday, April 4 at Abington Friends. Girls are on Saturday, May 9 at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.

The 2026 Donofrio Classic tipped off with a pair of first-round games at the Fellowship House on Monday night. Here is our first report from Monday night’s action ⤵️

The Explorers fought off 3 weeks of rust and 30 years of history on Monday night, welcoming Binghamton to John Glaser Arena in a second-round game of the 2026 WNIT and walking out 70-61 winners to extend their season in a way the program hadn’t done in quite some time.

As she enters the final week of her career at Holy Family, Skyler Searfoss knows she’ll be done soon but this time, it’s on her terms and the senior can approach that ending with a sense of contentment.

The 64th edition of the annual Donofrio Classic starts tonight at the Fellowship House in Conshohocken. As always, CoBL will have a writer at the annual boys’ all-star hoops tournament as many of the nights as we can be there.

Emilia Coleman put together a terrific playoff run to cap off her senior year, culminating with a championship game MVP-esque performance as the Cardinals beat Dallastown in Friday night’s PIAA 6A title game.

Chrisette King reigned supreme, keeping the Eagles' Josie Fontana from controlling the game as Neumann-Goretti won its seventh state title in the last 12 years with a 53-48 win at the Giant Center in Hershey.