Robert Morris overcame an 11-point deficit with a late surge, securing an 80-78 victory against Green Bay in their Horizon League men's basketball opener. Nikolaos Chitikoudis' layup sealed the game, aided by key rebounds and a strong defensive effort.
In a thrilling overtime game, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's girls basketball team edged Lincoln Park, 50-49, highlighted by Camryn Hummel’s decisive 3-pointer. Lola Garner scored 17 points for OLSH. Bishop Canevin won its first game of the season while Sto-Rox fell to 1-2 with a loss to Burgettstown.
This weekend, two West Hills high schools host girls basketball tournaments. Moon Area is set to compete in the Moon Girls Tip-Off Tournament, while Carlynton participates in the Carlynton Tip-Off Classic. Both teams face challenging seasons ahead with returning players and new additions on the roster.
Ryan Hughes, in his second year of his second stint coaching the Sto-Rox boys basketball team, anticipates a much-improved season despite last year's struggles. With returning experience and athletic players, he believes the Vikings can surprise critics, aiming for greater success in the 2025-26 campaign.
The Robert Morris University men's hockey team aims for coach Derek Schooley's 300th career victory in upcoming games against Air Force. Meanwhile, the women's team faces Syracuse after a split series with RIT. The Colonials are in third place in the AHA standings.
West Hills Gazette Sports Editor Mike Longo Jr. recounts how Brandon Marshall initiated a movement for mental health awareness in the NFL by wearing green cleats in 2013, leading to fines but igniting important conversations. This sparked the "My Cause My Cleats" campaign, empowering players to showcase charitable causes through customized footwear.
Maria Depner led Moon Area with 18 points in a 40-24 victory over Union, finishing strong in the final quarter. In another girls game, Burgettstown defeated Bishop Canevin 43-27. In boys action, Freedom beat Cornell 66-47. Moon Area's wrestling team triumphed over Quaker Valley 59-27.