Aaron Rodgers fell short of defeating all 32 NFL teams as the Steelers lost 35-25 to the Packers Sunday night at Acrisure Stadium. Despite a strong start, Pittsburgh's second-half struggles allowed Jordan Love to shine with three touchdowns, showcasing his growth after learning from Rodgers.
Both West Hills girls soccer teams were eliminated in the WPIAL Class 1A quarterfinals, with Carlynton and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart losing 2-0 to Sewickley Academy and Bentworth, respectively. In football, Bishop Canevin whipped Burgettstown, 43-10, and in hockey, Moon triumphed over Beaver 5-1.
The Pitt Panthers, led by freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel, defeated North Carolina State 53-34, totaling 529 yards of offense. Heintschel set a freshman record with 423 passing yards and three touchdowns. The victory marked Pitt's fourth consecutive ACC win, securing bowl eligibility.
Four West Hills high school football teams have qualified for the WPIAL playoffs, set for Halloween night. Moon Area and Bishop Canevin host their games, while Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart travel for their first-round contests. Cornell missed the playoffs after a close loss to Monessen on the last night of the regular season.
Senior running back Caden Halajcio rushed for 184 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Montour overpowered West Allegheny, 34-13, Friday night in a key WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference game. Meanwhile, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also posted wins while Cornell dropped a heartbreaker to Monessen.
The Robert Morris football team, currently on a four-game losing streak, faces Saint Francis, which has yet to win this season. Both teams are 0-2 in the conference. Robert Morris has struggled offensively despite quarterback Zach Tanner's return.
Robert Morris’ NCAA Division I men’s hockey team began its season with losses to Michigan and will face Notre Dame next. The women’s team looks to improve after a rough start, with upcoming games against Delaware and Penn State on the schedule.