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.
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.
High school soccer: OLSH boys claim 1A quarterfinal win; Thomas Jefferson eliminates Moon Area in 3A
High school soccer: OLSH boys claim 1A quarterfinal win; Thomas Jefferson eliminates Moon Area in 3A
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart advanced in the WPIAL Class 1A boys soccer tournament with a 4-1 victory, led by Hunter Smith's two goals. Meanwhile, the Moon Tigers' title defense ended with a 1-0 loss to Thomas Jefferson, concluding their season at 13-6-1.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart advanced in the WPIAL Class 2A girls volleyball tournament after a 3-0 sweep of South Allegheny. Both OLSH and Carlynton won their first-round matches in girls soccer, while Jonah Schollaert placed fourth in the PIAA golf championship.