The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will face the New York Red Bulls in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday, April 15. Despite struggling recently, the Riverhounds aim to improve their season record against MLS teams, having previously advanced to this round for four consecutive years.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart achieved a thrilling 6-5 baseball victory over Apollo-Ridge, with Dean Douglass hitting a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning. Meanwhile, Carlynton and Bishop Canevin claimed baseball wins while Montour prevailed in softball action.
Carlynton dominated Mapletown in WPIAL baseball action with a 17-2 victory, fueled by Isaac Anker and Tyler Heinrich's strong performances. In other games, Moon Area won 7-6 over Central Valley in a tight finish, while Hopewell topped Montour 4-3. In softball, OLSH defeated Carlynton 14-2, with notable contributions from Sophia Wasko.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds, after a 1-1 draw with Indy Eleven, will face winless Birmingham Legion FC on April 12. The Legion, 0-2-2, are last in the USL Eastern Division. The Riverhounds sit in seventh place with a record of 2-1-2.
Montour dominated Gateway in a WPIAL Class 5A baseball game, winning 16-3 as Zander Stern had three hits and four RBIs. Meanwhile, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart posted big wins in girls flag football.
Montour defeated Moon Area 10-3 in a WPIAL Class 5A softball game, driven by Paige Fiedler and Emily McClean's stellar hitting. Despite Moon's early lead, Montour rallied with key hits and a six-run sixth inning. Meanwhile, various baseball games saw significant performances, including McKenna Griffith's grand slam for Cornell.
Chloe Goodwin led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 37-7 victory with two touchdowns, helping the Chargers post their first win of the season. Sto-Rox and Moon Area also secured wins in their respective games, showcasing notable performances from Rae Johnston and Juls Corrado.