Gazette Sports Editor Mike Longo Jr. recognizes Carlynton football Coach John Tortorea for his significant achievements, including leading the team to its first playoff appearance in 23 years and fostering a competitive spirit among student-athletes.
West Hills Gazette
West Hills residents face potential severe weather again late Thursday. Wind gusts could reach 60 mph, though not as damaging as Tuesday's storm. Officials urge caution, while power restoration remains challenging for many affected customers.
Pittsburgh International Airport is collaborating with Duquesne Light and IMG to expand its solar field, adding over 11,000 new panels and generating an additional 4.7 megawatts of clean energy, significantly reducing carbon emissions.
A powerful line of thunderstorms hit the Pittsburgh area Tuesday, causing significant damage with wind gusts of 80 to 90 mph, toppling trees, and leaving over 243,000 residents -- many of them in West Hills communities -- without power. Repairs and assessments are ongoing. (Photos)
West Hills area high schools are among dozens fielding girls flag football teams this spring, and those involved like what they're seeing. Flag football will become an officially sanctioned PIAA sport in 2026.
Three West Hills area schools are competing in the WPIAL Track and Field Team Championships, which get underway Tuesday. Moon Area aims for continued success, supported by standout athletes in both boys' and girls' divisions, while the girls teams from Carlynton and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also have excelled this season.
Montour and Carlynton will compete in the 2025 WPIAL Class 2A Boys Tennis Championships. Montour, ranked No. 11, faces Hampton, while Carlynton, ranked No. 15, takes on Valley. Matches are scheduled for Tuesday, April 29.