Sto-Rox High School's girls flag football team, under coach Lauren Ferragonio, achieved a remarkable 9-3-1 record this season. Key players Rae Johnston and Kamiyah Thompson contributed greatly, with Johnston set to play at Point Park University. Next season, leadership will continue with Viyhshaela Macon, notable for her positive influence.
West Hills high school athletic teams are set for significant changes next winter, with several boys and girls basketball, swimming and wrestling teams altering classifications or section membership. Increased competition is anticipated, particularly in boys basketball, as local schools face new opponents and challenges.
Montour secured a 5-3 baseball victory over Knoch, highlighted by Zachary Ciamacco's two-run single and Gavin Foley's stellar pitching. In softball, Montour and Moon claimed narrow victories while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart dominated Shady Side Academy. Moon Area fell in the quarterfinals of the state boys rugby tournament.
Montour and Moon Area schools qualified for the WPIAL Girls Flag Football playoffs, finishing with 10-3 records. However, Sto-Rox was excluded despite having a strong performance, due to a weather-related tie that left them half a game short. The playoffs begin on May 5, featuring doubleheaders at multiple sites.
Montour's Tyanne Tolbert shone with two touchdowns and defensive leadership in a 24-0 win over Steel Valley. Sto-Rox defeated Keystone Oaks 32-26 and Ambridge 22-20, while Quaker Valley prevailed 18-12 against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. In girls rugby, Moon Area crushed State College 35-0, and PIAA champion Haley Smarsh was honored at the state Capitol.
Moon Area baseball defeated Upper St. Clair 7-4, powered by Andrew Cross's two-run homer. Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also won their games. In softball, Moon and OLSH both captured non-section victories.
Carlynton overcame an early 7-2 deficit and a subsequent 14-12 deficit in extra innings to edge Bentworth, 15-14, in 10 innings. Carter Donlin's RBI single clinched the win, while Isaac Anker led with five hits and scored four runs.