Three West Hills boys soccer teams began their WPIAL tournament, with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Moon securing victories. OLSH defeated Greensburg Central Catholic 14-1, while Moon Area won 4-0 over Laurel Highlands. Montour lost 2-0 to Franklin Regional, ending its season.
Moon Area defeated Upper St. Clair 20-13 in overtime, securing a WPIAL playoff spot. Andrew Cross' 1-yard touchdown capped a strong defensive effort, limiting Upper St. Clair' quarterback Ethan Hellmann. Montour, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and Bishop Canevin also achieved significant victories.
The Robert Morris Colonials aim to end their two-game losing streak against the Long Island University Sharks Saturday in New York City. Both teams share a 1-5 record this season, seeking their first Northeast Conference victory. Kickoff is at noon.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart lost 3-2 to Hopewell in a tense WPIAL Class 2A Section 1 girls volleyball match, finishing the section with a 12-2 record while securing a spot in the upcoming WPIAL tournament.
Kendall Dydek's goal led Moon Area to a 1-0 victory over Montour Monday night, clinching the section title for the Tigers, who finished section play with a 12-0-0 record. Both teams will advance to the WPIAL playoffs. Meanwhile, Carlynton defeated Serra Catholic, also progressing.
Da’ron Barksdale led Steel Valley to a decisive 38-7 victory over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, showcasing his skills with 128 rushing yards, a touchdown and two interceptions, including a pick six, while the Ironmen's defense excelled.
Moon Area's Elina Antoniades achieved 1,000 career assists despite a 3-2 loss to Chartiers Valley, where she contributed significantly. In girls soccer, Moon Area defeated Shaler 4-1, while Seton LaSalle shut out Carlynton 2-0.