Academy At Palumbo
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Athletics
History in the Making at the Penn Relays!
Team Palumbo took on the world-famous Penn Relays this past weekend, and our Griffins proved they belong on the big stage! It was a weekend filled with “firsts,” grit, and record-breaking performances. A Historic Run for the Girls 4×1 For the first time in Palumbo history—and in a rare achievement for our league—our Girls 4×1…
History Made: Palumbo Track Dominates at Penn Relays!
It was a historic day for the Academy at Palumbo as our student-athletes took on the prestigious Penn Relays, setting records and defying the odds. Historic 4x100m Final Berth For the first time in school history, our girls’ 4x100m team has advanced to a final! Out of 500 competing teams, Palumbo emerged as one of…
Girls Volleyball All-Public Honors
Congratulations to our Girls Volleyball players recognized by the Public League coaches this season! First Team All-Public: Eva, Anna, and Dori Second Team All-Public: Lily Abbott Honorable Mention: Rania Raksawardana Great job to all our athletes for their effort and teamwork throughout the season!
Palumbo sophomore hits volleyball milestone
When Anna Bracali first stepped onto the floor with the Academy at Palumbo volleyball team last summer, there was an instant connection. She was a wide-eyed freshman from West Philly who was joining a talented group of players with a winning tradition at the South Philly high school. Pretty quickly, the magic started happening. Finish…
Senior Eva Truong Hits 1,000 Career Assists!
Congratulations to senior setter and co-captain Eva Truong, who made school history yesterday! In our match against GW, Eva surpassed the 1,000 career assists milestone, becoming the first female player at our school to achieve this incredible accomplishment. This is a monumental achievement that reflects her dedication and talent. Please join us in celebrating Eva’s…
1000 point milestone
Aisha M. Scores 36 Points and Reaches 1000 Career Points Milestone! Aisha M. had an incredible game today, scoring 36 points! The highlight of the game came in the second quarter when she reached the 1000-point milestone! It was a special moment for Aisha and the entire team. We want to extend a huge thank…
Academy at Palumbo, Public League volleyball champs
“We talk all the time about trusting your training,” Griffins coach EJ Goldstein said. “In my opinion, there’s no other team in the city that puts in the work that they do. I just have to constantly remind them that they are doing all the of this because they love the sport and they have…
Volleyball Public League Championship
Our girls’ volleyball team is set to face Central High School in the Public League Championship October 20 at 3 PM! It’s been an incredible season, especially considering we graduated 8 seniors last year. Our young team, including freshmen Lilly and Anna, and sophomore Casey, have stepped up and shown incredible dedication. Can’t make it…
Academy at Palumbo vs Masterman Game Highlights – Oct. 8, 2024
The Palumbo girls volleyball team faced off against their rivals, Masterman, in a highly anticipated match. Both teams were known for their competitive spirit and exceptional skills, making it a clash of titans. The game started off with a tense first set. Both teams fought hard, trading points back and forth. Check out the Palumbo…
Academy at Palumbo vs George Washington Game Highlights – Sept. 24, 2024
Check out some highlights from our match vs George Washington HIgh School September 24. The girls are 8-0 and tied for first place with Masterman. We will play Masterman and Central in the next couple of weeks, which will determine playoff seeding.