Sewickley Academy will square off against the Union Knights/Damsels at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Sewickley Academy will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
Sewickley Academy took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against South Side, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Sewickley Academy narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past South Side 12-11. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for Sewickley Academy, who until this game were averaging 2.13 runs allowed.
Sanaa Grant (2026) was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Quincy Sirko (2025) was another key player, going 4-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Sewickley Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Union had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They never let North East get on the board and left with an 18-0 win back in March.
Sewickley Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Union, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Sewickley Academy might still be hurting after the 19-8 loss they got from Union when the teams last played back in April of 2019. Will Sewickley Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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