Reader Submission: Father Judge soccer champs

PlanPhilly staff

February 24, 2010

(Father Judge's soccer team, 2009 state champions. Photo submitted by Coach John Dunlop.)

Father Judge’s varsity soccer team earned the title of co-state champs back in November, sharing the honor with Central Dauphin High School. Coach John Dunlop submitted a recap and photo.

The Father Judge Soccer Team made history on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2009, as it became the first school from the city of Philadelphia to win a state soccer championship.

The road to the championship began with a thumping of Catholic League rival Archbishop Ryan, 3-0, on Nov. 3, followed by Judge defeating George Washington, 1-0, to win the District 12 title. The Crusaders then defeated last year’s state champions Downington West, 2-1, followed by Central Bucks East, 1-0, then a double-overtime win over Unionville, 2-1.

The Crusaders tied Central Dauphin, 0-0, in double-overtime in the PIAA Class AAA boys soccer championship game played at Hershey Park Stadium. After the second 15-minute overtime period ended with no score by either team, Judge and Central Dauphin were declared co-champions

(Crusaders varsity soccer team roster for the 2009 season, submitted by Coach John Dunlop.)

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