Science Leadership Academy
School District of Philadelphia
Softball Wins a Thriller Against Rush Arts!
The Rockets Softball team had a big come from behind win against the Arts Academy Benjamin Rush on Monday, April 13. After falling behind early, the team staged a late rally to come back from being down 6-3. Freshman Colette Szymkowski tied the game in the bottom of the 5th with an RBI single. With…
Girls Ultimate Beats Pennsbury!
The SLA Girls Ultimate team beat Pennsbury HS 11-6 at Edgley Field on Tuesday. SLA was dynamic on both offense and defense, being led by senior captain Madison George who threw multiple goals and was a shut down defender against very tough Pennsbury players. The entire SLA team played well, connecting passes on offense and…
Flag Football Wins a Thriller over GW!
The SLA/BFHS Flag Football team beat George Washington HS 14-13 when SLA Senior Jamie Simmons caught the winning touchdown with 2 seconds remaining on the clock. Junior Alayah Trueheart scored the squad’s other touchdown, and the defense held GW to 13 points all game long. The win takes the girls’ record to 2-1, and their…
Boys Ultimate Off to Nationally Ranked Start!
Congratulations to the Boys Ultimate Frisbee team who are off to a 7-3 start to their season! The Rockets traveled to Arlington, VA for the YULA tournament last weekend, playing against the best teams from North Carolina to Massachusetts. The boys placed 8th out of 32 teams, beating nationally ranked Strath Haven 13-12 in a…
SLA Senior Places Second in Eagles Entrepreneurship Competition
Congrats to senior Logan Morrison-Faino, who placed 2nd overall in the Eagles Entrepreneurship Competition for his proposal for JMB – Just Morrison Bikes! Logan won $1500 toward his proposal for his 2nd place finish! His dad joined Logan and Mr. Kelly to share the event with him. Thanks to all who helped him prepare…
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