The Ryder Cup environment is designed to overwhelm, with noise and emotion hitting players from the moment they emerge on the first tee. For many, that atmosphere narrows focus to the point where almost nothing else registers, no matter how significant.

Liam Rosenior's arrival at Chelsea has generated plenty of noise, with critical focus on his CV, status and manager-speak comments to the media. But quietly his actions have created a positive foundation to build on.

With the reemergence of Reading High, the always solid play of Wilson, the star power of Berks Catholic and hey-don’t-forget-us Muhlenberg Muhls making a lot of noise this winter, the BCIAA Division 1 boys basketball regular season comes down to four games ov…