Maria Depner led Moon Area with 18 points in a 40-24 victory over Union, finishing strong in the final quarter. In another girls game, Burgettstown defeated Bishop Canevin 43-27. In boys action, Freedom beat Cornell 66-47. Moon Area's wrestling team triumphed over Quaker Valley 59-27.
Over a dozen players from five West Hills high schools were recognized on the All-WPIAL soccer teams. Two players -- Kendall Dydek of Moon Area and Owen Minzer -- earlier were named to the All-State team.
Drew Allen's 26 points helped Bishop Canevin secure a 75-67 win over Belle Vernon at the West Mifflin tournament, overcoming a first-quarter deficit. Allderdice edged Montour 42-39, with Keilyn Walden's late jumper sealing their season-opening victory amid missed free throws from the Spartans. Moon Area won its season opener, 71-46, over Imani Christian.
Two players from the West Hills were selected for the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association All-State teams for 2025: Owen Minzer, a senior midfielder from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and Kendall Dydek, a senior midfielder from Moon Area.
The Moon Area Tigers basketball team faces challenges this season due to the loss of three starters. Coach Gino Palmosina emphasizes the need for team chemistry as they integrate new players, including the promising Bauman brothers, into their lineup.
Moon Area and Bishop Canevin both lost in WPIAL football semifinals, ending their seasons. Moon fell to Pine-Richland 34-24, in Class 5A action while Bishop Canevin lost to Clairton 42-22 in a Class 1A matchup. Both teams finished with 9-4 records.
This weekend, Pittsburgh's North Shore will be bustling with sports events. High school football semifinals kick off on Friday, followed by a college showdown between Pitt and Notre Dame on Saturday, including live pregame broadcasts. The Riverhounds and Steelers also have crucial matches, promising an action-packed sports extravaganza.