High school volleyball kicks off this week in the West Hills area. Three teams -- Bishop Canevin, Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart -- all reached last season's WPIAL Tournament. Each team faces challenges including player losses, but coaches express optimism for the new season with returning and incoming talent.
Jake DiMichele, recovering from a foot injury, aims to return to form for the Duquesne basketball team after a challenging sophomore season. He previously led OLSH to state championships and had a successful freshman year at Duquesne.
Dante Spadafora, a talented basketball player from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, excelled in high school and continues to develop at West Liberty University. As he enters his final season, he reflects on teamwork, growth and future aspirations.
Four players from three West Hills high schools have made the All-State baseball team. Jackson Maddix (Bishop Canevin) and Thomas Medwig (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) earned first-team honors, while teammate Iseia Fields-Schulz and Matteo Weber Montour received second-team recognition. Each player showcased impressive statistics and strong defensive skills.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart lost 7-6 to Tussey Mountain in the opening round of the PIAA Class 2A baseball tournament. Despite strong efforts from several players, crucial defensive mistakes played a key role in the loss and the Chargers finished the season at 15-9.
Boden Hilliard's sixth-inning single led Freedom Area to a 1-0 victory Wednesday over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in the WPIAL Class 2A championship. Despite strong pitching from both teams, OLSH fell short but advanced to the PIAA tournament.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart aims for its first WPIAL baseball championship against Freedom Area. OLSH, a No. 2 seed, previously reached the final in 2013 but lost.