Three West Hills schools are set to compete in the WPIAL Softball Championships, with games getting underway next week. Moon takes on Penn-Trafford and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart meets Apollo-Ridge and Cornell battles Serra Catholic, highlighting the tournament's fierce competition among 76 teams.
Dean Douglass stole home in the fifth inning, securing a 4-3 win for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart over Riverview, clinching the Class 2A Section 3 title with an 11-1 record.
Thomas Medwig's five-hit shutout and Dean Douglass' contributions led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 4-0 win over Riverview, securing at least a share of the section title for the second consecutive year.
Montour defeated Ellwood City 11-1, aided by an eight-run first inning, with key hits from Quinn Dalverny and Zander Stern. Other games included Taylor Allderdice's 8-3 win over Bishop Canevin.
The region, particularly Pittsburgh, faces significant decline, marked by poor infrastructure, high taxes, ineffective leadership and departing residents. There’s an urgent need for innovative ideas and cooperation to drive positive change before it’s too late.
Bill Pfeifer, celebrated as Pennsylvania's winningest girls soccer coach, was recently inducted into the state's Hall of Fame, recognizing his impressive 523-87-24 coaching record and lasting impact on the sport.
Quaker Valley scored three runs in the fifth inning -- all on RBI doubles -- to secure a 4-2 victory over Moon Area in a WPIAL baseball game called after 5 1/2 innings due to rain.