West Hills schools, including Carlynton, Montour, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, gear up for the WPIAL boys and girls soccer tournaments. Moon's boys seek to defend their title while the Tigers girls team look to maintain their winning ways.
Our Lady of Sacred Heart's girls volleyball team secured a thrilling Senior Night win against Quaker Valley, 3-1, in their newly renovated gym. The game was emotionally charged, marking a triumphant return after a lengthy hiatus due to renovations.
Kendall Dydek's goal led Moon Area to a 1-0 victory over Montour Monday night, clinching the section title for the Tigers, who finished section play with a 12-0-0 record. Both teams will advance to the WPIAL playoffs. Meanwhile, Carlynton defeated Serra Catholic, also progressing.
Da’ron Barksdale led Steel Valley to a decisive 38-7 victory over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, showcasing his skills with 128 rushing yards, a touchdown and two interceptions, including a pick six, while the Ironmen's defense excelled.
Moon Area's Elina Antoniades achieved 1,000 career assists despite a 3-2 loss to Chartiers Valley, where she contributed significantly. In girls soccer, Moon Area defeated Shaler 4-1, while Seton LaSalle shut out Carlynton 2-0.
Dionte Henry led Moon Area to a 40-7 victory over Baldwin, scoring two rushing touchdowns and throwing for a third score. Montour defeated Ambridge 55-21, with standout performances from Brandon Bennett and Zander Stern. Cornell also secured a one-sided win while Sto-Rox edged Carlynton for its first victory of the season and Bishop Canevin fell to Fort Cherry.
The Robert Morris Colonials aim to end a two-game losing streak when they host Central Connecticut State on Homecoming Saturday. With injuries affecting their quarterback situation, they face a strong Blue Devils team leading the Northeast Conference with a solid overall record.