The South Fayette Lions finally tasted postseason triumph on Tuesday night, snapping a lengthy drought with an 8‑2 victory over the Franklin Regional Panthers in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 5A tournament.
A Pitcher’s Night to Remember
Right‑hander Trey Skeen turned in a masterful outing, limiting the Panthers to just two runs and two hits while striking out several batters. His composure on the mound set the tone for the entire squad.
The offense clicked in the sixth inning when Jacob Bostian delivered a two‑RBI single that put South Fayette ahead. The hit sparked a rally that would grow throughout the game.
Colt Cloherty followed with a sacrifice fly, extending the lead to 5‑2, and Skeen himself added a two‑run homer to left field, underscoring his dual‑threat capabilities.
The final run crossed the plate in the top of the seventh on a sacrifice fly by Evan Mizia, sealing an 8‑2 final score. With the win, the Lions now turn their attention to a matchup against Penn‑Trafford, a team that finished the regular season with a strong record.