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.
Austin Avsec led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 66-46 boys basketball victory over Riverview Tuesday night, scoring 23 points. Jake Johnson and Nolan Reed added 14 and 11 points, respectively. In hockey, Montour shut out Hampton 4-0, with Trey Varga scoring two goals.
The Robert Morris University men's basketball team, currently 6-3, will begin Horizon League play against Wisconsin-Green Bay Thursday. The Colonial women, meanwhile, will trek to Erie to take on winless Mercyhurst Wednesday morning.
Lola Garner's 15 points led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 43-26 victory over Beaver Area Monday night in girls basketball. Montour defeated West Mifflin 63-28, with Tiffany Miller scoring 13 points. Montour improved to 3-0.