May 6, 2026
Serving the Western Suburbs of Pittsburgh
The Moon Area Tigers aim for their third consecutive championship after winning two games in the Steelers High School Flag Football League tournament, beating Aliquippa 25-0 and North Allegheny 6-0, advancing to today's semifinals. (Photos)
Bishop Canevin secured a 5-0 victory over Rochester in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 1A baseball tournament, highlighted by Kole Olszewski's dominant pitching performance. The Crusaders advance to face Greensburg Central Catholic next. In softball action, both Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Cornell lost.
Shaler dominated Montour 8-0 in the Spartans' WPIAL Class 5A baseball tournament opener, fueled by Colby Weber's stellar pitching and a seven-run second inning, highlighted by Landon Schiffhauer's homer. Shaler’s strong offense and Weber's strikeouts crushed Montour's chances.
West Hills athletes achieved significant success at the WPIAL Track and Field Championships, bringing home 24 medals, including a gold from Rachel Stepp in the Class 3A 400 meters. Notable performances included multiple medal finishes across various events.
The Montour Spartans, seeded No. 14, will debut in the 2025 WPIAL Class 5A Baseball Tournament against Shaler, the tournament's No. 3 seed. Spartans coach Bob Janeda is optimistic about the team's future despite challenges.
West Hills athletes will compete at Wednesday's 2025 WPIAL Track & Field Championships, with significant representation from Moon Area, Montour, Carlynton, and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, showcasing numerous highly ranked competitors across events.
Penn-Trafford defeated Moon Area, 5-3, in the WPIAL Class 3A softball tournament Monday, highlighted by a four-run second inning. Moon's season ended despite a strong performance, managing to narrow the gap to one run in the third inning.
