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Sewickley Academy wins PIAA boys basketball title
Panthers capture fourth state championship, defeating Old Forge in Class 2A final
Mar. 23, 2026 at 1:03am
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Sewickley Academy was the only WPIAL team to win a PIAA boys basketball championship this year, capturing the Class 2A title with a 52-36 victory over Old Forge. The Panthers, led by Mamadou Kane's 15 points, claimed their fourth state championship overall and first since 2021.
Why it matters
Sewickley Academy's championship run highlights the strength of the WPIAL in boys basketball, as the Panthers were the lone district team to win a state title this season. The victory also continues Sewickley's tradition of excellence, as the school has now won four PIAA crowns in the sport.
The details
In the Class 2A final, Sewickley Academy pulled away from Old Forge in the second half to claim the state championship. Mamadou Kane led the Panthers with 15 points, while Drew Steals added 20 points in the semifinal win over McConnellsburg. Sewickley reached the title game a year after finishing as the Class 2A runner-up.
- Sewickley Academy won the PIAA Class 2A championship on March 20, 2026.
- The Panthers reached the title game a year after finishing as the Class 2A runner-up in 2025.
The players
Sewickley Academy
A high school in Sewickley, Pennsylvania that won the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship in 2026.
Mamadou Kane
The leading scorer for Sewickley Academy in the PIAA Class 2A championship game, scoring 15 points.
Drew Steals
A Sewickley Academy player who scored 20 points in the team's semifinal win over McConnellsburg.
Old Forge
The runner-up in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship, falling to Sewickley Academy 52-36.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
Sewickley Academy's championship victory underscores the continued excellence of the WPIAL in Pennsylvania high school boys basketball, as the Panthers were the lone district team to win a state title this season.
