Like a Phoenix/Varsity Boys Tennis Wins Three in a Row to Revive Hopes of Another IPPSAL Championship

With great leadership from Seniors Paul Wirkowski, Corey Axelowitz and Mete Seker the Varsity Boys Tennis Team has turned their season around by winning three consecutive matches and five of their last six. Two victories over Kew Forest, and one each over Knox and LWA have put the Panthers swatters back in the picture for a sixth consecutive IPPSAL Championship. Huge regular season matches with Solomon Schechter and a double dip with LuHi remain before a possible date in the IPPSAL Championship match. Also impressive was a win against ACIS rival Berkeley Carroll. Come watch the Panthers this afternoon, when they face BC in a tough rematch of this ACIS rivalry. Let's go tennis.....Finnish Strong!!!!

Top of the Heap/Nine Consecutive Wins Propel Varsity Girls Lacrosse to First Place in the Laxpower Metropolitan Area Rankings

It's an exciting time in Varsity Girls Lacrosse at Portledge. Not only have the Lady Panthers won nine consecutive games, but they were recently elevated to the #1 position in the Laxpower.com metropolitan area rankings for independent schools. The team continues to be propelled by an unstoppable offense. This goal scoring machine is orchestrated by Junior Siena Falino from her attacking position, but it is driven by the fantastic midfield play of three dynamic sophomores and another Junior star. The middle of the field is controlled by the duo of Addie Reilly and Claudia Rogers, while the incredible speed of Chelsea Caracciolo and Alex Siwiec dominates the flank play. A host of talented underclassmen fill out the attacking positions and the defense is manned by a trio of Seniors in Liz Lanza, Ashley Gilchrist and Yola Yu. Impressive Freshman Hope Mulry is also making valuable contributions on the defensive end, as is Senior goalie Jess Sarrantonio. Sarrantonio's leadership of this talented group of players is undeniable, but also not solo. Seniors Lanza, Gilchrist, Yu and Miyuki Miyagi all provide a calming and focused influence on the team. Congratulations to all the players and coaches on the incredible accomplishment of rising to the top ranking in the area, and best of luck down the stretch and in the NYSAISAA Tournament.