Montour High School graduate Tom Gaskins will be inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame Friday night, Oct. 24, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Lawson played semipro ball for years in the Midwest before finally retiring at age 42.
Both West Hills girls soccer teams won their WPIAL Class 3A tournament matches, with Moon Area defeating Oakland Catholic 3-0 and Montour edging Hampton 1-0. Carlynton lost to South Allegheny in WPIAL volleyball tournament action.
Three West Hills boys soccer teams began their WPIAL tournament, with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Moon securing victories. OLSH defeated Greensburg Central Catholic 14-1, while Moon Area won 4-0 over Laurel Highlands. Montour lost 2-0 to Franklin Regional, ending its season.
Moon Area defeated Upper St. Clair 20-13 in overtime, securing a WPIAL playoff spot. Andrew Cross' 1-yard touchdown capped a strong defensive effort, limiting Upper St. Clair' quarterback Ethan Hellmann. Montour, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and Bishop Canevin also achieved significant victories.
The Sto-Rox Vikings, led by second-year coach Brendan Blair, finally secured their first win after going 0-9-1 last season and 0-7 to start this season. They defeated Carlynton 8-6. Despite a challenging season, Blair emphasizes improvement and focus on the mental aspects of the game.
West Hills schools, including Carlynton, Montour, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, gear up for the WPIAL boys and girls soccer tournaments. Moon's boys seek to defend their title while the Tigers girls team look to maintain their winning ways.
Our Lady of Sacred Heart's girls volleyball team secured a thrilling Senior Night win against Quaker Valley, 3-1, in their newly renovated gym. The game was emotionally charged, marking a triumphant return after a lengthy hiatus due to renovations.