Archbishop Carroll Leads Delco Teams in PIAA Basketball Chase

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The PIAA boys basketball championship has eluded teams from Delaware County for over a decade, with Chester's 2012 Class AAAA title being the last time a Delco squad won a state crown. Archbishop Carroll's surprise run to the 2024 Class 4A final ended a five-year drought of even making the PIAA championship game for District 1 teams from the county.

Why it matters

Basketball is a point of pride for many communities in Pennsylvania, and the lack of a PIAA title for Delaware County teams in over a decade has been a source of frustration for local fans. With Archbishop Carroll's recent success, there is renewed hope that a Delco squad can end the drought and bring home a state championship.

The details

District 1, which encompasses Delaware County, is still searching for its first PIAA finals appearance in any class since Pennridge lost the Class 6A final to Kennedy Catholic in 2021. Archbishop Carroll's run to the 2024 Class 4A final was the first time a Delco team had reached the championship game since Chester's 2012 title.

• Chester won the PIAA Class AAAA title in 2012.
• Archbishop Carroll reached the PIAA Class 4A final in 2024, ending a five-year drought for Delco teams.
• Pennridge lost the PIAA Class 6A final to Kennedy Catholic in 2021, the last time a District 1 team from the county made the championship game.