Moon Area excelled at the Allegheny County Wrestling Championships, finishing second with 260.5 points, just behind North Allegheny. Three wrestlers secured gold in their weight classes, contributing to the team's strong performance. In basketball, Moon won both in boys and girls competition and Carlynton's boys also won.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart defeated Neshannock 60-43 in boys basketball action Friday night, handing the Lancers their first loss in WPIAL Class 2A. Tiernan McCullough and Jake Johnson led with 16 points each. In other matches, Bishop Canevin and Montour fell while Carlynton bested Jefferson-Morgan in girls action.
The Robert Morris men's basketball team, currently on a three-game losing streak, faces Northern Kentucky Saturday. The Colonials, struggling after a loss to IU-Indianapolis, aim to regain momentum against the Norse, who stand at a solid 14-6 record. RMU's women travel to Cleveland State Sunday.
In girls basketball Thursday night, Bishop Canevin defeated Monessen 45-42, led by Kya Cooley's 15 points. Sto-Rox won 51-16 against New Brighton, while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart triumphed 59-11 over Ellwood City. Montour dominated New Castle 55-6 in another game.
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Lucy Vetter's 20 points led Carlynton to a 46-37 girls basketball win over Steel Valley, improving the Cougars' record to 4-9. Despite trailing at halftime, Carlynton dominated the second half, outscoring Steel Valley 17-8 in the third quarter to secure the victory.
The Robert Morris men’s basketball team travels to face Indiana University-Indianapolis Jaguars on Thursday, aiming to end a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, RMU women's team hosts the Jaguars, both coming off recent losses and keen to improve their Horizon League standings.