February 9, 2013 – Broomall, PA
The GOYA basketball semi-final rounds took place this past Sunday at St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church, where four teams punched their ticket to the championship. With strong performances, tough defense, and standout moments, these games set the stage for a highly anticipated final showdown in two weeks.
Girls Semi-Finals
St. Luke 32, Evangelismos (Bustleton) 22
St. Luke’s started slow but never trailed, keeping a steady lead throughout the game—at times by as much as 10 points. Evangelismos struggled to find rhythm, while St. Luke’s defense held strong. Stephanie Karalis gave a heartfelt effort on both ends of the court, helping seal the home-court win.
St. Luke advances to face Holy Trinity in the championship.
Holy Trinity 18, St. George (Media) 12
The undefeated Holy Trinity girls of Egg Harbor maintained their dominance, building an early lead with sharp three-point shooting and solid defense. Despite a late push from St. George, Holy Trinity held on and secured their spot in the finals.
They’ll meet St. Luke in what promises to be a hard-fought championship.
Boys Semi-Finals
Holy Trinity 42, St. George (Media) 34
St. George came out swinging, shutting out Holy Trinity 10–0 in the first period. But Holy Trinity regrouped quickly and turned the tide by halftime. Vasil Stoimenov—possibly the league’s most dominant presence—led all scorers with 22 points, powering his team through a strong second half to claim victory.
Holy Trinity will now face Elkins Park in the boys’ final.
Annunciation (Elkins Park) 46, Evangelismos (Bustleton) 39
The defending champs came out fast and focused, building a 28–19 halftime lead behind lightning-quick ball movement and fast-break play. Evangelismos rallied late but couldn’t overcome Elkins Park’s speed and control.
With both teams loaded with talent and firepower, the upcoming final between Elkins Park and Holy Trinity promises to be a fast-paced, high-scoring showdown.
Be sure to check CosmosPhilly.com for full championship coverage in two weeks, including highlights and post-game interviews. Tomorrow, tune in for exclusive video features with all four winning teams.
