Four players from three West Hills high schools have made the All-State baseball team. Jackson Maddix (Bishop Canevin) and Thomas Medwig (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) earned first-team honors, while teammate Iseia Fields-Schulz and Matteo Weber Montour received second-team recognition. Each player showcased impressive statistics and strong defensive skills.
Damar Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation All-Star Weekend in McKees Rocks runs from June 13-15, featuring youth empowerment, CPR training a Youth Football Camp, a celebrity basketball game and an exclusive All-Star Football Game, benefiting local youth programs.
Bishop Canevin High School has hired Rod Steele as its new head football coach, replacing Richard Johnson. Steele aims to build on Johnson's success while emphasizing player development and community involvement. Johnson resigned after five successful seasons, including one WPIAL championship.
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.
Bill Pfeifer, celebrated as Pennsylvania's winningest girls soccer coach, was recently inducted into the state's Hall of Fame, recognizing his impressive 523-87-24 coaching record and lasting impact on the sport.
On April 23, two Bishop Canevin pitchers, Tyler Maddix and Macie McClain, achieved the rare feat of four strikeouts in one inning just minutes apart, enhancing their teams’ successes in their respective games.
Gazette Sports Editor Mike Longo Jr. recognizes Carlynton football Coach John Tortorea for his significant achievements, including leading the team to its first playoff appearance in 23 years and fostering a competitive spirit among student-athletes.