Seneca Valley wins Penguins Cup in triple overtime

Seneca Valley won the Penguins Cup Class 3A title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over South Fayette in a game that went into three overtimes. Marshall Hewitt scored the winning goal after nearly 39 minutes of extra play, bringing excitement to the sold-out UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Hewitt's decisive shot came from the center point. He saw an opening and took the chance, which surprised South Fayette's goalie, Jackson Ankrum. Hewitt expressed his joy, saying it was one of the best feelings of his life. Team captain Andrew Malichky was proud of their hard work throughout the season. He praised Hewitt, calling him a close friend who deserved the victory. Seneca Valley's defenseman Carter Hoehn described the game as exhausting but special. The team pushed through fatigue for their teammates. Meanwhile, Ankrum made an impressive 63 saves, but it was the Raiders' 66th shot that sealed their victory. Seneca Valley's goalie, Chris Nichols, also performed well with 48 saves. The game featured back-and-forth action. Seneca Valley took the lead with a goal by Hewitt in the third period after a tied score. However, South Fayette managed to equalize with less than two minutes left, sending the game into overtime. Seneca Valley struck first in the match with a goal from John Sroka III. Malichky had a chance to score again on a penalty shot but was stopped by Ankrum. South Fayette's first equalizer came from Trevor D’Alessandro, who scored on a breakaway. Ultimately, the Raiders celebrated their first PIHL title since 2018, thanks to their teamwork and resilience. The players appreciated the passionate support from their fans throughout the season and are excited for future challenges together.