Pennsylvania Basketball Handshake Line Leads To Skirmish After Title Game

Hate to see this. We have drama following the conclusion of WPIAL Class 2A championship between Sewickley Academy and Jeannette. pic.twitter.com/TuBtZnrUec

— Brad Everett (@BREAL412) February 27, 2026

(2-27-26) The handshake line in high school basketball continues to lead to skirmishes at the end of a game.

This time it happened in Pennsylvania.

The WPIAL Class 2A championship game was played at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center, featuring Sewickley Academy and Jeannette.

The teams exchanged words in a confrontation after the handshake line.

Jeannette players said at least one Panthers player taunted them in the handshake line, which started the skirmish.

Jeannette senior point guard Kymon’e Brown said-

“They can go out and recruit kids from Africa. We can’t. That’s the difference. If we play them again, we’re going to win. With the same five guys. We ain’t recruiting anybody.”

Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown and some of his teammates DID NOT hold back when discussing the difference in today’s WPIAL Class 2A championship loss to Sewickley Academy. pic.twitter.com/tOGmWNwuXq

— Brad Everett (@BREAL412) February 27, 2026

Sewickley Academy overpowers frustrated Jeannette to win WPIAL Class 2A title

Sewickley Academy beat Jeannette 52-38, the Panthers (25-1) and are the WPIAL champions for the first time since 2018 and the sixth time overall.

Final — No. 2 Sewickley Academy defeats No. 1 and defending champion Jeannette, 52-38, to win the WPIAL Class 2A championship. Mamadou Kane and Adam Ikamba scored 14 points apiece for the Panthers, who won their sixth title and first since 2018. They shot 54% from the field. pic.twitter.com/EHM7bAFnII

— Brad Everett (@BREAL412) February 27, 2026