Moon Area lost 12-0 to Upper St. Clair in the Steelers High School Flag Football League championship, ending their bid for a third consecutive title. Despite a promising season, Moon's offense struggled against Upper St. Clair's defense.
Flag football: Moon girls claim two playoff wins to earn berth in Sunday’s semifinal against Latrobe
Flag football: Moon girls claim two playoff wins to earn berth in Sunday’s semifinal against Latrobe
The Moon Area Tigers aim for their third consecutive championship after winning two games in the Steelers High School Flag Football League tournament, beating Aliquippa 25-0 and North Allegheny 6-0, advancing to today's semifinals. (Photos)
Reese Keslar and Avery Machusko scored three goals each, leading Moon to a 13-7 win over Norwin in the WPIAL Class 3A girls lacrosse quarterfinals, advancing to face Pine-Richland in the semifinals.
Bishop Canevin secured a 5-0 victory over Rochester in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 1A baseball tournament, highlighted by Kole Olszewski's dominant pitching performance. The Crusaders advance to face Greensburg Central Catholic next. In softball action, both Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Cornell lost.
The Steelers saw significant player turnover after their playoff loss, watching key offensive contributors Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Najee Harris leave the fold. The offensive makeover was complete with last week's departure of petulant receiver George Pickens, who was dealt to Dallas last week
Shaler dominated Montour 8-0 in the Spartans' WPIAL Class 5A baseball tournament opener, fueled by Colby Weber's stellar pitching and a seven-run second inning, highlighted by Landon Schiffhauer's homer. Shaler’s strong offense and Weber's strikeouts crushed Montour's chances.
West Hills athletes achieved significant success at the WPIAL Track and Field Championships, bringing home 24 medals, including a gold from Rachel Stepp in the Class 3A 400 meters. Notable performances included multiple medal finishes across various events.