West Hills football fans can register for free entry to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23-25. The event features interactive experiences, player meet and greets, and local food, transforming the city into a vibrant hub for football and community celebration.
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In a physical quarterfinal game in the Atlantic Hockey America playoffs, No. 3 Robert Morris defeated Air Force 5-2 to move on to the conference semifinals. Michael Felsing's two goals and goalie Charlie Schenkel's 60 saves were crucial. The Colonials advance to face Sacred Heart in the AHA semifinals.
Tiernan McCullough shook off an ankle injury to score a game-high 16 points and lead Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) to a 47-35 victory over Conemaugh Township in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championships. OLSH advances to face Mercyhurst Prep next.
Haley Smarsh of Moon Area won a gold medal at the PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships, defeating Shannon Logue, 17-6. Smarsh has medaled three consecutive years. Teammate Bryce Thomas and Montour's Kristen Walzer also earned medals, finishing seventh and third, respectively.
Brewhaha, celebrating its 10th anniversary, is a benefit event for Hollow Oak Land Trust on March 28, featuring local craft beers, food pairings and hands-on activities. Proceeds support land conservation and trail building efforts in the Pittsburgh area.
Caleb Waclawski led Moon Area to a 55-49 win against Hershey in the Class 5A PIAA Boys Basketball Championships, scoring 17 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Moon advances to face Thomas Jefferson in the next round, aiming to continue their momentum. In girls play, OLSH was eliminated by Central Cambria.
Haley Smarsh from Moon Area advanced to the finals of the PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships, being the only West Hills wrestler to reach a championship match. Competing Saturday for the gold, she previously secured victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Still competing for medals are Moon's Bryce Thomas and Montour's Kristen Walzer.