Conwell‑Egan Catholic High School is set to contest the Philadelphia Catholic League baseball championship for the first time in twenty years, a feat that has not been achieved since the program’s last title in 2006.
The Eagles will meet La Salle, a team that has claimed four of the past seven league crowns, after a narrow 4‑2 loss on May 4 in which Conwell‑Egan out‑hit its opponent despite the defeat.
A Milestone Game
At the heart of the squad is Brady Guzzie, the league’s MVP, who earned the honor after delivering 52 ⅔ innings of work in the semifinal victory over Archbishop Wood and posting a 0.60 ERA with 89 strikeouts.
Senior outfielder and catcher Connor Landau contributed an RBI triple that swung the semifinal in Conwell‑Egan’s favor, underscoring his dual‑role impact.
Coach and Season Highlights
Coach Jeff Manto, now in his fourth year at the helm, has guided the team to a 15‑4 record and secured the District 12 top seed in the PIAA Class 4A state playoffs.
The championship game represents more than a trophy; it could mark only the third time a Conwell‑Egan baseball team has captured a Catholic League title in school history, while also positioning the Eagles for a deep run in the state tournament.