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.
Kendall Dydek's goal led Moon Area to a 1-0 victory over Montour Monday night, clinching the section title for the Tigers, who finished section play with a 12-0-0 record. Both teams will advance to the WPIAL playoffs. Meanwhile, Carlynton defeated Serra Catholic, also progressing.
Dionte Henry led Moon Area to a 40-7 victory over Baldwin, scoring two rushing touchdowns and throwing for a third score. Montour defeated Ambridge 55-21, with standout performances from Brandon Bennett and Zander Stern. Cornell also secured a one-sided win while Sto-Rox edged Carlynton for its first victory of the season and Bishop Canevin fell to Fort Cherry.
Rod Steele's Bishop Canevin football team has improved significantly, posting five consecutive wins after two losses. They will face undefeated Fort Cherry, the two-time defending champions. Both teams showcase strong offensive and defensive capabilities, with key players highlighted. Other local matchups feature teams looking to rebound from recent defeats.
Irelynn Hobbs scored the only goal for Montour in its 1-0 win over Trinity Wednesday, setting a new single-season scoring record. Other matches included Moon's 3-0 victory over Seton LaSalle and OLSH's 5-1 win against Riverview.
Moon Area's boys golf team secured second place with a 399 score in the WPIAL Class 3A Team Championships, qualifying for the finals. In soccer, OLSH won decisively while Montour edged Moon in overtime. Volleyball saw Montour and OLSH claim victories.