South Fayette wins second straight PIAA title

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Seniors Haylie Lamonde and Ryan Oldaker proudly hoist the spoils of victory including the trophy and poster as well as the net used during the championship game.

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Members of the South Fayette girls basketball team celebrated in a victory circle at center court immediately after the buzzer sounded in their 45-35 win over Archbishop Wood.

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Ryan Oldaker (24) gets a step on Colleen Besachio (35) from Archbishop Wood and drives to the hoop for a basket. Oldaker led the Lady Lions in scoring with 15 points

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Juliette Leroux (14) pivots around a defender and puts up a successful shot. Leroux controlled both ends of the court, tallying 10 points and grabbing seven rebounds.

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Ella Vierra takes aim at the hoop and converts a basket.

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For the second year in a row, South Fayette captured a state championship in girls basketball. The Lady Lions defeated Archbishop Wood, 45-35, in the PIAA Class 5A final played on March 21 at the GIANT Center in Hershey. In 2025, South Fayette also beat the Vikings for the first state banner in the program’s history.

Ryan Oldaker and Juliette Leroux led the offensive attack. Both scored in double digits, finishing with 15 and 10 tallies respectively. Oldaker was 5 for 8 from the field. Leroux led in rebounding with seven boards.

Ella Vierra dominated all aspects of the game. The sophomore scored eight points, collected five boards, blocked two shots and dished up two assists.

Junior point guard Lailah Wright scored six points, cleared the glass six times and dished up two assists while picking also picking up two steals.

Kenzie and Kylie Rumberger contributed valuable minutes in their roles as substitutes off the bench.