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.
Kendall Dydek scored three goals in Moon Area's 8-0 win over Trinity, extending the Tigers' section winning streak to 11 games. Meanwhile, Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also posted wins in their respective matches.
Brady Martinez scored two goals as Our Lady of the Sacred Heart defeated Moon Area 3-0 in a boys soccer match Saturday, improving to 12-0. West Allegheny also won 2-0 against Montour, with goals from Josh Bohley and Anthony Mimma.
Friday Night Lights: Olds paces Bishop Canevin; OLSH hangs on to beat South Park; Moon, Montour lose
Friday Night Lights: Olds paces Bishop Canevin; OLSH hangs on to beat South Park; Moon, Montour lose
Damar Olds shone in a dominant Bishop Canevin victory over Serra Catholic, catching four touchdown passes and returning an interception for another score, leading the team to a 54-14 win. OLSH posted a narrow victory while Moon Area, Montour, Carlynton, Cornell and Sto-Rox all wound up on the short end of their games.
The Moon Area Tigers face a significant challenge as they visit unbeaten Peters Township for a crucial WPIAL Class 5A conference game. Moon is 1-0 in the conference after narrowly defeating Bethel Park. Six other games involving West Hills teams are on the Friday night schedule.