Deer Lakes secured a 2-0 softball victory over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, with Natalia Lisotto's RBI single being decisive. OLSH struggled offensively, managing only two hits. In boys volleyball, Shaler swept Montour, while Montour's doubles tennis team prepares for next week's WPIAL championships.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart overcame Fort Cherry's early 3-0 lead, eventually winning 15-3 in a softball game. Camryn Hummel dominated pitching, struck out six and hit a two-run homer. Montour also secured a commanding victory in its respective game and Carlynton rolled to a baseball victory.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will host Detroit City FC
Saturday, April 18, at Highmark Stadium, with the Hounds sitting eighth in the Eastern Division. Both teams were recently eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup.
Carlynton defeated Brentwood 9-8 in a thrilling baseball matchup, overcoming a 5-0 deficit with a late rally, highlighted by Tyler Heinrich's game-winning hit. In other games, Moon Area excelled in baseball, softball and volleyball, while Riverside dominated Sto-Rox. Moon's flag football team struggled against Keystone Oaks.
Last Saturday's picturesque spring weather was overshadowed by the disruption caused by the NFL Draft, which prevented all but a few fans from attending the University of Pittsburgh's Blue/Gold spring football game. This led to logistical chaos and disappointment among players, families and media.
Andrew Cross's home run and Christopher Sandor's strong pitching led Moon Area to a 5-2 baseball victory over Chartiers Valley. Fort Cherry defeated Bishop Canevin 7-5, with Jackson Maddix's efforts falling short. In softball, Bishop Canevin rolled over Rochester and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart prevailed in boys volleyball.
Jonah Camardese and Trey Varga from Montour reached the finals of the WPIAL Class 2A Section 2 Doubles Tournament but lost to the defending champions from South Park. Despite the defeat, they qualified for the upcoming WPIAL Class 2A Doubles Tournament. In baseball, OLSH topped Apollo-Ridge, 6-2.