Haley Smarsh from Moon Area showcased her wrestling prowess at the North Allegheny Girls Invitational, winning the 130-pound title with quick pins, including a 26-second victory over Hannah Beck and a decisive fall against Saphia Davis in the finals.
Jackson Maddox led Bishop Canevin to a 56-41 win over McGuffey, scoring 22 points. The Crusaders improved to 12-7 overall, pulling away in the final quarter. In girls basketball, Moon Area defeated Avonworth 44-26.
Bentley defeated Robert Morris 5-0 in an Atlantic Hockey America conference men's game, led by Jake Black's hat trick. The Falcons scored in every period and maintained strong defensive play, while RMU struggled with power plays. The teams will face off again Saturday.
Moon Area defeated Mars, 76-38, Friday night boys basketball action,. Montour rallied to beat West Allegheny 50-44. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart topped Shenango 57-19, while Bishop Canevin bested Carlynton 53-41. Washington edged Sto-Rox 62-58, and Avella overcame Cornell 63-49. In girls play, OLSH downed Sto-Rox and Montour fell to West Allegheny.
The Robert Morris men's basketball team will travel to face Purdue-Fort Wayne Saturday, Jan. 31, seeking redemption after a previous loss. The women's team lost to Purdue-FW, affected by poor shooting, dropping their conference standing. Both teams aim to improve in the Horizon League.
Lola Garner scored 15 points as Our Lady of the Sacred Heart edged Riverside 41-39 in Thursday night girls' basketball. Sto-Rox defeated Ellwood City 49-38, Mars narrowly beat Moon 44-42, and West Greene topped Bishop Canevin 37-29. Moon's swimming teams also swept Butler.
The Robert Morris University men's hockey team will face Bentley this weekend after a successful sweep against Holy Cross. The Colonials' current record stands at 7-15-2 overall. Meanwhile, the women's team, having lost two games to Mercyhurst, prepares for an outdoor match against Penn State.