BLOCS to Sponsor Philadelphia Catholic League Basketball Championships

The finals will be held at the historic Palestra on February 22nd.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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BLOCS, a scholarship organization dedicated to the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit, has announced that it will sponsor the 2026 Philadelphia Catholic League Basketball Championship Games. The finals will be held at the iconic Palestra on Sunday, February 22nd.

Why it matters

The Philadelphia Catholic League Basketball Championships are a long-standing tradition that showcase the talent and community spirit of local high school student-athletes. BLOCS' sponsorship of this event demonstrates their commitment to investing in the potential of young people through education and extracurricular activities.

The details

The girls' semifinals will take place on Monday, February 17th at Villanova University, with Archbishop Carroll facing off against Archbishop Wood at 5 p.m., followed by Cardinal O'Hara vs. Neumann-Goretti at 6:45 p.m. The boys' semifinals will be held on Wednesday, February 19th at the Palestra, with Father Judge taking on Archbishop Wood at 6 p.m., and Neumann-Goretti squaring off against Bonner-Prendergast at 8 p.m.

  • The girls' semifinals will be held on Monday, February 17, 2026.
  • The boys' semifinals will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • The championship games will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

BLOCS

A scholarship organization dedicated to the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit, and the sole administrator of the Economic Disadvantaged Schools programs.

Rob Delany

The CEO of BLOCS.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored to sponsor this celebrated and long-standing Philadelphia tradition – the PCL Basketball Championships. Student-athletes learn discipline, teamwork and resilience — values that extend far beyond the court. At BLOCS, we believe in building what matters most, and there is nothing more important than investing in the potential of every young person.”

— Rob Delany, CEO of BLOCS (South Philly Review)

What’s next

Thousands of students, teachers, parents, administrators, and fans are expected to fill the Palestra on February 22nd to witness the championship games and showcase their school spirit and community pride.

The takeaway

BLOCS' sponsorship of the Philadelphia Catholic League Basketball Championships underscores their commitment to supporting educational opportunities and extracurricular activities that foster the development of student-athletes and build stronger communities.