The Robert Morris Colonials, 1-3 this season, will face the Merrimack Warriors in FCS football after a bye week. Key questions surround quarterback Zach Tanner's availability. Merrimack enters with a 2-3 record and is led by quarterback Ayden Pereira.
Owen Minzer scored three goals in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's 6-0 win over Serra Catholic, improving the Chargers' record to 11-0. Carlynton earned its first win, defeating Bishop Canevin 3-0. In volleyball, OLSH downed Aliquippa, but Montour and Cornell lost.
Liv DeGori of Moon Area secured fifth place in the WPIAL Class 3A girls golf tournament, qualifying for the PIAA tournament. Teammate Angelina Schild finished 10th and Aubrey Marasco was 25th. OLSH, Montour, Moon and Carlynton all posted girls soccer wins while Montour's boys also prevailed.
Jonah Schollaert secured the WPIAL Class 2A boys individual golf championship with a total score of 144, winning by two strokes. He will advance to the PIAA Championships, as will Bishop Canevin's Jamin Brock, who finished 17th.Other sports results include soccer, cross country, and volleyball matches.
Irelynn Hobbs scored three goals, leading Montour to a 5-0 win against Blackhawk, securing a playoff spot. Moon Area defeated Bethel Park 6-0, while Bishop Canevin edged South Allegheny 1-0 and Carlynton topped Freedom Area, 3-2. Eden Christian Academy triumphed over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 3-2.
The Apollo-Ridge Vikings triumphed over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 27-12, Saturday night thanks to a strong fourth quarter. Led by Alex Clawson, the Vikings secured key turnovers and touchdowns, highlighted by Jaden McCray’s pivotal 53-yard catch.
The Moon Area boys golf team nearly broke the tournament record at the Tam O’Shanter Invitational, finishing with a score of 291. Matthew Koch won medalist honors. Golfers from Moon, Bishop Canevin and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart will compete in upcoming tournament play.