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...
Quaker Valley Recreation Association proposed lights be installed at Bell Acres field
Quaker Valley High School sophomore Damien McClay’s love of baseball shines brighter than the diamond he and his teammates play on. The multi-position player enters his second season with the Quakers this month and feels positive about the team’s chances of success. “It’s awesome,” said Damien, 15, of Sewickley. “The...
Leet officials considering a proposed resolution limiting interactions with ICE
Leet officials want to hear from residents before considering a resolution limiting interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Solicitor Stephen Chesney said the proposed resolution is based on a template from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. Part of its...
Sewickley Public Library hosts indoor golf fundraiser
Sewickley Public Library recently hosted one of its largest sports-themed fundraisers with more than 340 patrons navigating fairways between the bookshelves. The third annual Mini Golf in the Library took place March 6-7. It was presented by the Friends of the Sewickley Public Library and included three sessions: a Teen...
In brief: Whitlock honored, Easter events and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley man honored Sewickley resident Tres Whitlock, Western Pennsylvania Area President of Gallagher, was this year’s honoree at the Wesley Family Services 2026 Gala, held March 20. “I am thrilled and humbled by this nomination,” says Whitlock. “Wesley Family Services’ commitment to a Quality Whole Person Care approach — seeing...
Community packs The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley for ‘Beneath the Sole’ premiere
On a warm Sunday, The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center was a hub of activity as more than 300 people came out to support a new documentary. “Beneath the Sole,” a 20-minute film by director Ryan Rust and producer Krystle Grandy, shines a spotlight on Sewickley staple businessman Mario Ulizzi...
Leet commissioners approve proposed fire department merger funding
Leet commissioners voted March 9 to approve $2,000 toward legal fees for the proposed merger of Leetsdale Volunteer Fire Department, Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Protective Association in Leet and Big Sewickley Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Bell Acres. Ryan Buttermore, Leetsdale Fire Department lieutenant and merger spokesman, said Leetsdale and...
Quaker Valley girls see off program legend Mimi Thiero with memorable season
Quaker Valley wrapped up a successful girls basketball season with 19 wins and an appearance in the PIAA Class 3A playoffs. QV finished 19-8 overall and 12-2 in Section 1-3A. The Quakers took an eight-game winning streak into the postseason and also won five games in a row following an...
Quaker Valley baseball in position to build on past success
Quaker Valley played some of its best baseball last year when it counted the most. The Quakers won seven consecutive games, including three in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs, to advance the championship game at EQT Park in Washington. QV lost a 1-0 decision to Riverside to finish as the...
With veteran lineup, Eden Christian baseball poised for big year
The Eden Christian Academy baseball team, a PIAA runner-up in 2025, is rated No. 1 in Class A in the Trib HSSN WPIAL preseason rankings. After starting out 6-0 and 12-2 last year, the Warriors ended up in a three-way tie with Serra Catholic and Bishop Canevin at the top...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley geared up for 1st WPIAL-sponsored flag football season
Girls flag football is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the state and has been officially added to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This is the first season that girls flag football is being overseen by the WPIAL as a sanctioned varsity sport. Quaker Valley has...
Penn-Trafford wins 1st state hockey title, Seneca Valley, Quaker Valley complete PIHL sweep
Last Monday, goaltender Tyler Funk turned in a star-making performance to lead the Penn-Trafford hockey team to its first PIHL Penguins Cup championship. On Saturday, Funk was at it again. Funk stopped 32 of 33 shots to lead Penn-Trafford to a 3-1 victory over North Penn in the Class 2A...
Sewickley Academy cruises past Old Forge to secure 4th PIAA championship
HERSHEY — Sewickley Academy won the fourth state title in program history with a 52-36 victory over Old Forge in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball final at Giant Center on Friday afternoon. The Panthers (30-1) had 11-0 runs in both the first and third quarters to build a comfortable...
Sunday services, Lenten events and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
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 on will take place at noon on May 23 at Quaker Valley High School. The event...
Cochran Hose Company in Sewickley to get new ladder truck
A new firetruck is in the works for Cochran Hose Company in Sewickley. Council unanimously voted on March 10 to authorize financing a 107-foot Enforcer Aerial ladder truck. The estimated $1.97 million emergency vehicle is being constructed by Pierce Manufacturing and purchased through Glick Fire Equipment Co. Borough Manager Donna...
2026 PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship breakdown: Sewickley Academy vs. Old Forge
PIAA Class 2A boys basketball final Sewickley Academy vs. Old Forge 2 p.m. Friday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: PCN; NFHS Network PIAA titles: Sewickley Academy 3 (1997, 2010, ‘17); Old Forge 1 (1932) Sewickley Academy (29-1) Coach: Mike Iuzzolino Projected starting lineup No., Name, Ht., Cl., Pos. 2,...
Leet officials recognize township first responders for life-saving action
Leet Police Chief Brian Jameson and Fair Oaks Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Mosholder were recognized by township officials for their life-saving actions last month. Township police and firefighters were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash along Ambridge Avenue in Bell Acres on Feb. 24 at 8:37 a.m. A woman had crashed...
Leetsdale planning to make offer to buy VFW parking lot
Leetsdale officials are preparing to borrow money to try to buy the borough’s Veterans of Foreign Wars’ parking lot. Council voted 5-1 on March 12 to advertise an ordinance authorizing the borough to borrow $203,000 to acquire the 36 off-street parking spots at 515 Beaver St., the home of Leetsdale...
