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Spring Sports Roundup (March 23–27)

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Spring Sports Roundup (March 23–27)

Cranberry Twp, PA -  The Trojans and Trojanettes delivered an impressive stretch of performances across multiple sports this week, highlighted by dominant wins and strong individual showings.  


Boys Tennis Continues to Roll 

Boys tennis remained unbeaten during the week, opening with a commanding 5–0 sweep of Highlands on March 23. Justin Garvey, Alex Weber, and Jake Sinclair each posted straight-set victories in singles, while both doubles teams cruised without dropping a game. 

Two days later, the Trojans edged Hampton 3–2 in a tightly contested matchup. Garvey again led the way at first singles, while Weber rebounded after a first-set loss to secure a three-set win that proved decisive in the team victory. 

The Trojans capped the week with another dominant performance on March 27, sweeping Springdale 5–0, once again showcasing depth and consistency across both singles and doubles play. 

Baseball Splits Series with Ambridge 

On the diamond, the Trojans experienced both sides of competition in a two-game stretch against Ambridge. 

The Trojans were shut out 4–0 on March 24 despite solid at-bats from sophomores Matthew Madonna and Mathew Curtis, who each recorded a hit. 

The team responded emphatically on March 27 with a 6–4 victory, evening the series. Sophomores Matthew Curtis and Landon Petok combined on the mound, with Curtis earning the win and Petok closing out the save. Senior Ryker Kennedy paced the offense with a key three-run triple, providing the offensive spark needed to secure the win. 

Softball Dominates Behind Solid Pitching 

The Trojanettes delivered one of the week's most dominant performances, blanking Ambridge 9–0 on March 25 at No Off Season. 

Kennedy Brown was outstanding in the circle, striking out 18 batters while allowing just one hit over seven scoreless innings. Brown also contributed offensively, helping the team jump out to an early lead . 

The Trojanettes collected 11 hits, stole nine bases, worked seven walks, and did not commit an error in a complete team effort. Clare Kotwica drove in two runs, while multiple players posted multi-hit performances as the Trojanettes controlled the game from start to finish. 

Track Teams Pile Up Points 

The track and field teams enjoyed a dominant meet on March 24 against Apollo-Ridge and Leechburg. 

  • Girls Track defeated Apollo-Ridge 118–31 and overwhelmed Leechburg 125–15 

  • Boys Track edged Apollo-Ridge 71–64 before rolling past Leechburg 96–25 

The sweep highlighted the program's depth across events and continued a strong early-season showing for both squads.  

Lacrosse Wins Pile Up 

The boys lacrosse team navigated a demanding schedule with poise, earning three victories in quick succession: 

  • 14–12 win over North Hills (March 24) 

  • 13–12 win over Freeport (March 26) 

  • 14–4 rout of Allderdice (March 26) 

Each matchup showcased the Trojans' ability to finish close games while also delivering a statement performance against Allderdice. 

On the girls side, the Trojanettes earned a 13–9 win over Seton LaSalle on March 26. Kate Geary led the offense with four goals, while Maddie Hill anchored the defense with eight saves in goal. Contributions across the lineup helped secure another quality win. 

Boys Volleyball Sweeps Beaver County Christian 

Closing out the stretch, boys volleyball delivered a straight-set victory over Beaver County Christian on March 26, winning 25-22, 25-20, and 25-22. The clean sweep showed strong execution in tight sets and continued momentum for the Trojans. 

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Players Mentioned

Justin Garvey

Justin Garvey

Senior
Alex Weber

Alex Weber

Senior
Jake Sinclair

Jake Sinclair

Sophomore
Kate Geary

#13 Kate Geary

Senior
Ryker Kennedy

#12 Ryker Kennedy

LF
Senior
Matthew Madonna

#10 Matthew Madonna

C/SS/3B
Sophomore
Matthew Curtis

#2 Matthew Curtis

1B/P
Sophomore
Landon Petok

#22 Landon Petok

1B/3B/P
Sophomore
Clare Kotwica

#19 Clare Kotwica

1B/P/C
Junior
Kennedy Brown

#3 Kennedy Brown

P/MI
Junior

Players Mentioned

Justin Garvey

Justin Garvey

Senior
Alex Weber

Alex Weber

Senior
Jake Sinclair

Jake Sinclair

Sophomore
Kate Geary

#13 Kate Geary

Senior
Ryker Kennedy

#12 Ryker Kennedy

Senior
LF
Matthew Madonna

#10 Matthew Madonna

Sophomore
C/SS/3B
Matthew Curtis

#2 Matthew Curtis

Sophomore
1B/P
Landon Petok

#22 Landon Petok

Sophomore
1B/3B/P
Clare Kotwica

#19 Clare Kotwica

Junior
1B/P/C
Kennedy Brown

#3 Kennedy Brown

Junior
P/MI

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