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Player Spotlight: Finding Home: Alex Ormond’s Path Wasn’t Straight—It Was Right

Success in basketball isn’t always a straight line. For Alex Ormond, it took courage to step off the expected path—and the belief to find the place where he truly belonged.

At Saint Joseph’s Prep, Alex was surrounded by elite talent. It’s a destination where CYO All-Stars arrive every year, where tens upon tens of players compete for just 15 freshman roster spots, and where earning minutes in the PCL can feel like climbing a mountain. Despite his work ethic and commitment, playing time was hard to come by. After two years, Alex made a difficult but defining decision: to transfer.

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Player Spotlight: Nora Boneburger, Show up Everyday

Nora Boneburger: Proof That Showing Up Matters

Just a couple of years ago, Nora Boneburger, now a ninth grader at Gwynedd Mercy Academy, was told she wasn’t quite ready to make our 10-girl main roster. Instead of walking away, Nora chose a harder path — she stayed on as a practice player.

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