Warriors

Bristol used a well-rounded offense to overpower host Lawrence (N.J.), 33-15, in a nonleague game Saturday. "There were two big keys," Warriors coach George Gatto said. "Our offensive line just did a good job. We had over 320 yards rushing and 76 more passing. "Second, we played with more consistency. We made some great plays, not like in the past where we made one good play and five bad ones. " Tony Fusco led the Warriors (3-4) with 108 yards and 2 touchdowns on 9 carries.

October is definitely the time to come out to play for all would-be warriors out there. The controversial video-game studio Rockstar is bringing out a brawler based on director Walter Hill's 1979 street-gang classic The Warriors in a couple of weeks, and this week a director's cut of the film has been released on DVD. Can you dig it? For those of you who are really passionate about the film, hold on to your copy of the 2003 DVD release. In the director's cut, Hill has added a number of comic book-style wipes to certain segments of the film to help with the narrative.

Bristol, for the first time ever, advanced to the PIAA Class A state tournament quarterfinals with a 54-51 win over Lebanon Catholic on Thursday at Reading High. The victory pushed the Warriors into Saturday's game against Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary at Landisville. Depth and a strong inside game helped the Warriors overcome a 43-38 disadvantage entering the fourth quarter. The Beavers were outscored, 16-8, in the final period as the Warriors' sophomore center, Stephanie Casperson, tossed in 9 of her game total of 11 points.

Bristol discovered the true value of Stephanie Casperson the hard way in a 49-38 loss to Elkland on Wednesday in a second-round PIAA Class A state tournament game at Northwest High. Casperson, a 5-foot, 10-inch junior center, had no points when she left the game with a sprained ankle early in the second quarter, but the Warriors held a 21-9 lead. Elkland (26-4) went on to outscore the District 1 champion Warriors (20-8) by 40-17 for the remainder of the game and earn a quarterfinal berth.

Scoring points was a problem for Woodlynde last year. The Warriors had opportunities, but no one with a smooth shooting touch, coach Dave Shank said. Turnovers plagued the team, many coming after it successfully broke tough full-court pressure. That evidently has changed this year with a new corps of players. Shank is confident that he has players who not only want to shoot the ball, but also will move the ball close enough for a good shot. "We had a great group of kids," Shank said, "but there was no one who could shoot the ball.

Nothing cures a Golden State losing streak better than the 76ers. The Sixers, losers of four of their last five appearances in the Oakland Coliseum Arena, were tonic once again for the ailing Warriors. The Warriors, who came back from a 10-point deficit midway through the final quarter, defeated the Sixers, 109-103, and ended a seven-game losing streak. It was the sixth longest skid in the team's West Coast history. On Feb. 1, 1986, the Warriors used the Sixers to stop an eight-game slide, the team's fifth longest losing string.

Another season, another heartbreaking loss. For the third straight season, the West Chester Henderson boys' soccer team lost in the PIAA Class AAA state championship match. The only difference was that this time the Warriors didn't lose to Upper St. Clair. This time the loss came against Warwick, which defeated Henderson, 1-0, at HersheyPark Stadium last night. In 2003, the Warriors (20-6) suffered a 1-0 overtime loss to Upper St. Clair. Last season, the suburban Pittsburgh school again defeated Henderson, 2-0. The Warriors did win the Class AAA crown in 2002, but that was the furthest thing from their minds last night, as several players tried to fight back tears.

The Wyncote Academy Lions received 24 points from John Darden and 9 from Mark Drayton, but visiting Woodlynde Academy outscored them in every quarter but the fourth and took a 71-45 Tri-County Conference victory Monday. Led by Skip Tyree and Greg Hamilton, the Warriors jumped out to a 20-9 first quarter lead and extended it to 35-19 by halftime. In the third quarter, Woodlynde put the game out of reach by outscoring the Lions, 19-6. One of the big problems for Wyncote was at the free throw line.

The Gloucester Township Tech Warriors will not only have a tall lineup, but also one with experience and talent as they look to surprise a few teams in the tough Olympic Conference National Division. "In any other league, we might be able to hold our own against anyone," coach Landrus Lewis said. "But we're in a real tough division, and the going will be rough, although I believe we'll surprise a few teams. " COACHING. Lewis will begin his fourth season as the Warriors' head coach.

The Golden State Warriors suspended guard Latrell Sprewell, the team's leading scorer, for two games without pay, citing conduct detrimental to the team. Sprewell, who did not attend an event for Warriors season ticketholders held Sunday, has repeatedly violated rules prohibiting unexcused absences from official team functions, Golden State officials said. The suspension means Sprewell will miss the Warriors' home games against the Phoenix Suns tonight and the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

OAKLAND, Calif. - His spirits down, his left ankle limp and his team's season hanging in the balance, Stephen Curry wondered whether he could recover for the biggest game of his career until a text message popped up on his phone around 2 a.m. Saturday. Curry called back his mother, Sonya, and vented his frustrations about his latest - and most inopportune - injury setback. Finally, she spoke up to calm his concerns. "She just reminded me and battled tested me to rely on my teammates and support," Curry said.

Instead of the traditional Mother's Day gifts - flowers, jewelry, spa days - two Pennsylvania moms have other things in mind: a pair of legs, a motorized track wheelchair, or wounds that heal. Stacy Fidler and Julie Keys are proud moms of wounded warriors. For them, Mother's Day is a time to celebrate their sons' sacrifices, and their solidarity within a group of unexpected heroes themselves. On Oct. 3, 2011, Lance Cpl. Mark Fidler was on foot patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan, with a belt of live grenades strapped to his waist, when he stepped on an IED. The blast blew off both of his legs above the knee.

It has been a roller-coaster week for Methacton's baseball team. The Warriors opened a key three-game Pioneer Athletic Conference stretch with a win over Division I-bound righthander A.J. Bogucki and Boyertown. Then, in a big letdown, they fell to Perkiomen Valley. Friday afternoon in Worcester, scoring three runs in each of their last two at-bats, catcher Clayton Harwick and company closed with an 11-7 triumph over fellow title contender Spring-Ford. "It's been pretty wild this season," Harwick said.

NEW YORK - His legs were fine, Danny Garcia said, but his arms were tight. The unified light-welterweight world champion was burned out in the later rounds of his bout Saturday night. But he had to go on. And he did. The 25-year-old from Juniata Park turned in an inspiring performance en route to a unanimous 12-round decision over Zab Judah at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Garcia (26-0, 16 knockouts) scored a crucial eighth-round knockdown and held on as the 35-year-old Judah desperately sought a knockout.

ANTONIO HARRIS lives on South Ringgold Street, little more than a mile from Citizens Bank Park, and his favorite sport is baseball. So, maybe he can tell some stories about brushes with famous Phillies. Securing an autograph from Ryan Howard. Being tossed a batting-practice ball by Roy Halladay. Dancing on top of the dugout with the Phillie Phanatic. Um, not quite. "My favorite team is the Yankees," Harris said. Yankees?! Seriously?! Should we end this story now?!

Quadir Rice grabbed a last-second rebound and made a put-back layup as time expired Saturday afternoon, giving Upper Darby a 47-45 victory over Bethlehem Freedom in the first round of the PIAA Class AAAA boys' basketball tournament at William Allen. Rice finished with nine points and nine rebounds, and Kulty Slanger led the Royals with 12 points. "It feels great for these kids," Upper Darby coach Bob Miller said. "This team has been special, and they believe they're going to win these close games.

By Austin Odenbrett Quadir Rice grabbed a last-second rebound and made a putback layup as time expired Saturday afternoon giving Upper Darby a 47-45 victory over Bethlehem Freedom in the first round of the PIAA Class AAAA boys' basketball tournament at William Allen. Rice finished with nine points and nine rebounds, and Kulty Slanger led the Royals with 12 points. "It feels great for these kids," Upper Darby coach Bob Miller said. "This team has been special, and they believe they're going to win these close games.