More than two dozen competitors will represent the West Hills at the WPIAL Swimming Championships Thursday and Friday, Feb. 26-27, at the University of Pittsburgh's Trees Pool. Cornell, Carlynton, Moon and Montour will be represented, with Carlynton Evey Fahnestock and Cornell's Mimi Chamberlain and Noah Pickett looking to medal again.
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Top-seeded Chartiers Valley narrowly defeated fourth-seed Moon Area, 39-37, Tuesday night in the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball semifinals. Chartiers Valley now faces Thomas Jefferson in the finals on Saturday while Moon takes on Hampton Thursday night in the third-place game.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's boys and girls basketball teams faced tough opponents in the WPIAL Tournament, with the boys losing 56-30 to Sewickley Academy and the girls falling 41-25 to Quaker Valley. Both teams will continue their seasons.
The Allegheny County Public Works Department will begin a $45.8 million improvement project on Campbells Run Road on March 9. The project, which is expected to be completed in 2031, aims to enhance traffic flow and safety, addressing drainage issues and adding infrastructure improvements.
A new documentary, “The Football Town,” highlights Pittsburgh's rich football culture and its historical significance in the NFL. Premiering on Feb. 28 at the Kamin Science Center, the film showcases local traditions, generational connections and features notable personalities, celebrating the region's deep football roots.
The USA women's and men's hockey teams achieved remarkable Olympic victories, showcasing growth in American hockey. With newfound talent and more rinks fueling development, the U.S. has emerged as a dominant hockey nation, symbolizing a significant shift in the sport's landscape and legacy.
Three West Hills high school wrestlers won gold at the WPIAL championships: Kristen Walzer of Montour, and Haley Smarsh, and Cael Yanek, both from Moon. Others included Liam Costa, who placed second, and three others who finished third or fourth, all advancing to the PIAA Regionals.