Ryan Hughes, in his second year of his second stint coaching the Sto-Rox boys basketball team, anticipates a much-improved season despite last year's struggles. With returning experience and athletic players, he believes the Vikings can surprise critics, aiming for greater success in the 2025-26 campaign.
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West Hills Gazette Sports Editor Mike Longo Jr. recounts how Brandon Marshall initiated a movement for mental health awareness in the NFL by wearing green cleats in 2013, leading to fines but igniting important conversations. This sparked the "My Cause My Cleats" campaign, empowering players to showcase charitable causes through customized footwear.
Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School is set to enhance its gym and stadium with a $100,000 donation from the Tull Family Foundation. This grant, part of a $2 million initiative supporting high school athletics, will benefit student-athletes and promote character development.
The Crafton Heritage group is hosting a book launch for Harry A. Meredith’s "Reminiscences of 80 Years" on Friday, Dec. 5, featuring refreshments and home history tours, with proceeds supporting community programs.
Robinson Township commissioners approved a $15.7 million balanced budget for 2026, increasing spending by 5.5% and holding the line on property taxes in the process. Public safety receives 47.5% funding. Concerns were raised about ongoing roof issues at the senior center.
The author reflects on a lifelong connection to newspapers, tracing their journey from a young reader of comics to a sports journalist, eventually leading to a role in reviving the West Hills Gazette as an online news source.
Over a dozen players from five West Hills high schools were recognized on the All-WPIAL soccer teams. Two players -- Kendall Dydek of Moon Area and Owen Minzer -- earlier were named to the All-State team.