Adam Thomas scored 19 points, leading Sto-Rox to a 66-57 win over Cornell. Ishaga Barre shone for Carlynton, scoring 21 points in the Cougars' victory. In girls play, Montour defeated Central Valley, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart held off Serra Catholic and Sto-Rox whipped Springdale.
The Moon Area School District is renovating athletic facilities at Moon High School, approving bids over $42 million for projects including stadium improvements, an indoor athletic facility, tennis courts and turf baseball and softball fields. Construction on the stadium upgrades are scheduled for completion by mid-August 2027.
Moon Area claimed a 55-27 victory over Hopewell in the Moon Tip-Off girls basketball tournament, led by Maria Depner's 28 points. In boys play, Moon downed host Central Catholic. In wrestling, five Moon competitors came home with titles in their respective weight classes at the Chartiers-Houston Invitational.
Carlynton's boys defeated Cornell 47-35, powered by Maurice Segnonou's 12 points and Ishaga Barrie's 11, advancing to face East Allegheny. The Cougars girls team also won its tournament opener. Other West Hills winners Friday included Moon Area boys and OLSH boys.
Robert Morris women's basketball opens Horizon League play against Northern Kentucky Sunday after a strong 5-2 start, highlighted by a recent win. over Mercyhurst The men’s team also competes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee, entering with a 7-3 record after a dramatic victory over Green Bay.
Robert Morris overcame an 11-point deficit with a late surge, securing an 80-78 victory against Green Bay in their Horizon League men's basketball opener. Nikolaos Chitikoudis' layup sealed the game, aided by key rebounds and a strong defensive effort.
In a thrilling overtime game, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's girls basketball team edged Lincoln Park, 50-49, highlighted by Camryn Hummel’s decisive 3-pointer. Lola Garner scored 17 points for OLSH. Bishop Canevin won its first game of the season while Sto-Rox fell to 1-2 with a loss to Burgettstown.