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.
Da’ron Barksdale led Steel Valley to a decisive 38-7 victory over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, showcasing his skills with 128 rushing yards, a touchdown and two interceptions, including a pick six, while the Ironmen's defense excelled.
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.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart secured a 5-0 victory over Aquinas Academy, clinching the Class 1A Section 3 boys soccer championship. Moon Area's boys and girls golf teams failed to advance in their respective championships, while Moon's girls cross country team excelled at the MAC meet.
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.