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The air up there: Northeast’s DeAndre Williams has a knack for getting to the basket, as his 29-point performance against Central indicated. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTOS

Northeast’s Williams proving to be quite the find

— Ever since being inserted into the starting lineup, DeAndre Williams has Northeast flying high. ... Full story

Instant offense: In his sophomore season at Holy Family, Eric Fleming is averaging a shade under 10 points per game. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY GREG PELLEGRINO / HOLY FAMILY ATHLETICS

No place like home

— Eric Fleming, former basketball standout at Archbishop Ryan, didn’t need to go far to continue his career on the hardwood. ... Full story

All-American: Justin Moody, who was honored by Washington in October after being named an All-American, will play his college at Pittsburgh. TIMES FILE PHOTO

Pair of Public Leaguers earn D-I scholarships

— Washington’s Justin Moody (Pittsburgh) and Northeast’s David Pulliam (Eastern Michigan) will play college football. ... Full story

In good hands: Led by the high-scoring, often dominant Lauren Willis, Northeast’s girls basketball team sits at 5-3 on the season. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTO

Northeast, Willis continuing on road to success

"I joke with her that we need her to play more like LeBron than Kobe. We need her to get the smart points." — Northeast coach Phil Monastra on leading scorer Lauren Willis ... Full story

Listen up: Franklin Towne Charter girls basketball coach Brianna O’Donnell gives her 10-4 team instructions during a recent game. O’Donnell has also won back-to-back Public League girls soccer championships at the school. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTOS

O’Donnell’s Towne

— In almost a decade at Franklin Towne Charter, Brianna O’Donnell has brought with her a winner’s mentality. ... Full story

Fitting right in: After transferring from Lindenwold High School in New Jersey, Denzel Turbeville has been a football and basketball revelation. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTOS

Turbeville takes flight after transfer to Frankford

— After helping Frankford to a football title, Denzel Turbeville is making his mark on the basketball court. ... Full story

Rev the engine: Head girls basketball coach George Ewerth called Kristina Miller (center) and Larkeasha Broaster the “gas that makes the engine run” for the Lady Panthers. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTOS

Miller, Broaster lead epic comeback for Fels

— Down 11 with four minutes to play, two Lady Panthers helped deliver one of the biggest wins in program history. ... Full story

Fresh legs: Meghan Matthews, a 5-foot-10 freshman for St. Hubert, played like a senior with 19 points and 16 rebounds in the 72-66 win over Conwell-Egan. Matthews notched 17 points and 10 boards in the first half alone. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTOS

First Impression

— St. Hubert freshman Meghan Matthews starred with a 19-point, 16-rebound explosion in a win over Conwell-Egan. ... Full story

In good hands: Okolo, who worked on his jumper and dribbling in the offseason, led the way with 19 points in Sunday’s 55-38 win. BRAD LARRISON / FOR THE TIMES

Okolo, Raiders off to winning start in league play

— Bryan Okolo and Archbishop Ryan got off to a perfect 2-0 start in Catholic League play. ... Full story

Lesson plan: Senior Adonis Rosario (center) leads last Friday’s practice. Off to a 2-6 start to the season, the Railsplitters have been pleased with the sudden emergence of freshman point guard Blaire Bowes. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTOS

Focusing on youth, Lincoln builds toward future

  At just 2-6, there have been a few more lows than highs thus far for the Abraham Lincoln boys basketball team. Four of the six ... Full story

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| Reporter jloftus@bsmphilly.com ______________________________________________ John Loftus wears a couple of hats — he’s a reporter and, when not pursuing stories, he helps edit stories that are published in the Times. John came to the Northeast Times in 2009, having worked for our prime competitor, the former Northeast News Gleaner. His career has included a healthy dose of reporting and editing at daily newspapers in New Jersey.

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