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Girls Varsity Softball vs. Carmichaels Area Junior/Senior High School
Girls Varsity SoftballIt was a pitcher’s duel between two dominant performances in the circle. Char Andrews recorded 15 strikeouts while allowing just 4 hits and 1 earned run. Carmichaels’ Bailey Barnyak was equally impressive, striking out 19 batters and giving up only 1 hit while also driving in the game’s only run offensively. Our Panthers came up just short of the win.
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Girls Varsity Softball vs. Monessen Senior High School
Girls Varsity SoftballIn our last game, our Lady Panthers collected 10 hits in a strong offensive performance to defeat Monessen. Char Andrews earned the win in the circle with 12 strikeouts while allowing five earned runs. Offensively, Keira Church, Gabby Edmunds, and Sutton Rea each had two hits, while Rea, Andrews, VJ Jeevan, and Layla Miller all drove in two runs apiece. Rea and Miller delivered back-to-back doubles in the second inning to give the Panthers a 3-1 lead. Monessen answered with three runs in the top of the third to take a 4-3 advantage into the bottom of the fifth, but Sewickley Academy exploded for seven runs to take control. Thanks for a great season girls!!
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Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Aquinas Academy
Boys Varsity BaseballDespite a strong effort on the mound and at the plate, Sewickley Academy fell to Aquinas Academy 2-1. Brady Pietragallo led the Panthers offensively, going 3-for-3 with an RBI triple, while Alex Fritz, Jack Mull, and Nico Frazzini each added hits. Pietragallo also tossed four scoreless innings on the mound before Aquinas pushed across two late runs to secure the win.
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Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Quaker Valley High School
Boys Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy defeated Quaker Valley 14-1 in a phenomenal team effort. The boys stayed composed and played together throughout the game, turning a 4-1 halftime lead into a dominant performance by pulling away in the third quarter. During the game, Jake Bloom also reached the milestone of 100 career points.
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Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Serra Catholic High School
Boys Varsity BaseballLogan Bereznay hit two home runs and drove in five runs, but Sewickley Academy fell to Serra Catholic 8–7. The Panthers jumped out early with a first-inning homer from Bereznay but trailed late before rallying for three runs in the seventh, capped by his second home run. Serra Catholic answered with key hits throughout, including a strong performance from the middle of their lineup and 15 total hits. Charlie Scally led Sewickley with three hits as the Panthers finished with 11 in a hard-fought loss.
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Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Mt Lebanon Senior High School
Boys Varsity TennisSewickley Academy dropped a hard-fought 3–2 decision to Mount Lebanon in the WPIAL tennis quarterfinals. It was a tightly contested match throughout. Despite the loss, Sewickley showed resilience and depth, battling in every position. We are proud of their efforts!
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Girls Varsity Softball vs. Quaker Valley High School
Girls Varsity SoftballOur Lady Panthers rolled to a 9–0 win in six innings over rival Quaker Valley in a dominant all-around performance. Char Andrews was outstanding in the circle, striking out 17 over six shutout innings. At the plate, Cherish Wilson and Keke Church each tallied two hits, with Wilson driving in three runs. Sophie also contributed offensively, drawing three walks to help keep the pressure on throughout the game.
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Knoch High School
Girls Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy rolled to a 14–3 win over Knoch in a strong all-around performance. Emma Eannarino led the offense with four goals, while Charlotte Morton and Marin Edmunds each added three goals to pace the Panthers.
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Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Allderdice High School
Boys Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy rolled to a 21–1 win over Allderdice in a true team effort with everyone seeing time. Rocco Moschetta was dominant at the faceoff X, going 100%. Jack Bruno scored three goals and reached 100 career points, while Jack Carlson added his first career goal.
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Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Seneca Valley Senior High School
Boys Varsity TennisSewickley Academy advanced in the first round of the WPIAL tennis playoffs with a hard-fought 3-2 victory, pulling away in a tightly contested match to move on in postseason play.
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Freeport Area High School
Girls Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy edged Freeport 10-9 in overtime in a thriller. Emma Eannarino led the way with 6 goals and 2 assists in a standout performance for the Panthers.
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Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Knoch High School
Boys Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy rolled past Knoch 20 – 7 in a dominant performance. Jake Donesec had six points and scored his 100th career goal, while Max Magan also finished with six points. Vinny Trusdell added five points, and Jack Bruno scored four goals in the win.
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Girls Varsity Softball vs. Bishop Canevin High School
Girls Varsity SoftballSewickley Academy rolled past Canevin 10-0 in five innings behind another dominant performance from Char Andrews, who struck out 14 and also went 2-for-2 at the plate. Andrews led four Panthers with two hits, while Sofie Crichton added two hits, Gabby Edmunds ripped two doubles, and Sanaa Grant doubled and homered.With the win, Sewickley Academy finishes section play tied for second with a 7-3 record and improves to 8-3 overall with one game remaining against 3A Quaker Valley.
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Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Freeport Area High School
Boys Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy topped Freeport 14-5 with another well-rounded team performance. Jake Bloom led the offense with five points, while Jake Donesec scored five goals. Freshman Haden Haley was a standout in net, turning in a lights-out performance with what looked like at least 10 saves. Strong play on both ends fueled another impressive win for the Panthers.
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Ambridge Area High School
Girls Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy rolled past Ambridge 16-3 in a dominant performance. Charlotte Morton led the Panthers offense with five goals, pacing a balanced and explosive attack. Our Lady Panthers controlled the game from the start with strong play on both ends of the field. Great win all around!
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Girls Varsity Softball vs. Cornell Senior High School
Girls Varsity SoftballSewickley Academy rolled past Cornell by a score of 16-0 behind Char Andrews, who struck out 12 and allowed just one hit in five innings. The Panthers totaled 17 hits, led by three-hit games from Sophie Crichton and Sanaa Grant, who also homered. Cherish Wilson added an inside-the-park home run, while Gabby Edmunds, Alana Spencer and Andrews each had multiple hits.
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Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Seneca Valley Senior High School
Boys Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy boys lacrosse pulled away in the second half for a 12–7 win over Seneca Valley this past Monday. Tied 6–6 at halftime, the Panthers erupted for six third-quarter goals to build a commanding lead and never looked back. A complete team effort fueled the big win.
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Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Brentwood High School
Boys Varsity BaseballSewickley Academy beat Brentwood 6–2 on Thursday. Carter Jackson sparked the offense with a triple and four RBIs, while Caden Hawkins added a home run. Austin Fritz pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on five hits. The Panthers also played error-free defense.
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Aquinas Academy
Girls Varsity LacrosseSewickley Academy fell to Aquinas 14–10 in girls lacrosse action. Emma Eannarino led the Panthers offensively with 4 goals and 2 assists, contributing to a strong effort despite the loss.
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Girls Varsity Softball vs. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School
Girls Varsity SoftballThe Lady Panthers secured an 8–6 victory in a strong team effort. Sophie Crichton earned the win in the circle and was just as dominant at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3. Offensively, the Panthers saw great contributions across the lineup, with Cherish Wilson, Sanaa Grant, and Alana Spencer each collecting two hits to help power the win.
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Boys 4x400 WPIAL Champions!
The Panthers had a great showing at the WPIAL Championship Meet! The Boys 4x400 team of Caiden Battles, Amare Spencer, Justin Prunzik and Chase D'Antonio were the WPIAL 2A Champions with a time of 3:26.71!Other highlights included: Herlynn Niepa 3rd Place High JumpClaire Karsman 3rd Place 100H & 300HZak Sharara 5th Place 3200Boys 4x100 5th Place - Caiden Battles, Amare Spencer, Justin Prunzik, Chase D’AntonioJustin Prunzik 7th Place 300HGirls 4x100 10th Place - Lisette Niepa, Masha Gorloff, Avi Gibbs, Herlynn NiepaHerlynn, Claire, Zak, Boys 4x100, and Boys 4x400 have qualified for the PIAA Championship Meet on Friday and Saturday (May 21& 22) at Shippensburg University.
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WPIAL Track and Field Individual Championship
On Thursday, May 13th individuals from the track & field team will compete in the WPIAL 2A Individual Championship at Slippery Rock University. The following athletes have qualified to compete in the championship meet. Herlynn Niepa: 100M & High JumpAvi Gibbs: 400MClaire Karsman: 100M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles, and Long JumpChase D’Antonio: 400MJustin Prunzik: 300M Hurdles & High JumpZak Sharara: 3200MGirls 4x100M Relay: Avi Gibbs, Herlynn Niepa, Lisette Niepa, Masha GorloffBoys 4x100M and 4x400M Relays: Chase D’Antonio, Justin Prunzik, Caiden Battles, Amare Spencer
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PIAA 2A Champions!
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team who defeated Old Forge 52-36 in the 2A PIAA Championship! This victory is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication all season long.This is the 4th state title in program history, but the first since 2017. Mamadou Kane lead the Panthers with 15 points, while Adam Ikamba added 14 points. At the end of the game 10 Panthers had scored.
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Panthers Take the Crown: Boys Win WPIAL, Both Teams Bound for PIAA Tournament
The Boys Basketball Team has captured the WPIAL 2A Championship with an impressive 52–38 victory over Jeannette! This marks the program’s first WPIAL title since 2018, a testament to the amazing coaching and team’s hard work, resilience, and dedication throughout the season.With the championship secured, the Panthers now turn their focus to the PIAA Tournament as the 7-1 seed. They will host the Saegertown Panthers at home in the Events Center this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. — an exciting opportunity to continue their postseason run in front of a home crowd.The Girls Varsity Basketball Team is also heading to the PIAA Tournament as the 7-5 seed. The Panthers will travel to Farrell High School for a 1:00 p.m. matchup against the Farrell Steelers, looking to make their own strong statement on the state stage.Congratulations to both teams on an incredible accomplishment — the entire Sewickley Academy community is cheering you on as you continue your postseason journey!
More About Panthers Take the Crown: Boys Win WPIAL, Both Teams Bound for PIAA TournamentBoys’ Basketball Chasing the Title at the WPIAL Finals this Friday!
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity basketball team on earning a spot in the WPIAL Boys 2A Championship Game! We are incredibly proud of the hard work, determination, and teamwork that carried them to this exciting milestone—let’s keep the momentum going and cheer them on to the finish! The Panthers will face Jeannette in a 5 p.m. game at the Petersen Events Center this Friday, February 27th.Let's Pack the Pete! Sewickley Academy will be designated as the visiting team and occupy seats in Sections 115–126.When purchasing tickets yourself, there are two options: General Admission and Reserved Seating (in the Zoo Section). Tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or at the gate.General Admissions tickets cost $10 (plus fees and taxes). This ticket will include admission to all four WPIAL championship games on Friday. Reserved Seating tickets cost $20 (plus fees and taxes). This ticket includes admission only to the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. championship games. We hope to see you ther
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Kathju '27 & Stanislaw '27 Named PIHL All-Stars
We’re excited to announce that Arjun Kathju and Jacob Stanislaw have been selected as PIHL All-Stars!Defenseman Kathju and Forward Stanislaw will represent Sewickley Academy in the PIHL D2 All-Star Game on Sunday, January 25th at 12:00 PM at RMU Island Sports Center. (1/25 Game Canceled)Arjun will suit up for Team Blue, bringing his steady defensive play and leadership, while Jacob will skate for Team Gold, showcasing his offensive skill and energy up front.Congratulations to Arjun and Jacob on this outstanding achievement—best of luck in the All-Star Game!
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Zak Shahara Earns a Podium Finish at States!
Zak Shahara delivered an outstanding performance at the PIAA 1A Championship, finishing third overall with an impressive time of 16:08. We are extremely proud of Zak’s achievement and the way he represented Sewickley Academy with excellence, determination, and sportsmanship.
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Lady Panthers Fall Just Short - Look Ahead to States
Our girls fell just short in an incredibly close 1A WPIAL Championship match against Bentworth, with a final score of 0–1. The game was tied 0–0 until the final minutes — it truly could have gone either way. While the result was tough, we couldn’t be prouder of this team and everything they’ve accomplished this season. Their hard work, determination, and heart were on full display from start to finish. A huge thank you to all of our fans, families, and supporters who came out and cheered for our girls all year long! The team will advance to the PIAA Tournament beginning on Tuesday against the winner of District 9. We wish the girls luck moving forward!
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