The Moon Area Tigers dominated Baldwin 16-1 in a WPIAL Class 5A baseball opener, featuring strong performances from Nick Machusko and Andrew Cross. With the victory, Moon advances to face Upper St. Clair in the quarterfinals on May 19. Montour also advanced with a 6-5 nine-inning win over West Allegheny. In WPIAL boys volleyball, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart won.
Bishop Canevin defeated Leechburg 9-5 in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 1A baseball tournament, aided by a crucial error. Nate Astor contributed three hits and three RBIs. In a Class 2A contest, OLSH fell to New Brighton. In Class 5A softball, Moon Area edged Upper St. Clair 5-4 to advance.
Four high school teams from West Hills have advanced to the WPIAL baseball playoffs. Moon Area, Montour, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and Bishop Canevin will compete based on their section performances, with games scheduled for May 11 and 12. In WPIAL boys volleyball, both Montour and OLSH qualified for tournament play.
High school roundup: Moon girls fall in flag football semifinals; softball playoff pairings revealed
High school roundup: Moon girls fall in flag football semifinals; softball playoff pairings revealed
Moon Area's attempt to reach the inaugural WPIAL girls flag football championship ended with a 26-13 loss to Plum in Thursday's semifinals. The Tigers finished the season with a 12-4 record. Elsewhere, four West Hills teams will battle in the WPIAL softball tournament, which starts next week. WPIAL baseball pairings will be unveiled Friday.
In WPIAL high school baseball action Tuesday, Moon Area triumphed over Trinity 7-3, while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart beat Riverview 4-1. Carlynton dominated Springdale 16-1, and Shady Side Academy edged Bishop Canevin 5-3. In softball, Montour defeated Washington 15-0.
Montour secured a 5-3 baseball victory over Knoch, highlighted by Zachary Ciamacco's two-run single and Gavin Foley's stellar pitching. In softball, Montour and Moon claimed narrow victories while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart dominated Shady Side Academy. Moon Area fell in the quarterfinals of the state boys rugby tournament.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's girls flag football team improved to a 5-8 record in their third season of play, led by senior quarterback Lola Garner. Freshman Jules Goshen shows promise for future success, indicating the team's bright future.