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Sewickley Music Club announces April performance
The Sewickley Music Club returns for the second half of its 2025-2026 season with local musician and artist Benjamin Bugaile along with Nathália Kato at 1:30 p.m. April 14 at Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 414 Grant St. Bugaile is a musician and artist associated with Ingomar Church. He has been featured...
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 5, 2026Video
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week – Eden Christian Academy Warriors baseball Coach – Mark Feldman (third season) Records – 3-3 overall, 2-0 in Section 3-A #Earned – There is a lot to be proud of when it comes to silver. Silver to a sports team means you were...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Mike Iuzzolino earns coach of the year nod
Sewickley Academy’s Mike Iuzzolino was lauded as the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball coach of the year by Trib HSSN. In 2025, it was close but no golden cigar for Sewickley after the Panthers were knocked off in the district semifinals by Jeannette and lost in the state championship game...
Early season success sparks Sewickley Academy softball
Charlotte Andrews made a monumental first impression on the Sewickley Academy softball season. In Sewickley’s first game of the year March 30 against Bishop Canevin, the right-handed sophomore pitcher tossed a five-inning no-hitter — striking out 14 — in her team’s 10-0 victory in Section 1-A. “For Charlotte put up...
Sewickley Academy boys tennis welcomes start of new era
The Sewickley Academy boys tennis team was led by Severin Harmon the past four years. Harmon, now at Dartmouth, was one of the team’s top singles players throughout his outstanding tennis career. He also competed at the No. 1 position on the boys golf team. To coach Whitney Snyder’s delight,...
‘TNT goes BOOM’: Veteran Sewickley Academy boys lacrosse team on a mission for success
Sam Futrovsky has a unique approach to a season as coach of the Sewickley Academy boys lacrosse team. “We have a mantra and read a book together throughout the course of the season,” he said. “This year, the mantra is ‘TNT goes BOOM.’ This one has two parts, where for...
Quaker Valley girls lacrosse opens season with strong foundation
The Quaker Valley girls lacrosse team qualified for both WPIAL and PIAA playoffs in Class 2A last season. QV won eight of its last nine regular-season games and took a five-game winning streak into the district playoffs where it defeated Indiana, 12-3, Seton LaSalle, 16-3, and Blackhawk, 13-9, before losing...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1406 Juniper Ln to Maronda Homes LLC for $160,000. Chendi Ni sold property at 2524 Brandt School Road to Graebel Relocation Services Worldwide In for $395,000. Graebel Relocation Services Worldwide In sold property at 2524 Brandt School Road to Emerson...
Quaker Valley School District administrator honored by state organization
A Quaker Valley School District administrator was recently recognized by a state organization for making an impact on students. Aaron Rea, coordinator of instructional programs, was given the PA EDGE’s Data-to-Impact Educator Award at a conference earlier this year. EDGE stands for Elevating, Developing, & Growing Educators. The organization is...
Sewickley’s Fun by the Pound closes, memories remain
Brenda Fisk has built a castle of memories, brick by plastic brick, in her Sewickley toy store. From being “the first job” of her five children to supplying holiday and birthday gifts for countless Quaker Valley-area families, Fun Buy The Pound Toy Store served as a go-to place for fun...
Sewickley Heights Police Chief James Harrison resigns
Sewickley Heights Police Chief James Harrison, who was under investigation for alleged controversial communications, has resigned. Council voted 5-0 to accept his resignation at a special meeting the morning of March 27. Early March 27 worked best for council members’ schedules instead of postponing action another 20-plus days, borough manager...
In brief: Pedal with Police, board vacancies and more in Sewickley area
Pedal with Police Quaker Valley School District will host its annual Pedal with Police event May 9. Registration is open but not required. People can sign up the day of the free event. Participants will meet at Osborne Elementary at 9 a.m. for sign in. Riders at 10 a.m. will...
Sewickley Community Center program strives to develop young leaders through faith-based initiatives
A Sewickley-based youth program that focuses on physical, mental, spiritual and emotional development just concluded its sixth year. About 20 participates ages 8-15 from various Western Pennsylvania communities took part in Premier Youth & Community Center’s Mindset of a Leader: Forged in Faith mentorship program. Created by PYCC founder Jaryd...
Growing number of Quaker Valley area municipalities livestreaming meetings
Glen Osborne officials are considering livestreaming their council meetings. Mayor Matthew Doebler made a pitch at the March workshop meeting to get an Owl Labs camera and microphone in order to boost local government transparency and accessibility. The microphone is very sensitive and should pick up audio with ease, and...
Holy week schedules, support groups and more at Sewickley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The fourth annual 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament will take place at noon on May 23 at Quaker Valley High School. The event is...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of March 31, 2026
Zachary Musi, Zachary Rovee and Zoey Searfoss made the dean’s list at Point Park University for the fall 2025 semester. Anna Dusch and Noah Leathers made the dean’s list at the University of Alabama for the fall 2025 semester. Anastasia Davis, a member of the class of 2027 majoring in...
Quaker Valley’s Mimi Thiero tabbed 2026 Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the YearVideo
2026 WPIAL Girls Basketball Player of the Year Oumou “Mimi” Thiero School: Quaker Valley Position: Guard Class: Senior Trying to prepare to play the Quaker Valley girls basketball team in recent years was always a challenge. “When developing a game plan to play QV and Thiero, the importance of understanding...
Sewickley Academy boys basketball notebook: Laser focus pays off for Panthers
Sewickley Academy’s boys basketball team left no doubt about who the best Class 2A team in the state was this season. The WPIAL champion Panthers defeated District titlist Old Forge, 52-36, in the PIAA finals March 20 at Hershey’s Giant Center. Sewickley Academy started out 21-0, did not lose to...
With young roster, Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse looks to build throughout season
Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse coach Mike Scerbo welcomed five key starters back this season. “We will be very young this year with only two seniors,” said Scerbo, the Panthers second-year coach and the academy’s athletic director. “We will have freshmen playing crucial roles on our team, but if we can...
Quaker Valley boys tennis out for redemption after early exit last season
The Quaker Valley boys tennis team has a full squad — nine players — back from last year. “Experience is on our side,” QV coach Christi Hays said. “And we are versatile; many of the boys can play both singles and doubles. All of them saw playing time last year....
Quaker Valley ‘peaked at the right time’ en route to claiming Penguins Cup, state titles
The 2025-26 season had a sweet taste to it for the Quaker Valley hockey team. QV won the Class A state championship by defeating Hershey, 6-2, on March 21 at Ice Line Quad Rinks in West Chester. Senior forwards Jace Vasbinder and Ben McHenry each scored two goals for the...
Under new coach, excitement builds for Quaker Valley boys lacrosse
Ryan Riesmeyer has returned home as coach of the Quaker Valley boys lacrosse team. “Being back in the WPIAL means a lot to me,” Riesmeyer said. “I grew up here and played at Franklin Regional. We were WPIAL runners-up, so I understand what lacrosse in this area is all about....
Boosters bring added fun to Quaker Valley baseball home games
Last year’s Quaker Quiz proved to be a successful added feature at Quaker Valley baseball home games. What is Quaker Quiz? Spectators were asked a baseball-related question at mid-game; the first person to provide the correct answer at the press box received a prize. Prizes included QV merchandise, gift cards...
Quaker Valley baseball opens season on winning note
Quaker Valley’s baseball team won its 2026 season lid-lifter April 23 after waiting out its opening day plans because of three postponements. The Quakers defeated Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 7-3, as winning pitcher Todd Kagle singled, doubled and drove in two runs. “I thought we put forth a...
Holy week events, egg hunts and more at Sewickley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The fourth annual 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament will take place at noon on May 23 at Quaker Valley High School. The event is...
