Sto-Rox High School's girls flag football team, under coach Lauren Ferragonio, achieved a remarkable 9-3-1 record this season. Key players Rae Johnston and Kamiyah Thompson contributed greatly, with Johnston set to play at Point Park University. Next season, leadership will continue with Viyhshaela Macon, notable for her positive influence.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, who celebrated their first USL championship title last season, earlier this week introduced the "Hounds Pass" to enhance fan attendance. Gazette Sports Editor Mike Longo Jr. writes that this initiative offers affordable tickets and concessions, ensuring accessibility for fans and promoting a vibrant atmosphere. at F.N.B. Stadium.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will visit the Charleston Battery on Saturday, June 6, continuing their USL Cup series campaign. Charleston leads Group F, while Pittsburgh recently secured a 2-0 win over Miami FC, improving its standing in the Eastern Division.
The Montour Spartans lost 2-1 to DuBois in the first round of the PIAA Class 5A baseball tournament Monday, ending their season at 18-7. A critical sixth-inning error allowed DuBois to score the winning run, and Montour came up just short in its bid to tie the game in the seventh.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds host Miami FC on Saturday, May 30, with both teams vying for playoff positioning in the USL's Eastern Division. Miami's Jurgen Locadia leads with four goals, while the Riverhounds' top scorers are Albert Dikwa and Sam Bassett.
Players from Montour and Moon high schools received accolades in the Big 56 Conference for Class 5A baseball and softball. Montour’s Matteo Webber and Emily McClean were named players of the year in baseball and softball, respectively, while Moon's Andrew Cross also was named player of the year in Section 2 baseball.
Caleb Armbruster and Tyler Puffer each drove in three runs, leading Montour to a 9-3 win over Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 5A consolation game Wednesday. Montour secured the No. 3 seed for the upcoming PIAA Tournament, and will play at DuBois on Monday, June 1.