About Beyond the Ark

Welcome to Beyond The Ark Basketball, your go-to source for coverage of the Philadelphia Catholic, Inter-Ac, and Central Athletic leagues.  

My name is Ryan Arakelian, and basketball has always been a central part of my life. Growing up, I followed the local hoops scene religiously, with checking newspapers and websites for scores being a daily routine. 

From 2015 to 2023, I served as an assistant coach at Monsignor Bonner, where one of my responsibilities was getting our team’s information to media outlets. Over time, I noticed a decline in straightforward, “meat and potatoes” coverage—basic but essential reporting on scores, standings, and player performances. That observation sparked the idea for Beyond The Ark. 

I launched the site during the 2021-22 season with a simple mission: to provide dedicated coverage of our local high school basketball scene. Since then, Beyond The Ark has grown into what it is today: a platform committed to preserving the history, highlighting the present, and celebrating the future of high school basketball.

Thank you for visiting, and I hope you enjoy the coverage!

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