Joelle Ludwick and Braiden Sudor, seniors from Montour and Bishop Canevin, respectively, received the WPIAL James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award, each earning a $1,000 scholarship for their academic and athletic achievements.
John Rohrkaste, a Montour High School senior, aims for success in his fourth WPIAL Tennis Championships appearance. With increased confidence and experience, he reflects on past challenges while looking forward to this year's tournament.
The Athletes of Action Memorial Scholarship Luncheon, now in its 14th year, has evolved from a modest start to a celebrated fundraising event. Held on April 5, it supports scholarships for scholar-athletes from Montour and Sto-Rox high schools. Since its inception, it has awarded $81,000, positively impacting numerous students.
Montour's Ama Sow has come a long way on the basketball court – and an even longer way off the court. Now he leads the top-seeded Spartans into the WPIAL Tournament, with their first game scheduled for Tuesday at home against Franklin Regional.
Tuesday night's Montour-Chartiers Valley boys basketball matchup will feature two of the section's best teams, but much more will be at stake. The 7:30 p.m. contest will be a fundraiser for Kennedy Township resident Brad "Pooky" McGowan, who is battling stage 4 renal cell carcinoma.
West Hills Gazette Sports Editor Mike Longo Jr. debuts a new column, "A Different View from Behind the Lens."
Curlers who began curling less than five years ago are sweeping their way to new heights by taking on global competition in Stowe Township.