Moon Area girls soccer coach Bill Pfeifer celebrated his 400th win at the school and his 527th overall, as the Tigers blanked Bethel Park, 9-0. Recognized nationally, Pfeifer credits his success to players and staff. Meanwhile, the girls golf team suffered their first defeat this season against South Fayette.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's cross country teams excelled at the McKeesport P3R River Trail meet, winning the Cup overall. The girls team triumphed, with notable performances by Jules Goshen and others, while the boys secured third place.
Moon Area's girls soccer team defeated Fort LeBouef 2-1, led by Maddie Shaver and Ally D'Alesio's goals. In boys soccer, Moon Area and Montour also secured victories while Seton La Salle defeated Bishop Canevin, 22-7, in WPIAL football action Saturday night.
Matthew Koch's 2-under-par 33 led Moon Area to a boys golf victory over Montour 202-204, improving their record to 6-1. Meanwhile, Moon's girls golf won 189-201 against Trinity, with both Schild and Marasco scoring 44. Volleyball and boys soccer also reported results.
Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium at Montour High School honors Thomas Birko, a beloved educator and coach who served from 1951 to 1982. A World War II veteran, Birko coached baseball, served as athletic director and impacted many students before his death in 1984.
Montour High School will welcome Carrie Woodard as the new associate principal for Academic and Student Affairs starting Aug. 21. Previously a director for Pittsburgh Public Schools, she brings extensive counseling and educational experience to her role.
Jeffrey Butya's cremation bill was paid by his family after a lengthy unresolved situation. His ashes, previously unclaimed, will be retrieved. The community expressed shock over the unpaid bill, highlighting Butya's significant local impact.