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.
Anna Palm scored late to secure a 2-1 win for Moon Area over Shaler in the WPIAL Girls Class 3A soccer quarterfinals. Moon, now 18-1, will face South Fayette in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Our Lady of Sacred Heart girls volleyball team also advanced.
Montour High School football coach Lou Cerro is optimistic about his team's playoff prospects, emphasizing the critical importance of their upcoming game against West Allegheny. A win would secure a playoff berth and potentially clinch a conference title. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Cornell also need wins.