Leann Walzer had three hits and drove in a run and Sophia Wasko added two hits and an RBI but it wasn't enough as Our Lady of the Sacred Heart fell, 11-7, in softball action. In track, Carlynton's athletes excelled, with several first-place finishes in both boys' and girls' events.
Lizzie Smith’s RBI single in the seventh inning led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 3-2 victory over Kenston, capping a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. The Chargers tied their second game against Licking Valley 5-5. Meanwhile, Moon Area used a dominant pitching performance from Katie DeMarco to edge South Fayette.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will host Sporting Jacksonville FC in their USL home opener on Saturday, March 28, showcasing their championship banners. The Riverhounds recently beat Steel City FC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup, advancing to face Virginia Dream FC next.
West Hills high school baseball teams had a tough time Thursday. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart lost 13-7 to Steel Valley, Montour fell 9-0 to Canon-McMillan, and Moon Area narrowly lost 12-11 to Thomas Jefferson after a last-inning rally. Carlynton won its softball game while Moon dominated in flag football and OLSH prevailed in boys volleyball
Caylee Moser and Hailey Herbst led Montour to a decisive 20-5 softball win over Western Beaver, contributing a combined six hits and four RBIs. Multiple players boosted Carlynton softball and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart baseball to victories in their respective games, showcasing strong performances throughout.
Nick Machusko's four hits and five RBIs propelled Moon Area to a 16-6 win over South Fayette in a WPIAL baseball game. Elsewhere in baseball, Carlynton won and Bishop Canevin came up short. Moon Area and OLSH claimed softball wins while Montour and OLSH posted volleyball victories.
Jackson Maddix led Bishop Canevin to a thrilling 9-8 victory over Sewickley Academy with two home runs and six RBIs. The team rallied in the final inning, scoring two runs to secure the win following a late surge from Sewickley Academy.