Bobby Williams, new head coach of the Carlynton Cougars, has been focusing on building a positive culture and developing player skills since he took over in June. With a limited roster, he emphasizes an aggressive, physical play style and aims to exceed low preseason expectations as the season begins.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart faced a tough week in the WPIAL playoffs, with all fall sports teams eliminated. However, the girls cross country team excelled, securing a second-place finish at the PIAA Class 1A championship meet, just six points behind the champion.
Senior running back Caden Halajcio rushed for 184 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Montour overpowered West Allegheny, 34-13, Friday night in a key WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference game. Meanwhile, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also posted wins while Cornell dropped a heartbreaker to Monessen.
Both West Hills girls soccer teams won their WPIAL Class 3A tournament matches, with Moon Area defeating Oakland Catholic 3-0 and Montour edging Hampton 1-0. Carlynton lost to South Allegheny in WPIAL volleyball tournament action.
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.
Owen Minzer scored three goals in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's 6-0 win over Serra Catholic, improving the Chargers' record to 11-0. Carlynton earned its first win, defeating Bishop Canevin 3-0. In volleyball, OLSH downed Aliquippa, but Montour and Cornell lost.
The Moon Area Tigers face a significant challenge as they visit unbeaten Peters Township for a crucial WPIAL Class 5A conference game. Moon is 1-0 in the conference after narrowly defeating Bethel Park. Six other games involving West Hills teams are on the Friday night schedule.