[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE SEWICKLEY ACADEMY PANTHERS

 Mr. McCORMICK. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate the Sewickley Academy Panthers on their remarkable 
achievement in winning the 2026 PIAA Class 2A Boys Basketball State 
Championship.
  On March 20, 2026, the Panthers secured the title with a decisive 52-
36 victory over the Old Forge Blue Devils at the Giant Center in 
Hershey, PA. This victory marked the program's sixth appearance in a 
PIAA championship game and its fourth State title, adding to previous 
championships earned in 1997, 2010, and 2017.
  The Panthers' journey to this championship is especially noteworthy 
given their narrow loss in the 2025 PIAA Class 2A title game by a 
single point. Demonstrating extraordinary resilience and determination, 
the team returned to Hershey 1 year later to claim the championship. 
Sewickley Academy completed the 2025-2026 season with an outstanding 
record of 30 wins and just 1 loss, with their only defeat occurring in 
overtime during the regular season.
  Throughout the season, the Panthers displayed both offensive 
excellence and defensive dominance, averaging 68.5 points per game 
while holding opponents to just 30.2 points per game. Their performance 
brought great pride and distinction to Sewickley, Allegheny County, and 
the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  I commend the players, coaches, and staff of Sewickley Academy for 
their dedication, sportsmanship, and pursuit of excellence. It is with 
great pride that I recognize their achievements and bring them to the 
attention of the U.S. Senate.

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