One run was all it took to decide who would advance to the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association between Germantown Academy and Malvern Prep. Both teams displayed powerful pitching and deft fielding, but one pitch proved to be the difference. 

After the first inning of the opening Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association Tournament game, the tone was set. Pitcher Wes Champlin '19 got The Hill School to ground out twice and pop out once, ending the top of the first inning without ever getting in trouble. On the other end, GA manufactured runs with ease.

The Patriots put together a strong performance and stayed with the Irish throughout the contest. Unfortunately, with 7:55 remaining in the game, Notre Dame pulled away. The Irish defeated Germantown Academy, 16-12.

McAfee -- a junior midfielder for the 18-3 Mammoths -- along with the rest of his teammates will be looking to upend the 21-2 Cabrini Cavaliers.

The junior won all four of his matches, winning the competition and the title that it came with. In an email, Yan spoke of how significant the accomplishment was.

Germantown Academy takes on Notre Dame in the PAISAA Tournament on May 21.

The Patriots earned the No. 6 seed and a home game against No. 11 The Hill School in the first round of the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association Tournament. 

Over 180 schools occupied the banks of the Schuylkill River on May 17 and 18 looking to receive a trophy in one of the largest high school rowing events in the world.

After competing at Inter-Ac League Championships at Episcopal Academy a week ago, Germantown Academy's boys track team descended onto the Malvern Prep's campus to take part in the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association Championships.

At the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association Championships, GA took first overall, winning the day by almost 50 points.

SCH was able to hang with GA for the majority of the first half, but after that it was all Patriots. Germantown Academy outscored the Blue Devils, 8-3, in the second half and won the contest, 15-9. 

The two teams met earlier this season with the Churchmen coming out on top, 7-5. Unfortunately for the Patriots, the most recent outing had a similar outcome, with EA winning 10-8.

While the game was close early on, the Blue Devils were able to pull ahead for good in the sixth, winning the game 13-1. 

GA had seven players score in the contest and were able to best SCH, 13-4.

Just a year ago, Germantown Academy's boys track and field team lifted the Inter-Ac League Championship on the football field at Episcopal Academy. At this year's version of the league championships, the Patriots turned in a solid showing, placing third overall.

With 150 points, Germantown Academy's girls track and field team became the 2019 Inter-Ac League Champions. 

Seniors Charlotte Rapp '19 and Ola Abinusawa '19 were honored by the athletic directors of the Inter-Ac League on May 8.

The Patriots hosted Inter-Ac League foe William Penn Charter on May7, and responded with a 4-3 victory.

When the Quakers hosted GA on May 7, they returned the favor, downing the Patriots, 12-8

Despite some standout-defensive plays from GA, Penn Charter came away with the victory, 8-0.

Unlike the first meeting with the Churchmen -- a 3-2 GA loss -- the Patriots made quick work of their opponent, scoring three runs in the second inning before adding one in the sixth to win, 4-0.

Despite a long layoff between matches, GA showed no rust when they hosted La Salle College High School on May 6.

Three Germantown Academy student athletes participated in the 16 & Under 5k Open Water Junior National Championships at the Miami Marine Stadium in Miami, FL and produced excellent results. 

Despite less than ideal conditions, the Patriots were able to put together a strong showing with seven boats making it to the finals. 

Before they begin track trials for the Inter-Ac League Championship, Germantown Academy's track and field team had student athletes compete at the 14th Annual Hoka One One Henderson Invitational.