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Boys Soccer Tops Palumbo

Posted by Chris Lehmann on
by Jorin Gerveni​

On Tuesday, September 12th, the SLA Boys Soccer Team traveled to the South Philadelphia Supersite where they took on the Academy at Palumbo. The game started off with a hard battle in the first few minutes of the game against Palumbo. However, the boys pushed themselves to get a goal, knowing how hard the other team was working. Captain Jorin Gerveni passed to Tito Mazzuchi who dribbled to the end line and scored from an impossible angle, shocking both teams. 

The second goal came from a penalty which was given to freshmen Tristan Dini who got tackled after an incredible run. A defensive mistake caused Palumbo to score to close the gap to 2-1 but SLA did not give up. The defense, led by William Figueiredo and goalkeeper Leo Cassel, continued to fight and stopped Palumbo from equalizing. 

Three more beautiful runs from Jacobo Pastor, Dalnick Matos and Ashton Reigner penetrated Palumbo's defense which put SLA ahead 5-1. The rest of the game continued calmly as the team played the best soccer game of their high school careers. 

The team is now 2-0 on the season, and the boys are excited for a strong season. 

The team wants to wish our captain Malachi Johnson a quick recovery from a concussion as they are preparing to take on Tacony Academy Charter School. Let's go Rockets!

Welcome Back! Schedules for 9/5 & 9/6

Posted by Marcie Hull on
​First Day of School - Tuesday, September 5th 
8:15-10:10   Advisory
10:15-11:00 E Band (e1)
11:05-11:50  Y Band (y2)
11:50-12:35  X Band (x2)
12:40-1:25  A Band (a2)
1:30-2:15    B Band (b2)
2:20-3:05    C Band (c2)

Second Day of School - Wednesday, September 6th
8:15-9:00     Advisory
9:05-9:55     D Band (d2)
10:00-10:50 E Band (e2)
10:55-11:45 A Band (a1)
11:50-12:40 B Band (b1)
1:20-3:30     ILP (Juniors & Sophomores), Capstone (Seniors)
1:20- 2:30    Activity Fair (Freshmen) 
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:15–9:20 A E D C B
9:25–10:30 B A E D C
10:35–11:40 X Y A X Y
11:40–12:45 Y X B Y X
12:50–1:55 C B 12:50–1:20
LUNCH		 E D
2:00–3:05 D C Franklin Institute /
ILP		 A E
3:10–3:50 Advisory Advisory

SLA Fall Athletics Pre-Season Information

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All players are required to have the completed medical paperwork on hand to give coaches. Access the medical paperwork linked here.

All incoming 9th graders will have the opportunity to sign up for sports on noon following the end of Summer Institute on 8/24. More details on other pre-season activities can be found below.

  • Girls Volleyball – Coach: Karina Hirschfield, khirschfield@scienceleadership.org

    Returning Student Tryouts: Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 3:30-6:00pm @ Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row. 9th Grade Tryouts: Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, 3:30-6:00pm @ Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row

    All students must bring required sports physical paperwork, knee pads and plenty of water to tryouts and conditioning. Conditioning runs from 3:30-6:00pm every day until the regular season begins.

  • Co-Ed Cross Country – Coach: Amal Giknis, agiknis@scienceleadership.org

    Pre-season practices begin on Monday, Aug. 14th, from 5:00-6:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays until school starts. Runners should meet at SLA.

    All students must bring required sports physical paperwork and should wear comfortable clothes and running shoes.

  • Girls Soccer – Coach: Zoe Siswick, zsiswick@scienceleadership.org

    Pre-season sessions on Wednesday, Aug. 23rd @ 1:00pm, Thursday, Aug. 24th @ 1:00pm and Friday, Aug. 25th @ 9:00am. All gatherings at 31st and Chestnut Street.

    All students must bring required sports physical.

  • Boys Soccer – Coach: Mark Johnson, majohnson2906@gmail.com

    Pre-season practices and tryouts are on Monday, Aug. 21st and Wednesday, Aug 23rd at 4:00pm and also on Friday, Aug. 25th at 10:00am. Practices are held at the Lee Rec. Center located at 44th Street and Haverford Avenue.

    All students must bring required sports physical.

  • Ultimate Frisbee – Coaches: Christopher Lehmann & Stephanie Sessa, clehmann@scienceleadership.org & ssessa@scienceleadership.org

    New student recruiting begins on Tuesday, Aug. 22nd following Summer Institute. The group will leave from SLA to travel together to Penn Park at 30th and Walnut Street.

    All students must bring required sports physical.

  • Students Run Philly Style – Coach: Jeremy Spry, jspry@scienceleadership.org

    New student recruitment does not begin until the spring 2018 season.

Girls Soccer Tryouts

Posted by Zoe Siswick on
​Girls soccer tryouts and practice begin next week!

We will meet Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th at 1pm and Friday, August 25th at 9am at 31st & Chestnut.

Please bring water, shin guards, cleats and an up to date PIAA physical (or plans to get one soon.) 

Contact Coach Siswick at zsiswick [at] scienceleadership [dot] org for more information.

Girls' Volleyball Tryouts

Posted by Aaron Gerwer on
Girls Varsity Volleyball tryouts will take place on August 15th from 3:30-6:00 pm at Lloyd Hall located at 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130. For incoming 9th graders, tryouts will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd from 3:30-6:00pm at Lloyd Hall. 

Make sure to bring a PIAA physical, knee pads, lunch, and plenty of water. Conditioning will continue everyday from 3:30-6:00pm until the season begins. Contact Karina Hirschfield (khirschfield@scienceleadership.org) for more information.

Calendar

Wednesday, September 27

Thursday, September 28

Tuesday, October 3

Thursday, October 5

Saturday, October 7

Monday, October 9

Tuesday, October 10

Wednesday, October 11