Basketball team comes up short against Roman

We found ourself a little behind providing updates, but we should be all caught up by tonight.

The Falcons traveled up to Gwynedd Mercy College to play Roman. This would be the first regular season meeting between North and Roman since 1963. The Cahillites pretty much led from start to finish, but the Falcons made it interesting in the end, with a promise to make this an interesting game for years to come. As expected, the joint was jammed with spectators, scouts and reporters.

Did You Notice……
….that you had to walk to the far end of the court, up the stairs, cross the bridge and go through the game room just to get to the rest rooms? Same for the bleachers on the side of the court where the team benches were located.
….The reporter from the Evening Bulletin (Yes, the Bulletin has been back for several years now), who needed a plug and an internet connection to cover the game? Here’s a tip for reporters covering high school games……Watch Ted Silary take notes, keep stats and take pictures, with nothing more than a pencil, pad of paper and a clip board.
…..The person Roman had singing “God Bless America” (not the National Anthem), wasn’t bad, but definitely no Taylor Rand (If you haven’t heard Taylor belt out the National Anthem, stop by a game or wrestling match to catch her rendition).
….. The lack of outside lighting at Gwynedd Mercy? It was like trying to walk through a forest with a blindfold on. The gym is like two counties over from the entrance to the college.

Packed gym at Gwynedd-Mercy College

Faces in the Crowd……
…..Some random alumni ……superfan, Tim Murphy, along with his daughter, Erin. .....Frank Cahill (current Judge coach is behind Murph)

.....Former multi-sport all catholic Mike Morrin

.....Paul Moore from Paddy’s Well, and another formerly popular Irish band

.....NC supporter Mike McBride

.....Dennis Seddon (former Roman coach)

.....Keith Pompey (Inquirer reporter, who has been at all four losses prior to the West Virginia trip.

…..Some random others…… Fran Dunphy (Temple coach), Erin Murphy (Tim’s daughter).

…..Some players from our 2008 championship team……

Former players Velton Jones (left) and R.J. Handy (Right)

Former football star and basketball player Terrell "TO" Oglesby

Former player Kevin O'Neil (Kevin was voted "Best Tattoo" in 2008)
Former Roman coach, and NC grad, Dennis Seddon

Freshman coach, and former player, Joe Rod