State Champions!
Congratulations to the varsity boys basketball team for defeating Philadelphia Constitution 68 - 63 in overtime Friday to capture the PIAA Class 2A Boys Basketball Championship! The Panthers overcame a 12-point deficit in the first quarter and a 6-point deficit with 2:35 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to ultimately win Sewickley Academy's third state title in school history.
Senior Justin Pryor led the Panthers with 21 points and 10 rebounds; sophomore Nate Ridgeway scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and overtime. Junior Dave Groetsch knocked down a three pointer with a minute to go to tie the game. Senior Declan Hickton scored the opening points of overtime and senior Chris Groetsch had 4 steals during the game to go with his 8 points. All eight players who played for SA scored as senior Teddy McClain scored an important basket in the first quarter, freshman Isaiah Smith knocked down a three pointer, and freshman Isiah Warfield matched Declan with 7 points.
Philadelphia Constitution shot 56% from the field during the game despite outstanding defense from the Academy. The Panthers shot 47% from the field and made 18 of 26 free throws. In an incredible display of sharing the ball, SA had only three turnovers throughout the game and overtime!
Go Panthers!
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Senior Justin Pryor led the Panthers with 21 points and 10 rebounds; sophomore Nate Ridgeway scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and overtime. Junior Dave Groetsch knocked down a three pointer with a minute to go to tie the game. Senior Declan Hickton scored the opening points of overtime and senior Chris Groetsch had 4 steals during the game to go with his 8 points. All eight players who played for SA scored as senior Teddy McClain scored an important basket in the first quarter, freshman Isaiah Smith knocked down a three pointer, and freshman Isiah Warfield matched Declan with 7 points.
Philadelphia Constitution shot 56% from the field during the game despite outstanding defense from the Academy. The Panthers shot 47% from the field and made 18 of 26 free throws. In an incredible display of sharing the ball, SA had only three turnovers throughout the game and overtime!
Go Panthers!
