Carlynton's girls soccer team began the season with a scoreless tie against Trinity, showcasing strong performances by Bella D’Antonio, Riley Mauro, and Bean Eitel. Meanwhile, Montour narrowly defeated Latrobe, and Archbishop Ryan bested Moon Area.
Matthew Koch and Chris Brown led Moon Area to a 187-193 victory in golf, each scoring 36. Meanwhile, OLSH improved to 4-0 with a 205-212 win, and Moon Area's girls tennis team faced defeats against North Hills and Winchester Thurston.
In a thrilling WPIAL opener, Montour defeated Central Valley 27-20, with Caden Halajcio scoring the winning touchdown. Zander Stern shone with a touchdown catch and a pick-six. Other notable season openers included Moon's narrow 14-13 win, Carlynton's 20-12 victory over Carrick and OLSH's dominant 27-0 victory over Rochester.
Jonah Schollaert, a senior golfer at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, excels in the high school sports season, earning medalist honors in three matches and leading his team to victories with impressive under-par scores. Schollaert tied for second at last year's PIAA Class 2A tournament.
Liv DeGori led the Moon Area golf team to a 166-195 victory over Bethel Park with a score of 39, featuring two birdies. Aubrey Marasco added an eagle, finishing at 40 for the Tigers, who improved to 5-0 on the young season. Other notable scores included Angelina Schild (41) and Gabby Poeta, who achieved a personal best (46).
The Moon Area girls golf team posted their fourth win of the season Monday, defeating Mt. Lebanon 173-188. Angelina Schild led with a score of 38, while Aubrey Marasco scored 40, including an eagle on the seventh hole.
In a 17-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin praised rookies Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson for their solid performances. Harmon recorded a sack, while Johnson gained notable rushing yards. The Steelers will conclude preseason Thursday.