Baylor Honored at Prestigious Event
Philadelphia Catholic League Recognizes Collegiate Achievements

ROXBOROUGH, Pa. --- Few basketball leagues around the country demand the prestige as the Philadelphia Catholic League.  It summons a star power of top division talent and legendary coaches that would put any basketball guru in a state of awe.  Add one of our own to the ranks of awe-inspiring individuals.

At the 33^rd Annual Philadelphia Catholic League Coaches Association All-Catholic Banquet, Lycoming men’s basketball senior guard Patrick Baylor (Broomall, Pa./Cardinal O’Hara) was among the among award winners highlighted at the esteemed event.  With current Warrior mentor Don Friday on hand, Baylor gladly accepted the College Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions as a basketball player, student, and respected member of the Lycoming College community.

Also in attendance was former Lycoming standout and alumnus Carl Arrigale ’88.  Arrigale is the current head coach of Neumann-Goretti High School, the two-time defending PCL champions.  Two of his high profile players are set to attend St. Joseph’s University and Syracuse University.

The event, held at Keenan’s Valley Restaurant in Roxborough, Pa., on April 26, brings together all 16 teams from the Philadelphia Catholic League’s Northern and Southern Divisions.  Legendary high school and college coach Speedy Morris (currently the head coach at storied St. Joseph’s Prep) emceed the event and set the tone for the night’s festivities before those familiar with the award winners announced the honors.  Baylor, a 2002 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School (Southern Division), was presented his award by COHS head coach Bud Gardler.

"I am very proud of Patrick Baylor the person, student, and player,” explained Coach Friday.    “We at Lycoming College have had a privileged four years being able to call Patrick one of our own.  He is a credit to his outstanding parents, Jack and Claire, and the many fine people associated with the Cardinal O'Hara School System and the Philadelphia Diocese.   The Philadelphia Catholic League is one of the finest scholastic conferences in the nation.  It is comprised of great people and great basketball players.  They couldn't honor a finer alumnus than Patrick Baylor.”

Baylor’s PCL honor continues a highly successful postseason awards run for Warrior basketball, which enjoyed its end of the banquet only a few days earlier.  At the team event, Baylor was honored with the Dutch Burch Award, named in honor of legendary head coach Dutch Burch, recognizes a player for outstanding spirit, dedication, and defensive intensity.  Described as “the heart and soul” of the Warriors, Baylor gladly accepted the recognition from Coach Burch and his son, Seth.