Farrell lost to Sewickley Academy back in March of 2016, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Sunday. The Farrell Steelers secured a 58-54 W over Sewickley Academy. The win was all the more spectacular given the Steelers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 322nd, while Sewickley Academy are ranked 146th).
| 01/12/25 vs Sewickley Academy | 3 |
| 12/21/24 vs Aliquippa | 1 |
| 02/06/24 @ Commodore Perry | 1 |
| 02/02/24 vs Jamestown | 1 |
Leading Farrell to victory were Trae Cousin and Julius Phillips Jr. Cousin went 9 for 16 on his way to 22 points, while Phillips Jr made all 5 shots he took for 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Phillips Jr a new career-high in blocks (three). Another player making a difference was Juelz Johnson, who posted 12 points and three steals.
Farrell's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Sewickley Academy, with the loss, they broke their nine-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Farrell will venture away from home to challenge Grove City at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Grove City will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Farrell surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sewickley Academy, they will head out to take on Leechburg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sewickley Academy is facing Leechburg at the right time seeing as Leechburg is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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