Moon Area defeated Upper St. Clair 20-13 in overtime, securing a WPIAL playoff spot. Andrew Cross' 1-yard touchdown capped a strong defensive effort, limiting Upper St. Clair' quarterback Ethan Hellmann. Montour, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and Bishop Canevin also achieved significant victories.
The Sto-Rox Vikings, led by second-year coach Brendan Blair, finally secured their first win after going 0-9-1 last season and 0-7 to start this season. They defeated Carlynton 8-6. Despite a challenging season, Blair emphasizes improvement and focus on the mental aspects of the game.
Our Lady of Sacred Heart's girls volleyball team secured a thrilling Senior Night win against Quaker Valley, 3-1, in their newly renovated gym. The game was emotionally charged, marking a triumphant return after a lengthy hiatus due to renovations.
Dionte Henry led Moon Area to a 40-7 victory over Baldwin, scoring two rushing touchdowns and throwing for a third score. Montour defeated Ambridge 55-21, with standout performances from Brandon Bennett and Zander Stern. Cornell also secured a one-sided win while Sto-Rox edged Carlynton for its first victory of the season and Bishop Canevin fell to Fort Cherry.
Rod Steele's Bishop Canevin football team has improved significantly, posting five consecutive wins after two losses. They will face undefeated Fort Cherry, the two-time defending champions. Both teams showcase strong offensive and defensive capabilities, with key players highlighted. Other local matchups feature teams looking to rebound from recent defeats.
Moon Area's boys golf team secured second place with a 399 score in the WPIAL Class 3A Team Championships, qualifying for the finals. In soccer, OLSH won decisively while Montour edged Moon in overtime. Volleyball saw Montour and OLSH claim victories.
Kendall Dydek scored three goals in Moon Area's 8-0 win over Trinity, extending the Tigers' section winning streak to 11 games. Meanwhile, Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also posted wins in their respective matches.